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CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE SACQSP CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 14 & 15TH 2010, EAST LONDON

"THE P8 SUMMIT"(Procurement, Process, Problems, People, Property, Position, Professionalism and Price)

The SACQSP invite interested parties to submit papers for the Quantity Surveying Conference to beheld in East London on the 14th and 15th October 2010.

Please note that the invitation to this conference is extended beyond the quantity surveying professionand departments of the academic institutions and therefore refers to the Built Environment as a whole.

Please download the following documentation, the contents of which is self explanatory.

1. SACQSP 2010 Copyright Policy Statement (in pdf format)2. SACQSP 2010 Copyright Form for Authors (in pdf format)3. SACQSP 2010 Guidelines for Oral Presentations (in pdf format)4. SACQSP 2010 Paper Guidelines (in pdf and Word format)5. SACQSP 2010 Authors Form (in Word format).6. SACQSP 2010 CALL FOR PAPERS (in pdf format)

The entire Built Environment faces enormous challenges daily and from all possible fronts. Let this "8PSUMMIT" then be the platform for all built environment professionals to present solutions to thesechallenges.

Please direct your queries to Mr I Moss via e-mail at the following address : [email protected]

We look forward to you submitting an abstract to reach the SACQSP before the 14th May 2010.

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RECOMMENDED HOURLY RATES 2010 FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR

Members are advised that the Fees Committee has completed its analysis of the proposed Hourly Rates2010 to be charged on a time basis by Quantity Surveyors (for the private sector). At the Councilmeeting held on Friday 12 March 2010, the South African Council for the Quantity SurveyingProfession (SACQSP), in terms of clause 7.1.1 of the 2010 Tariff of Professional Fees, approvedrecommended hourly time charge rates (excluding VAT) for principals with effect from 1 January 2010which can be viewed on the ASAQS website or downloaded from the SACQSP website.

A REPORT-BACK OF THE ASAQS BOARD MEETING : 10 AND 11 MARCH 2010

Members are advised that the full Board meeting of the ASAQS was held on Wednesday 10 andThursday 11 March 2010 at the ASAQS offices in Midrand. It was a busy meeting with many importantitems discussed and debated. Whilst a more comprehensive report will in time be prepared anddistributed for the information of the members, a brief report-back of some of the more salient andimportant items that were decided upon is available on the ASAQS website.

NEW BILL NO 1 OF THE MODEL BILLS OF QUANTITIES

It should be noted that the latest version of the "Bill No 1 of the Model Bills of Quantities" document is

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dated April 2009 (and not November 2007 as advised earlier). To view a copy of this document, pleasevisit the CUG.

PROBLEMS LOGGING INTO THE CUG?

Should members be experiencing any problems logging into the Closed User Group (CUG) section ofthe website, please contact the ASAQS by e-mail ([email protected]) or phone MerildaNaicker on (011) 315 4140 to rectify the problem.

In view of the fact that we experienced some problems with the ASAQS website a few weeks ago,sadly some of the previous CUG registrations have been inadvertently "disconnected" and need to bere-loaded. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

SACQSP REGISTRATION FEES FOR 2010/2011

The Council has just published the latest registration fees on the SACQSP website.

CCN SPECHELPER WEBINAR NOW AVAILABLE ON THE CCN PORTAL

CCN recently presented their new, soon to be released CCN SpecHelper service to attendees of aworkshop hosted by the Pretoria Institute for Architecture, and to architect and quantity surveyorsattendees who logged into this presentation via webinar from their own individual computers around thecountry.

Scheduled for release during April 2010, the CCN SpecHelper service is designed to help you prepareyour project specifications using the CCN Basic Construction Specification 1.0 template as a basis. Thisbasic specification is a free, easy-to-use digital specification template for industry practitioners. Basedon the specification developed by Professor Hans Wegelin (architect and former Associate Professor ofArchitecture at the University of Pretoria), CCN's digital version exists in the form of a Word document(2003 or 2007 format) and features the SpecHelper side panel (linked to the CCN Portal) whichcontains Guidance Notes for Specifiers, a search functionality to allow users to do live, up-to-datesearches for their product information and specifications, and other handy features.

The CCN SpecHelper webinar gives viewers a 20 minute demo of the CCN SpecHelper service, and isnow available to view at your leisure on the CCN Portal. To view the recording, please select the CCNSpecHelper webinar from the list of webinars available. Note that you will be asked to confirm youremail address, before being given access to the recording.

Alternatively you can click here to download a handy 10 page White Paper titled "The ins and outs ofthe CCN Basic Construction Specification 1.0", which will give you a good overview of the service.

