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Weekend 15 / 16 June 2013 Circulation : exceeds 4,500 subscribers Property and Construction related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS. Editor: Bert van den Heever Click on the blue headline if you wish to read the full article on the Internet. Past issues of this newsletter can be found at http://www.asaqs.co.za/

ASAQS wish to appoint a director for EduTech

The Association of Quantity Surveyors South Africa (ASAQS) is a voluntary organization that is the custodian of the Quantity Surveying profession in South Africa.

EduTech is a division within ASAQS and is mandated with Education and Technical support to our members. EduTech has a vacancy for an EduTech Director to be responsible for the managing and further developing of the EduTech center into a fully operational arm of ASAQS.

THE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Ability to lead and develop a business unit. Ability to develop an intellectual support structure. Ability to administer and manage development committees i.e. CPD courses and events .Ability to expand and protect the intellectual wealth of the Quantity Surveying profession.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

Must have at least 10 years Construction Industry re lated experience. Must have a Quantity Surveying Qualification. Previous academic experience will be advantageous The organisation offers normal company benefits.

All queries must be forwarded to Recruitlink. Contact person: Thami Mthethwa Tel: 011 453 5513 Email: [email protected] .za

Click here to view the advert in full

Gold Medal Finalists for 2013

The ASAQS awards committee have just announced the finalists for this years gold medal for the best final year quantity surveying student in South Africa. The Gold Medalist will be announced during the Green Vision 20/20 Conference Dinner to be held on 20 June 2013 in Cape Town.

The finalists are :

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] Riané Reyneke - University of Pretoria Andrew Johnson - NMMU – BSc Student

Elana Malherbe - University of the Free State Graham Stuart - NMMU – B Tech student

The quality of candidates seem to improve every year and the judges will once again be faced with a daunting task when trying to select the winner for 2013. Read a short C.V. of each candidate to appreciate the stature of the finalists this year.

Forum of QS Practices Report Back

The Forum met on the 28th May and various interesting issues were discussed. These included: JBCC 6th Edition : Final draft due to be released end of May 2013, however one clause still giving problems and might hold up release. Works Completion is omitted – only Practical and Final Completion and Contract Data is re-incorporated into the main agreement document. Preliminaries : Once the 6th Edition is released, ASAQS Standard Preliminaries and a new Model Preliminaries Bill will be published. Elemental Cost Estimating : The draft document has been circulated for comment. It is similar to the previous edition, but is a great improvement and serves as a very good "takeoff” list.

The unrealistic discounting of fees was also discussed as was the application for exemption to the Competitions Commission. Please download the minutes of the meeting to read more about this.

The Registrar of the SACQSP, Mr Steve Lyons will also be attending these meetings in future and an open invitation is extended to all ASAQS practitioners to attend the meetings and in a semi-formal format to share their ideas and concerns, with a view to seeking solutions with the assistance of the Gauteng Chapter of the ASAQS.

Dates of scheduled meetings during 2013: Meeting 2/2013 – Tuesday 27 August 2013 Meeting 3/2013 – Tuesday 29 October 2013 Meetings will start at 16h00 (to around 18h00 latest)

Netspot : 69 Of The Weirdest American Patents Ever

"You know those times when you think of something really really awesome and you tell your friend and they look at you like a crazy person? These people didn’t have that person in their life"

Go to http://www.buzzfeed.com/violas94/68-weird-american-patents

Blog on the NEW Standard System for Measuring Building Work (6th Edition - Second revision)

We have started a blog on the NEW Standard System for Measuring Building Work (6th Edition - Second revision) so that memebers can comment on issues they have with the exisiting standard system. Your comments will then be used in the drafting of the seventh edition.

To access the blog, sign in on the ASAQS website then browse to the Standard System under the Member Only Resources on the ASAQS website where you will spot a new link to "QS Industry Blogs"..

The Blog is divided into a a number of topics which sum up the trades covered in the Standard System.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] Please do not add new topics to the Blog but rather leave your inputs as comments under the topics already created. That will ensure that the Blog remains stuctured and that comments are grouped together under the relevant topic.

To view comments made by other practitioners just click on the "Comments" link below each topic.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE BLOG (NOTE YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES

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

IFSEC South Africa 18 - 20 June 2013 Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg Be one of the first to know what’s hot in the industry when you visit IFSEC South Africa 2013. The must-attend event for security professionals is back again. If you want access to the latest information, products and services, the opportunity to network with thousands of industry peers and a solid educational line-up - then register online now for IFSEC South Africa 2013. This year’s show is one of the most diverse and exciting yet. Register online today and save the date in your calendar.

