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Together, We’re Building the Future of Asphalt Technology in South Africa & Beyond

As we reach the end of another fast-paced year, I want to thank every one of you for your contribution to the growth and strength of the Society for Asphalt Technology. Our industry doesn’t leave much space for slow days or easy victories, yet you continue to show the professionalism, curiosity, and technical commitment that keep this Society relevant.

This year showed us something important: SAT is not a legacy organisation looking backward – it is a community actively preparing the future of asphalt technology in South Africa and beyond. Through regional events, webinars, technical talks, committee work and collaboration, we’ve proven that we are willing to learn, adapt and lead.

ECSA Notice: Transition to Digital Certificates

A notice to all SAT members on communication received from ECSA regarding their transition to ECSA Digital Certificates. ECSA is replacing paper-based certificates with new digital certificates powered by PrivySeal to enhance security, transparency, and real-time verification of professional registration in South Africa. These digital certificates are tamper-proof and verifiable online and will be the only accepted proof of good standing after December 31, 2025.

SATBinderrr 2024 in IMESA June Edition

Read all about SAT Binderrr 2024 in the IMESA June issue (Pages 40 – 43). Meet our Keynote Speaker, some of our sponsors, Focus Area Chairs and Mentors. It’s going to be an amazing industry conference!

Imported Binder Perspectives and Pavement Solutions

SAT SOUTHERN REGION WEBINAR – THURS 4 JULY 2024 13h30 – 17h00pm

Today, imported bitumen is a fact of life in our industry. With that comes a whole set of new issues around logistics, quality, specification, storage, cost, and more. SAT presents a workshop on the impacts of imported bitumen on pavement solutions from the perspective of everyone involved – Supplier, Client, Engineer, and Contractor. This online only event is registered for CPD Accreditation.

JOHAN DE KOKER – A COLLEAGUE WHO WILL BE MISSED

The Society for Asphalt Technology joins the South African civil engineering community in paying tribute to Johan de Koker, who passed on Friday 1 December.

Many members of SAT have worked alongside Johan in his quest to raise professionalism in the profession and recognition for the talented engineers who build and maintain South Africa’s built environment. “This year SAT has collaborated closely with Johan in his capacity as CEO of the Institute of Professional Engineering Technologists (IPET) to create a common audit programme for ECSA,” says John Onraet, SAT Operations Manager.

SAT Members Step up at CAPSA 23

The passing of Adrian Bergh is an enormous loss to the South African road industry. He was an unsurpassed innovator in pavement and materials engineering and a passionate and committed mentor to many.
Adrian Oloff Bergh was born on 18 September 1923 in Belfast (eMakhazeni), Mpumalanga, and passed away in May 2023, a few months before his centenary birthday. He contributed tirelessly to the industry until he was well into his 90s, pioneering many techniques that we take for granted today.
His work will continue to be widely referenced well into the future, keeping this giant in our industry very much alive as one of the best minds in our profession over many decades…

A Deep Dive into Asphalt Aggregates

SAT SOUTHERN REGION HYBRID EVENT – THURS 27 JULY 2023 12h00 – 17h30pm

We are pleased to bring the Industry together for a Live seminar to present an in depth look at Asphalt Aggregates. This will be the first event of our in depth “Deep Dive” series focusing on the 3 major components of asphalt: Asphalt Aggregate, Asphalt Binder and Asphalt Design.

This is an in-depth workshop, presented by leading industry experts, Barry Pearce and Jaco Cokart. Expect excellent course content, fully catered hot lunch, snacks, refreshments, open bar and the chance to network with leading industry experts! Live Zoom broadcast for guests who cannot attend in person.