INVITATION TO ATTEND THE ICEC & PAQS WORLD CONGRESS 2010

An invitation has been extended by Dr Peter Smith, ICEC

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Secretary-General, to attend the above Congress. He writesas follows:

Dear ICEC Member Associations, Delegates and Colleagues,

I would like to remind you that the joint 2010 ICEC & PAQSWorld Congress is fast approaching. It will be held from 23-27 July 2010 at the 'Resorts World Sentosa' in Singapore(www.rwsentosa.com).

Please note that the deadline for submission of abstracts forthe Congress has been extended to 31 March 2010. Furtherdetails can be obtained at the Congress website

www.paqs2010.com.sg

I would appreciate it if you could help promote the Congress by forwarding this email to members ofyour association and any other colleagues, associations or other parties that may be interested in theevent. It would also be great if you could include information about the Congress on your association'swebsite and in any other publications/newsletters that you deem appropriate.

The hosts and organisers for the event are the Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers (SISV)(www.sisv.org.sg) in conjunction with the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC)(www.icoste.org) and the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) (www.paqs.net).

We hope that you will support the ICEC, PAQS & the SISV and consider attending this important globalevent for the Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering and Project Cost Management profession.

Further details can also be obtained from the Congress Organising Secretariat in Singapore as follows:

Contact: Ms Judy Poh (SISV) Tel - (65) 6222 3030 Fax - (65) 6225 2453 Email - [email protected]

Yours sincerely

Dr. Peter SmithICEC Secretary-General

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES

In order to assist members to plan their diaries this year in terms of forthcoming congresses andconferences they may wish to attend, we publish the preliminary dates of some of these congresses foryour attention :

ICEC World Congress 201023 to 27 July 2010 - Singapore

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Please click here to register

Green Building Council Convention & Exhibition 2010• 20 to 23 September 2010 – CTICC, Cape Town. Click here for more information.

ASAQS/AAQS Conference 2010• 28 to 29 October 2010 • Cape Town (further details to be advised)

ICEC World Congress 201223 to 26 June 2012 – Durban, South Africa

Members are encouraged to plan ahead and to support these conferences/congresses !!

CLASSIFIEDS

Quantity SurveyorOur client is an established, growing and successful financial services company, with businessesorganized around , Commercial banking, Term Loans, Mixed used, Affordable finance and Leveragefinancing. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR VENTERSDORPBSc BTech Dip Quantity Surveying. 5 to 10 years experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Cost Engineer)Civil / Structural work, on contract basis, will be based in Johannesburg. Browse to Classifieds for fulldetails.

SENIOR QS / CONTRACTS MANAGER - DubaiOur Client needs someone who has excellent client interfacing and have ME experience and knowledgeof local hospital construction and medical equipment. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Estimator - DubaiOne of South Africa's most progressive Contractors seeks an experienced Estimator with a successfultrack record of managing all tenders for major commercial, industrial, educational and health projectsover the past 8-12 years in Dubai. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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Senior Manager - Quantity Surveyor PtaExcellent career prospects for a registered quantity surveyor with managerial experience. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

Building EstimatorThe International Division of one of South Africa's most progressive Contractors seeks an experiencedBuilding Estimator with a successful track record of tendering for major commercial, industrial,educational and health projects over the past 5-7 years. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Contracts Quantity SurveyorExciting career opportunity for a young ambitious single QS (28-35)to join the international division a'big-six' construction group and play an important role in their commercial team and its plannedexpansion into Africa. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor - DurbanA well established construction company seeks a Quantity Surveyor for a roads project in Durban.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Professional Quantity Surveyor - JhbA PQS firm seeks the services of a Professional Quantity Surveyor for their offices in Johannesburg.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior QSThey are currently expanding their commercial management team, hence, seeking for a Senior QuantitySurveyor with significant exposure in corporate real estate commercial management. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

And many more! Browse to Classifieds for more job opportunies.