SACQSP Conference 2013 : Green Vision 2020 SOLD OUT! Cape Town, South Africa, 20 and 21 June 2013 Please be advised that delegates can now book online for this exciting conference taking place in Cape Town on the 20th and 21st of June 2013. Click here for more information about this conference Click here to book online

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

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

Quantity Surveyor De Leeuw Group - Our Stellenbosch office require a quantity surveyor with 4 to 6 years experience in handling building projects. Your duties will entail all surveying aspects. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Prof Quantity Surveyors x 3 This multi disciplinary consultancy needs a further three quantity surveyors to support their ongoing projects locally in South Africa, Africa and Middle East. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Procurement division DelQS provides QS services in South Africa but is also active in a number of other African countries. The position is for a QS who enjoys the procurement aspects of quantity surveying including post-contract services. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Quantity Surveyors MLC Quantity Surveyors has positions available in Gauteng, Durban, Mauritius & Dubai for enthusiastic and motivated university qualified Quantity Surveyors (both experienced and recently qualified) to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects in South Africa and Internationally. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

BS 18779 - Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor The successful candidate will be tasked with handling full Snr PQS functions of large scale projects and senior clients. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Quantity Surveyor QS required. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Procurement division DelQS provides QS services in South Africa but is also active in a number of other African countries. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] MEP Quantity Surveyor MEP QS Mixed Use Residential/Commercial, Dubai, UAE. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

BS 18737 - Junior Estimator The successful candidate will report to the Senior Estimator and will be tasked with handling full Estimating of large scales commercial tenders. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Quantity Surveyors Qualified and registered professional QS with about 7 years post qualification experience working in the offices of a PQS firm required. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Contract/Freelance Quantity Surveyors Pentad Quantity Surveyors requires Freelance Quantity Surveyors to do production work on a contracting basis. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Commercial Manager Candidates must have previously taken charge of the QS Division of the Building Company forming part of a large South African Construction Group. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Chief Estimator Candidates must have considerable experience pricing Bill of Quantities and other tender documentation for major building works. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Building Estimator Candidates must have been an Estimator for a large building group and have taken complete responsibility for the successful pricing and completion of at least 15 building tenders for up to R 600m. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Senior Quantity Surveyor We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SMP) To ensure the maximisation of project revenue. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Junior Quantity Surveyor Join our Professional QS company and gain substantial quantity surveying experience. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Registered Junior QS Qualified QS position. Have to be willing to travel and sleep out. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Registered Senior QS Require PrQS with at least 5 to 10 years post-registration experience in all normal QS services. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. What you get : Quantity Surveyor - Kenya Quantity Surveyors with 3 - 15 years experience urgently required to relocate to Kenya. Browse to the Career Centre for Banner adverts on the ASAQS more information. website - about 1,000,000 hits/month! TK 18719 - Quantity Surveyor You will take on the responsibility for the financial risk on the project, the on-site project risk and will report on the project A Mini-ad on the ASAQS website status. You will provide technical, contractual and financial advice. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. and on the Weekend Property and Construction News - 5,300+ TK 18718 - Quantity Surveyor subscribers You will work on various projects in a Quantity Surveyor role, office based with minimal site work. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Preferential exposure of your products and services TK 18715 - Estimator You will carry out the functions of an Estimator on various projects, including commercial, multi-storey buildings, property Targeted marketing at only R484.50 and retail projects. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. (inclusive) per month

Senior Quantity Surveyor Don't wait, we only have a limited

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] Senior Quantity Surveyor, permanent position with global consulting company in Johannesburg with at least 10 years’ number of slots left. To make use of experience in major civils and with an affinity for commercial and claims aspects. Salary negotiable between R600,000 this opportunity contact Bert van and R1,000,000 per annum depending upon experience. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. den Heever the ASAQS Webmaster.

Quantity Surveyor The Somerset West office of Norval Wentzel Steinberg Quantity Surveyors has positions available for quantity surveyors with a BSc(QS) degree and minimum 2 years post graduate PQS experience. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Please note that the ASAQS web shop is on line 24/7 for all your Quantity Surveyor document requirements. Pentad Quantity Surveyors has positions available for young, vibrant, dedicated and loyal Quantity Surveyors. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

BS 18596- Junior Quantity Surveyor The successful candidate will be tasked with handling all QS functions of a large project and will be overseen and guided National Building Regulations and by a senior QS. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act 103 of 1977) SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

