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Builders Newsletter Edition 61

 
 
Newsletter 61

Construction Industry News and Views                                                                                   Edition 61 Sept 2011
Dear Members & Readers   

 

This edition's lead article brings to your attention that Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Executive Director Brandon Abdinor has tendered his resignation. As you will read, there are important activities relating to sustainability he wishes to become actively involved in. Albeit that he will continue in his roll until the end of the year, I can say without reservation that he has the respect of everybody at the Association, and that his contributions have shown us the way forward.    

 

Discuss | Contribute | Learn: We take the opportunity to encourage you to participate in our two online forums, links to the latest threads can be found down the right hand column. A forum article I found particularly interesting 'Cement fracas puts public money at risk' was penned by Lloyd Gedye of Mail & Guardian. For the conspiracy theorists among us, there is a lot that can be read into it. Have a read, draw your own conclusions and feel free to comment. 

Members and readers are reminded that should you wish to follow us on twitter, you will find us on @MasterBuilders2.    

Enjoy .....  


Ernest Roper | Regional Manager Durban 

 

Master Builders Kwazulu-Natal Executive Director Resigns   


 MBAKZN

 

Announcement by President, Vic Naidoo

 

Dear Members and Stakeholders - I have the unfortunate duty of informing you of the resignation of our Executive Director, Brandon Abdinor, which will come into effect at the end of December 2011.

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Calls for Scrapping of the Tender System   


Roadworks

 

The North West Provincial ANC Chairperson, Supra Mahumapelo said that the South Africa and nine provincial economies were in danger of collapsing if the tender system is not scrapped.  

 

 .....Read More    

 
Busa lowers economic growth forecast

Builder

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), an organisation which aims to ensure that organised business plays a constructive role, within the context of the country 's economic growth, development and transformation goals on Friday 9 September, lowered its economic growth forecast from 3.4% to 3.1% for 2011.

 

 ......Read More   

 

Key Elements Of Government's Retirement Reform Finalised   


Retired

 

Significant agreement has been reached between government departments on key elements of the retirement reform policy, but there are still outstanding issues.  

.....Read More 

 

Green Building Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer


Plug
  

Electricity is vital for the efficiency and productivity of a construction site.  However with this powerful resource, comes much responsibility.

 

 ......Read More   

 

South Africa's Electricity "No Longer Cheapest"     


Electricity

A survey of 16 electricity markets conducted by international energy consultants NUS Consulting has found that Canada has replaced South Africa as the provider of the world`s cheapest electricity.
 
Request for Expression of Interest - Training Material and Facilitators

 Training
 

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is a recognised and respected employers' organisation registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act and exists to represent the interests of members, as well as to provide them with specialist support services to assist them in the successful running of their businesses. 

 

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 The Lighter Side of Twitter Part 3


 Wayne

 

As we already know, on twitter everybody is a comedic social commentator. Once again, we bring you some of the more notable examples of this and ask that you keep in mind, that the views expressed are not the views of the Association.

 ......Read More  

 
 
 
Closing comments

We trust that the information contained in this newsletter is informative and useful. If not, please feel free to let us know what topics you would like to see covered and we will happily do our best to accommodate you.

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
40 Essex Terrace
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3630
In This Issue
Master Builders Kwazulu-Natal Executive Director Resigns
Calls for Scrapping of the Tender System
BUSA lowers economic growth forecast
Key Elements of Government's Retirement Reform Finalised
Green Building Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer
South Africa's Electricity "No Longer Cheapest".
Request for Expression of Interest - Training Material and Facilitators
The Lighter Side of Twitter Part 3
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Associate Members
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Safety File
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OHS Online forum

safety forum

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal has a well established 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:

 

Gas Store & Storage Regulations LPG-Oxygen, Acetylene & Nitrogen.

Electrical Safety in Construction

Department of Labour warn employers of "SA LEGAL ACT" scam

SAQA and the Occupational Health and Safety Profession

 

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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General forum 

Builders 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:     


Resident sues for damages relating to neighbours's building work

 

Cement fracas puts public money at risk

 

WBHO targets Africa, Aus as SA market wanes; questions PPP future

 

Oliphant: No overnight ban on brokers


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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Training dvd
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Upcoming EVENTS

     

For information about forthcoming meetings, events and functions please visit our Networking page, on masterbuilders.co.za

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Neels Nortje

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 Leah

Midlands Regional Manager
Gareth Roberts

Durban Regional Manager
Ernest Roper

Finance Manager
Greg Beykirch

Commercial & Online Manager
Gary Amstutz

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Brandon Abdinor
 

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