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Weekend Property & Construction News file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/271110.htm[2012/10/15 09:18:11] Weekend 27 / 28 November 2010 Circulation : exceeds 5,000 subscribers Property and Construction related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS . Editor: Bert van den Heever News specific to the quantity surveying profession is reflected at the bottom of this newsletter. Click on the blue headline if you wish to read the full article on the Internet. Past issues of this newsletter can be found at http://www.asaqs.co.za/news/e_newsletter.htmll Quantity Surveying News Construction and Development News Retail Roundup Newsflashes for Architects Project Management News Engineering News News for Estate Agents and Home Owners Latest property news Business Incentives News from Africa Mining News Green Building News The Agent's tool kit Building Terms Weekly Economic Indicators Key Economic Indicators Free Contracts Tailpiece First Name: ASAQS NEWS SEASONS GREETINGS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON The ASAQS would like to take this opportunity to extend season's greetings to all our members, family and friends and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. To those of you that will be travelling on the road during your holiday trips, please drive carefully and may you safely get to your destinations. We value your continued support of the Association and trust that the year ahead will be a successful and lucrative one. We can all look forward to the year ahead with optimism in view of the many exciting prospects and opportunities that lie ahead. May your businesses flourish and your order books be full. We wish you all well for the future !! REPORT ON SNAP SURVEY CONDUCTED ON PERCEIVED SHORTCOMINGS OF GRADUATE QUANTITY SURVEYORS A snap survey was recently undertaken to gauge the perceived shortcomings of graduate Quantity Surveyors. Member practices were invited to make comment and to express their views in this regard by filling in questionnaires for University, as well as University of Technology, graduates in their office. To view the results of the snap survey, please click here . In compiling the results, the ASAQS wishes to qualify the results by declaring that there were two main concerns surrounding the validity of the survey : * The rather low response rate the report is based on. This may have adversely affected the validity of the results as a more comprehensive response may have provided different results to some of the questions
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Weekend 27 / 28 November 2010Circulation : exceeds 5,000 subscribers
Property and Construction related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS.Editor: Bert van den Heever
News specific to the quantity surveying profession is reflected at the bottom of this newsletter. Click on the blue headlineif you wish to read the full article on the Internet.
Past issues of this newsletter can be found at http://www.asaqs.co.za/news/e_newsletter.htmll
Quantity Surveying News
Construction and DevelopmentNewsRetail Roundup
Newsflashes for Architects
Project Management News
Engineering News
News for Estate Agents andHome OwnersLatest property news
Business Incentives
News from Africa
Mining News
Green Building News
The Agent's tool kit
Building Terms
Weekly Economic Indicators
Key Economic Indicators
Free Contracts
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SEASONS GREETINGS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
The ASAQS would like to take this opportunity to extend season's greetings to all our members, familyand friends and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
To those of you that will be travelling on the road during your holiday trips, please drive carefully andmay you safely get to your destinations.
We value your continued support of the Association and trust that the year ahead will be a successfuland lucrative one. We can all look forward to the year ahead with optimism in view of the manyexciting prospects and opportunities that lie ahead. May your businesses flourish and your order booksbe full. We wish you all well for the future !!
REPORT ON SNAP SURVEY CONDUCTED ON PERCEIVED SHORTCOMINGS OF GRADUATEQUANTITY SURVEYORS
A snap survey was recently undertaken to gauge the perceived shortcomings of graduate QuantitySurveyors. Member practices were invited to make comment and to express their views in this regardby filling in questionnaires for University, as well as University of Technology, graduates in their office.
To view the results of the snap survey, please click here.
In compiling the results, the ASAQS wishes to qualify the results by declaring that there were two mainconcerns surrounding the validity of the survey :
* The rather low response rate the report is based on. This may have adversely affected the validity ofthe results as a more comprehensive response may have provided different results to some of thequestions
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* Gauteng is indicated as one entity but Gauteng has two universities with QS courses. WITS hasstruggled in recent years to maintain standards (with a 4 year course). The University of Pretoria hasmanaged to maintain quality (with a 5 year course of which 2 years are part time)* What we would like to see is whether the Pretoria practitioners have a better perception of thegraduates than those in Johannesburg. Is the 5 year part time course better than the 4 year fulltimecourse?
To all the members who participated in this survey, a big thank you. The responses were analysed byan independent firm, Industry Insight, and the attached report of the findings was produced.
TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RELEVANT NATIONAL TPI
To all Principals of QS Practices registered with the ASAQS :
We have been asked by Professor Tinus Maritz (Department Head) and Mr Hoffie Cruywagen(Researcher) to assist them with the distribution of the attached questionnaire that may assist with theestablishment of a relevant "National Tender Price Index" for the South African Building Industry.
The purpose of the research is to conduct a critical review of the current BER Building Cost Index interms of the composition and information gathering as well as the correctness thereof. The results ofthis questionnaire are aimed at obtaining a better view and understanding of the current perspective ofQuantity Surveyors on the use and correctness of the BER Building Cost Index as well as the possibleneed for a new or alternative tender price index for use in the South African Building Industry. It wouldbe greatly appreciated if a senior Quantity Surveyor in each practice could spend a few minutes ofhis/her time to complete the accompanying questionnaire on behalf of the practice. The questionnairemay be completed electronically and e-mailed or faxed back to Mr Hoffie Cruywagen (Researcher) byno later than FRIDAY 3 DECEMBER 2010. All responses will remain anonymous and strictlyconfidential.
Please feel free to contact the Researcher should you wish to receive a copy of the results andconclusions of the questionnaire. Your input is highly regarded and extremely valuable in influencingthe possible development of a new index.
Please do not return the questionnaire to the offices of the ASAQS. Any such returns will simply needto be forwarded to Mr Hoffie Cruywagen (Fax 012 420 3598 or hoffie.cruywagen.up.ac.za).
Thank you for your time and co-operation.
* To view the University of Pretoria covering letter, please click here.* To view the Questionnaire to be returned, please right-click on this link to save the Excel file on yourcomputer. Open the file, complete the questionnaire and remember to save it before printing or e-mailing it.
PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS BASED ON THE
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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CIDB) REGULATIONS
The Standard for Uniformity in Construction Procurement was first published in terms of the CIDB Act,2000 (Act No 38 of 2000) in June 2004 with further amendments, the latest amendment being May2010.
Uniformity in construction procurement documentation, procedures and practices is essential to improveindustry performance and improve value to employers. The abovementioned Standard for Uniformity inConstruction Procurement engenders a culture of consistency and predictability within the procurementprocess which aims at bringing about standardisation and uniformity in construction procurementdocumentation, practices and procedures.
Definition of Construction Procurement means procurement in the construction industry, including theinvitation, award and management of contracts.
To comply with the CIDB Standard for Uniformity in Construction Procurement the Association of SouthAfrican Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) has formatted and compiled the following set of procurementdocuments based on the JBCC Series 2000 Principal Building Agreement (Edition 5.0 (reprint 1) of July2007 for the exclusive use of its member practices:
• PBA Master Procurement Documents - August 2010• PBA Preliminaries - Master - August 2010 in WinQS format• ASAQS Preliminaries - August 2010
The PBA Master Procurement Documents have been formatted so that the compiler or user of thedocument only needs to follow the instructions in red italics to either insert required particulars in items,amend information, delete items or information, or describe particulars, etc to suit each particularcircumstance.
Members can download the guidelines and documentation from the CUG.
OFFICE CLOSURE OVER CHRISTMAS PERIOD
Members are advised that the ASAQS offices will be closed over the festive season this year asfollows:
• Office Closes : Wednesday 15 December 2010 (at 13h00)• Office Re-opens : Monday 03 January 2011 (at 08h00)
This period coincides with the general shutdown of the construction industry at large and will afford thestaff a well-earned rest after a very busy and challenging year.
We also wish all our members and customers a pleasant break over this period.
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THE JBCC WILL BE MOVING OFFICES
The JBCC has announced that they will be moving offices on Monday 29th November 2010.
Their new physical address will be as follows:• Cedar House• 26 Cedar Avenue• Richmond• Johannesburg• 2092
Their postal address remains unchanged :• P O Box 3137• Houghton• 2041
Their new telephone number will be :• 086 100 JBCC (5222)• Note : They are dependent on Telkom and sadly cannot guarantee that the line will be fullyoperational by the 29th November 2010.
Cell phone contact details over this period (in case of emergencies) will be :• Allison Kuhn : 082 901 0736 or• Uwe Putlitz : 082 900 7619
Their facsimile number will be :• 086 542 JBCC (5222)
The E-mail addresses remain unchanged as follows:• [email protected]• [email protected]
It should also be noted that Mr Peter Bold is retiring at the end of this year and his position will betaken over by Mr Uwe Putlitz. We wish him well in his new position.
