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Builders Newsletter - Edition 55

 
 

Newsletter 55

Construction Industry News and Views                                                                                   Edition 55 June 2011
Dear Members & Readers 


If you are anything like me, your online reading time is limited and you consequently skim through email newsletters and perhaps pick out an interesting article to read. The bad news is that this edition of our eNewsletter is probably going to buck that trend. The good news is that almost every article is highly relevant and the information will either directly or indirectly influence your bottom line if you work in the building and construction industry.

 

....... Enjoy

 

Gary Amstutz | Commercial and Online Manager

 
moratorium on provision of water

 Water
 

On Wednesday 23 June, I attended a meeting at the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry aimed at addressing the proposed moratorium on the provision of water to new developments. Mr Neil McLeod, Head of Water Services in the city was the invited guest speaker and gave an exceedingly informative presentation highlighting the reasons why we are faced with water shortage challenges.

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SO WHAT IS THE GREEN ECONOMY ANYWAY?


 Green World

 

Much has been said about the green economy in recent times. Pravin Gordhan, our Minister of Finance, made several references to the green economy in his budget speech in February this year.

 

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First Indian President of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal

Blackburn Pedestrian Bridge

For the first time an Indian person has been voted in as President of the Master Builders Association (KZN). Vic Naidoo, Contracts Director at C&R Contractors KwaZulu cc, was sworn in during a solemn ceremony at the 110th AGM of the Association last week. (June 14th)   

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Health and Safety Summit - July 2011


FEM

 

The Federated Employers' Mutual Assurance Company Limited (FEM) is hosting a Health and Safety Summit in July 2011 to coincide with their 75th Anniversary at the Sandton Convention Centre from the 17 to 19 July 2011.

.....Read More 

 

 

National Planning Commission: Diagnostic Overview


Master Builders KZN

 

At the inaugural meeting of the National Planning Commission (NPC)  held on 11 May 2010, President Zuma indicated that the NPC was expected to draft a vision statement for 2030, produce a development plan setting out how that vision can be achieved and present reports on issues affecting long- term development, such as infrastructure investment, water resources and inequality.

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Database Of Restricted Suppliers In The Public Sector

Flag
  

Chapters 2 and 3 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act of 2004, contains the enabling measures for dealing with offences in respect of corrupt activities, relating to specific offences and in particular with the establishment of a Register and the appointment of a Registrar to record such offences subject to the control and directions of the National Treasury.

 

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Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Regulations: Here At Last


SA Flag

 

The National Treasury has published the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Regulations (PPPFA) Regulations which have been discussed by various stakeholders for a number of years now.  It is important to note that the regulations will only come into effect on the 7 of December 2011.

 
 SA - USA Comparison of GDP

 Small World

 

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a convenient way of measuring and comparing the size of national economies. Annual GDP represents the market value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year.

 

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 New Members of the Association

 New Members

 

We are pleased to welcome and announce the following new members who joined the Association in June 2011:

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Made in China

Made in China
  
Yes, it's an entire 13-story building in China, lying on the ground

 
 
 
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 !

Ernest Roper | Webmaster
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal

40 Essex Terrace
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 3630
In This Issue
Moratorium on Provision of Water
So What is the Green Economy
First Indian President of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
Health and Safety Summit - July 2011
National Planning Commission: Diagnostic Overview
Database of Restricted Suppliers In The Public Sector
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Regulations:
SA - USA Comparison of GDP...Gross Domestic Product
New Members of the Association
Made in China
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Associate Members
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Safety File
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General forum 

House Teichman Liveiro Project 

 

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:

 

Gautrain looks at expanding

 

Use installed gensets before  building new peaking plant

 

Adjudicating the adjudicator  

 

Company Act Guides - Downloads 

 

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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Learn Zulu
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OHS Online forum

safety 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:

 

Angle grinders 

 

Research assistance 

 

Medicals for casuals on construction sites 

 

Ohsas 18001

   

 

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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Training dvd
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Branding

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For information about forthcoming meetings, events and functions please visit our Networking page, on masterbuilders.co.za

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Paula Ferraris

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Greg Beykirch

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Gary Amstutz

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