Need quantity surveying personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifiedssection on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are alsoincluded in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, pleasesee their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

CALENDAR

12 / 13 April 2010

Event: NQF Level 4: Project Management DemystifiedNQF Level 4: ProjectManagement Demystified

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMInformation: This course will take place at the Centurion Lake Hotel, Centurion. From the

12-13 April 2010, for more info contact Terry Deacon @ 0825573119Contact: Antoinette Monama [email protected] Number: 012 346 6674

12 / 13 April 2010

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Event: Project Control 1st Step towards Cost EngineeringTime: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PMInformation: First step to the ICEC accredited AACEI International Qualification for Cost

Engineers. Basic Estimating, Cost Control, Planning and Risk Management.Contact: Patricia Smith [email protected] Number: 011 478 1540

14 April 2010

Event: The New Engineering ContractTime: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PMInformation: This seminar will look initially at contract strategy from the perspective of main

Contractor/Sub-contractor appointment.Contact: Norah [email protected] Number: 011 888 6141

17 April 2010

Event: Project Control 1st Step towards Cost EngineeringTime: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PMInformation: First step to the ICEC accredited AACEI International Qualification for Cost

Engineers. Basic Estimating, Cost Control, Planning and Risk Management.Contact: Patricia Smith [email protected] Number: 011 478 1540

17 April 2010

Event: Nine-week (Saturday mornings) PMP workshopsTime: 9:00 AM - 12:55 PMInformation: This course will be held from the 17 April-12 June 2010 in Gauteng. For more

info visit www.projectpro.co.zaContact: Terry Deacon [email protected] Number: 012 346 6674

Remember : Visit the ASAQS website for new updates!

Please note : Only paid-up members of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors areallowed entrance to the CUG. We still receive a number of applications every month from non-members. If you have any questions regarding membership contact ASAQS on 011-3154140.

Also note that your registration to the CUG will remain in force as long as you remain a member ofASAQS and there is no need to register every year. If you have not received an e-mail confirming yourregistration contact ASAQS.

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CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT NEWS

SA property showed positive growth in '09 The South African commercial real estate market delivered a total return of 8,7% in 2009, the SouthAfrican Property Owners Association/IPD South Africa property index, released on Wednesday, showed.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Highlighting Construction Developments The Gash Bridge under construction in Tokombia which is the first of its kind would open a newexperience in the construction of bridges in the country, besides highlighting the internal capacity ofnational construction companies, according to reports.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Isando to benefit hugely from Gautrain stationWITH traffic congestion and access to key transport routes playing an increasing role in choice ofbusiness location, the progress in construction of the Gautrain stations is viewed with considerableinterest.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Joburg to force sale of Mandela building Chancellor House, the building that housed the legal offices of struggle icons Oliver Tambo and NelsonMandela is to be expropriated by the City of Johannesburg.(©www.eprop.co.za)

ANC wants Freedom Park, Voortrekker Monument linkedhe Freedom Park and the Voortrekker monuments in Pretoria should be linked in a single precinct,says the African National Congress.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Nedbank approves R72million development facility Nedbank Corporate Property Finance: Cape has funded the development and completion of a R72million production, warehousing and distribution facility in Bellville, Cape Town on behalf of SwishProperty Group.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Civil construction confidence plummets The FNB Civil Construction Index declined from an index value of 39 in 4Q 2009 to a level of 25 in 1Q2010, and from an index of 60 recorded in 1Q 2009.(©www.property24.com)

New expo concept for auction industryLeading auction house Auction Alliance introduces Alliance Expo to the market, a nationwide exhibitionprogramme that the company will be rolling out nationally.(©www.eprop.co.za)

SA ahead in global stakesThe South African commercial property market last year delivered the highest return in the world.(©www.property24.com)

‘Pension funds should invest in housing’In order to solve SA’s growing housing problem, pension funds need to invest in the housing market,

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says Prof Francois Viruly from Wits.(©www.property24.com)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Company Secretary - Construction GroupWell known and successful contractor seeks the services of an experienced Company Secretary. Musthave worked previously in a contracting environment with a large construction company. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

HR Director - Construction GroupLocal 'Big six' Contractor with an enviable track record over the past 65 years requires the services of avery highly qualified and appropriately experienced HR Director to replace current board member who isretiring. Must have worked in the construction sector previously at a similar level. Browse to Classifiedsfor full details.

Executive Director - InternationalLeading SA construction group requires an existing Building or Civil Engineering MD ( or equal) withimpressive marketing abilities and strong commercial acumen to lead the expansion of its constructionbusiness footprint throughout the Middle East, Australasia and Europe over the next 5 years. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER - Abu DhabiHead office based to manage the development and construction division. To enable you to do this, youneed a B Sc QS preferably with a legal qualification for obvious reasons. Browse to Classifieds for fulldetails.

Senior Commercial ManagerSenior Contracts Surveyor (35-45) to manage the QS and Estimating Depts of an established dynamicmedium sized builder/developer in Sandton (Turnover R 400M). Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds sectionon the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included inthis newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see theiradverts at the top of this newsletter.