The JBCC has also advised that their offices will be closed from Friday 10th December 2010 to Monday10th January 2011.
To view a copy of their notification letter dated 12 November 2010, please click here.
Members are however advised that the sale of JBCC documents from the ASAQS offices will beunaffected by the move of the JBCC offices. Normal sales will be possible over the entire period.Documents can be ordered online from our Webshop.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES
In order to assist members to plan their diaries this year in terms of forthcoming congresses and
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conferences they may wish to attend, we publish the preliminary dates of some of these congresses foryour attention :
PAQS Congress 2011• July 2011 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
ICEC World Congress 2012• 23 to 26 June 2012 – Durban, South Africa
PAQS Congress 2012• July 2012 - Brunei
Members are encouraged to plan ahead and to support these conferences/congresses !!
CLASSIFIEDS
Senior Quantity SurveyorA top company in Gauteng seeks Senior Quantity Surveyors for positions in Johannesburg.Prerequisites include a min. of a BSc/B-Tech qualification as well as 7+ years experience. Browse toClassifieds for full details.
Quantity Surveyor Wanted | CAPE TOWNMinimum 3 – 5 years working experience as a Quantity Surveyor, specifically in the high-end residentialmarket. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Roads/ Civils Contractors QSsMultinational Civil Engineering Contractors seek QS Staff with substantial Roads experience to work inEast and Central Africa. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
QS Residential Mozambique - Ref# 610/SFBSc/Dip/BTech QS with min 5 yrs exp on high end residential construction and /or timberconstruction/manufacturing exp on CCS. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
QUANTITY SURVEYOROur Client needs a further Quantity Surveyor to support the workload which is increasing. Browse toClassifieds for full details.
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What you get :
SNR QUANTITY SURVEYORSenior stand-alone QS required to fill the shoes of the QS who has been promoted to Directorship.Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Senior Quantity SurveyorA leading construction company is looking for strong senior- and mid level Quantity Surveyors to jointheir team. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Senior QS A Leading Civil Construction Company in Johannesburg is experiencing unprecedented growth andseeks to appoint competent persons in the Gauteng area. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Construction QSWell Established Construction Company in Gauteng seeks an Construction QS. Browse to Classifiedsfor full details.
Senior Quantity SurveyorA top company in Gauteng seeks a very strong and reliable Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage teamsand commissions under him for positions in Johannesburg. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Quantity Surveyor - Engineering - Ref# 5A Quantity Surveyor with Engineering Projects experience is required by a multi disciplinary consultingpractice that is offering services to theunderground Mining Industry. Browse to Classifieds for fulldetails.
SEYCHELLES Contract Surveyor - ImmediateVery busy building contractor needs a hands-on QS to manage the QS aspects of various buildingprojects. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
And many more! Browse to Classifieds for more job opportunies.
Need quantity surveying personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifiedssection on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are alsoincluded in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, pleasesee their adverts at the top of this newsletter.
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Remember : Visit the ASAQS website for new updates!
Please note : Only paid-up members of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors areallowed entrance to the CUG. We still receive a number of applications every month from non-members. If you have any questions regarding membership contact ASAQS on 011-3154140.
Also note that your registration to the CUG will remain in force as long as you remain a member ofASAQS and there is no need to register every year. If you have not received an e-mail confirming yourregistration contact ASAQS.
