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Builders Newsletter - Edition 60

 
 
Newsletter 60

Construction Industry News and Views                                                                                   Edition 60 Sept 2011
Dear Members & Readers   

 

The Minister of Finance recently published new regulations in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act ("PPPF Act") which will take effect on 7 December 2011.  You will find a short summary of the new regulations in an article below and we would like to invite you to attend a Workshop on the topic, which will be held on 14 September 2011 at the Master Builders Conference Centre in Westville, in association with Cox Yeats.  The Cox Yeats construction and engineering team, is extensively involved in a variety of tender and procurement law issues and have put together a procurement law presentation which incorporates an analysis of some relevant cases by way of examples.

The workshop will start at 2pm and should be about 2 hours.  Drinks and snacks will be served after the workshop. Attendance is FREE for Members of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal.  Non-Members are welcome to attend at a cost of R200 per person.

Kindly RSVP to Lynda@masterbuilders.co.za for catering purposes. 


Gary Amstutz | Commercial & Online Manager 

 

Carte Blanche Expose on Electrical Contractors  


 Electrician

 

As you are possibly aware, on 3 July 2011 Carte Blanche aired a segment on electrical contractors.  

 ......Read More   

 

Do you want more Business?  


Cement

 

If you are a Full Member of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal, you are entitled to a page on the Find-a-Builder module on our website to promote your business.

 

.....Read More     

 
Operation Khokha Ngeskathi (Operation Pay on Time)

Money

The Premier of KZN, Dr Mkize, addressed an audience at the ICC on 30 August which was convened to announce the introduction of Operation Khokha Ngeskathi. He acknowledged that there were ongoing problems concerning payment to service providers. He outlined the background to the problem as follows: 

 

New Government Procurement Regulations 


Government

 

The Minister of Finance has published new regulations in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act ("PPPF Act").  These were published in the Government Gazette on 8 June 2011 and will take effect from 7 December 2011. This is a short summary of the new contents of the regulations only.  

.....Read More 

 

Green Building Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer


Green Roof
  

In anticipation of the next phase of its growth plan the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Brian Wilkinson, a 27 year property sector veteran was appointed to the position as Chief Executive Officer. Wilkinson held several managerial positions in the property sector with Old Mutual.

......Read More    

 

The Applicability of the Consumer Protection Act to Construction Contracts       


M & R Project

The applicability of the CPA to the Construction Industry is illustrated as follows:

 
New Members of the Association

 AAAMSA Hot Box
 

We are pleased to welcome and announce the following new members who joined the Association in August 2011: 

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 One Legged Man Makes a Plan

 Truck

 

A one legged South African man has been fined and banned from driving after police stopped his vehicle and showed no appreciation for his ingenuity, in overcoming the small matter of controlling the vehicle's clutch.

......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.

CONSULT YOUR ASSOCIATION.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU !

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
40 Essex Terrace
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3630
In This Issue
Carte Blanche Expose on Electrical Contractors
Do you want more Business?
Operation Khokha Ngeskathi (Operation Pay on Time)
New Government Procurement Regulations
Green Building Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer
The Applicability of the Consumer Protection Act to Construction Contracts
New Members of the Association
One Legged Man Makes a Plan
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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:

 

SAQA and the Occupational Health and Safety Profession

 

New to your forum

 

Safety harness storage

 

Eskom Training Requirements

 

To go directly to the forum click on this link http://safety.masterbuilders.co.za or copy and paste the link into your browser.   

 

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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:    

 

Position Vacant - Technical Supervisor 

 

Construction Sector Fears Steel Deficit - Newcastle Blowout Blamed 

 

Saudi Arabia, Africa and developing Asia cheapest for construction 

 

GBCSA 5 Star Certified Building   

 

To go directly to the forum click on this link http://forum2.masterbuilders.co.za or copy and paste the link into your browser.
 
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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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Rob Pengelly

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Bruce Lyle

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Victor Smith

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North Coast Regional Manager
Paula Leah

Midlands Regional Manager
Gareth Roberts

Durban Regional Manager
Ernest Roper

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Greg Beykirch

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Gary Amstutz

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Brandon Abdinor
 

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