Builders Newsletter
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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 35 - August 2010
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Dear Readers
As we reach the end of women's month, this edition of our newsletter includes two relevant articles.
The first is a an article on a talk given by Bronwyn Gardner at our last OHS forum meeting. Bronwyn is a contracts manager for Grinaker-LTA Building East and she gave an engaging talk on her experiences as a woman in construction.
The second is an article on the Gender Equality Bill, which aims to seek gender parity across all sectors, including the construction sector.
We hope that you enjoy reading both these articles and would welcome any feedback that you have on the content and layout of our fortnightly newsletter
Gary Amstutz | Commercial and Online Manager
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cidb Building Skills Policy: Urgent feedback required
Please note that the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has issued a Draft Building Skills Policy and is affording the industry an opportunity to comment thereon.
The Building Skills Policy has potentially huge implications on the Building Industry and you are urged to consider its provisions and revert to the Association with your comments.
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Across Border - Occupational Health & Safety
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is well known for its no-nonsense and pro-active approach towards Occupational Health & Safety. About a year ago, we launched a dedicated on-line OHS forum geared specifically to all matters relating to construction health and safety and in recent months, it has taken off tremendously with over 500 industry professionals, using it as a platform to exchange safety information.
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Women in Construction - Bronwyn Gardner
With August being the month in which we celebrate women for their contribution to our society, it was an honour and a privilege to have Bronwyn Gardner, a contracts manager for Grinaker-LTA Building East, address Association members on her experiences as a Women in Construction.
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Gender Equality Bill
The Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities made an announcement about the Gender Equality Bill in the pipeline aimed at ensuring gender parity measures being enforced across all sectors of society.
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new South Coast premises Launch
On the 10th of August 2010, Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal celebrated the opening of their new South Coast premises with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by drinks and dinner.
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Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima is a major city in the south of Japan and has always been an important centre of trade. A landmark in the city is a building, in western style, with a distinctive dome designed by the Czech architect Jan Letzel.
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Dummies Guide to Project Roles
Source: email to the Association from somebody with a sense of humor. :)
- A Project Manager person who thinks nine women can deliver a baby in one month.
- A Construction Manager is a person who thinks one woman can deliver nine babies in one month.
- An Engineering Manager is a person who thinks a baby can be delivered even if no man or woman is available.
- A Cost Control Manager is a person who thinks the cost of the baby is in the budget.
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Closing comments
We trust that the information provided in this letter has been informative and useful.
If not, please feel free to let us know what information topics you would like to see covered, we will happily do our best to accommodate you.
Ernest Roper | Webmaster
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
40 Essex Terrace
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3630
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General forum
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal General Forum was implemented to create a platform for open exchange of Industry relevant information, as well as to encourage healthy debate. The forum is open to anyone who has a vested interest in the construction industry.
Latest Threads:
Battle of the Skyscrapers
To go directly to the forum click on this link http://forum2.masterbuilders.co.za or copy and paste the link into your browser.
Discuss | Contribute | Learn
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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:
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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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
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Neels Nortje
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Victor Smith
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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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