Weekend Property & Construction News

Weekend 25 / 26 March 2006 Circulation : exceeds 3,200 subscribers

Property and Construction related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS. Editor: Bert van den Heever News specific to the quantity surveying profession is reflected at the bottom of this newsletter. 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/news/property_news.html

Quantity Surveying News Construction and Development ASAQS NEWS News Retail Roundup CUG CLEAN-UP Newsflashes for Architects Project Management News We've had a spate of e-mails from members this week complaining that they can no longer access the Engineering News ASAQS Closed User Group. If experience problems in accessing the CUG it's most probably because News for Estate Agents and your details were deleted from the database of members who have CUG-rights. Home Owners Latest property news Members who believe that they may have been wrongly deleted should not hesitate to contact ASAQS To subscribe to the Twiice newsletter Business Incentives by e-mail or by phone on 011-3154140. Fortunately reinstatement of this privilege can be done quite "Design Despatches" News from Africa quickly. please click here. Mining News The Agent's tool kit NEW DOCUMENT PRICE LIST Building Terms Weekly Economic Indicators The latest price list for documents published by, and obtainable through ASAQS has just been Key Economic Indicators published. Click here to view the latest prices. Free Contracts Tailpiece WinQS - a complete quantity surveying system for: The production of Bill of Quantities Documents, The production of Estimates Documents, The calculation of Monthly Valuations, The Cost Analysis of a Project, JBCC 2000 Certificate Module, Contract Price Adjustment Calculations, Tender Analysis, Financial Review and Costs Reports

DEBTORS LIST OF THE SACQSP UPDATED

The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession has just published an update to their Subscribe to the Newsletter debtors list (for the period ended 31 March 2005). Please click here to download the list and ensure that Update your information your name does not appear on the list of quantity surveyors to be struck from the roll.

CLASSIFIEDS

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First Name: Busy PQS office seeks Senior QS's for their Midrand based office, ideally registered. Must have strong negotiating and contractual skills, ability to liase with clients, market business, run projects and supervise staff. Future growth prospects within company. Projects: aviation, sporting facilities for 2010, leisure Your profession developments including casino's, hotels etc. Browse to Classifieds for full details. Other It's an open and shut case... Senior Quantity Surveyor Progate is the best! We wish to collect the names and BSc QS. 10-15 years working experience in PQS firm. Self-starter; must be able to do marketing. MS professions of our old subscribers in For gates and gate automation, order to personalise our newsletter Office (Excellent knowledge of Excell), WINQS. Browse to Classifieds for full details. palisades and electric fencing call in the future. All you need to do is 011-440 2113 submit your name and select your Senior QS profession... our computers will do the rest! Various QS position available in South Africa. Company is urgently requiring the experience and commitment of Professional Quantity Surveyors. BSc, Btech Qualification is essential. Experience from the PQS industry a must. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Snr Quantity Surveyor Senior Quantity Surveyor needed for a big Aviation project in Jhb. The project runs for 3 years, but the position is permanent. Candidate must preferably have a BSc QS or Btech QS Qualification and between 10 -15 years experience. Aviation/Airport experience is essential, or a established career First Name: record with PQS experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

HAYS - Relocating to the UK? Our dedicated Property & Surveying division recruits for positions throughout the UK & Ireland and our client E-mail: base includes private practice, property consultancies, property companies, public sector, charities, retailers and corporates.

Senior/Junior Quantity Surveyors Your profession Top Quantity Surveying firm in East London has positions for both senior and junior quantity surveyors Other to work in a great environment where excellence and dedication are rewarded. Browse to Classifieds for

Subscribe: full details. Un-subscribe: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Middle East A leading international firm seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 6 years building Please make sure that you are Now in electronic format and regularly connected to the Internet before you experience. Must be registered or near registered with ASAQS or RICS. Experience needs to be gained press the GO! button. We value from pre and post contact work. You will be required to work on large multi storey building projects updated. For more information call your subscription. throughout the Middle East. Browse to Classifieds for full details. +27-21-855 2513 or visit our website . Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil) Middle East International firm urgently seeks someone with over 5 years relevant general civil experience, which must including roads and related services. Any marine experience would be a great advantage. You will be handling both pre and post contract services and you will need to run a small team of your own. Browse to Classifieds for full details. Offering South Africans the best Quantity surevyors, offer your clients an extended service. We can produce detailed estimates of cost for housing projects on your behalf. Contact Build Aid for more information. Building a new home or renovating an existing one? Get expert advice and know the costs before you available solutions since 1929 start, contact Build Aid.

