Builders Newsletter - Edition 34
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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 34 - August 2010
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Dear Readers
British Prime Minister and novelist Benjamin Disraeli, is quoted as having said "The Youth of a Nation are the trustees of Posterity." The Industry in which we operate has critical links to skills development, infrastructure creation and service delivery. Youth in Construction 2010 focused on the importance of our industry as a national asset, and was aimed at encouraging the youth of our Province, to choose from the many careers the sector has to offer. The event was a resounding success and hence is this edition's feature article.
'We want a punitive clause in the law, .........You are criminalised " full stop" because you are breaking the law ` these are the words of Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana referring to the possible introduction of equity quotas. Article titled "Minister Threatens to Punish Employment Equity Offenders" gives the full story.
In addition, we also provide a telling analysis of the unemployment stats and touch on good reasons to utilise a project manager. We also notify of a not to be missed Safety Meeting which includes a presentation titled "Women in Construction" to be given by Browyn Gardner, of Grinaker-LTA Building East.
Last but not least, Thomas Tiquin of our Midlands office also makes a guest appearance. Read about how his unrelenting willingness to assist, led to him being surrounded by the police. :)
......Enjoy.
Ernest Roper | Webmaster
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Youth in Construction - 2010
The Youth in Construction initiative is the result of collaboration between Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), the SA Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC), the SA Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal and FET Colleges in support of the National Construction Week, brought to us by the Department of Public Works.
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MINISTER THREATENS TO PUNISH EMPLOYMENT EQUITY OFFENDERS
Following the release of the 10th annual report of the Commission of Employment Equity late during July 2010, Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana said that the time had possibly come to introduce employment equity quotas and increasing fines for non-compliance. 'We want a punitive clause in the law, .........You are criminalised " full stop" because you are breaking the law ` he said.
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The Spectre of Unemployment
Looking for Work In the aftermath of developments at the ANC Polokwane Conference, there is a prevailing view among certain Economists and Labour Experts that President Jacob Zuma`s Goverment is more pro-labour than that of former President Thabo Mbeki`s administration.
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Why utilise a project manager ?
When building, there are a number of good reasons why one should give serious consideration to utilising the services of an experienced project manager:
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Safety Meeting "Women in Construction"
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is renowned for its non-negotiable stance on construction industry occupational health & safety and as such continually drives initiatives aimed at promoting accident free sites.
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Setting A Great Example
A photograph of our very own Thomas Tiquin surrounded by a number of policeman, appeared on the pages of one of the local Pietermaritzburg papers. The headline read "Police help sweep city clean of grime and crime"
Before you get the wrong impression.....
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We Welcome New Members
We are pleased to announce and welcome the following new members of the Association:
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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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Latest Threads:
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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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.
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