QUANTITY SURVEYOR TECHNICIAN/PROJECTS MANAGER The Project Management EDIAS KUZONYEI. I am mature male Quantity Surveyor Technician with seven years experience in both consulting and Calendar contractor fields. I would like to take opportunities mainly from the consulting firms. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. View local and international events on the project management Quantity Surveying calendar as listed by ProjectPro. Nico Lombard. Junior QS in training. To gain experience in the QS field. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Virus or Hoax? Quantity Surveyor Miehleketo Brighton Baloyi. To get myself established in the field of construction and built environment, through In case you ever receive an e-mail professional training and practical endeavour within the industry; where i can fully utilise my acquired skill to make a containing a virus warning please meaningful contribution within the field of Built Environment. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. check carefully whether it refers to a real virus or a hoax. Usually e-mail Graduate Quantity Surveyor warnings encouraging you to Zipho. To work in an entry level position that will give me exposure to the support I need to register with the SACQSP. I forward the information to all and would like to be a PrQS within the next 10Years. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. sundry are hoaxes. You can make sure by visiting the Virus or Hoax? Quantity Surveyor web site or by visiting the hoax list Faeez Rajah. Seek a position in utilizing my quantity surveying and construction management qualification. Browse to the on Symantec Career Centre for more information. Be an informed Internet user and Junior Quantity Surveyor check the facts before forwarding an Christo Smal. University of the Free State, obtained with distinction. B.Sc.Hons.QS - University of the Free State, in e-mail hoax to others! progress. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Graduate QS Seeking Employment 2014 Get to grips with building terms by Jason Billing. I am currently studying at the University of Cape Town( BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying) and i am looking clicking here. for an employment position for next year at a Professional Quantity Surveyors firm so that i may train to become a Professional Quantity Surveyor. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Quantity Surveyor To be the senior quantity surveyor. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. God grant me the senility to forget Quantity Surveying Graduate the people I never liked, the good I would like to join a company where my leadership skills and strong people skills can be utilized to achieve project goals. fortune to run into the ones I do, Browse to the Career Centre for more information. and the eyesight to tell the difference. Quantity Surveying Certification, Bill of Quantity production, Final accounts, Civil Engineering Construction. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. "Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no time Senior QS / Development Manager / Viability Expert reading it." - Moses Hadas Highly motivated self-starter. Works extremely well under pressure and takes pride in that a solution will be found to any problem that might arise. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Now that I'm older here's what I've Quantity Surveyor discovered: Andrew Kaduku. A results driven, self-motivated and resourceful quantity surveyor working as part of a busy team Funny, I don't remember being effectively managing all the costs relating to building and civil engineering projects. Browse to the Career Centre for more absent-minded. information.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] Junior QS / Site Manager / Foreman A couple of months in the lab can Bulelani Dyonase. I am a hardworking person, enthusiastic and solid minded. I would ike to work for a QS firm or as a often save a couple of hours in the Site QS as a Junior or QS. I am good at problem solving and managing people and maintaining as well as manage time library. well and work under stress. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Junior QS seeking employment A professor was giving a big test Jan Thirion. I'm a qualified candidate QS with 3.5 years experience seeking employment in (PTA OR JHB) as a junior QS one day to his students. or any other construction related vacancy. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. He handed out all of the tests and went back to his desk to wait. Professional Quantity Surveyor Once the test was over, the students Tintswalo Nhubunga. I am a go getter, hard worker and not afraid of a challenge. dedication and passion is all that drives all handed the tests back in. me to be diligent and to have maximum output. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. The professor noticed that one of the students had attached a R100 to Senior Pr QS his test with a note saying "A Rand Arthur Berkley. Senior Pr QS offers short term measuring. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. per point." The next class the professor handed CALENDAR the tests back out. The student got back his test and R60 change. 18 / 19 June 2013

Finance for Engineers, Project & Technical Managers Numbers: Time: 08:30 41,3 years Where: Durban, KwaZulu Natal Average life expectancy of people in Information: This is an intensive and practical 2-day course which has been specifically developed for Engineers, Project Mocambique Managers and other multi-disciplinary professionals with a technical background, this course will teach you how to make more efficient and strategic engineering decisions. Contact: Faith ([email protected])

19 June 2013

Estimating Systems and Procedures Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Where: Pretoria, Gauteng Contact: Ilse van Deventer ([email protected])

19 June 2013

A - Z of Building Price Resources Time: 13:30 PM - 17:00 PM Where: Pretoria, Gauteng Contact: Ilse van Deventer ([email protected])