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International firm urgently seeks a B.Sc QS with well over 5 years relevant building experience. You will be required to lead your own small team and you will be handling the pre and post contact services on a number of prestigious construction projects throughout the Middle East, which include multi storey commercial, multi storey leisure and tower blocks. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior QS - Middle East An international professional firm of chartered surveyors require a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work in their Middle East office in the State of Qatar. The QS should have a BSc and at least 5 years experience. A tax free package is available. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior QS Senior QS positions country-wide. Must have at least 3 years post-qualification experience. Pref. B.Sc. QS qualification. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor - Gauteng - Negotiable A firm based in Gauteng is looking for a Quantity Surveyor for their North Riding office. This person must be able to do the work without supervision and have at least 2 years experience in the industrial building industry. Must have a BS.c or B.Tech. Contact Werner at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Quantity Surveyor - Harrismith - Negotiable A PQS firm in Harrismith looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You must have a B.Tech or B.Sc and a minimum of 3-10 years of experience in a PQS office. Preferably be registered or near registration. B.Tech or B. Contact Werner at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Quantity Surveyor - Dubai - Negotiable International Cost Consultants are urgently looking for skilled individuals that have over 3 years experience on infrastructure, roads, and services projects. Relevant Degree or Diploma. Contact Rob at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Need quantity surveying personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included in this newsletter. If you prefer using an employment consultancy we recommend you contact PCS-SA on +27(11)789 3337. If you wish to relocate overseas we recommend you contact the Hays Property & Surveying division.

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Date : 29 March 2006 Event: Planning and Scheduling Course One Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Information: One day Planning Course beginning of International Planning and Scheduling Professional. All aspects of Planning and Scheduling Contact: Marié Voogt [email protected] (011) 478 1540 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News

Date : 10 April 2006 Event: Time Management-Seize the Day! Time: 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM Information: This course will be held at the Centurion Lake Hotel, Centurion on the 10 April 2006. Contact: For more info contact Terry Deacon @ 082 557 3119 or [email protected]

Remember: Visit the ASAQS website for new updates!

We wish to welcome the following new members to the ASAQS Closed User Group:

George Mathaha Hermanus Smith

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

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

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CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Costly concern What you get : A Johannesburg high court judgment refusing the municipality an eviction order against squatters has upped the stakes for private investors in inner cities. The judgment raises the risk of landlords being 3x Banner adverts on the unable to eject invaders. ASAQS website (450,00 (©www.financialmail.co.za) hits/month!) Blackouts hit confidence in Cape infrastructure A Mini-ad on the ASAQS THE severe power outages in Cape Town over the past two months have had a negative effect on the website and on the Weekend city’s residential property market. Property and Construction (©www.businessday.co.za) News (3,000+ subscribers) Preferential exposure of your SA may build second nuclear power plant products and services South Africa is considering building another nuclear power station in the Western Cape Province to Targeted marketing at only address electricity shortages that have already caused rolling blackouts in the region. R425.00 (exclusive) per (©www.busrep.co.za) month West Bank: anger over IDZ tactics Don't wait, we only have a limited Property owners and developers are on a collision course with the Industrial Development Zone over number of slots left. Click here to the future of valuable industrial land on the West Bank. (©www.eprop.co.za) download the sponsorship form or contact Bert van den Heever the Dorbyl parts company with another director ASAQS Webmaster Construction company Dorbyl finally severed its ties with former director Rob Duff on Monday, announcing his resignation from the company weeks after announcing it had fired another director, Edwin Vorster. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Carlton Hotel back in the limelight Once a haven for the rich and famous, the Carlton Hotel was closed in the late 1990s. However, as Joburg's efforts to rejuvenate the inner city gather pace, so does interest in the famous venue. (©www.property24.co.za)

" We see "building trust" as a strategic initiative in our industry. At NMC we believe that we do things differently from other construction companies - we are proud of what we do, of what we have achieved and to be part of NMC - building trust embraces it all. " Shaun Webber - Managing Director, NMC

Land reforms must speed up file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News The process of restitution whereby 30% of all agricultural land will be in the hands of black owners by 2014, will be accelerated by the department of land affairs in order to wipe out the current backlog. (©www.property24.co.za)

Low-cost housing raises hackles GOVERNMENT’s proposal for 20% of new residential property developments to be set aside for low- cost housing has raised a number of questions and challenges for developers. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Upgrade plans for Bhisho, Mthatha airports The imminent revitalisation of the province's two smaller airports at Bhisho and Mthatha to fully operational status is on the cards, as business and government travel to the region increases. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Council to monitor empowerment A CHARTER council to oversee the implementation of the property sector empowerment charter is being established. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Property charter has 5-year goal THE black economic empowerment charter for the commercial property sector, signed on Friday by government and property industry representatives, ties signatories to reaching the charter’s targets within five years. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Property associations support BEE charter Property associations have responded positively to the property sector transformation charter signed by Public Works Minister Stella Sigcau. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Property boom 'will speed transformation' The current strong demand for property should help property companies to implement the five-year property sector charter transformation targets. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Merkel's™ is back! Now in electronic format this handy builders pricing and management manual is continuously updated to provide you with relevant labour and material rates for 24 different trades for the Durban, Cape Town and Gauteng regions.