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CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Computers for the Building and Construction IndustryBridges are living entities. Unlike other constructions, such as buildings, which are pretty static entitiesonce they have been erected, they have to cater for aspects like creep, shrinkage and, of course, theaccumulative effects of its users. The range of natural forces that they are subject to, the uniquemethods they have to employ to build them, and the forces applied by bridge traffic - and the methods
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used to predict, analyse and counteract those forces - are what makes them so interesting. InNovember 2009 Construction Review looked at advances made in CADD softwares this year we look atsoft wares that are specifically for bridges.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Lanseria office estate: no-toll nodeToll roads may reduce travel times but at what cost? Some property developers believe companies willmove away from tolled to un-tolled areas.(©www.property24.com)
Property with industrial development potential to be auctioned62 Wepener Street, Ophirton is a development site suitable for mini storage facilities or factories. Thesite is located on Booysens Road, one of the busiest in-roads to the Johannesburg CBD. “The propertyoffers great exposure and will suit companies looking for good affordable branding,” comments GarethBotha of Auction Alliance.(©www.eprop.co.za)
New mega head office development for Sandton CBDNedbank Corporate Property Finance is funding R840 million for the development of a new head officefor Alexander Forbes in Sandton, on behalf of Zenprop Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Income generating business in Milnerton up for auctionAuction Alliance will take 723 self storage units on Potsdam Road, Milnerton to auction in November.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Growthpoint Properties boosts entrepreneur development in Cape TownCape Town entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new enterprise development initiative beinglaunched to empower SMMEs (small, medium and micro enterprises) in the mother city by SouthAfrica’s largest listed property company.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Five major W Cape property developments get go aheadLand Equity Investments, which is headed by property entrepreneur Stuart Chait, has opened the tapon a R1,4-billion pipeline of five commercial and residential property projects in its Cape Peninsuladivision.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Buildmax attributes hefty loss to global crisis Diversified mining and construction materials supplier Buildmax suffered a heavy loss for the 6 monthsto August due to a hangover from the global economic crisis.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Redefine approves final dividendJSE-and AIM-listed Redefine Properties International, part of Redefine Properties stable, announced onWednesday that a final divided for the 11 months ended August 2010 has been approved at thecompany's extraordinary general meeting.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Austro sees 5.2c vs 10c earningsIndustrial supplier Austro Group has announced diluted headline earnings per share of 5.2c for the year
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ended August 2010, from 10c previously.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Bonds and property - peaked?The writing may be on the wall for bond and property investors; the cycle may have peaked.(©www.businessday.co.za)
Jerusalem's light rail finally ready to rollAfter years of delays and a billion-euro price tag, Jerusalem's light rail system, which has stirredcontroversy across the Holy City, is gearing up for its long-awaited launch in the first half of next year.(©www.eprop.co.za)
EBRD grants EUR60m loan for Croatia's roadsThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development had stepped up investment in Croatia'smotorways with a EUR60.6m or USD81m loan.(©www.eprop.co.za)
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - BuildingMedium sized Construction Company seeking a Business Development Manager with strong marketing,sales, and communication skills who is able to develop good relationships with professional people andsecure work / tenders within the building construction industry. Experience within the constructionindustry and a proven record of business procurement is essential. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Planner Buildings - Ref # 572/SFMajor building contractor seeks experienced planner to be based in JHB but to work on all projects inAfrica. Relevant building/Civils qualification to compile construction programmes using Primaveira P3,Suretrack or CCS Site Plan. Duties include Compile tender and project execution programmes,Resource programmes, produce baseline programmes and produce production monitoring data, Updatesite progress on programmes and produce progress reports, Compile as built programmes, Collateproduction statistics. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Site AgentA prosperous construction company based in Cape Town urgently requires a Site Agent in PortElizabeth. Must be a qualified Civil Engineer (B.Eng), specialising in concrete structures and a trackrecord to back it up. Classifieds for full details.
Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds sectionon the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included inthis newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see theiradverts at the top of this newsletter.
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RETAIL, HOTEL AND LEISURE ROUNDUP FREE CONTRACTS
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Push PE waterfront plan, urges Mtati Former Percci chief executive and Port Elizabeth business consultant Odwa Mtati has called for greaterpressure to be put on Transnet to partner with other port stakeholders to help transform this key assetinto a state-of-the-art waterfront.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Major Regional Shopping Mall to be developed in Newcastle, KZNIn 2007, Zenprop Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd acquired the rights to develop a shopping centre ofapproximately 50 000m2 in Newcastle, KZN.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Broll adds 63,000sqm of retail to management portfolioLeading property management company, Broll Property Group, has added another two premiumcontracts to its extensive portfolio, further strengthening its position in the property management sector.Westwood Shopping Centre in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Goldfields Mall, a brand new shopping centre inWelkom, Free State, have both outsourced their complete property management requirements to Broll’steam of experts. This includes the management of all operations, admin processes, rent collection,statement generation, leasing and facilities management.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Israel to invest USD23m in Western Wall plazaIsrael's cabinet on Sunday approved plans to invest millions of shekels in a five-year project to developthe plaza next to the Western Wall, one of Judaism's holiest sites in Jerusalem's Old City.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Hotel opening and 150-years functionsA NEWLY appointed minister, “axed” former ministers and a scandal-mired city manager were amongthe chief guests who celebrated the opening of the opulent Coastlands Gatemax hotel in Umhlanga lastFriday night.(©www.eprop.co.za)
The Trafford acquisition a strategic fit Capital Shopping Centres Group plc said that the proposed acquisition of The Trafford Centre Groupwill deliver improved returns for its shareholders.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Leading retailers join Hemingways MallOver a dozen of South Africa’s top retail brands and shops will be joining the already comprehensivetenant mix at super-regional Hemingways Mall in East London, 10 of which open before the end of2010, introducing a new wave of exceptional retail for the Eastern Cape.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Makro heads for PolokwaneMakro is set to open its first store in Limpopo in the middle of next year. The store is being built on a6ha site close to the airport.(©www.property24.com)
Consumers confidence at five-month high as retailers head into holiday seasonConfidence among U.S. consumers increased more than forecast in November to the highest level infive months.
