Builders Newsletter

The period for submission of Annual Training Reports for 2009/2010 and Workplace Skills Plans for 2010/2011 opens today, 1 April 2010 as per the Skills Development Act. We therefore encourage all employers to urgently contact Victor Smith on 031 266 7070 or Tracy-Ann Thomas on 031 763 2633 to assist in the submission of these documents.

We are calling for ENTRIES and ADJUDICATORS for the 2010 Awards Programme!

It is that time of the year again where we are opening the window period for entries into the Excellence in Construction Awards. 2010 sees the sixth consecutive year in which we are running the programme and it has evolved to become a well known benchmark for recognising excellence in the construction industry.

Members are already enquiring from the Association what procedures are recommended for the Annual Holiday period in December/January.

The Association is not in a position to be prescriptive regarding this period, but provides the following information for the benefit of Members.

Banks in SA are amongst the institutions the public generally love to hate, and the massive pay packages of some bankers are indeed cause for concern.

The 2010 Soccer World Cup will no doubt bring disruptions to business through employees focusing on the soccer rather than their jobs. Employers will probably find that there will be unauthorised absenteeism through staff attending or watching soccer matches.

In a difficult but unanimous decision, the SARB MPC dropped interest rates by 0.5%, with prime falling to 10%, which is the lowest prime has been since 1981.

This small further rate reduction should assist the economy's recovery this year and next, with SARB upping its GDP growth forecast for 2010 to 2.6%.

Hailed the silent destroyer, timber destroying subterranean termites also known as white-ants are any home owner's worst nightmare. They often go unnoticed for years without any immediate signs only to be discovered when the damage done is too severe.  These termites, however, are not the only ones causing the damage. Various unregistered pest control officers and building contractors are causing major havoc with inadequate and incorrectly applied pre-treatment against these pests.

Port Shepstone Pre-cast is proud to announce the launch of our new logo and "Going Green" campaign.  With a world- wide focus on saving the earth, Port Shepstone precast is leading the way on the South Coast in the building industry, and taking steps to ensure that the environment comes first! 

Construction of the 177 meter long Blackburn Pedestrian Bridge in KwaZulu Natal, is on track for completion in May 2010, prior to the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.