Commercial space supply has slowed - Stats SA Less new commercial property space - offices, industrial and retail space - has come on to the market in recent months. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Ogilvy ups anchor to District Six ADVERTISING agency Ogilvy says it has committed more than R70m towards the rejuvenation of the District Six surrounds. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Century City to double office space THE commercial property boom at Cape Town’s mixed-use precinct Century City will see the node’s office component nearly double in size to 175000m² within 18 months. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News (©www.businessday.co.za)

Gensec moves into Cape Town CBD PROPERTY company Gensec has launched its Western Cape regional office on the Cape Town foreshore. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Shareblock option protects investors The developer of the Pezula Private Estate in Knysna has reassured investors that their property investments will be protected under the Shareblock Act, should government's proposed moratorium on foreign land ownership come into effect. (©www.property24.co.za)

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ECape 'Gardens of Pride' winners An imaginative and creative use of colour, texture and form, incorporating indigenous plants and sound waterwise principles, characterised the winning gardens in the Eastern Cape region in the 'Gardens of Pride' contest. (©www.property24.co.za)

Building costs outpace inflation Building costs have risen by about 85 percent in the past six years, driven by increased activity in the construction industry and a sharp rise in the cost of building materials, the South African Reserve Bank says. (©www.busrep.co.za)

Property market consolidation- separating the serious players from the rats from mice Barak Geffen says market is turning into more of a buyers market. Many of the larger estate agencies are welcoming the consolidation of the property market in SA which is separating the bigger brands from the “rats and mice” in terms of service offering. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Beachfront bonanza DUE to the prime position of beachfront sites and homes, these property investments sell for the highest possible asking prices, and are snapped up quickly when compared to their inland counterparts. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Tourists still like Western Cape Suggestions that the Western Cape is pricing itself out of the tourism market and that fears of crime and violence are discouraging foreign visitors have been contradicted by the results of a survey carried out in the Christmas-New Year period. (©www.busrep.co.za)

Estate will keep its rural flavour BEING developed jointly between ICA of Johannesburg and Rabie Property Projects of Cape Town, Olive Crest, a high security estate, will consist of 107 erven averaging 950m² and sell for between R745000 and R1,3m, inclusive of value added tax. (©www.businessday.co.za) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News UltraClean - We are experts in the provision of superior cleaning services and we're serious about it. So we've developed effective systems that consistently deliver predictable, superior quality and completely reliable results for our customers.

Merger between Absa property and Equity approved The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the merger between Commercial Property Finance Division of Absa Bank Ltd (ASA) and Equity Estates. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Loving that student population WHEN the property market started to boom, there was a rush from investors to get in on the buy-to-let market. Many investors who capitalised on this new business venture made high rental returns, covered their bond and still made a hefty profit. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Bridging the gap THAMI Kamanga, of development consultancy Babah Kamanga, has certainly made a huge difference in the lifestyles of KwaDukuza’s poorer community by acting as a facilitator between the local community and the élan Group, developers of the R2bn Simbithi eco-estate. (©www.businessday.co.za)

The Princedom of Bel Air CONSTANTIA, stretching from the M3 up to the foothills of the Constantiaberg, takes its name from the original farmstead once owned by a 17th century governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel. (©www.businessday.co.za)

A winning combination INFRAMAX Developments is teaming up with Basil Logan of Tyris Realty for the new R57m The District office development in Sunninghill, north west Johannesburg. (©www.businessday.co.za)

J van der Sluys Building and Civil Contractors - There's no substitute for experience and we have almost 50 years and a veritable mountain of successful projects behind us. Our many and varied competencies span pile driving, well pointing, underground cellars, the erection of concrete structures up to twelve levels high, steel structures, coffer slabs, post-stressed concrete slabs, concrete water towers and the building of sport pavilions. There's almost nothing we can't undertake with confidence.

Bidding opens for region's two extra casinos The process of establishing two more casinos - which jointly will cost at least R115-million - in the Eastern Cape has begun with the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board calling for bidders to submit applications by June 12. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Tyris keeps in touch with its commercial roots COMMERCIAL development was the basis on which The Tyris Group was built. On start-up in 1995, the group won tenders to lay foundations and execute erosion repair at Eskom’s Impala and Illovo Substations. This was followed by an appointment as one of Eskom’s preferred suppliers, a position the group maintains to this day. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Chakas Rock delight TRYING to find available prime, beachfront investments on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast is anything but easy. The demand is at a premium as more buyers realise the value and coveted appeal of these file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News properties. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Refurbishing an old building? Don't proceed without contacting CEILSpray/CeilClean - they offer an effective and professional way to refurbish suspended ceilings at a highly affordable price.

