Builders Newsletter - Edition 32
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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 32 - July 2010
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Dear Readers
In this edition we cover a variety of topics which include a warning against misrepresentation on the part of municipal officials and community liaison officers who falsely advocate that labour rates applicable to civil engineering, are also applicable to the building industry.
A strong opinion is expressed with regard to Eskom having purchased World Cup tickets amounting to R12.6 million, while economist Mike Schussler informs us that employment in the private sector has been crowded out by the public sector paying a premium for labour.
Members, staff, marketing partners and stakeholders are requested to participate in a new community project - Rampathon 2010. The project is to commence at the end of November and will run for two weeks, during which wheelchair ramps will be constructed at various locations across the province.
This project will benefit the communities in which our members work and will showcase the goodwill and community spirit of members of the Association. With a view to participating, we request that you give the Rampathon article particular attention.
Enjoy
Ernest Roper
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False Representations - Circular To Members
Your association is concerned to note that there are an increasing number of reports being received that union officials, municipal officials and community liaison officers are making false representations that the minimum labour rate which is applicable to the civil engineering industry also applies to the building industry.
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Invitation to participate in Rampathon Community Project
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is proud to announce the launch of a new community project - Rampathon 2010. Through this project we aim to build a number of wheelchair access ramps, across KwaZulu-Natal, for families and communities that would not normally be able to afford them.
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12.6 Million New Reasons To Dislike Eskom
Eskom is truly a unique organization which differentiates itself by taking conventional business wisdom and implementing entirely the opposite. If there were a book titled "Best Business Practice for Dummies", it would no doubt clearly state that rule 1 of surviving difficult times is to cut back on unnecessary expenses and not to reward those who under perform.
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Sick Leave - frequently asked questions
How does sick leave work?
It works on a 3 year annual cycle during which an employer is entitled to sick leave equal to the number of days he normally works in a 6 week period.
During the first 6 months of employment an employee is only entitled to 1 day's sick leave for every 26 days worked.
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Findings of Economist Mike Schussler
I would like to draw your attention to two news commentaries, one appeared in Business Day, the other a Times Live article, both reporting on the findings of Mike Schussler, chief executive of Economists.co.za.
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Longspan Gutters 30 Year Anniversary
Established in 1980 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal by Gus Behn Snr., Longspan Gutters has steadily grown into a group of well-established offices, with a "hands-on" management team of highly motivated people who strive for business excellence.
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The Economics of Oil
Despite being transported via pipelines and tankers, the price and production of crude oil is always expressed in terms of the archaic and odd measurement of a barrel.
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Construction Throughout the Ages - Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an intergrated complex of building structures built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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Closing comments
We trust that the information provided in this letter has been informative and useful.
We also sincerely hope that these challenging times are being good to you as far as possible. If you are experiencing difficulties with the general lack of work, we hope that these challenges provide you with the opportunity to adapt for your long term prosperity.
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
40 Essex Terrace
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3630
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OHS Online forum
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal recently launched an online forum dedicated to Health and Safety. The forum is open to anyone in the Health and Safety profession and is geared specifically to all matters relating to Construction Health and Safety.
Latest Threads:
Noise: What do I need to tell my employees?
Why talk to your employees about health and safety?
Slips and Trips
Pressure Equipment Regulations scrap old stock
Asbestos surveying
To go directly to the forum click on this link http://safety.masterbuilders.co.za or copy and paste the link into your browser.
Discuss | Contribute | Learn
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Upcoming Functions, Meetings and Events
OHS Forum
Mon 16 August 2010, Westville
Durban Roadshow
Sept 2010
Midlands Roadshow
Sept 2010
South Coast Roadshow
Sept 2010
Zululand Roadshow
Sept 2010
For more information about forthcoming meetings, events and functions visit the Networking page on our website.
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Archived Newsletters
We have started archiving copies of our bi-monthly newsletter on our website. Should you be looking for something that appeared in a previous edition, navigate to the News and Information page. Tip - if you are looking for information from our website and are not sure where to find it, use the Google Site Search facility on the top right of every page (under the contact telephone number).
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contact us
Tel: 0861 001 106
Health and Safety
Neels Nortje
Financial Services
Clive Hill
Benefits Office
Rob Pengelly
Contractual & Legal
Bruce Lyle
Training
Victor Smith
Customer Care
Shelly Kupferman
South Coast Regional Manager
Hans Stols
North Coast Regional Manager
Paula Ferraris
Midlands Regional Manager
Gareth Roberts
Finance Manager
Greg Beykirch
Commercial & Online Manager
Gary Amstutz
Executive Director
Brandon Abdinor
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