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RETAIL, HOTEL AND LEISURE ROUNDUP

Blue Route Mall makeoverBuilt in the early 1970s in Tokai, Cape Town, Blue Route Mall has over the past four decades evolvedfrom a small convenience strip centre of only ten shops to an established shopping centre offering48,000m² of retail convenience entrenched within the community.(©www.eprop.co.za)

The Don Group reported a loss in earnings

BUSINESS INCENTIVES

Tax IncentivesResearch and developmentincentivesCompetitive enhancementincentivesExport incentivesIndustrial financing

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The Don Group on Wednesday reported a headline loss per share of 3.55 cents for the six monthsended December 2009 from HEPS of 0.15 cents a year ago. No dividend has been declared or paid.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Easy Stay completed on scheduleGrinaker-LTA has completed the construction of Southern Sun's new StayEasy Hotel at the LibertyMidlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg , for client Liberty Properties and right on schedule in 11 months.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Hotels, malls changing Soweto New Soweto, a mix of upper-crust comforts and urban grit, where shopping malls and landscapedparks have sprung up among some of SA's most important landmarks.(©www.eprop.co.za)

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Industrial participationSocial responsibility

FREE CONTRACTSDomestic EmploymentOffer to purchaseLease agreementLoan agreementAgreement of saleWillAn Agreement giving GeneralPower of AttorneyContract for Housing and MinorWorks

NEWSFLASHES FOR ARCHITECTS

Angry neighbours gun for architect A former municipal architect renovating Durban's city hall will be prosecuted for allegedly ridingroughshod over building by-laws.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Qi Zhong Forest Sports City ArenaThe Qi zhong Forest Sports City Arena, also known as Qi Zhong stadium, is an arena in Shanghai,People's Republic of China. The complex is located on an 80-hectare area, in the southwest ofShanghai, in Minhang District.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Leonardo Glass CubeLeonardo Glass Cube is a glass-fronted pavilion in Bad Driburg, Germany designed by 3Deluxe.Designed for the Glaskoch Corporation the pavilion is used for informal meetings and corporatehospitality. Having developed a number of temporary architectures and several virtual architecturalconcepts, the Leonardo Glass Cube is the first permanent building implemented by 3deluxe. The resultof the interdisciplinary design process is an integrative concept that combines architecture, interiordesign, graphic design and landscape architecture into a complex aesthetic entity.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Don't Count Your Titanium Eggs before they HatchWhy architects can't predict the futureAbu Dhabi has recently announced plans to turn itself into a sort of Arabian left bank, with culturalvenues designed by architects Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, and Jean Nouvel. Beijing, meanwhile,completed the giant steel bird's nest of Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron's Olympic stadium, andalso has Paul Andreu's titanium-egg National theater, and Rem Koolhaas' unusual state televisionheadquarters, which locals have dubbed "the twisted donut." An obscure sheikhdom on the Gulf andthe world's largest communist dictatorship have unexpectedly become the latest hotbeds of avant-garde architecture.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

THE ASAQS WEBSHOP

Please note that the ASAQSwebshop is back on line for allyour document requirements.

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Great Buildings:Chateau de Chenonceaux, by unknown, at Chenonceaux, France, 1515 to 1576.(©www.greatbuildings.com)

World's Largest BuildingsAeriumA hanger orginally intended to house the construction of a giant airship, this building now houses anindoor, artificial tropical resort. Location: Halbe, Brandenburg, Germany. 70,000 m² (753,000 sq ft).

(©www.travelandleisure.com)

Firm Planning : Starting a FirmConsidering Your Own Firm?(©www.aia.org)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds sectionon the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included inthis newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see theiradverts at the top of this newsletter.

Thanks to the PIA for some of the information published in this section - drop them a note [email protected] REMINDER OF THE PIA’S OWN WEBSITE FOR INTER-MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS, FORUMS,DISCUSSIONS, ETC. www.pia.org.za

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS

The Rosario habitat program experience Project Management applied to GovernmentThis article continues to document the experience of the Rosario Habitat Program (RHP), developedsince 2000 by the Public Housing Service of the City of Rosario (Argentina), in which many Project

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Management practices have been implemented since its inception. In the previous editions of PM WorldToday we presented the background to the Rosario Habitat Program, the application of the conceptualframework of Project Management and the analysis of Integration Management, Scope Management,Time Management, and Cost Management. In this paper we examine specifically the application of theconcepts of Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk and Procurement Management in theRosario Habitat Program. We will also conclude about the experience of Project Management inGovernment Programs.(©www.pmworldtoday.net)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