Pearls keep appreciating BEACHFRONT homes have always been the crème brûleé so to speak of the coastal property market. Investors choose to buy property on the coast obviously to be close to the beach, so then the ultimate coastal investment would clearly be a home as close to the beach as possible. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Property News A DECISION was recently taken by Parliament that there would be no short-term moratorium on the sale of land to foreigners. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Setting the benchmark The Tyris Group is widely regarded as one of the top contracting companies in Gauteng. (©www.businessday.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Senior Contracts Administrator - Middle East Leading professional firm seeks a strong Contracts Administrator with well over 5 years experience on multi million Rand claims. Experience must be gained from large multi discipline building project. You will be working on various large leisure, commercial and retail projects throughout the Middle East. You will need a relevant Degree or Diploma. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Site Agents A large international construction firm requires the services of a Site Agent with a minimum of 5 years experience in large construction projects for their Kwa Zulu Natal operation. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Cost Engineer Engineering Cost Analysts required; minimum BSc(QS) with 1 year post-graduate experience; BCom (Hons) or BEng with appropriate profile would be considered (MUST BE GRADUATE); must be capable in construction and equipment costs combined with information management. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior contracts manager - Western Cape -Highly Negotiable A minimum of 15 years experience in the management of large commercial building projects. Proven track record. BSc/BTech/ND Building , Construction Management or Civil Engineering. Contact Mark at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Senior contracts manager - Gauteng -R45,000 to R60,000 package per month A minimum of 15 years experience in managing large commercial building projects. BSc Building,Construction Management or relative degree. Contact Mark at Professional Career Services file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Construction Planner - Gauteng -R 300 to 400k per annum MS Project & Primavera is a must. ND (built environment) or relevant experience. Contact Rob at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included in this newsletter. If you prefer using an employment consultancy we recommend you contact PCS-SA on +27(11)789 3337. If you wish to relocate overseas we recommend you contact the Hays Property & Surveying division.

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RETAIL ROUNDUP BUSINESS INCENTIVES Tax Incentives Thriving Worcester market boosted Research and development incentives The opening of its first major shopping mall and casino will ensure that the Western Cape town of Competitive enhancement incentives Worcester, best known as the country's largest wine producer, retains its status as the commercial Export incentives mecca and capital of the Breede River Valley. Industrial financing (©www.property24.com) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News Industrial participation Social responsibility Finding ways to survive in struggling clothing industry GAIL Mitchell looked out over the few workers busy with production on the factory floor of her Pinetown FREE CONTRACTS textile manufacturing company. It was 11am on a Tuesday and the conversations of the employees Domestic Employment could be heard above the whirring of the few active machines. Offer to purchase (©www.realbusinessday.co.za) Lease agreement ‘Credit cards are no problem’ Loan agreement IF THE world’s most notorious hacker is happy to use his credit card online, why should the rest of us Agreement of sale have any qualms about electronic shopping? Will (©www.businessday.co.za) An Agreement giving General Power of Attorney KWIKfeas facilitates the preparation of financial feasibility studies for property developments. The application dramatically reduces the time Contract for Housing and Minor required in preparing, assessing or fine-tuning the feasibility of a new development and offers a professional presentation incorporating cash flows, graphs and reports presented in a format which can be modified to suit your image and needs. This product is an invaluable tool for Works property developers, financial institutions, quantity surveyors, architects, project managers, property administrators and agents. view brochure

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NEWSFLASHES FOR ARCHITECTS THE ASAQS WEBSHOP Please note that the ASAQS AIE Structure Vocabulary webshop is back on line for all your The structural elements of a building -- the walls, the frame, the foundation -- are the parts that hold it document requirements. together, as opposed to elements that enclose or decorate it. This page from the Architecture in Education site explains the basic principles and vocabulary of structure. (©about.aiaphila.org)

The Pretoria Institute for Architecture (PIA) recognizes architecture of excellence. This will be celebrated between the 4th of July 2006 and the 9th of July 2006, with the exhibition “Architecture Now!" at the Menlyn Shopping Centre. This will be the largest exhibition of contemporary architecture in Pretoria ever.

Purpose of the exhibition: 1. A showcase of the best South African Architecture from Pretoria Architectural Practices. 2. The promotion of the PIA and the profession through the recognition of work of excellence. 3. The promotion of the profession's aims and the services that architects present to the public.

Participants should send all questions via email to Mauneen van Wyk - [email protected]

FUNERAL NOTICE

Marie Richter (wife of Anton Richter and mother of Rupert Richter), passed away on Sunday, 19 March 2006. The funeral will be held on Friday, 24 March 2006 @ 10:00 from the NG Church, Lynnwood Ridge. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News The PIA Committee and Staff would like to extend their most sincere condolences to the loved ones, family and friends. May God's strength be your support during this trying time.

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY

The PIA would like to invite all members to make use of a NEVER TO BE REPEATED OFFER and advertise their work on our website which is going on-line again very soon. Members may advertise either completed work done within PRETORIA only under: PRETORIA ARCHITECTURE or new work in progress under: NEW WORK.

The cost for the month of APRIL will be R100.00 for 3 photos (either PRETORIA ARCHITECTURE or NEW WORK), a short description, the address of the project and the architect's contact details. The information will be displayed on the website for the next 2 weeks. Please state which category you are entering.

All interested parties need to contact the PIA office on or before Wednesday, 29 March 2006.

