
Launched in February 2024, Coverland, in collaboration with the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA), celebrated the awarding of its first Coverland Roof Tile Award for Excellence recently.
“As the leading concrete roof tile manufacturer in South Africa, Coverland wanted to raise awareness of the versatility of concrete roof tiles with architects. What better way to do this than with a prestigious award?” says Willem Grove, marketing manager of BMI Coverland.
Rewarding excellence

The Calling Academy Stellenbosch used Coverland concrete roof tiles, for the new addition, including a skylight made of their Double Roman Clear Tiles to illuminate the space. Image credit Southland Photography
After announcing the 2024 winner, Coverland re-confirmed its commitment to this sub-category award, which aims to reward projects that show the exceptional application of concrete roof tiles in aspects such as aesthetics and creativity.
The award was an industry first and an exciting opportunity for Coverland to raise the image of concrete roof tiles as a durable roofing solution. It is evidence of the company living its purpose of “Building new horizons”.
2025 submissions
SAIA practices are encouraged to enter their architectural building projects showcasing concrete roof tiles for the regional Coverland Roof Tile Award for Excellence, which forms part of the 2025/2026 Corobrik SAIA Award of Merit and Awards for Excellence in partnership with Coverland.
Entries are open to all concrete roof tile manufacturers and not exclusively to Coverland roof tiles.

Adding to the historic St Cyprians School Campus included the use of Coverland Taunus roof tile, blending in with the existing heritage red roof tiles. Image credit: Johann Lourens
Prize
The 2024 award winner will be attending the World Architecture Festival 2024, which is taking place in Singapore in November 2024. This prize, valued at R150 000, is also on offer for the 2026 national award winning submission.
Click the link below to see more about the award online and access the terms and conditions: Coverland Roof Tile Award for Excellence
Coverland celebrates the 2024 Coverland Roof Tile Award for Excellence and looks forward to the next set of regional submissions that show an exceptional application of concrete roof tiles.
Acknowledgement and thanks go to www.bmigroup.com/za for the information in this article.
For more information, contact SAIA:
Tel: +27 11 782 1315
Email: marketing@saia.org.za
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