The Timber Frame Builders Association, based in Cape Town, was established in 1982.

Its national membership comprises builders, merchants, builders, architects and designers, structural engineers, industry consultants, developers and affiliate organizations such as the South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA) Arch Wood Protection, Institute for Timber Construction (ITC) and the NHBRC.

The TFBA is a non-profit association, soon to become a Section 21 Company, with Regional Chapters in almost all provinces. The National Executive and Chapter committee members are all dedicated volunteer builders and suppliers.

It is the only construction organization in South Africa that provides its builders and their clients with "The Seal of Controlled Quality".

The Association is proud of its 25 year unblemished construction track record. Our award winning buildings, built with structural timber from sustainably managed forests, are thermally efficient, light-weight and fast to erect and can be found throughout South Africa and the African continent.

CODE OF ETHICS

1. Abide by the Constitution of the Timber Frame Builders Association.
2. Ensure design and construction is within the relevant National Building Regulations, SABS Codes of Practice, Agrément Certificates and approved plans and specifications.
3. Uphold a standard acceptable to the Timber Frame Builders Association and to report deviations to the Executive Committee.
4. Accept the Executive Committee's right to appoint a sub-committee to investigate any deviations and abide by the decisions taken by the sub-committee.