Definitions of PIA Portfolios and PIA Representatives at SAIA

Promotions: Braam de Villiers
PIA aims to promote the profession through various literacy projects (directory), media interaction (newspapers), electronic information (website) and centrally located offices allow greater public awareness. Facilitating regular forums allows interaction between professionals and a platform for participation in new legislation and regulations.

SAIA aims to promote the profession by recognizing excellence and creating public awareness 

Education: Andre de Villiers / Cecilia Chinga
PIA aims to maintain a close liaison with the various tertiary bodies and in so doing create a channel for on-going knowledge within the profession. The identifying and hosting of CPD courses encourages a greater level of professionalism within practices.

SAIA organizes programmes to ensure that members are able to develop their professional competence.

Practice: Ian Alexander
PIA aims to identify problems experienced by practicing architects and offer services which will enhance the structure, viability and success of a practice. 

SAIA aims to promote and maintain the art, science, research and practice of architecture.

Benefits / Membership: Ian Alexander, Braam de Villiers and Phillip Crafford
PIA aims to identify and offer services which will benefit the sole practitioner as well as larger practices. (salary survey, grievance procedure). Members must receive service and value for their membership fees paid. 

SAIA – Professional Indemnity Insurance / Medical Aid Scheme. 

Heritage: Helene Potgieter / Dewar van Antwerpen
PIA aims to protect the architectural environment and the cultural heritage found within its borders.

SAIA aims to promote and maintain the architectural environment and cultural heritage.

Habitat: Chris Malan
PIA aims to promote best practice for sustainable development in respect of the impact of architecture on the social, economic and natural environments within which we operate. 

SAIA aims to promote and maintain the interests of society in relation to the environment.

Communications / Publications: Pieter Rossouw
PIA strives to maintain contact with the various bodies that influence the profession, for example the Local Authority, Government Departments, SACAP, SAIA, CIBD.

SAIA aims to promote and maintain opportunities for the interchange and recording of knowledge and experience.