Directory
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.
Vision
To be the leading network for African built environment professionals, fostering empowerment, innovation, and enquity within the industy. We aim to create a thriving ecosystem where individuals can connect, collaborate, and lead transformative change across the continen
Mission
FABEP is committed to advocating for fair opportunities, professional develpment, and industry transformation. We provide mentorship, training, and networking to support African professionals in shaping a sustainable built environment that promotes resilience, innovation, and inclusivity.
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 Messages
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.
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 disciplines
- Provincial Structure Also made up of all built environment disciplines.
Year 2025 Plan
| Proposed Date-last Thursday of Each Month | Activity / Event- More details to follow) |
|---|---|
| JANUARY 2025h | - |
| Thursday, 27 February 2025 @ 18H00 – 19H00 | Meet & Greet 2025 |
| Thursday, 27 March 2025 @ 08H00 - 09H00 | Think Tank / Industry Dialogue / Event |
| Thursday, 24 April 2025 @ 08H00 - 09H00 | Think Tank / Industry Dialogue / Event |
| Thursday, 29 May 2025 @ 08H00 - 09H00 | Think Tank / Industry Dialogue / Event |
| Thursday, 26 June 2025 @ 08H00 - 09H00 | Think Tank / Industry Dialogue / Event |
| Thursday, 31 July 2025 @ 08H00 - 09H00 | Think Tank / Industry Dialogue / Event |
| Thursday, 28 August 2025 @ 08H00 - 09H00 | Think Tank / Industry Dialogue / Event |
| Thursday, 25 September 2025 @ 08H00 - 09H00 | Think Tank / Industry Dialogue / Event |
| Thursday, 30 October 2025 @ 08H00 - 09H00 | Think Tank / Industry Dialogue / Event |
| Thursday, 27 November 2025 | End of the Year Event | DECEMBER 2025 |
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.
• Strengthen collaborations with private and government sectors.
• Encourage more companies to mentor and incubate emerging professionals.
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.
• Recognize and award outstanding mentors and mentees.
900
Participants
1
AFFILIATION
211
members
10
awards