Weekend Property & Construction News

Weekend 13 / 14 September 2008 Circulation : exceeds 4,750 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

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Newsflashes for Architects BOOKINGS FOR THE CENTENARY GALA DINNER Project Management News We are happy to announce that the table bookings for the Centenary Gala Dinner scheduled for Saturday Engineering News 18 October 2008 will be opened during the course of this coming week (hopefully no later that News for Estate Agents and Home Owners Wednesday 17 September 2008). Members have been anxiously enquiring about when and how to make Latest property news these bookings, so all will be revealed during the course of this coming week. Business Incentives Bookings will be fully automated and will be accessible on the ASAQS website with all relevant News from Africa information. The booking facilities will include additional information such as available accommodation at Mining News the Misty Hills Conference Centre in Muldersdrift, the venue for the Centenary Gala Dinner. The Agent's tool kit Building Terms We look forward to the enthusiastic support of the members to make the event a huge success. Please Weekly Economic Indicators support this event and join us in celebrating the centenary of the ASAQS – bring your colleagues and Key Economic Indicators friends along as well !! Free Contracts Tailpiece ASAQS SIGNS LEASE AGREEMENT

We are pleased to announce that during the course of this week the Executive Director managed to secure a five-year tenancy of the spare office space (Unit G7) at the ASAQS offices. The tenants are "The South African Insurance Crime Bureau" who have signed a five-year lease commencing 01 October Now in electronic format and 2008. regularly updated. For more Subscribe to the Newsletter The tenant installations will be undertaken during the course of the next two weeks for completion information call 086 111 1273 or Update your information hopefully in time for the tenants to take occupation on 01 October 2008. The lease agreement includes a visit our website . total office area of 110 m2 and a total of 12 parking bays (6 open, 6 basement).

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First Name: I have not had the opportunity to communicate through this vehicle for some time, the primary reason Offering South Africans the best being the extensive traveling I have undertaken in recent times. Some of this has been on ASAQS available solutions since 1929 Your profession business (e.g. attending the Board Meeting and Conference of the Pacific Association of Quantity Other Surveyors), and in addition, undertaking teaching duties in Singapore and Malaysia. This has however, provided me with the opportunity to interact with quantity surveyors from an incredibly diverse range of We wish to collect the names and countries. In virtually every conversation with these colleagues, I have been struck by how similar our professions of our old subscribers in professional 'problems' are, no matter where we are based. order to personalise our newsletter in the future. All you need to do is submit your name and select your Click here to read more... profession... our computers will do the rest! ASAQS DATABASE COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting will take place in the Boardroom of the ASAQS at Midrand, starting at 09h30 on Monday 15 September 2008. The brief of the meeting is :

1. Acquaint themselves intimately with the current systems in terms of database management, communications systems and associated financial management structures of the ASAQS. This may entail First Name: inspection of 'actual' systems - hence the meeting at the ASAQS offices this time and not at the airport.

Any future meetings likely to be at the airport for convenience. E-mail: 2. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the current systems. Investigate if there are solutions to problems within our present structures. 3. Review Frans' notes relating to the various issues as previously distributed to all. Decide on any short- Your profession term action required, arising from this. Other 4. Agree on a detailed 'action plan' so that a full report on the possible ways forward can be tabled for adoption by the March 2009 Board meeting. Subscribe: Un-subscribe: The committee has also recently created it's own workspace on Yahoo-groups and committe members who have not yet joined the Yahoo workspace are urged to do so. Please make sure that you are connected to the Internet before you Members of ASAQS who wish to make suggestions regarding the functionality of the ASAQS database press the GO! button. We value your subscription. (Association Management System) can e-mail their suggestions to Frans van der Walt.

REPORT OF UPDATE OF MODEL TRADE PREAMBLES DOCUMENT

Members are advised that the update of the Model Trade Preambles (current version dated 1999) document has been completed and is currently at the printers. Hard paper copies will be available to the members within the next week or so. The document will also be made available in electronic format.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS EXPORT COUNCUL REGISTERED

We are pleased to announce that the Built Environment Professions Export Council (PEBEC) has now been formally constituted and registered as a Section 21 Company. Click here to read more... file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News

WEBSITE UPDATES

The ASAQS career guide has been updated with revised contact information. This is a very useful document to print and hand to school-leavers interested in the quantity surveying profession.

We have also updated the staff page - browse there before contacting ASAQS and have a picture in mind of the person you are talking to.

The contact information has also been updated due to all the recent staff changes. This is a useful page to bookmark if you want to e-mail a specific staff member at ASAQS.

