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Monday, 06 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) The Impact of Automation: Job Creation in the Age of Technology » Machines replacing humans in the workplace have been a constant source of fear since the Industrial Revolution, an...
Monday, 06 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Navigating the Challenges of Late Payments for Subcontractors » In the construction industry, subcontractors often bear the brunt of delayed payments, facing significant challen...
Monday, 08 April 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Noteworthy construction developments In Kwazulu-Natal » In KwaZulu-Natal, there have been several noteworthy construction developments in recent months. One of the sign...
Monday, 08 April 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Early Warning: New email scam targeting South African taxpayers. » SARS has warned the public about a new email scam. The scam is an email and emanates from diverse sources or na...
Monday, 04 March 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Construction Cost Analysis: A Crucial Factor in Project Success » Introduction Construction cost analysis plays a vital role in evaluating and managing the financial aspect...
Monday, 04 March 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Budget Summary 2024/2025 » On 21 February 2024, Honourable Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the much-anticipated annual b...
Monday, 05 February 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) The Essentials of Waterproofing in Roofing » Waterproofing involves applying a waterproof membrane or coating to the roof surface to prevent water from penetrating the...
Friday, 02 February 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) UIF – Claiming on behalf of a deceased contributor. » Did you know that spouses, life partners and children can claim benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) follow...
Monday, 04 December 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) What is a construction workflow? » A workflow is a process indicating the assigned tasks and actions that need to be taken in order for them to be implemente...
Monday, 04 December 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Phishing alert – protect yourself from online scams » One thoughtless click has the power to compromise your entire network and reveal confidential data to criminals. Phishing...
Monday, 06 November 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Why the two-pot retirement system is being introduced » Introduction The two-pot system was initially scheduled for implementation on 1 March 2024. National tre...
Monday, 02 October 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Cybercrime on the rise – Be vigilant on the net! » According to Interpol’s Africa Cyberthreat Assessment report, South Africa leads the continent in the number of cybersecur...
Monday, 02 October 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Construction professionals, ace your next interview. » The construction industry is a dynamic and fast-paced sector requiring professionals with unique skills and experie...
Monday, 02 October 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) The South African construction industry landscape » The construction sector experienced a decline circa 2016 and has since shown very little recovery, which has contributed t...
Monday, 04 September 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Is Your Construction Business Ready for Digital Transformation? » Digital transformation is when an organization takes advantage of new technologies to redesign and redefine relationships...
Monday, 04 September 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Quality Assurance and Compliance in the Construction Sector » As the number of Regulations increases in the construction sector, quality assurance and compliance in projects are an ess...
Monday, 07 August 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Enhanced Employee Benefits » Many large, established businesses offer employee benefits, but if you have a small business and a tight budget, you might...
Monday, 07 August 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) How to run a successful construction business. » The construction industry in South Africa presents both opportunities and challenges for companies operating in this secto...
Monday, 03 July 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Cash flow management ideas for the construction industry » Cash flows are a significant part of a construction business. A healthy cash flow allows for a more stable business and le...
Friday, 02 June 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) More Pain Anticipated for Property Owners » Property owners who are still adjusting to the recent spate of interest rate hikes, need to further tighten their belts as...
Friday, 02 June 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) The critical role of site supervision. » With the passage of time and the ever-increasing cost of construction materials, the declining availability of technical s...
Monday, 08 May 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) The Change Management Process » The business world is constantly evolving. To meet these demands adaptation needs to occur which sometimes poses a c...
Monday, 08 May 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Cognisance of Section 11D Research and Development Tax Incentive for the Construction Industry » The Section 11D Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive was included in the Income Tax Act in 2006. For the...
Monday, 08 May 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Getting the best out of your membership! » Membership of the Association is a fantastic way to increase your social circle, gain new skills and connect with like-min...
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Members deliver high-quality services » There are many instances where homeowners have engaged the services of a contractor only to discover that the quality of t...
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Why VAT? » Taxes “are the dues that we pay for the privileges of membership in an organised society”. As this quote from US President...
Monday, 06 March 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Sustainable Construction in South Africa: Building a Better Future » Sustainable construction practices are increasingly gaining attention in South Africa as the country grapples with the cha...
Monday, 06 March 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Budget Speech 2023/2024 » Budget Speech 2023/2024 “It is a budget that makes tough trade-offs in the interests of the country’s sh...
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Retirement – Decisions, Decisions, Decisions » The stress of finding the right balance between saving adequately for retirement while spending on daily necessiti...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Lets Talk NHRBC » There are several factors that come into play with regards to registration as a Home Builder and the enrolment of new resi...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Useful Links » GREEN BUILDING.COM THE GREEN BUILDING GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA ...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Green Building » Green building is the science of creating a structure that is energy efficient, resource efficient and environmentally res...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Green Building Objectives » A truly sustainable built environment re-integrates humanity into nature. In a natural system there is no such thing as wa...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Green Building Dynamics » Buildings need to provide shelter in which their occupants can live, work, play, learn, heal and be fulfilled human beings...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Navigating through economic turbulence » South Africa’s economy took a beating during 2022: a year of floods, strikes, soaring inflation and interest rates and rec...
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