Designing with Light Gauge Steel
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What you'll learn
This is a list of skills you will learn when enrolling for the Designing with Light Gauge Steel course
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The origins and rise of light gauge steel in South Africa (2006–today)
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How to simplify LGS design using standard sizes and “rule-of-thumb” techniques
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The advantages and disadvantages of LGS in the built environment
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Core components of SANS 517:2014 (the official code for light steel frame buildings)
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How to integrate LGS into your designs alongside other systems (brick, concrete, etc.)
Designing with Light Gauge Steel
Validated by GIfA, 1CPD SACAP credit (Cat 1)
COURSE CONTENT
This compact but powerful course is built for Architects, by experts, giving you the confidence and competence to specify light gauge steel (LGS) in your designs. Discover how LGS can be used as a flexible, cost-effective, and construction-accelerating system that integrates seamlessly with brick, concrete, and structural steel frameworks.
From SANS 517:2014 standards to real-world applications in walls, slabs, and roofs—you'll gain practical knowledge, aesthetic inspiration, and engineering-backed guidance to level up your architectural toolkit.
✔️ Learn the rules.
✔️ Apply the system.
✔️ Design smarter.
This workshop is engaging and will involve a Q&A component. A CPD certificate of completion will be awarded to each attendee.
COURSE INFO
CPD CREDITS AND CATEGORY |
1 X Category 1 CPD Credit |
DATE: |
3 December 2025 |
TIME AND VENUE: |
8AM-2PM (Full Day workshop with Quiz) @ CPD Central online |
PRICING: |
R1165 (Early Bird - ends 8 July at 12pm) R1465 (Full Price) |
GIfA member's discount |
10% email [email protected] for your coupon |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is tailored for Architects who want to expand their material vocabulary, reduce project timelines, and create more efficient structural solutions. You'll not only understand the core concepts of LGS, but also learn how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This is for forward-thinking architects and designers who want to:
- Expand their material palette and design vocabulary
- Offer clients faster, more cost-effective building solutions
- Gain confidence specifying LGS in plans
- Stay compliant with local building codes
- Collaborate effectively with LGS engineers and fabricators
Join us to deepen your understanding of Light Gauge Steel and apply this knowledge to your current projects!
Meet your instructor
Professional Architect Len Lategan
Len Lategan is a seasoned Architect with a deep passion for smart, efficient building systems, especially light gauge steel. With years of hands-on experience working alongside engineers, fabricators, and design teams, Len has championed the use of LGS across a variety of projects throughout South Africa.
Len’s work focuses on helping architectural professionals bridge the gap between design vision and buildable structure. His approach blends technical precision with creative flexibility, making him a trusted voice in the practical application of innovative construction methods. He’s particularly skilled at showing how light gauge steel can be used not in isolation, but in harmony with traditional systems like brickwork, concrete, and structural steel.
As the coordinator of this course, Len is committed to demystifying LGS and equipping fellow architects with the tools, insights, and confidence to design with it, not just as a material, but as a complete system.
Whether you’re here to reduce costs, speed up timelines, or broaden your design potential, Len’s guidance will help you get there.
CSteel Cape Pty Ltd
Workshop Sponsor
C Steel (CSteel Cape Pty Ltd) is a leading South African manufacturer and installer of precision-engineered light gauge steel framing and truss systems. Founded in 2016, the company offers fast, sustainable construction solutions for residential, commercial, and public sector projects. With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, C Steel combines CAD design, SABS-certified materials, and flat-packed delivery to ensure efficient, eco-friendly building—backed by a 50-year material warranty.