20 June 2013

SANS 10400XA Refresher course Time: 07:30 Where: Johannesburg, Gauteng Information: If you are battling to understand Regulation XA, SANS10400XA and where necessary SANS204 do attend this new Refresher Course. Contact: Emily Khemisi ([email protected])

24 June 2013

GCC 2010 Time: 08:30 Where: Johannesburg, Gauteng Information: The long awaited GCC 2010 is now starting to replace both the GCC 1990 and 2004 versions in practice, and if you aren't using the updated version..you should be! Contact: Faith ([email protected])

25 June 2013

Fundamental FIDIC Time: 08:30 Where: Newlands, Cape Town Information: Since the introduction of the revised suite of FIDIC contracts in 1999, BCA has conducted hundreds of seminars on these contracts. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

25 / 26 June 2013 file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] Delay Disruption & Extension of Time Time: 08:30 Where: Johannesburg, Gauteng Information: It is anticipated that the attendee of this seminar will be provided with a good practical understanding of the concepts behind project execution in the event of a project delay or disruption. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

26 June 2013

The New Engineering Contract Time: 08:30 Where: Umhlanga, Durban Information: One of the major advantages of the NEC suite of contracts is its ability to provide a range of procurement options. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

26 / 27 June 2013

FIDIC Time: 08:30 Where: Johannesburg, Gauteng Information: This 2-day training course on the practical use of the FIDIC International Suite of Standard Form Construction Contracts has been specifically designed to equip all Course Participants with a practical and detailed understanding as well as a working knowledge of the relevant legal principles, etc. Contact: Faith ([email protected])

27 June 2013

NEC - Early Warnings & Compensation Events & NEC - PSC Time: 08:30 Where: Umhlanga, Durban Information: This seminar will revisit the basic NEC3 – Engineering Construction Contract and Short Contract strategy from the perspective of main Contractor/Sub-contractor appointment. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

Tough trading conditions for the construction sector to continue SA’s GDP growth for the first quarter of 2013 grew by just under 1 percent, the poorest result since the second quarter of 2009 when the economy shrank by 2.7%. A 2.1% growth was recorded in the previous quarter. (©www.designmind.co.za)

90 Grayston redevelopment set to elevate Sandton’s world class status Redefine Properties’ R505 million redevelopment of the 90 Grayston commercial office address contributes to the vibrant and constant upgrade of Sandton, ensuring it keeps pace with other advanced cities around the world. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Benoni's new Rynfield Business Park The final phase of the exclusive Rynfield Business Park in Benoni has been launched, with office suites priced between R2.286m to R3.728m. (©www.property24.com)

Eastern Cape’s Coega Investment volumes to R1.2 billion Building projects in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in Eastern Cape Province have injected over R1.2bn into the Nelson Mandela Bay construction industry over the past two quarters. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

The Trouble With Nkandla... Just imagine the scenario. You find a piece of land in a rural area in Nkandla that you don't own and you build a house on it. Not just one home mind you, but a smattering of dwellings, comprising numerous units to house your growing family. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Eskom will divert power from Billiton whenever demand exceeds capacity Utility invokes supply agreement clause to redirect 2,000MW from Hozatel smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, Mozal smelter in Mozambique. (©www.bdlive.co.za)

African property investors head to Cape Town for the IPD Conference in July

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] Cape Town is set to host this year’s much-anticipated Investment Property Databank (IPD) Property Investment Conference in July as property investors from across Africa gather to assess the sector’s prospects. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Ascension Properties acquires Atterbury House for R341-million JSE-listed Ascension Properties (AIA) has bought Atterbury House in Cape Town‚ which includes the property and buildings known as Shell House and Ovenstone House from Atterbury Investment Holdings (AIH)‚ the company said on Wednesday. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

JSE property funds adding to portfolios Listed Property funds grow property portfolios in highly competitive market. JSE's newest property listings have generally met or exceeded market expectations and most have substantially grown their portfolios. The wave of new listings has brought with it a number of black economic empowerment funds, which have a strong focus on government tenants. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Sycom Property Fund distribution up 5% to 175.03cpu Sycom Property Fund reports a 5.8% rise in distribution to 90.6c for the six months ended March 2013. (©www.eprop.co.za)

New REITs regime could result in unforseen tax implications Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regime is set to usher in a new era for the listed property sector by affording certain tax advantages to qualifying entities and providing certainty in respect of the tax treatment of property loan stock companies. (©www.eprop.co.za)

German open-ended property funds resilient against all odds The fall in net asset value of German open-ended property funds resulting from sales by liquidating vehicles and negative capital growth, has halted since the start of 2013 and been offset by new investments, says UK measurement group IPD. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