PROJECT MANAGER - JhbJoin property development company and use your construction exp to project manage new townshipdevelopment and road construction. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Contracts/Projects ManagerA medium-sized but growing construction company in Namibia urgently requires a contracts/projectsmanager to start soonest. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Administrator/Assistant PMYoung Project Manager (27-32) to support the Client's Project Management Team on a major high-riseHead Office project in Central Jburg. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Manager - Saudi ArabiaLondon Client seeks a single professionally qualified Project Manager ( 30-35) for a new educationalfacility in Saudi Arabia. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PROPERTY PROJECT MANAGERReputable property owning company requires a Project Manager. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Manager (QS)Johannesburg. International firm has position at associate level for QS with extensive undergroundmining experience. Ideal candidate will be in his 50's. Salary very highly negotiable. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

Need project managers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section on theASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Project Managers submitted to the Classifieds arealso included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors,please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

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ENGINEERING NEWS

Upgraded Durban port now ready to handle far larger vessels State-owned freight logistics group Transnet formally announced the completion on Wednesday of theR3-billion project to widen and deepen the Durban harbour entrance - it also said that the project hadbeen completed a month ahead of schedule and below the group's forecasted cost to completion.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Building materials firms fined a combined R40m after cartel admissions South Africa's Competition Tribunal confirmed three separate Competition Commission consent ordersand settlement agreements, as well as penalties worth nearly R40-million, involving three building-materials companies, which have admitted to anticompetitive behaviour.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Stainless steel body aligns programmes with South Africa’s new industrial strategy The Southern Africa Stain-less Steel Development Association (Sassda) is aligning is activities withgovernment’s newly launched Industrial Policy Action Plan, or Ipap2.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Lumber oversupply to remain a factor in 2010, York warns JSE-listed forestry and sawmilling company York Timber warned on Monday that, while the oversupplyof lumber in the domestic market had reduced, it would remain a key factor in the performance of thecompany for the next six to 12 months.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Cost Engineer - JohannesburgThe services of a Cost Engineer is required in Johannesburg. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR / COST ENGINEERSIf you are seeking a permanent position, worked on engineering, civil or mining projects and wish tosecure your future, here is a chance! Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Civil Engineering ManagerMy client requires the services of a Degreed Civil Engineer with extensive experience(min 20 years) inRoads (large projects)to manage their SA operation. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Need engineers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section on theASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Engineers submitted to the Classifieds are alsoincluded in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, pleasesee their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

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SAFCEC Enterprise Development

Construction Care Fund Training:SAFCEC established a Construction Care Fund (CCF) with the main objectives of Social EconomicDevelopment and Enterprise Development. FEM has contributed towards the fund and we would like toexpress our gratitude.

SAFCEC Human Resources

Wage Negotiations 2009: Task Team Issues:A plenary meeting was held on 9 March 2010 at the CCMA to receive the recommendations from theTask Team. At this meeting it was decided to refer some of the issues back to the Task Team forfurther deliberation on 17 March 2010. The plenary will again meet on 31 March 2010 to receive thefinal recommendations from the Task Team. The life of the Task Team has therefore been extended to31 March 2010.

SAFCEC Contractual Affairs

Irregular Tender Conditions:Please send all information about irregular conditions and who we have to contact to challenge [email protected]

Abnormal Contract Awards:When we have queried awards that are significantly above the lowest price and when reputablecontractors have submitted prices lower than the award invariably the response has been that the lowertenders were not compliant.

SANRAL – Working during the World Cup:We understand that some work will be restricted during the World Cup but there is no generalinstruction to cease all construction work. If your contract is restricted you are entitled to submit a claim.

The Sustainable Transport & Mobility Conference

29 & 30 April 2010 – Gallagher Estate, Midrand:Join South Africa’s leading Transport & Mobility sector decision makers as they engage with each otherand with global and national though leaders and policy makers on sustainable solutions for Transportand Mobility in South Africa. For further information, please e-mail [email protected]

North Branch News

SAFCEC Northern Region Sports Day, Friday 16 April 2010- UPDATE:We are amazed at the response we are getting for this renowned event, the closing date for entrieswas 19 March but the golf schedule is full.

Western Cape News

CIDB Contractor Development Forum – Henning van Aswegen of Martin & East did a presentation tothe forum on our Enterprise Development programme. The forum is a very good platform to see what

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Quadrangular Golf: Eastern Cape:The majority of the branches have given a “thumbs up” sign for the Quad Golf dates of 21st to 23rdMay to be held at St Francis Bay, so we are going ahead on the firm arrangements for this event.Details will be sent to the branches in the near further.