Please contact Mauneen at 012 341 3204/5 or e-mail [email protected]

PIA WEBSITE GOES ONLINE AGAIN

The PIA WEBSITE will be back on-line again as from 1 April 2006. No, it is not a April Fool's joke, but we are very excited and hope that it will serve you, our members well. We would like to reiterate that it can only be a success with you, our members' active participation. Please don't forget to take a look on the 1st of April - www.pia.org.za

GE PEARSE EXHIBITION 'THE MEASURE OF THE CAPE' 25 MARCH TO 9 APRIL 2006, CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

In 1935, GE Pearse, the first professor of Architecture at Witwatersrand University, published his landmark book Eighteenth Century Architecture in South Africa. It was chiefly a collection of measured drawings of Cape houses. There were brief notes about the buildings shown, and also some photographs by Arthur Elliott and others. Pearse summarised the history of the building period, the architects reputed to have designed the houses, and gave an explicit account of the building methods and materials used. The drawings, which were thought to have been lost, were a bequest by the publisher AA Balkema to Gawie Fagan, who has donated them to the Cape Archives. An exhibition of the original drawings - with explanatory interpretation panels and some Arthur Elliott photographs - is on display at the Castle of Good Hope Cape Town, from 25 March to 9 April 2006. It is presented by the Cape Town Heritage Trust and the Cape Institute for Architecture. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

URGENT - JOB OPPORTUNITY

Craig Nel Architects require a Technical person who has had experience working on Autocad/Revit; we have projects that will be ongoing for 6 years. The work environment is fairly relaxed and salary is good with perks or incentives that make working more of a challenge. Experience in architectural draughting in general as we are busy with projects ranging from residential buildings to more complex architectural structures. This position is available immediately! Please contact Craig Nel at 012 361 3863 or cln@mweb.co.za

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Architectural Technician / Technologist - Gauteng -R13 000 neg. The candidate must have more than 5 years experience with residential, commercial or retail projects. ND / B.Tech Architectural Technology. Contact Belinda at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Architectural Technician / Technologist - Cape Town -R10 000 Neg on exp. Must have more than 5 years experience with commercial and residential projects, on site and in office, must be fluent in Autocad. More design programs a plus. ND / B.Tech Architectural Technology. Contact Belinda at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Senior Architectural Technologist - Gauteng -R17000 + Neg on exp Must be VERY fluent in Autocad, another design program for presentations is a plus. B.Tech Architectural Technology. Contact Belinda at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Project Architects - Dubai - Very Neg. My client has an office based in Dubai and is currently working on many Leisure projects on Palm Island. He is looking for Project Architects who are strong and have the ability to work on their own and be able to handle a staff content of more than 25 people. Preference will be given to a candidate who has international exposure. Contact Belinda at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included in this newsletter. If you prefer using an employment consultancy we recommend you contact PCS-SA on +27(11)789 3337. If you wish to relocate overseas we recommend you contact the Hays Property & Surveying division.

Thanks to the PIA for some of the information published in this section - drop them a note at [email protected] A REMINDER OF THE PIA’S OWN WEBSITE FOR INTER-MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS, FORUMS, DISCUSSIONS, ETC. www.pia.org.za file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News Back to Index

PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS ProjectPro The Project Management Calendar The Softer Side to PMO Implementation It seems that everywhere you look these days, someone is writing up a horror story about Project View local and international events on failures and the lack of benefits associated with Project Management or a PMO (Project Management the project management calendar as Office). Having been involved in a number of PMO implementations, there seems to be a theme listed by ProjectPro. appearing relating to what I call the softer aspects of the project, namely the change impacts. (©www.pmforum.org) ProjectPro ...linking vision to reality EMPLOYMENT CORNER Visit ProjectPro® today SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - JOHANNESBURG Senior Project Manager in the National Department of Public Works - Johannesburg Regional Office. Professional registration as a Pr.CPM with the SACPCMP and 5 years experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Manager - Eastern Cape - Highly Negotiable Package This is for a well known and reputable International Firm of Consulting Engineers & Project Managers. BSc or BTech (Civil or Building) Contact Philip at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Senior Contracts Manager - Cape Town -R300k - R400k A minimum of 10 years experience. Advantage if you have Site Agent experience. Must have good Technical Knowledge. Contact Grant De Jongh on 021 914 5115 at Professional Career Services (PCS).

Project Manager - Dubai - Salary negotiable Must have good strong personality. Must be able to work alone and carry a large work force on his/her own. B.Tech, B.Arch,Eng. Contact Belinda at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Need project managers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Project Managers submitted to the Classifieds are file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News also included in this newsletter. If you prefer using an employment consultancy we recommend you contact PCS-SA on +27(11)789 3337. If you wish to relocate overseas we recommend you contact the Hays Property & Surveying division.

