Nominations for this year’s Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Awards have featured in everything from local community newspapers to the Guinness Book of Records and have taken shape everywhere from Cape Town to West Africa.
This iconic annual steel industry event, promotes the capability of steel and recognizes award-winning projects that redefines industry standards and sets a new benchmark for innovation in the building and construction industry across 13 categories.
Safal Steel emerged as the winning and preferred choice for roofing and cladding material in six of the nominated and award-winning projects, spanning across eight of the thirteen categories. Colorplus® and Zincal®, known for their durability, quality, and aesthetic appeal, played a crucial role in elevating these projects to new heights.
Congratulations to our team and partners
This success would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our staff, participating clients, partners, and team members across the complete steel value chain. Each of you has contributed to these remarkable achievements, serving as a testament to the endless possibilities that steel, coated in quality with Aluminum & Zinc, can bring to the construction industry.
As we celebrate this recognition, we remain committed to providing innovative and top-quality steel solutions that continue to set industry standards.
| Category | Project | Material | Achievement |
| Overall Winner | Mpumalanga Fresh Produce Market | Colorplus | Overall Winner |
| Factory, Warehouse and Metal Cladding | Pick n Pay Distribution Centre | Colorplus | Winner |
| Factory, Warehouse and Metal Cladding | Mpumalanga Fresh Produce Market | Colorplus | Winner |
| Factory, Warehouse and Metal Cladding | Coca-Cola Eswatini | Colorplus | Commendation |
| Factory, Warehouse and Metal Cladding | JT Ross Northfields | Colorplus | Commendation |
| Innovation and Sustainability | Pick n Pay Distribution Centre | Colorplus | Winner |
| Innovation and Sustainability | Coca-Cola Eswatini | Colorplus | Commendation |
| Tubular Steel | Mpumalanga Fresh Produce Market | Colorplus | Winner |
| Architecturally Exposed Steelwork | Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI) at Stellenbosch University | Colorplus | Commendation |
| Pan-African Trailblazer | ENK Hydro Project | Zincal | Commendation |
| Best Regional Project (Gauteng Region) | Pick n Pay Distribution Centre | Colorplus | Winner |
| Best Regional Project (Mpumalanga Region) |
Mpumalanga Fresh Produce Market | Colorplus | Winner |