VISIT SAFCECSixty three years constitute two generations. The South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors has celebrated oversixty years of being the "midwife" of the development of South Africa. Its members were intimately involved in the creation of theinfrastructure that became the envy of our continent. In the same spirit, SAFCEC has prepared itself for the challenges awaiting us inthe new millennium.

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NEWS FROM AFRICA

Nigeria: WB to Construct the Abidjan-Lagos Road Corridor The World Bank (WB) has approved allocation of US$258 million for the first phase of the Abidjan-Lagos Trade and Transport Facilitation Program.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Nigeria: Progress of the Lower Niger Dredging ProjectThe National Inland Waterways Authority (NI-WA) has announced that the Lower Niger DredgingProject has reached fifty per cent completion and that the River Niger will be ready for all yearnavigation soon.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Nigerian oil firms must play bigger role – ex minister Nigerian cabinet nominee Odein Ajumogobia, tipped as the next oil minister, said on Tuesday he wouldseek to increase the participation of local firms in the energy sector if posted to the oil ministry.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Uganda: Pakwach Railway LineThe upgrading of the 500km Tororo-Pakwach railway line, which has been inactive for 12 years, willcost US$7 billion according to a feasibility study carried out by Canarails. An official from the companysaid that the upgrading will mean that the railway will support a high standard tonnage, operate freighttrains at the speed of 120km per hour and passenger trains at 160km per hour. Funding is expected tocome from the government, private-public partnership or private sector.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Tanzania: Five-Year Electricity Plan Tanzania needs about US$2 billion to implement its five-year electricity generation and distributionproject. The government has already prepared a 25-year Power System Master Plan (PSMP) whoseimplementation would require US$ 11 billion. The generation capacity will have to increase to 6,500

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MW from the current installation capacity of about 1,000MW.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

AfDB lends Tanzania $235m for roads, rail The African Development Bank (AfDB) has lent Tanzania $235,45-million to finance infrastructureprojects in east Africa's second largest economy, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Francistown StadiumAmong the outstanding ones are the Sir Serestse Khama Airport upgrade in Gaborone and the brandnew Francistown Stadium which are both due for completion before June 2010, ahead of the FIFAWorld Cup games which will be hosted in neighboring South Africa. They are intended to pump backlarge amounts of revenue into the country in the course of the games as some teams will travel inorder to use the stadium for training.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Kenya: Developing Olkaria III geothermal power plantOrmat Technologies has signed an agreement of intent with Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited(KPLC) for further expansion of its Olkaria III power plant by up to 52 MW within the framework of theexisting power purchase agreement (PPA).(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Qatar: A new Museum is designed Corniche building in Doha takes the form of a ring of low-lying, interlocking pavilions, which encircle alarge courtyard area and encompasses 430,000 SF of indoor space. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Zambia hydropower upgrade project faces delay The commissioning of the upgraded fourth turbine at the Kariba North power station, in Zambia, faces adelay of at least a year, the country’s electricity utility said this week.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Ghana targets lowest inflation since at least 2000 Ghana wants to bring inflation rates down to a decade low 9,2-9,4 percent by the end of the year, itscentral bank said on Wednesday, a target that would open the door to deeper interest rate cuts.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Bharti in $9bn deal for Zain Africa operationsBharti Airtel Ltd clinched a deal on Tuesday to buy most of the African operations of Kuwait's Zain for$9-billion, making it the No.2 cellular company on the African continent and setting India's biggestcarrier a tough financial and management challenge.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Zimbabwe properties attached to pay farmersCIVIL rights group AfriForum plans to serve attachment orders today against four properties in CapeTown owned by the Zimbabwe government.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Caledonia's Zim mine could reach 40 000 oz/y by year-end Despite ongoing challenges regarding power supply stability, new indigenisation legislation and workingcapital pressures, indications are that Caledonia Mining's Blanket gold operation in Zimbabwe will reach

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MINING NEWS

Exxaro confirms coal supply in line with Medupi's 2012 start-up planThe coal-mining unit of diversified resources group Exxaro Resources announced on Wednesday that ithas signed a "definitive" coal supply and offtake agreement with Eskom for the 4 800-MW Medupipower station, which is being developed in South Africa's Limpopo province.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Wesizwe Platinum wants to build new mine now to ‘catch recovery' The management of JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum is turning its back on its former sell, defer and self-fund options for the promising Frischgewaagd-Ledig platinum mine project and is insteadrecommending the finding of a local or foreign strategic balance-sheet partner so that the mine can bebuilt as a Wesizwe project in the near-term.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Randgold prepares for next growth stageInternational gold mining and exploration company Randgold Resources has laid the foundation for itsnext growth stage, chairperson Philippe Liétard says in the company's 2009 annual report.(©www.miningmx.com)