VISIT SACPCMP SACPCMP was established to provide for statutory professional certification, registration and regulation of Project and Construction Management Professions in order to protect public interest and advance construction and project management education. To visit the The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions.... click here

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ENGINEERING NEWS

Sasol says global projects on track, eye on China South African petrochemicals firm Sasol is on track with gas-to-liquids and coal-to-liquids investments across the world and says it can help China meet its fast-growing energy demand. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Maintenance as cricical as R372bn infrastrucutre spend - DBSA A newly-released study into the state of South Africa's infrastructure calls for as much priority to be given to the maintenance and refurbishment of existing infrastructure as is currently being paid to the development off new energy, transport, telecoms and water projects under the R372-billion Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative (Asgisa). (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Container, auto growth driving port overhaul In the extensive upgrade of Durban harbour, the National Port Authority’s (NPA’s) top priority is the sustainable development of Durban as a premier status port. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

ENGPlus is a groundbreaking Engineering Measurement software package which offers a complete software solution for Engineering Schedules of Quantities. It is fully multi-user over a network and is based on a relational database management system. A full User Profile (setup by the user) is included so that any User's access to functions may be permitted or restricted. Generally ENGPlus 2001 follows the same fundamentals as QSPlus 2001.

PPC awards contracts for R1,36bn cement expansion project South Africa's largest cement producer PPC has awarded four major contracts for its R1,36-billion file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News Batsweledi expansion project, which has been tweaked to produce more cement with no increase to the cost tag, Engineering News Online can today report. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

South African engineers at the ready to deliver vital infrastructure The 31st American president, Herbert Hoover, who was an engineer by profession, established an unparalleled reputation in the US presidency for public service. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Senior Structural Engineer - Johannesburg Salary negotiable The successful applicant will be required to function as a Senior Structural Engineer and will be responsible for the Design and Project Management of his Projects. MSc-BSc Civil. Contact Manny at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Intermediate/Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor M&E QS required to work closely with the project controls team to assist in the development of integrated time & cost plans in order to measure & manage performance. As well as preparation of monthly reports, management of incentive schemes & production of board papers and financial approvals. You will provide support in the management & delivery of the projects risks & opportunity registers and manage the cost reimbursable accounts. MRICS preferred & 4 years post graduate experience essential. Phone Jen Davey of Hays Property and Surveying on 0944 207 259 8780 or browse to Classifieds for full details.

Construction Manager / RE - Dubai -Highly Negotiable You will have a minimum of 10+ years experience in utilities to include sewerage treatment, Potable water, district cooling pipelines, chiller plants etc. BSc, PrEng preferred. Contact Philip at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Building Services Design Engineer - Pretoria -R300-R420k Neg You will have 10+ years experience in Building services (air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration); Industrial / plant applications (bulk handling, steam generation and reticulation); Fire fighting systems. BSc or BTech (Mechanical). Contact Philip at Professional Career Services (PCS), Tel: +27 11 789 3337.

Need engineers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Engineers submitted to the Classifieds are also included in this newsletter. If you prefer using an employment consultancy we recommend you contact PCS-SA on +27(11)789 3337. If you wish to relocate overseas we recommend you contact the Hays Property & Surveying division.

From the Safcec newsletter:

North Branch News The North Branch Annual Sportsday takes place on 21 April 2006. Participants have a choice of golf, tennis and a fun run which will be held at Randpark Golf Club and soccer which will take place at file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News Randburg Association Football Club. The dinner will beheld at the Randpark Golf Club.

SAFCEC Export ABSA International Trade Bureau Construction has started on the Trade Bureau outside the international hall at Johannesburg Int. Airport. Two of the larger construction groups have already indicated their participation. Members who are interested in being showcased at the centre, should note that it will be manned by the organisers, only requiring your display and advertising material. The costs are nominal and coverage is excellent.

SAFCEC Contractual Affairs TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES - Revised Application form for Tax Clearance Certificate. Please visit the website for more information.

Ministerial Visit to Malaysia 24th - 28th April 2006 The Minister will undertake a reciprocal visit to Malaysia from the 24th - 28th of April 2006 to convene the first session of the Joint Trade and Investment Committee which its principal aim is to further strengthen existing trade and investment ties between the two countries.

VISIT SAFCEC Sixty three years constitute two generations. The South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors has celebrated over sixty years of being the "midwife" of the development of South Africa. Its members were intimately involved in the creation of the infrastructure that became the envy of our continent. In the same spirit, SAFCEC has prepared itself for the challenges awaiting us in the new millennium. To catch up on the latest news click here

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NEWS FROM AFRICA VIRUS OR HOAX? In case you ever receive an e-mail containing a virus warning please check carefully whether it Nigeria oil output to 'hang in balance' - US intel refers to a real virus or a hoax. Usually e-mail Nigeria is no longer able to ensure security in the delta region where it pumps most of its crude, and oil warnings encouraging you to forward the information to all and sundry are hoaxes. You production from the African country will "hang precariously in the balance" for some time, a US. can make sure by visiting the Virus or Hoax? government analyst said on Wednesday. web site or by visiting the hoax list on Symantec (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) Be an informed Internet user and check the facts before forwarding an e-mail hoax to others! Zambia imports diesel from SA, refinery shut Zambia has started importing diesel from South Africa and Tanzania to avert a crisis at its lifeblood If you suspect that you have opened an e-mail copper mines following the shut down of the country's only oil refinery, officials said on Wednesday. containing a virus visit the virus information (©www.miningweekly.co.za) section on Virus or Hoax? The site also links to free virus-removal programs.

