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Dear Members and Readers September sees KZN play host to the Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress which will be held at The Capital Zimbali on 09 September 2022. The Congress theme is “Reconstructing South Africa” and expert panel discussions will be held to unpack and address the challenges facing the industry. The event also recognises and celebrates the recipients of the MBSA National Safety Awards. August was a busy month as members attended several Association engagements. The issue of construction insurance and guarantees was addressed at the member meeting, whilst members were also briefed about the upgrade of the Durban port. The Association expresses its sincere gratitude to Safintra for partnering with it for the member workshop which covered the technical aspects of roof installations. Members are further reminded to attend the workshop on the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill, which is scheduled for 27 September 2022.
Several stakeholder engagements took place during the month which will contribute to improved growth and sustainability of the industry. The KZN Building Industry Forum wrapped up its current Action Plan and resolved to identify key joint priorities for implementation in 2023.The KZN Good Practice Committee discussed the impact of the rising costs of building materials and the current state of government tenders. Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA) held a CASA member meeting, which covered several key industry issues. The Department of Employment and Labour held a follow up engagement with CASA to discuss the employment equity sectoral targets. Attention is drawn to the marketing opportunities available at the Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Annual Awards event scheduled for 7 October 2022. Members are invited to take advantage of these opportunities to showcase their brand to key stakeholders in the KwaZulu-Natal construction industry. Click here to access these marketing opportunities. Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is positioned as a one-stop business hub offering safe, convenient and reliable services to its members. The Association provides a wide range of membership and other services which includes building contractual and legal services, occupational health and safety, training, employee benefit schemes, a recruitment agency, a business support consultancy, conference facilities, Café Indaba, a print studio and occupational health clinics. Member discounts apply where applicable. In this edition of the newsletter, be sure to read the article about whether a contractor has a duty to inform the employer or his agent of defects in a design. Recommendations on how to safely use and maintain the main types of plant and machinery are also provided. The Ntshongweni Urban Development has commenced, and the impact of this project is discussed. Guidance is provided on how employers can register with the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Do not miss the explanation of how different methods of learning can influence the choice of a career and training requirements. In addition, readers can explore how changing a long-term investment due to short-term market volatility can lead to missed opportunities.
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