Harmony production decreasesHarmony Gold Mining advises that preliminary estimates suggest its gold production for the thirdquarter has decreased between 1 000kg and 1 300kg compared with the previous quarter.(©www.miningmx.com)

Eastplats loss narrowsEASTERN Platinum (Eastplats) on Wednesday reported a full year net profit attributable to equityshareholders of $5.7m compared to a net loss of $209.4m previously.(©www.miningmx.com)

Changes pending for SA mining lawsThe first of a tough round of talks about the health of the South African mining sector ends ahead ofchanges to the mining charter and a raft of amendments to legislation early next year.(©www.miningmx.com)

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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS

Little positive growth in house pricesThe smoothed median house prices over the last six months signified a slow, if not steady,

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improvement in the property market, says Standard Bank economist Johan Botha.(©www.property24.com)

Property deals: Get it in writingWhen an agreement involves immovable property (real estate) the Alienation of Land Act makes it clearthat every aspect of the deal must be in writing.(©www.property24.com)

Rental stock scarce in Jhb NorthSeveral of the residential areas lying to the north west of Johannesburg are now experiencing the worstrental stock shortages they have ever been through.(©www.property24.com)

Furnish rental property and gainIf you are having difficulty renting out a house or an apartment, consider furnishing it. This need not beexpensive and may well boost your rental income.(©www.property24.com)

5 tips for buying, selling propertyThere are five principles that every buyer and seller should heed when a buying agreement is on thecards. Get them quickly and get them now!(©www.property24.com)

Market news: The good, bad and uglyWrapping up various economic events and releases in March, by-and-large the news was good,pointing towards further property recovery, says a property economist.(©www.property24.com)

Wits to increase student accommodationWits University signed a loan agreement with RMB that will fund the delivery of over 1000 new studentbeds by 2012, increasing Wits' residence capacity by close to 25%.(©www.property24.com)

Why can’t whites also squat?Paddy asks why squatter camps should be the sole preserve of people from other races. Why notwhites?(©www.property24.com)

Bantry Bay unit on market at R34,5mA second-floor apartment in Cape Town’s swanky Bantry Bay has come on to the market at animpressive R34,5m.(©www.property24.com)

5-level Harties house on auction 8/4A gargantuan Hartbeespoort estate property with five levels is set to go under the hammer on 8 April2010.(©www.property24.com)

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Safety tips for CFLsCompact fluorescent bulbs, or CFLs, may not be as dangerous as some might think, but learn what todo when they break and how to safely dispose of them.(©www.property24.com)

Make your appliances last longerFollowing these tips can help your appliances to keep looking and working like new for years to come.(©www.property24.com)

How to warm up home this winterThe days are growing shorter and the weather is gradually becoming cooler. It's time to start thinking ofways to heat your home when the chilly winter months hit!(©www.property24.com)

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GREEN BUILDING NEWS

Germany: Photovoltaic Power in Deserts Partnership First Solar Inc. has announced that it had joined the Desertec Industrial Initiative as an AssociatedPartner to demonstrate the potential of photovoltaic (PV) solar technology to provide clean, sustainableenergy on a vast scale by harnessing the desert sun.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Top Sandton hotel turns to solar for its water heating needs Israeli ambassador to South Africa Dov Sergev-Steinberg and Public Enterprises Deputy Minister EnochGodongwana recently inaugurated a 117-flat-panel-collector solar water heating installation atop the DaVinci hotel, in Sandton.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

SA outlines consultation process for 20-year energy plan The South African government's interMinisterial committee (IMC) on energy approved the much-anticipated "stakeholder engagement process" on Wednesday for the second version of the integratedresource plan, or IRP2, which will provide a power investment and energy-mix road map for the next20 years.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Over 110 nations back Copenhagen climate deal More than 110 nations including top greenhouse gas emitters led by China and the United States backthe non-binding Copenhagen Accord for combating climate change, according to a first formal UN liston Wednesday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

SA saves 420 MW during Earth Hour – EskomSouth Africans had contributed 420 MW electricity savings to the Earth Hour initiative, which wasslightly higher than the 400 MW recorded last year. Eskom corporate services MD Dr Steve Lennonexplained that the 420 MW translated to about four-million 100-W light bulbs or 6,7-million 60-W light

