Builders Newsletter
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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 26 - April 2010
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Dear Readers,
By now all members of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal should have received notification calling for entries into the Excellence in Construction and the Health & Safety competition.
Both of these prestigious competitions are an excellent way to promote your business to the public and within the Building and Construction Industry. You will find more on using the Association to promote your enterprise in an article below.
The rest of the newsletter is jam-packed with great articles which you should read to stay abreast of what is happening in the Industry and with the Master Builders Association.
We wish you and your family a peaceful long weekend and look forward to engaging with you again in two weeks time.
Gary Amstutz | Commercial and Online Manager
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Sub-Contractor / Service Provider Participation In The Excellence In Construction Awards For 2010
Sub-Contractors and Service Providers play a significant part in the construction procurement process and supply line. They also represent an important membership constituency of the Association.
Recognising this, a category for Sub-Contractors and Service Providers has existed in the Awards Scheme since inception but regrettably participation has been low.
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Master Builders gets tough on members
In a bid to create and maintain higher levels of construction standards - particularly in matters concerning health and safety - the Master Builders Association of KwaZulu-Natal has introduced a programme for its members to subscribe to, whilst at the same time promoting their businesses.
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Promoting Members
If you are a Member of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal, there are several ways in which you can use your Association to help promote your business.
The first port of call is perhaps the most well know - using the designated Master Builder logo to demonstrate to your clients that you are a member of Master Builders.
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Regional Health & Safety Competition 2010
Entries are invited from Members and/or FEM Policy holders who wish to compete in the 2010 Regional Health and Safety Competition. The competition is divided into different sections as follows:
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JOINT VENTURES : A USEFUL TOOL
A joint venture is a legal entity formed by two or more parties who agree to undertake an economic activity, pool their resources and share in the risk and rewards. Joint ventures may be for one specific contract or project only or they may be for a more ongoing basis. From a legal point of view there are two types of joint venture vehicles which can be used.
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Labour Only Contracting and Labour Broking
There is a tendency on the part of Trade Unions to confuse labour only contracting and labour broking, particularly in the Construction Sector. Trade Unions do not like labour only contracting or labour broking operations as these are difficult to organise and consequently diminishes their influence.
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Exposure Control Airborne Respirable Silica
Department Of Labour Notice No 66 Of 5 February 2010
Occupational Health And Safety Act Of 1993
The Occupational Exposure Control Limit For Airborne Respirable Silica Reduced To 0.1mg/Cubic M.
The Minister of Labour on 27 June 2008 published Government Notice No. R 683 amending the Occupational Exposure Control Limit for Silica in Table 1 of the Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations from 0,4mg/cubic m to 0,1mg/cubic m.
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SUBCONTRACTORS - SECURING PAYMENT
Subcontractors frequently face the age old problem of main contractors failing to make payment on time or at all. All Association members are expected to conduct their affairs ethically, but you may end up working for a main contractor who is not a member and who does not play the game fairly.
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Critical Blood Shortage Donate Now !
It does not auger well to receive information about the critical shortage of blood experienced across the country. According to the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) there is currently less than one day's blood supply in stock in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Closing comments
We trust that the information provided in this letter has been informative and useful.
We also sincerely hope that these challenging times are being good to you as far as possible. If you are experiencing difficulties with the general lack of work, we hope that these challenges provide you with the opportunity to adapt for your long term prosperity.
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
40 Essex Terrace
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3630
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Builders Forum
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal General Forum was recently 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:
DOL: Unclaimed Monies form Compensation Fund
Steel price hikes irk DTI
Engineering posts at risk due to state bottlenecks
MTN Warns of Current Scams and Hoaxes Part 1
MTN warns of Current Scams and Hoaxes Part 2
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:
Organising Function
Former Managing Director under pressure at inquiry
First Aid certificate
Note from the Department of Labour: Review of OHSAct
ISIT-IRCA Systems Implementation Toolkit
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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Upcoming Functions, Meetings and Events
Zululand Golf Day
Fri 30 April Richards Bay Country Club
South Coast Golf Day
Fri - 14 May TBC
Zululand Fishing Competition
Fri - 22 May Meerensee Boat Club
South Coast Tennis Day
Fri - 04 June TBC
For more information about forthcoming meetings, events and functions visit the Networkingpage on our website.
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Preliminary Notice
109th Annual General Meeting
8 June 2010 At 17:30
Election Of Executive Council 2010/2011
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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
Health and Safety
Neels Nortje
Financial Services
Clive Hill
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 Ferraris
Midlands Regional Manager
Gareth Roberts
Finance Manager
Greg Beykirch
Commercial & Online Manager
Gary Amstutz
Executive Director
Brandon Abdinor
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