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Report: Online holiday spending will hit $32.4 billion Online spending should increase by 11% this holiday shopping season, according to date collected bycomScore. Already, consumers have spent $9 billion online in the first 21 days of November, a 13%increase versus the corresponding days last year.(©www.chainstoreage.com)
Chain Store AgeYour new issue of Chain Store Age is now available by simply clicking here. Read your favorite retailbusiness magazine - fast and green - right on your screen. The DIGITAL EDITION delivers all thefeatures of our print publication straight to your email inbox. And best of all, it's FREE!(©www.chainstoreage.com)
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NEWSFLASHES FOR ARCHITECTS
Florence House restoration hopes Architecture students will come up with solutions to the crucial issue of living and housing conditions forthis Braamfontein property.(©www.property24.com)
Boutique MonacoA key aspect of Boutique Monaco was the removal of big chunks from the boxy volume. The mainreason for this strategy was the architects desire to create micro-environments high up. Each of the 15voids contains a “sky garden” overlooked by residents’ balconies.
(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Dimensions Architects and Interior DesignersCommitted to Innovative Architecture. Dimensions Architects and Interior Designers was founded inJanuary 1994 by Arch. Chema Katua and Arch. Lee Karuri to provide specialized professional servicesin architecture, interior design and project development services in the East and Central African Region.
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Please note that the ASAQSwebshop is back on line for allyour document requirements.
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It currently has offices in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Great Buildings:Cooper Residence, by Gwathmey-Siegel, at Orleans, Massachusetts, 1968 to 1969.(©www.greatbuildings.com)
Innovative, functional and sustainable designIllovo Edge was designed by Bentel Associates International (BAI) and the development isdemonstrating that the highest standards of architecture, design and construction are a pre-requisite foran iconic, sought after commercial property.(©www.architectafrica.com)
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Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds sectionon the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included inthis newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see theiradverts at the top of this newsletter.
Thanks to the PIA for some of the information published in this section - drop them a note [email protected] REMINDER OF THE PIA’S OWN WEBSITE FOR INTER-MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS, FORUMS,DISCUSSIONS, ETC. www.pia.org.za
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS
Managing the Unexpected with Earned ScheduleProject managers spend much of their time dealing with the unexpected. When project managers areblind-sided by an unexpected event, they commonly ascribe the miss to a lack of diligence orexperience. They think that such failures could be avoided with additional attention, practice, oreducation. Recent research indicates that the problem is much deeper and is not amenable to suchcorrective action. A different approach is required.(©www.pmworldtoday.net)
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Senior Project ManagerOne of our very prestigious clients is looking for Senior Project Managers for projects in Mozambiqueand India. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
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Junior Project Manager 3 – 5 years experience on Large Commercial ProjectsMust have a Degree/Diploma in the Built Environment. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Senior Project Manager - Ref # 578/TMProject Manager with 5 – 10 years experienceMust have experience in Process management (bottling/manufacturing/brewery plant construction)Must have a degree or diploma in the Built EnvironmentMust be Pr.CPM registered with SACPCMP. Browse to Classifieds for full details.
Need project managers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section on theASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Project Managers submitted to the Classifieds arealso included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors,please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.
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ENGINEERING NEWS
Esorfranki to raise R200m in rights offer Construction company Esorfranki announced on Thursday that its board proposed raising about R200-million by way of a fully underwritten renounceable rights offer, at an issue price of 215c a share.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Construction group seeks to grow non-SA order book on weak public-sector outlookJSE-listed civil engineering and con- struction group Stefanutti Stocks has compiled a list of targetprojects to the value of roughly R100-billion for the next 6 to 18 months, says CEO Willie Meyburgh.Among these are building projects to the value of R39-billion and mining services projects valued atR30-billion.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Focus on safety and quality pays off Construction firm Grinaker-LTA Earthworks Engineering’s business unit has almost halved its lost-time-injury frequency rate (LTIFR) during the past year.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Focused on strategic realignment Construction company Grinaker-LTA, an operating group of JSE-listed Aveng, South Africa’s largestconstruction sector player, aims to continue the implementation of the strategic realignment of thecompany and maintain its sustainability for 2011 and beyond.