CENTENARY YEAR OF THE ASAQS - SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE

We are proud to announce that the ASAQS is celebrating its Centenary Year during 2008 !!

This is a proud milestone in the history of the ASAQS that will be celebrated this year by organising a number of gala events to mark this happy occasion. It also offers vast public relations opportunities for the ASAQS, an opportunity that must be seized and exploited to the maximum benefit of the ASAQS and associated organisations. We are proud of the 100 years of professional service to the Quantity Surveying profession in particular, and the built environment in general. This has all been made possible with the ongoing support and co-operation of business organisations in the built environment over the years.

The highlight of the centenary year will no doubt be the national Centenary Gala Dinner scheduled for Saturday 18 October 2008.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Centenary Gala Dinner offers a variety of business and networking opportunities to associated companies and organisations to become involved with this main function in terms of sponsorship and general support. We would like to offer business organisations in the built environment the opportunity to become involved and to expand their business exposure and influence with the Quantity Surveying profession and its members.

In terms of sponsorship opportunities and to assist raising funds for this gala event, we have prepared the attached "Sponsorship Options" document which clearly sets out what sponsors will get in return for the respective levels of sponsorship. There are basically three options open as follows :

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Option 3 - R75 000 sponsorship

To view the "Sponsorship Options" document, please click here.

We would invite business companies/organisations to consider taking up this opportunity to market to this key group of professionals by getting involved and sponsoring one of the above options open to them. We would value their participation with this gala event.

Should they be interested in getting involved and taking up one of these sponsorship options, please feel free to contact the Executive Director, Mr Egon Wortmann, either by e-mail ([email protected]) or by telephone (011 315 4140). Should they however have any further special wishes and/or requirements, please feel free to also discuss those and we will consider what is practical and achievable.

In order to finalise arrangements, we would value their response (even if only in principle) by no later than Friday 5 September 2008. We look forward to their support.

QS + 20/20 VISION BEYOND 2010 - UPDATE

Limited seats remain for this conference which takes place on the 9th and 10th October 2008.

Early bird registration ends on 20 September 2008 and thereafter registration fees are subject to a surcharge of 10%. Accommodation is for delegates’ personal accounts / own arrangement.

Special rate for students: R 600-00 Delegate conference fee: R950-00, which includes attendance at the ice-breaker event on Thursday 9 Oct. @ 18:00 and the Prize-giving cocktail party on Friday, 10 Oct. @ 18:00.

This is a great opportunity for Professional Quantity Surveyors to gain valuable CPD credits: Category 1: 6½ hours (maximum) for attendance at the full programme.

Papers have been accepted within the broad boundaries of Quantity Surveying and Construction Development. Papers with similar themes have been selected for presentation in group sessions:

• The Profession • The Construction Industry • Innovation • Business Environment • Development

Note: The above topics are merely a guide to the content of the papers to be presented.

Click here to download the registration form.

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NOTICE TO CANDIDATE QUANTITY SURVEYORS:

2008 Council Examinations Parts 1 and 2:

Only the following documents may be brought into both the Part 1 and Part 2 examinations.

The Standard System of Measuring Builders' Work (6th Ed. - Revision 1999) JBCC Series Suite of documentation (edition 5, 2007) Guide to Elemental Cost Estimating and Analysis for Building Work (1998) The Arbitration Act, Act 42 of 1965 The Quantity Surveying Profession Act 49 of 2000 and the Regulations framed thereunder

BURSAY PROGRAMME OF THE KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF WORKS

The KwaZulu Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer offering a Bursary Programme to students that have successfully completed at least their first year at a University and learners at high schools that obtain above average results in Mathematics and Physical Science.

The Bursary Programme provides for all expenses related to tuition, registration, and accommodation costs, as well as costs related to prescribed books.

Applications will be considered for the following professional disciplines :

Architecture Quantity Surveying Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Structural) Property Valuation Construction Project Management

For more information regarding this bursary programme and the application form visit the ASAQS website.