Ghana hits road for growth in west Africa You can also try the BitDefender online virus NAIROBI — Ghana has rehabilitated thousands of kilometres of highways in its drive to improve scanner infrastructure for regional economic development. FREE ANTI-VIRUS (©www.businessday.co.za) Free Anti-Virus Protection! Use our unique offer - AVG 6.0 Free Edition. Commentators Download, install and use AVG 6.0 Anti-Virus JOHN Ochieng, writing in The Nation, Nairobi, quotes Lands Permanent Secretary Kombo Mwero as system to reliably protect your computer and data free of charge. Go to Free Download Page saying that the new building regulations proposed by government will ensure proper planning in urban file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News to get more information. and rural areas, and control the mushrooming of slums. (©www.businessday.co.za) PC PITSTOP At PC Pitstop they will help you get your PC in Zambia invests $30m in new Lumwana copper mine top form -- running fast, stable and secure. PC Pitstop runs diagnostics on your PC to identify Zambia will invest $30-million in the Lumwana Copper mine, owned by Canada's Equinox Minerals, things that might help improve performance. which is due to start producing 145 000 tons of copper in 2007, the mine's owners said on Thursday. Visit PC Pitstop - it's free. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

Kalahari Minerals' shares gain on London debut Shares of Kalahari Minerals Plc gained on their first day of trading in London after the mining company raised £6-million to fund uranium exploration in Namibia. (©www.busrep.co.za)

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MINING NEWS GET ACROBAT READER

AngloGold share offer to cut Anglo stake You will require the FREE Acrobat reader to ANGLO American will reduce its stake in Anglo Gold Ashanti to 42,6% in a sale of 17,6 million shares, enable you to read reports in this newsletter AngloGold Ashanti said on Friday. published in .PDF format (©www.businessday.co.za)

BHP Billiton to invest in SA coal mines as global demand soars THE world’s biggest miner BHP Billiton said yesterday that it planned to pump $700m to expand two coal mines in SA in order to tap increasing global demand for coal. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Rio Tinto on brink of major coal deposit find THE world’s second-biggest mining group Rio Tinto said yesterday that its Chapudi project in SA could contain more than one-billion tons of coal. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Output to drop as Palamin runs into boiler problems PALABORA Mining (Palamin), SA’s biggest copper miner, said yesterday that output for next month would fall about 1000 tons due to a problem with a rebuilt furnace. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Phosphate-rock miner plans Limpopo expansion State-owned phosphate-rock-miner and processor Foskor plans to expand its pyroxenite-mining by increasing production in the south pyroxenite openpit by between 20-million to 30-million tons of ore a year. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

Wescoal to buy into Anker file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News AltX-listed coal junior Wescoal has reached an in-principle agreement with Anker Coal and Mineral Holdings South Africa regarding the acquisition of equity in Anker, the company announced on Thursday. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

Cause of Stilfontein mine floods misinterpreted – gold miner One of the largest mining companies in South Africa, AngloGold Ashanti, was recently embroiled in great controversy when it was alleged that water mismanagement caused ‘flooding’ at one of its mines, posing not only a threat to the operation, but also the surrounding community. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

Empowered companies in pole position to win allocations at expanding terminal The Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) expansion and the number of coal projects that will go ahead, as a result of the expansion, look to provide the South African coal exporters in general, and black economic-empowerment (BEE) companies, in particular, with an optimistic future. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS THE AGENTS' TOOLKIT Property Research Potch flats are hot property Investments & Personal Finance While much of the South African property market is taking a bit of a breather after the headlong rush of Research the past four years, the Potchefstroom market continues to steam ahead, thanks in large part to the Quarterly Economic Perspective demand for student accommodation. Bond Repayment Calculator (©www.property24.com) Selected Repayment Affordability - “What loan amount Power outages threaten Plettenberg Bay property market do I qualify for? The residential property market in Plettenberg Bay - the seaside playground of SA's really rich and Bond Term - “How soon can I pay famous - is under threat as the prospect of severe power outages in the Western Cape this winter off my Loan? looms large. Monthly Repayment - How much (©www.rodneyhayter.com) is my monthly repayment? Off course Bond Costs - How much will my Government's clampdown on golf estates is likely to see at least 15 proposed developments shelved bond cost be? over the coming months in the Western Cape alone. Additional Payment - What (©www.property24.com) happens if I pay extra each month? Hermanus a magnet for young money Multiple Payments - What Hermanus, once the staid preserve of wealthy Afrikaans holidaymakers and retirees, is gaining a whole happens if I pay more than once new image as an international seaside playground now as young property investors flock to the Western per month? Cape town. Estimated Building Replacement (©www.property24.com) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News Cost

