Builders Newsletter - Edition 36
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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 36 - September 2010
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Dear Readers
The SafeBuild DVD series project admittedly took a lot longer to complete than initially anticipated, the reason for it was that we were looking to produce a single comprehensive, up-to-date video training resource for the South African Construction Industry and simply weren't prepared, to compromise on standards. We are tremendously satisfied with the end result and are pleased to report that they are already flying off the shelf, this editions lead article is our SafeBuild DVD press release.
Pieter Rautenbach informs us that liquidations are considerably down which may be indicative of an economy on the mend, while Karen de Kock-Wentzel, Head of Annuities at Sanlam Structured Solutions, shares with us 10 tips that can lead to a happier and more financially secure retirement.
With regard to The Protected Disclosures Act, Bruce Lyle sheds some light on whistle blowing in the work place and we also take the opportunity to welcome our new members and to provide you with an update, on our new and improved conference facilities.
Lastly, for those who are interested in the latest addition to our somewhat crowded roof, read about our newly installed weather station which can be seen mounted above the roof garden, not too far from the jojo bins, beneath the wind turbines, to the right of the photovoltaic panels and alongside the purposely built structure where the clean energy storage batteries are housed.
........Enjoy
Ernest Roper | Webmaster
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the SafeBuild DVD series - a Comprehensive Training DVD
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal launches the SafeBuild DVD series - a Comprehensive Training DVD for the South African Construction Industry.
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Decline in Number of Liquidations
According to Statistics SA, the total number of liquidations recorded for July 2010 dropped by 34.3% year-on-year to 281 cases.The total number of liquidations recorded for the first seven months declined by 1.4%to 2 346 cases.
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10 tips to Retire in Paradise
In this article, Karen de Kock-Wentzel, Head of Annuities at Sanlam Structured Solutions, shares with you 10 tips that can lead to a happier and more financially secure retirement.
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Whistleblowing In The Workplace
The Protected Disclosures Act
Whistleblowing is the raising of a concern about wrongdoing within an organisation or community. The danger of whistleblowing is usually in proportion to an organisation's culture of resisting transparency and accountability and whistleblowers often risk victimisation, vilification, reprisals and sometimes dismissal.
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Economic & Industry News Snippets
Snippets Include:
- Proposed Labour Laws Referred
- Italtile Intends Growing Low-Income Market
- Huge Costs of Road Accidents
- New Hydroelectric Scheme Announced By Mozambique
- Cape Concrete Agrees To Pay R 4M Fine
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New And Improved Conference Facilities
Master Builders Kazulu-Natal, from our Essex Terrace premises in Westville, has for some years been providing excellent and affordable conference facilities.
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Weather Station Goes Live
Today the weather in Westville is partly cloudy to mild with a likelihood of strong wind in the afternoon. I know this because I felt the stiff breeze and saw plenty of cloud, when I was on the roof earlier taking photo's of our new weather station.
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New Members Of The Association
We are pleased to announce and welcome the following new members of the Association:
Ordinary Members
Thina Ross Projects, Durban Bloc Cutting & Coring t/a Bloc Specialised Contractors, Durban
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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.
Ernest Roper | Webmaster
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
40 Essex Terrace
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3630
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General 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:
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:
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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Competition
Win a SafeBuild DVD
All you have to do answer one simple question correctly, and your name will be entered into the draw.
QUESTION
There is a little hole near the top of a kitchen sink which allows water to drain rather than flow over the side. What is it called? Answers along with contact detail are to be sent to competition@safebuild.co.za
GOOD LUCK!
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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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