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From the Executive Director …Dear Members,The development landscape in our country is slowly changing: communities are actively participating inthe delivery of services and infrastructure, and working together with government and other keystakeholders to ensure that development initiatives and the related positive outcomes will ultimatelyreach even the most remote areas and regions of our country. Click here to read on....
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NEWS FROM AFRICA
Funding the Kariba Hydro Power Plant All required funds for the US$430-million expansion of Zambia's Kariba North Bank hydro power stationhave been secured, and the project is steaming ahead.The scheme got going in 2008 with US$325million provided by Exim Bank, owned by the Chinese government.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Fortis TowerNairobi continues to expand rapidly, with most development now taking place in the suburbs and alongmajor roads leading out of the city. There is a continuous movement of medium and large companiesaway from the already congested Central Business District where traffic snarl-ups are the order of theday and parking spots are becoming rarer by the day.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Let There Be Light…Worldwide, more than 1.6 billion people do not have access to electricity and 80 percent of them live inrural areas. With this in mind Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) in collaboration with GlobalElectrification Facility (GEF) and UNDP initiated the Rural Electrification Programme, a ruralelectrification project called RE Botswana. It is aimed at bringing appropriate and sustainable energyservices to rural areas so that all Batswana benefit.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Rwanda: Muhanga Power Line LaunchedIn an effort to increase access to electricity for the rural population, the Minister of Infrastructure,Vincent Karega, together with Belgium's Ambassador to Rwanda, Ivo Goemans, officially inauguratedthe Kigali - Kiyumba overhead electrical line.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Gem Diamonds sells two Letšeng stones for $22,7mLSE-listed Gem Diamonds has earned $22,7-million from the sale of two large diamonds discovered atits Letšeng mine, in Lesotho.(©www.miningweekly.com)
Zimbabwe loses Kenilworth houseAfriforum is entitled to sell a property belonging to the Zimbabwean government and use the proceedsto repay farmers who lost their land.
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Zimbabwe produced 2,7m ct diamonds in 2010 Zimbabwe produced 2,7-million carats of diamond this year and conducted three diamond sales,Finance Minister Tendai Biti said on Thursday.(©www.miningweekly.com)
Weatherly raises £4,45m to accelerate Namibia projectsNamibian base-metals-miner Weatherly International on Wednesday reported that it has raised £4,45-million, or about $7-million, in funding to accelerate the company’s development plans.(©www.miningweekly.com)
A-Cap seeks A$15,6m for Botswana uranium study Botswana-focused uranium hopeful A-Cap Resources plans to raise up to A$15,6-million to fund thecompletion of a bankable feasibility study at the Lethlakane uranium project.(©www.miningweekly.com)
Zimplats a boon to Impala outputIMPALA Platinum (Implats), the world's second largest producer, on Wednesday reported a 7% rise infirst-quarter platinum output, boosted by better performance at its Impala and Zimplats mines.(©www.miningmx.com)
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MINING NEWS
Mining projects rebound beyond R100bn mark for TWP Project house TWP is working on projects that have a total capital value “well in excess of R100-billion”, says new TWP CEO Digby Glover.(©www.miningweekly.com)
Anglo’s Kumba Iron Ore cold shoulders State bid to lever lower steel prices The Anglo American group iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore late on Thursday cold shouldered the SouthAfrican government’s resuscitated attempt to leverage a developmental steel price out of the six-milliontons of low-cost Sishen iron-ore that steelmaker ArcelorMittal forfeited last year.(©www.miningweekly.com)
SA needs to regulate local coal supply – EskomSouth Africa needs to regulate the supply of coal to its power plants to ensure exports of the materialdo not jeopardise electricity generation in Africa's biggest economy, power utility Eskom said onWednesday.(©www.miningweekly.com)
Palabora files appeal after mining rights muddle, DMR has issue in hand Mining major Rio Tinto's Palabora Mining has filed an appeal against yet another South African mining-right double granting that forms part of an already-announced audit process of the Department ofMineral Resources (DMR).(©www.miningweekly.com)
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Eastplats secures R2.1bn equity financingEASTERN Platinum announced on Tuesday it has filed a preliminary short form prospectus inconnection with a public offering of common shares to raise approximately C$300m (about R2.1bn).(©www.miningmx.com)
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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS
Lighting to Create the Right AmbienceThe wallpaper is up. The drapes are hung, and the furniture is in place. But something is missing.Decorating is not complete without a selection of stylish lighting to seamlessly finish the look. Therewas a time when lighting did not have the decorating value that it has today. The choices were fewand the styles limited. Now, consumers can find a floor lamp, table-lamp, chandelier, pendant or sconceto fit their décor, no matter the room.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Mixed use retail and residential building to be auctionedCampbell Court, a strong commercial property with a residential component in the heart of theKlerksdorp CBD, is situated on the corner of O.R Tambo Drive and Noord Street.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Soshanguve affordable housing development in demandThe Thorntree View Affordable Housing development in Soshanguve East, which is being developed bythe Safrich Group of Companies, now offers almost double the number of stands that were originallyplanned, due to overwhelming demand.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Polokwane homeowners find benefit in staying put Home renovation and stand subdivision are currently big news in the Polokwane property market, asexisting homeowners resist the “hidden” costs of moving and act to unlock the value of their properties.(©www.propertytrader.co.za)
Rising demand underpins Parys pricesParys on the banks of the Vaal River is rapidly transforming itself from a weekend getaway destinationinto a permanent refuge for those escaping from the stress of city life, and its real estate market isthriving as a result.(©www.propertytrader.co.za)
Market creates some great chances to upgrade With property prices currently moving “sideways”, there are certain areas that offer excellentopportunities for homeowners to upgrade to bigger and better accommodation.s(©www.propertytrader.co.za)
Good planning will keep Montagu peaceful If you want to live in a picturesque country town that won’t soon be spoiled by over-development, thenMontagu in the Western Cape would be a very good choice.(©www.propertytrader.co.za)
THE AGENTS' TOOLKITSelected RepaymentAffordability - “What loanamount do I qualify for?Bond Term - “How soon canI pay off my Loan?Monthly Repayment - Howmuch is my monthlyrepayment?Bond Costs - How much willmy bond cost be?Additional Payment - Whathappens if I pay extra eachmonth?Multiple Payments - Whathappens if I pay more thanonce per month?Estimated BuildingReplacement Cost
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Seeing Vacant Land for Sale as an InvestmentWhile buying to build could be more expensive than buying a house, vacant land for sale could be anexcellent long term investment. Vacant land, especially somewhere close to the sea, continues toappreciate in value, without you having to put any money into it.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)
How to Evaluate Your Finances before Purchasing a PropertyYou will most probably talk about the property market in casual conversations with friends and family atsome point. Chances are that they will tell you “property is an excellent investment and you should buynow before it is too late”.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)
How to ‘Read’ the Property MarketProspective buyers often want to know when they should enter the property market. Naturally investorswould like to enter the market when properties for sale are relatively inexpensive and sell the propertywhen the market reaches its highest point. Unfortunately getting the timing exactly right is easier saidthan done.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)
Real Estate for Sale - A Good Investment in Current Economic ClimateWhile the current economic climate has grinded many world economies to a virtual standstill, it stilloffers opportunities to those individuals who are in a strong enough position to invest. And real estatefor sale remains one of the safest investments, provided that you will be able to honour your bond.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)
Buy a house for R199k in PTADemand for Pretoria properties is robust and Safrich has come up with a plan to provide homes forpeople earning just R7k a month.(©www.property24.com)
Bo Kaap’s Signal Hill on auctionThe Signal Hill Lodge in Cape Town’s well-known Bo Kaap area will fall under the hammer at 12:00 onNovember 30.(©www.property24.com)
Historic Cape guest farm for sale An historic guest farm on the outskirts of Somerset West, with several cottages, stables, paddocks andan original farmhouse is being sold for R18m.(©www.property24.com)
Atlantic Seaboard prices take a dive Clifton property as well as V&A Waterfront properties have been hard hit with apartment prices showinga hefty drop of 35% on average.(©www.property24.com)
Fresnaye – there are some bargainsThere is a super-luxurious Cape Town property for sale for R100m and a bargain fixer-upper in need ofa lot of TLC might be found for around R3,5m.(©www.property24.com)
Home security tips for festive season
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It is important to take precautions and ensure your home is safe over the holiday season. Get someuseful security tips before you go away.(©www.property24.com)
Kitchen appliance trends for 2011Kitchen appliances need to be functional, aesthetically pleasing, technologically advanced and energyefficient. Catch up on the latest trends.(©www.property24.com)
BC members must get involvedSectional title owners who neglect to attend meetings are potentially allowing inefficiencies andmismanagement to downgrade their properties.(©www.property24.com)
