Memberships

Vstruct is a member of the following professional organisations:
S.A.A.C.E South African Association of Consulting Engineers
E.C.S.A Engineering Council of South Africa
S.A.I.S.C South African Institute of Steel Construction (application in process)

Company Data

Principal Member – Graeme Vermeulen
Shareholding – 100%
Company Registration Number – CK 1997/022243/23
V.A.T No. 4460121330
Tax No. 944/0218/84/1
Professional Insurance reference – 08/1956SP/8

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History

Vstruct has emerged from a wealth of civil and structural engineering experience stretching back to 1953.

1953
Robert Leslie and Partners founded in Cape Town, specializing in civil and building projects including the Cape Town harbour.

1980
Leslie joins Ward and others to form Leslie, Ward and Partners in Johannesburg. Designed the Johannesburg International Airport main control tower.

1986
A separate practice, Wilson‐Taylor Associates, is founded in Johannesburg.

1988
These two practices merge, forming Leslie, Ward, Wilson‐Taylor.

1998
Graeme Vermeulen is promoted to partner at Leslie, Ward, Wilson‐Taylor.

2000
A new era begins: the founding partners having retired or resigned, the practice requires a new name and vision for the future.

Graeme Vermeulen is the 100% shareholder of the practice and holds a B:Tech:Eng:Civil(Struct) from the University of Johannesburg and is a registered professional.