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Demolition Planning and Controlled Structure Removal

Demolition concentrates risk into a short, irreversible period where structural collapse, services and public exposure must all be controlled. This course covers structural surveys, method selection, sequencing and the safe removal of buildings and elements. It is grounded in African urban conditions where demolition often happens on tight sites next to occupied buildings and busy streets.

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What you will be able to do

  • Assess a structure and its services before demolition begins.
  • Select demolition methods suited to the structure and site.
  • Plan the sequence of removal to maintain stability throughout.
  • Control dust, noise, debris and public exposure during works.
  • Manage hazardous materials and salvage for reuse or recycling.
  • Coordinate exclusion zones, monitoring and emergency response.

Course outline

  1. 01Demolition risks and pre demolition surveys
  2. 02Structural stability and load paths
  3. 03Method selection and equipment
  4. 04Sequencing controlled removal
  5. 05Dust, noise and debris control
  6. 06Hazardous materials and salvage
  7. 07Exclusion zones and public protection
  8. 08Monitoring and emergency response

Who should attend

Site managers, demolition supervisors, project managers and safety practitioners planning or overseeing demolition works.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
27 to 28 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
28 to 29 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
29 to 30 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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