New Europe Property plans EUR100m rights offer New Europe Property is to undertake a rights offer to raise about EUR100m. The proceeds from the rights offer are expected to be used to fund potential acquisitions which NEPI is in the process of negotiating. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Portuguese property funds record declining annual returns in Q1 2013 The APFIPP/IPD Portugal Property Fund Index, released May, showed that property investment funds returned an annual total return of -1.6%, at fund level, in March 2013. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Dubai property market recovery helps boost Auto industry As property developers in Dubai launch new developments and mall expansions, while luring people and shoppers to the emirate, manufacturers and suppliers of auto parts are beginning to see the pre-2008 demand coming back. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

CONTRACTS MANAGER - Mauritius Construction Buidling & Civil Well established building and civil construction company based in Mauritius is seeking extra staff. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

KR 15705 - Recruitment Consultant (Construction/Building) You will work with other team members - whilst being able to stand alone - to assist client companies in identifying the right candidates for them as well as to assist candidates in defining their career goals and providing them with the right opportunities with our clients to achieve said goals. You will need to really enjoy a good challenge and be rewarded in direct proportion to your performance. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Contracts Manager - Mauritius Highly reputable contractor in Mauritius building for a developer on major residential/leisure projects in Mauritius, requires a further Contracts Manager to support their ongoing workload. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Senior Site Agent A clear understanding of allowables, daily costing and the inherent ability to be a winner. Knowledge of Safety, ISO quality procedures, Earthworks and pipelines. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

BS 18230 - Senior Contracts Manager The successful candidate will be tasked with running and handling numerous projects of the commercial, industrial, retail and renovation buildings industry. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

An unforgettable shopping experience How do malls create inspiring shopping environments for consumers who crave the shopping experience, but are difficult to entertain? (©www.property24.com)

Vukile pulls back on plan to acquire Wingspan’s retail centres JSE-Listed Vukile Property Fund Ltd on Tuesday announced that its negotiations to acquire Wingspan’s property portfolio comprising five regional shopping centres had been terminated. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Silverstar Gets R480m Upgrade The West Rand’s popular Silverstar Casino is gearing up for a R480m upgrade as the area shows signs of becoming Johannesburg’s next major growth node. Extending from Randfontein to Roodepoort, the West Rand comprises a diverse mix of realistically priced residential properties which are attracting new residents in their droves despite the fact that a West Rand address typically entails a fair commute to central Johannesburg say local estate agents. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Hotel Owners Scramble for Business Opportunities in Africa Hotel Owners are looking to increase their investments in Africa, as the race for the continent’s promising long-term growth prospects intensify. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

West Africa’s Tallest Hotel Opens Standing 100 metres high, the 23-storey building is the tallest in West Africa. The recently opened InterContinental Lagos hotel stands tall above the skyline of the Victoria Island and is an architectural wonder on Kofo Abayomi Street. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

R10m guesthouse in Hartbeespoort Located on Schoemansville in Hartbeespoort in the North West, the 5 Star European-style Stirling Manor Boutique Guesthouse is selling for R10m. (©www.property24.com)

Smart Fenestration U-value and Heat Gain Calculator from Primador To help architects to calculate the U value and solar heat gain performances of fenestration options, Primador, a leading supllier of alumiminium frame solutions and systems, has developed and launched a free Fenestration Calculator that makes it easy to compute and choose the most effective and efficient fenestration options. (©www.designmind.co.za)

The show must go on An old cabaret theatre from the roaring 1920s has been uncovered in the heart of Berlin, Germany. With project developers The Moritz Gruppe at the steer, the building will be restored to its former glory. (©www.designmind.co.za)

GREAT BUILDINGS:

Gordon Wu Hall, by Robert Venturi, at Princeton, New Jersey, 1983. (©www.greatbuildings.com)

ARCHITECTURE SOUTH AFRICA

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EMPLOYMENT CORNER

ARCHITECTS x THREE Due to ongoing and new projects which are starting, this well established and reputable Architectural Practice requires three architects to support their current staff. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

Let It Flow Lean Startup principles provide a foundation for organizations to marry Agile software delivery with business innovation. But it requires project managers to think in terms of ‘flow’ and see their projects as systems in concert with a fresh approach to application lifecycle management. Here’s an overview of how it works. (©www.projectsatwork.com)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

PQS Project Managers Due to new projects starting June, July and September, our Client requires further staff to support their many shopping centre projects. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Planner Must have at least 10 years experience working on large contracts preparing programmes, progress reports, resource management information. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