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GREEN BUILDING NEWS
Energy efficiency affects house pricesIn addition to the Eskom incentive for solar water heaters there are many other ways that homeownerscan make their homes more energy efficient.(©www.property24.com)
Developer initiates study into $330m Moz bioenergy projectA newly established Mozambican agroindustrial company has issued a request for expressions ofinterest (EoI) from consulting engineering companies to carry out a study into a possible $330-millionbioenergy and food project in the Southern African country's Manica province.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Boosting Energy ProjectsThe Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has approved a R15bn loan facility that will supportEskom’s capacity expansion programme. The loan which is a structured facility will be drawn over fiveyears and does not utilize guarantees from the South African government.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Renewables Academy hosts seminar in SA Berlin-based Renewables Academy (Renac) has conducted its first seminar on renewable energytechnologies and energy efficiency in South Africa.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
From bamboo packaging to energy efficiency, Dell goes greener Information and communication technology is responsible for up to one-billion tons of carbon dioxideemissions, an amount simi- lar to that produced by the airline industry.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Solar water heater maker opens East London factoryThe plant has potential to produce about 30000 solar water heater units a year and is a step towardsthe creation of local manufacturing capacity. The government wants to roll out 1-million solar waterheaters by 2014 in a bid to ease dependence on Eskom power.
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Is Access to Energy a Human Right?Just imagine taking your sick son or daughter to the hospital after dark and having the doctor examinethe child by candlelight. Or walking 10 miles to the hospital for treatment after being bitten by a rabiddog and discovering that the vaccination you need is located an additional 100 miles away in a facilitythat can stock it because it has refrigerators.(©www.renewableenergyworld.com)
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THIS WEEK'S ECONOMIC INDICATORS
The indicators as on26 Nov 2010 at 15:40
This week 20/11/2010Rand/$ 7.13 6.95Rand/£ 11.16 11.16Rand/€ 9.43 9.54Gold/oz $1362.26 $1357.63Gold Mining 2650.15 2701.83JSE All Share 31076.17 31411.88
Oil edges lower as European debt concerns linger Oil edged lower on Thursday, after rising more than 3% a day earlier on strong US macro-economicdata, as concerns about European debt lingered across financial markets.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Interest rate cuts too small – economistsEvidence that South Africa's economic growth is slowing is raising fears the government has done toolittle and acted too late to boost growth in one of Africa's biggest economies.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
SA cautious on rand movesSouth Africa will wait to see if recently unveiled measures to keep the rand competitive and stable workbefore deciding on further steps to slow short-term capital inflows, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhansaid on Friday.(©www.fin24.com)
SA's new economic growth path Creamer Media's Mariaan Webb speaks to Engineering News editor Terence Creamer about SouthAfrica's new economic growth path.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Poverty on the rise despite growth in least-developed countriesThe number of people living in extreme poverty continued to grow in the world’s poorest countries,
TAILPIECE
Every Friday evening after workvan der Merwe would braai a big,fat juicy steak. But his neighbours,being Catholic and thereforereluctant to eat meat on Fridayssuffered agonies of temptation asthe delicious aroma carried on theevening breeze.They persuaded their priest to tryto convert Van. Success! Vanattended Mass and the priestsprinkled holy water over him andsaid, "You were born a Protestant,raised a Protestant but now youare a Catholic."Everybody was delighted.But when Friday night came, thewonderful aroma of grilled steakagain wafted over theneighbourhood.The priest rushed into Van'sgarden just in time to see himclutching a small bottle of holywater and sprinkling it over thegrilling meat and chanting, "Youwas born a cow, you was raisedas a cow, but now you is asnoek!"
Procrastination is the art ofkeeping up with yesterday.
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despite the 49 least-developed countries (LDCs) showing growth of about 7% over the last decade, areport by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) showed.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Fuel price to increaseAs the holiday season begins, consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets to pay for fuel.(©www.businessday.co.za)
KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Economic Data and Forecasts
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2010 politically correctvocabulary:
Cleaner : Hygiene Specialist
Wat noem jy 'n hasie wat oorseegaan?.... Immigrhasie
Why was 6 afraid of 7?Because 7 8 9!
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