Builders Newsletter - Edition 58
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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 58 August 2011
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| Dear Members & Readers
It was most enjoyable compiling this edition as the theme that developed was that of members of the Association, achieving extraordinary milestones. In "Members in the News", along with other relevant snippets, we congratulate those who received recognition at the FNB KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Portfolio Awards 2011.
The article that follows makes it known that Kevin McGeer, managing member of Global Coatings has published a comprehensive business manual for paint contractors which has been endorsed by the South African Paint Manufacturers Association (SAPMA). We wish him success with it.
An article we request that you pay particular attention to is "Longspan Gutters - Proudly South African Homegrown Awards Candidate". In order to vote for Longspan online, if you click on the link provided you will see that there is a very quick and simple procedure to follow. While these votes aren't the only consideration, they do count towards the overall assessment so let's all support our colleague.
Members are again reminded that we would like to hear about your newsworthy accomplishments, so please do not hesitate to forward information onto us.
As always, additional articles provided centre on industry pertinent matters and it is our sincere wish, that you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoy compiling them.
Ernest Roper | Durban Regional Manager
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FNB Kwazulu-Natal Top Business Portfolio Awards 2011
We take the opportunity to congratulate the following recipients who are either members or have an affiliation, with Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal.
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Paint Contractors Business Manual authored by Association Member
Kevin McGeer, managing member of Global Coatings has published a book which is essentially a comprehensive business manual for paint contractors, that has been endorsed by the South African Paint Manufacturers Association (SAPMA).
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Longspan Gutters - Proudly South African Homegrown Awards Candidate
Fellow member of the Association Longspan Gutters has been entered into the 2011 Proudly South African Homegrown Awards.
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Unemployment insurance fund surplus increases to R9bn
The new Director-General of the Department of Labour Nkosinathi Nhleko was hosted during a visit to the Unemployment Insurance Fund by UIF Commissioner Boas Seruwe on 29 July 2011. The UIF is an entity administered by the Department of Labour.
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Voetstoets Clauses and the Consumer Protection Act
In terms of our Common Law a seller is liable for latent defects (i.e defects that are not apparent upon reasonable inspection) in respect of any goods he sells and is obliged to disclose any defects known to him.
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Treasury Allocates R60m for Labour Inspectors
Speaking at a briefing on 19 July 2011 about the current labour relations impasse, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant announced that the Department of Labour will be allocated an additional R60m by the National Treasury to employ more labour inspectors to ensure compliance with labour laws and health and safety regulations.
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Ombudsman and other Relevant People
When feeling aggrieved over matters relating to finance, insurance and banking, one may feel that they have no recourse when in fact there are a number of statutory and regulatory bodies that observe these sectors. To report misconduct, note the following contact details:
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Development of skills to construct energy efficient buildings
The overall country objective that the project contributes to achieve is: "The building stock in South Africa reduces CO2 emissions with 10% in the residential buildings and 20% in the public and commercial buildings by 2015 and that 1 million solar water heaters are installed in buildings by 2014".
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Welcome - New Members of the Association
We are pleased to welcome and announce the following new members who joined the Association in July 2011:
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The Lighter Side of Twitter Part 2
In the wonderful world of twitter, it seems that everybody's an aspiring comedian. For your amusement, we have again chosen a handful tweets by random authors we suspect will bring a smile to your face. Keep in mind that on twitter, you only have 140 characters to work with, and as you will see, some are very proficient at it. Enjoy!
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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.
CONSULT YOUR ASSOCIATION.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU !
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
40 Essex Terrace
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3630
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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:
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Upcoming EVENTS
15 August 2011
OHS Forum Meeting
16 September 2011
Zululand Golf Day
15 October 2011
South Coast Fishing Competition
For information about forthcoming meetings, events and functions please visit our Networking page, on masterbuilders.co.za
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contact us
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Hans Stols
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Paula Ferraris
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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