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

BIM technology uptake increasing in SA Gauteng-based Autodesk Gold Partner and software solutions company CAD Corporation has noted a significant increase in the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) and the software that drives it in the South African architecture, structural engineering and, more recently, building engineering services sectors. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Funding, regulatory environment holding back infrastructure development Despite all infrastructure being interdependent in a “developmental State” such as South Africa, a variety of funding and regulatory dispensations made it extremely difficult to find common ground, National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) regulator member Dr Rod Crompton highlighted during a presentation to the South African National Energy Association, in Durban, on Wednesday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Civils on track for new Northern Cape human settlement development As the main contractor on the Bestwood Estate project in Kathu, Northern Cape, civil con- struction and engineering company Esor-franki Civils is on schedule to complete all civil works on the new mixed-use human settlement development by the third quarter of 2013. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Consortium awarded R1.87bn rail signalling contract The Thales-Maziya consortium has been awarded the R1.87-billion contract to supply a new signalling solution to the Western Cape, covering 250 km of the province’s passenger rail system. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Sanral calls for tenders for R250m PE road network The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has called for tenders for the development of the R250-million Redhouse-Chelsea interchange road network, intended to alleviate traffic congestion in Port Elizabeth’s western suburbs and improve access to the city’s planned R1.7-billion Bay West regional mall. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Consultants may solve management challenges Appointing specialist water engineering consultants to oversee water infra- structure management could solve the challenges facing water infrastructure in South Africa, independent mining, water and environmental consultants SRK Consulting Durban office partner Murray Sim tells Engineering News. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Eastern Cape dam project to start next year Construction of the Mzimvubu dam project in the Eastern Cape, which also includes a hydropower component, is set to start in the first half of 2014, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said this week. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] Tambo Springs set to become largest inland port in Africa The proposed Tambo Springs Inland Port and Logistics Gateway is expected to be the largest inland port in Africa once completed, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Dr Ismail Vadi said at a post-Budget Vote media briefing last week. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

New labour deals agreed for Medupi, Kusile projects State-owned electricity utility Eskom announced on Wednesday that new labour agreements have been finalised with contractors and unions at the strike-prone Medupi and Kusile power-station sites in a bid to stabilise industrial relations and ensure that the projects meet their already revised delivery schedules. Eskom had initially hoped to finalise the new agreement by the end of May. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

PetroSA to suspend Mossel Bay operations for maintenance National oil company PetroSA plans to suspend operations at its Mossel Bay facilities for a 37-day scheduled maintenance programme, in September, the firm announced on Wednesday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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Mott MacDonald consortium to advise on Africa infrastructure projects The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed a Mott MacDonald-led consortium as technical adviser to the New Partnership for Africa's Development’s (Nepad’s) Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (IPPF). (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

African Eagle considers selling Dutwa assets JSE-listed African Eagle has moved to sell part or all of its Tanzania-based Dutwa nickel assets after failing to secure a strategic partner for further development. (©www.miningweekly.com)

M&R Cementation wins ARM-Vale Zambia contract Murray & Roberts Cementation has been awarded a contract for trackless, high-speed development at the Lubambe copper mine, in Zambia, which South Africa's African Rainbow Minerals jointly owns with Brazil’s Vale and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Nearly million carats a year to be recovered from old diamond dump The modular tailings treatment project (MTTP) which is currently being built at Debswana’s Jwaneng diamond mine in Botswana, is expected to begin initial commissioning in the next few months. A substantial volume of diamond tailings has accumulated at Jwaneng since operations began in 1983, before diamond recrush facilities were introduced. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Sudan Supports Ethiopian Dam Construction Sudan's information minister and government spokesperson, Ahmed Bilal Osman, has insisted that Sudan would benefit from the controversial Ethiopian renaissance dam and stressed that Ethiopia has engaged Sudan in all operations associated with the dam building. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

East African Energy Sector Integration The East African Community plans to speed-up the Arusha Singida power interconnection project which will also link Arusha to Nairobi at the Isinya point of Kajiado District. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Mozambique's Massingir Dam Rehabilitation gets Funding The African Development Bank recently in Marrakech, Morocco, granted a supplementary loan of US$33.213 million to