Closing date is 30 September 2008.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF OTHER FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES

In order to assist members to plan their diaries this year in terms of forthcoming congresses and conferences they may wish to attend, attached the preliminary dates of some of these congresses for your attention (more details to follow) :

MBSA Congress 2008 21 to 23 September 2008 – Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Quantity Surveying Congress 2008 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News QS + 20/20 VISION BEYOND 2010 Midrand, South Africa 10 October 2008

SACQSP Academic Congress 2008 Friday 10 October 2008 - Midrand, Gauteng

ASAQS Centenary Gala Dinner 2008 18 October 2008 – Pelindaba Room, Misty Hills Conference Centre, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg

ASAQS Conference 2008 February/March 2009 - Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (dates to be confirmed)

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

CLASSIFIEDS

Registered Quantity Surveyor - GDJ9626 Cape Town. You will have 5 to 8 years experience preferably gained with a known PQS office and have good knowledge gained from building projects. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Valuable Resources Shanghai: SQS Opportunity ‘The Pearl of the Orient’ Our client is a world wide Construction Consultancy with offices across the Asia Pacific region. The Shanghai office currently requires two Senior Quantity Surveyors (with some Commercial Construction Project Management experience) to join the team. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Valuable Resources UK: QS Opportunity with PQS Firm, London Planning to relocate to the UK? Seeking opportunities in London? Our client, a well-known international cost consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Valuable Resources Australia: Intermediate to Senior QS for Brisbane Relocating to Brisbane? A city of ‘opportunity’ and ‘lifestyle’ with some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches on your doorstep! Our client, a reputable and growing PQS firm, is seeking an enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

For QUANTITY SURVEYING, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT jobs in AUSTRALIA, visit: www.QSjobs.com.au QSjobs.com.au is your Australian based ‘one-stop-shop’ for Quantity Surveying, Project Management & Contract Administration jobs in Australia and Visa information. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveying Manager - ST9784 You will be working independantly and under pressure. This position will require you to have sound knowledge of duties relating to Quantity Surveying. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QS's for Durban 6 vacancies for qualified QS's, with at least 7 years experience wanted. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News

SENIOR AND JUNIOR QS’S B Sc/B Tech degree QS. Small, interactive, focused, specialist cost consultancy with large group backing is looking for Senior and Junior QS’s with between 15 and 3 years experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

CONSTRUCTION QS/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER What you get : B Sc/Tech QS/Bldg. Young, dynamic, energetic and outgoing QS required for construction company. Browse to Classifieds for full details. Banner adverts on the ASAQS website (675,000 JUNIOR QS hits/month!) BSc Quantity Surveying. Well-respected, dynamic, medium sized company situated East of Pretoria A Mini-ad on the ASAQS requires university grad with max 5 years experience as PQS or with contractor. Browse to Classifieds for website and on the full details. Weekend Property and Construction News (4,750+ Valuable Resources Australia: Associate Director - Energy & Mining, International Practice subscribers) Relocating to Perth, Australia? An international Professional Quantity Surveying firm seeks a qualified and Preferential exposure of your ambitious individual to join the Perth practice, and offers the potential to advance to Director within two products and services years. Browse to Classifieds for full details. Targeted marketing at only R484.50 (inclusive) per Valuable Resources Middle East: QSs/Cost Managers for UAE Projects month Our client, with offices throughout the Middle East, is seeking enthusiastic and hard working Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers to work on various ‘talked about’ projects. Browse to Classifieds for full details. Don't wait, we only have a limited number of slots left. Click here to Senior Site Quantity Surveyor download the sponsorship form or A well established Quantity Surveying firm is looking for a Senior SITE Qs with 5 - 10 years experience. contact Bert van den Heever the Should have some civil experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details. ASAQS Webmaster Senior Quantity Surveyor - JHB 69543 Would you like to be involved in diverse and exciting projects? Looking for a ‘family focussed’ environment, which gives you the flexibility to provide a good work / life balance? Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Valuable Resources Australia: Intermediate to Senior QSs for Perth, Brisbane & Melbourne Offices Our client is going through a ‘growth’ phase with securing a number of significant infrastructure projects and is therefore seeking intermediate to senior quantity surveyors to join their teams across Australia. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PQS A well established and busy PQS Firm based in JHB requires the services of an experienced Quantity Surveyor. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News

Junior QS Join this well established PQS firm who requires a young and dynamic QS to establish a career for himself with this top Cape Town based PQS firm. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Professional QS A well established and busy PQS Firm based in JHB requires the services of an experienced Quantity Surveyor. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Durban 69484 Our client is a registered quantity surveying and property financial services consultancy. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Relocating to Australia why not select Brisbane? QS staff and Schedulers: Interviews in Jo'burg from 15th to 19 Small group servicing the Mining industry of Queensland and NSW require enthusiastic qualified staff to bolster our expanding business. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Contracts Manager Senior Contracts Manager (permanent position) required for JHB based subsidiary of JSE listed construction company. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

CALENDAR

15 September 2008

Event: Building Contracts - JBCC Time: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Information: Half-day on the JBCC's relevant clauses in a 'tight market' Contact: Megan [email protected] Phone Number: 021 551 2640