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Coastal values surge to new highs While estate agents continue to report a general slowdown in the upper end of the housing market, it seems that prime coastal areas are experiencing renewed interest in luxury, big ticket properties. (©www.property24.com) BUILDING TERMS Don't know your architraves from your Plans for Randburg gather pace dados? Don't know your flaunchings A mixed-use development is on the cards for Randburg that will incorporate shops and flats. Planning from your transoms? approval is still pending, but it should help give the area a boost. (©www.property24.com) GET TO GRIPS WITH BUILDING TERMS Confidence still firm in KZN’s North Coast Land values on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast have exploded some 1 000 percent in the past decade, PROPERTY NEWS but the area still remains abundant with further opportunity. (©www.rodneyhayter.com)

Kyalami Glen almost sold out The "sold out" signs are expected to go up over Sable Homes' Kyalami Glen security estate very shortly. (©www.property24.com) Receive weekly property news updates via e-mail. Properties taking longer to sell Click here to register. South Africa's residential real estate market has entered a new phase in which properties are not only taking longer to sell than they did a year ago but are also selling for tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of rands less than asking price. (©www.property24.com)

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Council to release new land in Pietermaritzburg Read the latest YDL newsletter by Relief is on the way for Pietermaritzburg’s stock starved property market with the council set to release clicking on their logo serviced building land to the market during the course of the year. (©www.rodneyhayter.com)

Title deeds needed for shacks Regulation of shanty towns in the form of title deeds for shacks should be the next step in Government's incentive programme for the property industry, said property professional, Bryan Biehler, joint MD of Huizemark. (©www.property24.com)

Foreign buyers: How much South Africa stands to lose It is widely accepted that Government’s mooted clampdown on foreign ownership of local property will cost the country dearly in lost foreign investment. (©www.rodneyhayter.com)

SA marketing must set its goal for 2010 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News Much has been written about the potential positive impact on the South African property market of the Football World Cup in 2010, but a closer look at the lessons of the Olympics in Athens means a lot of work needs to be done – especially in marketing South Africa. (©www.rodneyhayter.com)

Low-cost housing insurance launched Listed short-term insurer Santam has launched South Africa's first affordable household insurance product aimed at the lower-income sector, the company announced on Monday. (©www.property24.com)

Comfort in court ruling for borrowers as well as banks The recent ruling by the Appeal Court that banks may indeed sell the property of a borrower who defaults on his bond repayments is not just good news for lending institutions, but by implication also for new borrowers, according to an article in the March edition of Property Signposts Newsletter. (©www.rodneyhayter.com)

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THIS WEEK'S ECONOMIC INDICATORS TAILPIECE

A housewife, an accountant and a The indicators as on lawyer were asked "How much is 24 Mar 2006 18:10 2+2?" This week 18/03/2006 The housewife replies: "Four!". Rand/$ 6.2800 6.2200 The accountant says: "I think it's either 3 or 4. Let me run those Rand/£ 10.9400 10.9300 figures through my spreadsheet one Rand/€ 7.5500 7.5700 more time." Gold/oz $556.73 $554.05 The lawyer pulls the drapes, dims Gold Mining 2689.63 2643.22 the lights and asks in a hushed voice, "How much do you want it to JSE All Share 20320.49 19820.67 be?" Current account deficit soars to 22-year high ECONOMISTS voiced concern over the state of SA’s balance of payments yesterday as the deficit on the current account soared to its worst level in 22 years. (©www.businessday.co.za) "How can I ever thank you?" gushed a woman to Clarence Darrow, after Household debt races to new high in fourth quarter he had solved her legal troubles. HOUSEHOLD debt continued to accelerate in the fourth quarter of last year, rising to yet another record "My dear woman," Darrow replied, as favourable interest rates spurred demand. "ever since the Phoenicians (©www.businessday.co.za) invented money, there has been only one answer to that question." Anglo pulls JSE to record close THE JSE pushed to its highest close to date yesterday, led by resources heavyweights Anglo American and BHP Billiton, which were up strongly in London, as well as cellular network operator MTN Group. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250306.htm[2012/10/22 11:52:56] Weekend Property & Construction News (©www.businessday.co.za) Government Office Rules 1) If it rings, put it on hold. Rand loses ground as euro slides 2) If it clanks, call the repairman. THE rand was looking stodgy in early trade on Friday after the euro weakened sharply overnight. 3) If it whistles, ignore it. Currency traders said that the rand could lose more ground, but nevertheless expected it to remain 4) If it's a friend, take a break. range bound after two days of volatility. 5) If it's the boss, look busy. (©www.businessday.co.za) 6) If it talks, take notes. Oil prices firm after delayed spike 7) If it's handwritten, type it. Oil prices inched up on Friday after surging more than $2 a barrel previously in what some analysts 8) If it's typed, copy it. described as a delayed reaction to US oil reserves data. 9) If it's copied, file it. (©www.busrep.co.za) 10) If it's Friday, forget it!

Farmers plea for milk price hike Q: How do you change a blonde's Free State farmers need an increase of between 10% and 20% in milk prices for them to stay in mind? business, says the local milk producers' organisation. A: Blow in her ear. (©www.fin24.co.za)

Nuke plant costs 'speculation' Reports that the new nuclear plant will be sited at Koeberg and at a cost of R16bn, are "mere speculation" at this stage, the public enterprises ministry says. (©www.fin24.co.za)

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