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] the government of Mozambique for the rehabilitation of the country's Massinger Dam. The funds will ensure effective sustainability of the Massingir Dam by preventing its collapse in the event of a heavy downpour. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Withdrawal of court challenge paves the way for Kenya coal project A controversy-ridden coal mining pro- ject in Kenya may finally kick off after a nongovernmental organisation (NGO) that had filed a court application seeking to stop the project withdrew it. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Kenya- South Sudan oil pipeline in the Offing Toyota Tsusho, the trading arm of the Japanese auto-maker, is to construction an oil pipeline from Sudan to the Lamu port. Speaking to the press, South Sudan’s Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Garang Diing Akuong, said the decision was arrived at during a meeting between President Salva Kiir and Toyota’s Chairperson, Junzo Shimizu, during Kiir’s recent visit to Japan. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Equatorial, Exxaro Resources agree to share support infrastructure in the Congo Iron-ore developer Equatorial Resources has reached a cooperation agreement with iron-ore major Exxaro Resources on logistics and operational support infrastructure in the Republic of Congo. (©www.miningweekly.com)

SA platinum fund now holds 20% of world total The NewGold Platinum exchange-traded fund launched by Absa Capital in late April already accounts for around 20 percent of total global platinum ETF holdings, data from the fund showed on Thursday. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Wescoal to buy coal trader for R79m JSE-listed junior miner Wescoal has moved to acquire a coal trading business from an undisclosed third party for R79- million in property, movable assets and goodwill. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Rand helps SA gold firms absorb Eskom hike THE minor mauling of the gold price in June had been largely reversed yesterday in New York suggesting that perhaps there’s wisdom in the consensus that the metal’s downside since its $220/oz mid-April drop is limited. (©www.miningmx.com)

Angkor Gold advances Cambodia’s prospects Breaking away from its troubled past, modern Cambodia is outward looking, vibrant and developing quickly. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Iron-ore developers talk of facing tough times collaboratively in clusters Times are tough in the sub-$100/t iron-ore project business so aspirant iron-ore miners are facing the future full of unusual business ideas. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Fraser Alexander, Miwatek launch new AMD treatment technology Mining solutions company Fraser Alexander and water treatment company Mine Water Treatment Technologies (Miwatek) on Tuesday launched their acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment solution, in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Buying property in Hoedspruit The picturesque environment, rustic qualities and reasonably priced properties have made Hoedspruit a destination for eco-tourists and investors. (©www.property24.com)

Wine Tasting in Egoli There was a guy at our school, Gary, who was probably the most popular boy in our school at the time. He was captain of every sport team he played in. The teachers adored him, the girls even more so. He was so well known in the neighbourhood that at any party he went to, he would instantly be recognised. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

KZN tops housing delivery in SA KwaZulu-Natal spent their full budget and delivered 25 940 housing units in the 2012-2013 financial year, the highest number in the country.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] (©www.property24.com)

Good value Durban homes and apartments Buyers are showing a renewed interest in the Durban residential market, which caters for everyone from first-time buyers to top echelon investors. (©www.property24.com)

Sea Point and Green Point Buzzing In the past 12 to 24 months, Sea Point and Green Point have become very active property trading precincts and highly sought-after, according to the Rawson Property Group’s Sea Point franchise GM Alisdair Crofton. (©www.junction.co.za)

Hout Bay's village & outdoor appeal The 'touch and feel' village atmosphere in Hout Bay combined with a variety of affordable properties makes it appealing to homeowners. (©www.property24.com)

House Hunting in Winter “Cape Town home buyers have a tendency to hibernate whenever winter comes and the more it rains, the more reluctant they become to get out and look at homes for sale,” says Bill Rawson, Chairman of the Rawson Property Group. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

What Was Getting a Bond 21 Years Ago Like? For the writer, who became a co-home owner in 1992, no pleasures existed quite like those enjoyed by parents. Many who were privy to prime interest rates at an all time low of 5.50 percent in 1962. Instead were the realities of entering the property market just before prime escalated to an all time high of 25.50 percent in 1998. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Get Life Cover For Your Bond All too often, new widows are faced with the situation of either having to keep up with the monthly bond repayments on their family homes or having to sell them because they don’t have enough income to do so. (©www.junction.co.za)

Make Sure You Insure Properly One does not like to consider that an accident might happen and that your property could be damaged or burnt down in the event of a fire – and when you do consider such matters you may well console yourself with the thought that the property’s value has been fixed by the bank and regular payments to the bank-related insurance agency ensure that you are adequately covered. (©www.junction.co.za)

Buy-to-let property market trends With demand outstripping supply, if you buy right you will find a tenant and property is always going to be a good investment in the long run. (©www.property24.com)

Invest With Your Head Not Your Heart Knowing what to buy and when to buy it are always going to be key to successful property investment, particularly if the buyer is looking at building up a property portfolio. So what is the better option - to sink all your money into a single, large purchase, or to add a bit of variety and invest in a number of smaller, less expensive homes? (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Look For Homes Close to Work, Buyers Told With South Africa’s energy prices increasing faster than the consumer price index, home buyers should consider moving as to close to their workplaces as possible. (©www.junction.co.za)