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bulbs switched off on Saturday. "This shows a concerted effort by about one-million households."(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Plastics Recycling Preserves a Valuable ResourceThis short overview takes a look at some of the most common misconceptions about plastic and plasticrecycling, and argues that plastic is a valuable resource worth retaining rather than discarding – both forthe sake of the environment and the economy. In this regard the building industry has a vital role toplay, not just as a recycler but as a consumer of recycled plastic products and materials.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Greening the kitchenWHAT IS ‘GREEN BUILDING’In a nutshell, green building is about reducing the impact of buildings on the natural environment –humans included. In order to do this, it focuses on increasing the efficiency with which buildings useenergy, water and materials, as well as reducing or replacing environmentally-damaging buildingpractices and materials.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

New green offices for merged engineering groupA new 7000 square metre “green” regional office block will be built at Century City for Aurecon, anengineering, management and specialist technical services group formed through the merger of leadingengineering consultancies, Africon, Connell Wagner and Ninham Shand.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Small Wind: An Evolution or Revolution?Inventors all around the world are developing new wind turbine technologies, hoping they can break intothe market and "revolutionize" the industry. Some of them are creating entirely new designs or makinginteresting improvements on existing designs; many of them make claims about performance they can'tback up. But they all have an impact on this still-fragmented market.(©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

Developing Nations Eye Renewable Energy Post-copenhagen targets for renewable energy show developing countries looking to strengthen theirrenewable energy portfolios. Developing countries are ramping up renewables after Copenhagen. About151 developing countries took part in the Climate Change conference in Copenhagen in December2009. Of those, 25 submitted Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in February, many ofwhich call for new renewable energy policies, laws and projects.(©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

CONFERENCES / EXHIBITIONS

The Green Building Conference and Exhibition 2010 The premier event for South Africa's leading industry designers, specifiers and decision-makers. SouthAfrica’s largest Green Building Conference and Exhibition offers delegates and exhibitors so much morein 2010. 29th and 30th April. Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg.(©www.greenbuilding.co.za)

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THIS WEEK'S ECONOMIC INDICATORS

The indicators as on1 Apr 2010 at 16:39

This week 27/03/2010Rand/$ 7.27 7.44Rand/£ 11.07 11.07Rand/€ 9.80 9.97Gold/oz $1123.45 $1094.82Gold Mining 2219.23 2182.95JSE All Share 28850.56 28553.04

Oil slides from 18-month high as funds square booksOil slipped on Thursday from the highest closing price in almost 18 months as investors liquidatedpositions ahead of the Easter holiday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Petrol price to rise by 5,9% next week South African petrol pump prices will increase by up to 49c a litre, or 5,9% from April 7, while dieselprices will rise by 6,9%, the government said on Wednesday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Further rate cuts possible should rand remain rampant – economistOwing to the strengthening of the rand, inflation will go down and there is a potential for a furtherinterest rates cuts, FNB chief economist Cees Bruggemans told the South African Property OwnersAssociation/IPD South Africa Property Index 2010 launch on Wednesday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Tax take beats forecasts by R8bn Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that the revenue service has collected R598.5bn in tax for

TAILPIECE

A customer was continuallybothering the waiter in arestaurant. First, he asked that theair conditioning be turned upbecause he was too cold, then heasked that it be turned downbecause he was too hot, and so itwent for about a half an hour.Surprisingly, the waiter was verypatient. He walked back and forthand never once got angry. Finally,a second customer asked thewaiter why he didn't throw out thepest."Oh, I don't care," said the waiterwith a smile. "We don't even havean air conditioner."

A college student picked up hisdate at her parent's home. He'dscraped together every cent hehad to take her to a fancyrestaurant.To his dismay, she ordered almosteverything expensive on themenu. Appetisers, lobster,champagne . . . the works.Finally he asked her, "Does yourMother feed you like this at

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the financial year.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Aggressive dlr selling firms rand The rand continues its firm run amid aggressive selling of US dollars and rand buying in London "totake out the stops," a local trader says.(©www.fin24.com)

JSE up a tad in lacklustre trade The JSE's all share index is around 100 points firmer, but traders say the market is very lacklustreahead of the Easter long weekend.(©www.fin24.com)

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A summary of data available from various institutions is available on the SA Financial Sector ForumWebsite at http://www.finforum.co.za/econdata.htm

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home?""No," she said, "but my Mother'snot hoping to get lucky tonight."

Three young boys were fightingover whose dad was the best.“My dad is so good he can shootan arrow, run after it, get in frontof it, and catch it in his barehands.”“My dad is so good that he canshoot a gun, run after the bullet,get in front of it and catch it in hisbare hands.”“I’ve got you both beat. My dad’sso good because he works for thegovernment. He gets off work at5:00 and is home by 4:30.”

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