Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA) is the consolidated body taking the lead on all matters relating to cement and concrete in South Africa.
The single non-profit entity, CCSA, was established in March 2021 through the consolidation of The Concrete Institute (TCI), Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA), and the Association of Cementitious Material Producers (ACMP).
We will create long-term shared value and industry growth in South Africa through driving collaboration, skills development, innovation, and the highest standards in sustainable cement and concrete materials and products.
CCSA is mandated to promote and support the industry, drive growth and deliver shared value through a unified platform for cement and concrete.
CCSA is mandated to promote and support the industry, drive growth and deliver shared value through a unified platform for cement and concrete.
CCSA, through its members, will create the opportunity to build a healthier future through a network of influencers.
Working with industry role-players to develop the value propositions of cement and concrete is one of the identified objectives of CCSA. Other goals include: to promote the value creation story of the cement and concrete industry in South Africa, supporting research as a means of increasing the ongoing expertise base, and the promotion of industry standards and audit compliance amongst members and industry role players.
A new and inclusive membership model will make the portfolio of services offered by CCSA available to individuals or corporates, either for free or at members’ discounted rates. These services include courses presented by the School of Concrete Technology, access to the Information Centre, attendance at technical events and webinars, publications, and hyperlinked listings on various electronic sources.
To promote the value creation story of the cement and concrete industry in South Africa
Leadership
- Provide leadership for a unified and independent industry body that is focused on growth, sustainability and the development of all industry role players.
- Promote and protect the good name of cement and concrete.
- Develop and foster relationships, partnerships and legitimacy with government, regulatory bodies, business, NGOs and other industry stakeholder groups.
- Participate and lead the regular revision of industry standards.
- Engage authoritatively around the most relevant and issues to influence and shape policies and outcomes that are in line with industry growth and sustainability objectives.
- Act independently as the industry representative body.
- Design and promote the industry as a powerful and relevant vehicle for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth in South Africa.
Growth
- Work with industry role players to develop the value propositions of cement and concrete
- Promote the value creation story of the cement and concrete industry in South Africa.
- Develop various membership options that are representative of all industry segments and stakeholders
- Grow membership of the CIB in all membership categories
- Support research as a means of increasing the ongoing relevance and efficacy of concrete
- Promote industry standards and audit compliance amongst members and industry role players.
- Grow industry skills and build capacity by developing and offering manuals, courses, seminars and training materials.
- Provide information, research, advisory and on-site technical consulting services to members, government, standards authorities and the public
Sustainability
- Promote compliance with environmental, health, safety and human rights regulations and engage with community stakeholder groups to maintain a social license to operate.
- Use the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the South African National Development Plan as mechanisms to drive (and measure) sustainable development within the industry.
- Develop and promote clear policies in respect of environmental issues and regulations, such as climate change, carbon tax, water and waste.
- Promote circular, innovative and resource efficient products and manufacturing practices.
- Promote Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production (RECP) practice