New Sectional Title Regulations Could Cause Friction Specialist sectional title attorney Marina Constas, a director of BBM Attorneys and co-author of the book, "Demistifying Sectional Title", says recent amendments to the sectional title regulations could cause ructions in sectional title complexes. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

The Different Types of Property Ownership It is widely acknowledged that investing in property is an ideal first step in wealth creation and there are a variety of options available to the new property purchaser – you can buy in your own name, in more than one person’s name (as a syndicate or forming a partnership) or in a company or trust, says Carol Reynolds, area principal for Pam Golding Properties in the Durban, Durban North and La Lucia areas. (©www.junction.co.za)

Messy Neigbourhood, Lower Home Values Buyer confidence in an area is important in determining how quickly property sells and also what sort of prices can be obtained. And this confidence comes from things like the state of the roads and parks, the type of schools, the perception of crime and policing; and the proximity of hospitals, shops and entertainment venues. (©www.junction.co.za)

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] How To Avoid Being Scammed Free online advertising sites may well have proven to be a boon for honest people wanting to sell goods, but they also appeal to scammers who are out to con the unwary out of their hard-earned money. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Govt's first 6 star green building The Department of Environmental Affairs head office in Pretoria was awarded a 6 star rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa. (©www.property24.com)

IFC Backs Electrawinds’ US$235million Mpeketoni wind Farm Electrawinds NV, Belgian renewable-energy developer, has signed a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop a Ksh19.8 billion (US$235million) wind farm in Mpeketoni,Lamu, Kenya. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Feasibility work under way for Prieska, Upington solar parks Feasibility work is moving ahead on the development of two 1 000 MW solar parks in Prieska and Upington, in the Northern Cape, as part of a larger plan to create a 5 000 MW solar-park corridor in the sun-drenched province. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Municipal wastewater treatment technology choices compromise service delivery A new report by the Water Research Commission (WRC) has found that almost half of South Africa’s wastewater treatment plants had “inappropriate” or “less than suitable” technology with respect to their resource base and their capacity to manage and provide effluent quality requirements. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Global carbon emissions hit record high in 2012 China led a rise in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to a record high in 2012, casting doubt over the chances of limiting global warming to what scientists regard as an acceptable level. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Energy a major hurdle to Africa’s infrastructure development Energy shortages across Africa continue to hinder the continent from improving its infrastructure, notes advisory firm KPMG global infrastructure and projects group director De Buys Scott. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Bank to help accelerate Malawi’s energy-sector reform project The World Bank has agreed to help fast-track the implementation of Malawi’s $84.7-million Energy Sector Support Project, which has faced delays. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Solar Tracking Systems Gain Ground It sounds obvious: put solar panels on a movable mount to follow the sun and catch as much sunlight as possible. But applying solar trackers to a project is not clear cut. Developers not only have to consider cost and location but the type of tracker that best suits the project. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

The Coming Solar Electricity Transformation Solar cells are unusual in that they were cost-competitive from the get-go. From the Apollo space program to highway signs to lighting for buoys, solar could replace highly expensive power from batteries or other sources and eliminate the need for the construction of electric distribution lines. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

The Indicators as on 14 June 2013 2013 15:12 This week 08/06/2013 Rand/US$ 9.87 9.96 Rand/BP 15.44 15.50 Rand/Euro 13.14 13.17 Gold/oz $1387.39 $1383.50 JSE All share 40171.87 40813.33

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/150613.html[04-01-2015 19:25:58] SA economy ‘may have turned corner’ BANKSERVAFRICA’s Economic Transaction Index (Beti) showed encouraging signs of the economy clawing back in May after three quarters of stagnation, the electronic payment transaction company said on Thursday. (©www.bdlive.co.za)

JSE tracks global markets’ rebound The JSE has been in positive territory, taking its cue from a firmer overnight close in New York and recovering Asian markets. (©www.fin24.com)

Gauteng petrol could go up to R13.20/l A weaker rand and higher international product prices may push Gauteng's retail petrol price close to the April record of R13.20 per litre in July‚ data shows. (©www.fin24.com)

Rand weaker on worries of global stimulus The rand has been slightly weaker, giving back gains as investors pondered a weak domestic outlook and uncertainty over the future of US market stimulus. (©www.fin24.com)

Debt not all bad Knowing the difference between good debt and bad debt will help lighten your debt load, says an industry expert. (©www.fin24.com)

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