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Dolomite Land and Sinkhole Risk Management for Construction

Large parts of the interior are underlain by dolomite, where sinkholes and subsidence have swallowed buildings, roads and even lives. This course prepares construction and property teams to identify and manage dolomite risk responsibly. It covers ground stability investigation, risk classification, water management and the precautionary construction measures required on dolomitic land.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain how sinkholes and subsidence form on dolomitic ground.
  • Interpret dolomite stability investigations and risk classes.
  • Identify site features and services that trigger instability.
  • Apply water and services management measures that reduce risk.
  • Select appropriate foundation and precautionary measures.
  • Establish monitoring and emergency response for dolomite sites.

Course outline

  1. 01Dolomite geology and sinkhole formation
  2. 02Stability investigation and risk classes
  3. 03Triggers, services and water ingress
  4. 04Water management and precautionary measures
  5. 05Foundation options on dolomite
  6. 06Monitoring and instrumentation
  7. 07Emergency response and land use

Who should attend

Property developers, project managers, civil and geotechnical technicians, municipal officials and built environment professionals working on dolomitic land.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
1 to 2 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
27 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
28 to 29 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
29 to 30 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
4 to 5 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Nov 2026Online2US$900Register

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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