Builders Newsletter - Edition 72
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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 72 March 2012
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Dear Members & Readers
Our fortnightly Newsletter has proven to be a valuable tool for us to disseminate useful and topical information. Ernest Roper, our Durban Membership Services Manager and online editor, puts a lot of work into sourcing and writing articles, and we trust that you find the contents meaningful and useful.
We are pleased to announce that Ross Stembridge will be joining us from 2 April as our new Building Services Manager. Ross comes with a wealth of practical experience and has worked in the Industry for a long time. We will be featuring Ross in our next newsletter and will give an overview on how he fits into the Association and how he can assist you. For now, you can look forward to regular articles from him on practical building and contractual matters.
Enjoy the 72nd edition of our Newsletter. As usual we welcome your feedback and input on our forum - http://forum2.masterbuilders.co.za/forum.php
Gary Amstutz | Operations Director
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MBSA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Following the appointment of Vikashnee Harbhajan as Executive Director of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal in January 2012, Itumeleng "Tumi" Dlamini has become the first woman, and first black person, to be appointed as Executive Director of Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) in its 108 year history.
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Building Contractor Gets 15 Years for Fraud
A building contractor known to his victims as" Russel Reddy" received his just deserts for systematically defrauding home owners in the greater Durban area for building renovations paid for by his victims but never carried out.
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Labour Broking - Amendment Bills Submitted
On Wednesday 14th March 2012 the Minister of Labour submitted amendment bills for the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) to the Cabinet Committee.
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Operation Sikhokha Ngesikhathi - We pay on Time
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Executive Director Vikashnee Harbhajan recently attended a Budget Business Breakfast hosted by MEC for Finance Mrs Ina Cronjé.
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The True Cost of a Newspaper
Today young people do not buy newspapers but the older generation, not being as computer literate, still do.
Apart from the ease of reading, a newspaper has many uses - it can be read anywhere, rolled up to smack a dog, clean up messes and, if your wife is away for a few days, used as a very interesting table cloth.
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Fines Imposed on the cement
Manufacturers
The affects of blistering heat sees us looking forward to the fast approaching winter months. There a number of shopping mall upgrades going on around the city and the construction of new homes appears to have gained some momentum.
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Get Ready For Earth Hour 2012 on 31 March
Many South Africans who are concerned about preserving the environment will join millions of people around the globe in observing Earth Hour which has now become the largest environmental event on the planet.
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The Joys of Being a Welder
I recently mentioned that I had come across a somewhat amusing web page penned by an ex-welder who it seems under no circumstances, would ever go back to his old profession. It is titled 'Welcome to worldwide welding' and while the advice on offer is both practical and relevant, the tone of his writing suggests that he has absolutely no love for it.
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Closing comment
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.
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:
Development levy awaits green light
Media briefing by Minister of Labour - Part 1
Media briefing by Minister of Labour - 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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Upcoming EVENTS
For information about forthcoming meetings, events and functions please visit our Networking page, on masterbuilders.co.za
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OHS Online forum
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal has a well established 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:
The section 37(2) written agreement
OHS in SA should form part of organizational strategy 2 ensure sustained productivity
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 28 April 2012
DoL to review Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act by next year to stem workplace
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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contact us
Tel: 0861 001 106
Health and Safety
Neels Nortje
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 Leah
Midlands Regional Manager
Gareth Roberts
Durban Regional Manager
Ernest Roper
Finance Director
Greg Beykirch
Operations Director
Gary Amstutz
Executive Director
Vikashnee Harbhajan
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