01 — Register your business

Put your business where serious clients look

ARQSA helps South African architects, builders, designers and suppliers get discovered by clients who are actively looking for trusted businesses.

For architects & designersFor builders & contractorsFor suppliers & manufacturers
Professional South African business owner in a premium showroom environment

You’re doing great work. But the right clients still can’t see you.

Most South African building and design businesses rely on word of mouth, social media, and scattered directories. None of them are built specifically for our residential market or for how serious clients actually choose who to work with.

You’re lost in generic search

Search results are dominated by big brands and global platforms. Smaller, high-quality South African businesses are buried on page 3 – or never show up at all.

Social media isn’t a sales funnel

Beautiful posts and a decent following don’t guarantee real project enquiries. Algorithms reward trends, not reliable project delivery.

Your best work is scattered

Projects live in emails, WhatsApp chats and random PDFs. Clients don’t get a clear, professional view of who you are and what you do best.

You compete on price, not value

When clients can’t see your process, quality and track record, they default to the lowest quote – not the most capable team.

The residential market is huge. Most businesses are still invisible.

South Africa’s residential building and renovation spend runs into the tens of billions every year. Yet there is no single, curated place where homeowners and professionals can confidently discover local businesses like yours.

R83bn+

Residential renovation spend

Estimated annual residential renovation spend in South Africa

15K+

Providers who could be visible

Architects, designers, builders & specialists who could be listed on ARQSA

10M+

Homeowners needing trusted teams

Homeowners who will need trusted providers in the coming decade

Registering on ARQSA positions your business at the front of this opportunity – where clients are actively looking for expertise, not just the cheapest quote.

South African artisan crafting a bespoke residential lighting piece in a studio

Built because too many excellent South African businesses were being overlooked

ARQSA started with a renovation problem: finding the right architect, builder and suppliers for a single family home became a full-time job. We built a focused platform where businesses can present themselves professionally and connect with serious clients.

A profile designed for the way real projects are won

Registering your business on ARQSA gives you more than a directory listing. It’s a living, editorial profile that shows clients why you are the right partner for their project.

A curated, professional business profile

Present your services, team, portfolio and credentials in a format designed specifically for the built environment.

Built for South African residential projects

From small renovations to high-end homes, ARQSA is tailored to how South Africans actually build.

Trust signals that matter

Showcase verified reviews, completed projects, B-BBEE status and proof points.

Ready for specifiers

Add BIM/CAD files, technical documents, and clear contact paths straight from your profile.

From “I should list my business” to a live ARQSA profile

We’ve kept the process clear and guided so you can go from first click to “ready to be discovered” without guesswork.

1

Start your registration

Share your basic business details: who you are, where you operate, and what types of projects you take on.

2

Add your services and portfolio

Upload key projects, certifications and supporting documents so clients understand capability at a glance.

3

Choose your membership tier

Pick the membership that fits your stage, from emerging studio to established supplier.

4

Go live & get discovered

Once approved, your profile becomes searchable across ARQSA.