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About Forum for African Built Environment Professionals
The Forum for African Built Environment Professionals (FABEP) is a collaborative platform for African professionals across various disciplines in the built environment. It aims to empower, unite, and elevate professionals and SMMEs through mentorship, access to opportunities, advocacy, and community engagement. FABEP promotes equity, sustainability, and leadership across the industry while supporting members through structured national and provincial networks.


Our Vision
Our vision is to be the foremost network for African built environment professionals, dedicated to fostering a culture of empowerment, innovation, and equity across the industry. We envision a connected continent where professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines unite to share knowledge, co-create solutions, and elevate the standards of the built environment. At the heart of our vision is a commitment to inclusivity—ensuring that young professionals, women, and underrepresented groups have equal access to opportunities and leadership roles. By nurturing emerging talent, advancing professional development, and promoting sustainable, climate-responsive practices, FABEP seeks to redefine how the built environment shapes African cities and communities.
Our Mission
FABEP is committed to driving meaningful change in the built environment sector by advocating for fair opportunities, professional development, and industry transformation. We offer mentorship, training, and networking platforms to empower African professionals at every stage of their careers. Our goal is to cultivate a community that champions resilience, fosters innovation, and embraces inclusivity, ultimately shaping a sustainable and forward-thinking built environment across the continent. Through strategic partnerships, research initiatives, and community engagement, we aim to break down systemic barriers and create pathways for future leaders.


Core Values & Objectives
- Empowerment – Strengthening the voices and careers of African built environment professionals.
- Collaboration – Creating a community that fosters partnerships and collective growth.
- Equity – Advocating for fair access to work and development opportunities.
- Sustainability – Promoting environmentally and economically sustainable practices.
- Leadership – Developing professionals through mentorship, training, and advocacy.
Key Massages
A United Network for Change:
FABEP connents African built environment professionals, ensuring representation and equitable participation in industry development.
Acess to Opportunities
Through advocacy, mentorship, and industry monitoring, we create fair pathways to work and project involvement.
Building the Future Together:
We empower members through professional development, business management training and networking.
Advancing Professional Growth:
Our mentorship and candidacy programs support the next generation of leaders in architecture, engineering, property development, and related field.
Shaping Policy and Practice:
We engage with stakeholders to influence procurement policies, infrastructure investments, and industry transformation.
Investing in Collective Power
FABEP mobilizes shared resources to fund property ventures, incubate businesses, and boost economic participation in the built environment sector.
Stakeholders & Partners
- Built Environment Professional Councils
- Organisations with more than 10million turnover
- Government Departments
- Voluntary Associations
- Municipalities
- Government Parastatals
- Learning Sites


Founding Structure Plan
- Founding Members & Board
Executive Structure – Key decision makers - National Structure
Made up of all built environment discipline - Provincial Structure
Also made up of all built environment
disciplines.
Programs & Initiatives Preview
Membership & Sustainability
• Membership drive to recruit new members.
• Review financial sustainability and explore funding options
• Develop interactive website and increase online presence
Think Tank & Advocacy
• Conduct forums discussing infrastructure projects, procurement policies, and government regulations.
• Prepare and submit proposals to improve procurement policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address injustices in the industry.
Community Engagement & Industry Growth
• Engage in community development initiatives.
• Host networking events for industry professionals
• Advocate for policy changes and industry growth.
Property Fund
• Open and manage the Property Fund account.
• Identify potential properties for development.
• Engage professionals within the forum for feasibility studies.
• Initiate property purchases and developments.
• Monitor fund growth and investments.
Access to Work & Professional Development
• Develop a professional roster for work allocation.
• Engage with companies to on-board candidates and interns.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the roster system.
• Evaluate fair work distribution among members.
Leadership & Mentorship Program
• Identify senior professionals willing to mentor younger members.
• Establish mentorship groups and guidelines.
• Conduct leadership training sessions.
• Encourage peer mentorship opportunities.
• Publish reports on mentorship success stories.