17 September 2008

Event: CT4 - Creating a Corporate Culture Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Information: Defines how to identify, strategise, create and implement a corporate culture - 4th of 11 modules of CrediTag Passport Programme. Contact: Megan [email protected] Phone Number: 021 5512640

17 / 18 / 19 September 2008 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News Event: Strategies in Logistics and Warehouse Management Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Information: In the past, logistics and Warehouse have been separate functions. With continuous globalisation, it is becaming impossible for the two functions to be set apart. Take part in this one of its kind workshop and navigate your way into this complex environment. Contact: Victorine Ntambo [email protected] Phone Number: 011 333 0470

18 / 19 September 2008

Event: Construction Contract Law Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Information: This intensive and highly practical 2-day training course will provide you with a fundamental understanding of construction contracts and construction contract law. Contact: Elaine King [email protected] Phone Number: 011 447 7470

24 September 2008

Event: Building Contracts - JBCC Time: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Information: Half-day on the JBCC's relevant clauses in a 'tight market'. Contact: Megan [email protected] Phone Number: 021 5512640

25 September 2008

Event: Value Management / Engineering Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Information: Course developed for improving value management / value engineering during design collaboration stage of a project Contact: Megan [email protected] Phone Number: 021 5512640

Remember : Visit the ASAQS website for new updates!

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 ASAQS 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

How 2010 will boost market The lights have dimmed in Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium and now the spotlight is swinging south to focus on South Africa as it prepares for the world's next huge sporting extravaganza – the Soccer World Cup in 2010. (©www.sapropertyinvestor.co.za)

Player brothers to set new environmental benchmark with Waterberg golf estate The concept of combining golf with Africa’s untamed wilderness is the overarching theme of a multibillion- rand tourist development, on more than 5 000 ha of land, in the Waterberg region of Limpopo province. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Prime, accessible office park about to be rolled out Over the next three to four years a large R700m office park development is to be rolled out at the Corlett Drive exit of the M1 highway, diagonally opposite mixed-use precinct Melrose Arch. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Nu Citi to turn old mine hostel into modern R700m housing development With a shortage of about 650 000 houses in the South African gap-housing market, residential housing developer Nu Citi Developments will transform an old mine hostel, in Germiston, into a modern housing development worth R700-million. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Bold plans to put new face on Melville Melville is in for a facelift. The suburb variously described as “the closest thing Johannesburg has to Cape Town” and “Jo’burg’s bohemia” badly needs it. (©www.eprop.co.za)

OR Tambo station on track for 2010 The OR Tambo International Airport station of the Gautrain project will be completed during the first phase of the Gautrain's construction, or by Operating starting date 45 months after the start of construction on September 28, 2006 asserts Gautrain province support team's stations and depot manager Dr Herman Joubert. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

REHABILITATION OF THE KILLARNEY Bombela views environmental management on the Gautrain Project as a high priority. Different types of water treatment plants are installed and operational along the tunnel alignment. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News (©www.gautrain.co.za)

Eastern Cape favourite hunting ground for investors Real estate agents in Eastern Cape are experiencing strong demand for game farms as investors are attracted to the region because it is malaria-free and relatively safe. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Council threatens to pull plug on Madiba Bay plan The R4,5-billion Madiba Bay Leisure Park along Marine Drive, could be cancelled if the developer does not comply with stipulated municipal requirements. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Pambili out of funds to do up Old Tramways building The future of Nelson Mandela Bay‘s historic landmark, the Old Tramways building, is in jeopardy as developer Pambili is out of funds to complete another R60-million plush high-rise development overlooking the Baakens River valley. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Expansion on the cards for Rhodes library A R90-million expansion of the library building is on the cards for the Rhodes University campus in Grahamstown after approval was granted by the university‘s council. (©www.eprop.co.za)

New short course on development of Sectional Title property The University of Cape Town together with Prof. Paddock, a specialist sectional title attorney, and Clint Riddin, a specialist sectional title accountant, will be presenting a new 3-day course on the development of sectional title property. (©www.eprop.co.za)

The way of the future In spite of efforts by developers to promote the sales of apartments in places like Melrose Arch in Sandton and Durban’s revitalised Point area, high-rise living in South Africa has a long way to go to attain the same popularity as it enjoys in places like London and New York. (©www.sapropertyinvestor.co.za)

View over the river Thames The Greenwich Peninsula is London’s exciting new community development project along the River Thames. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Mauritius seeks to use property development to galvanise it knowledge industries The Indian ocean island State of Mauritius is hoping to galvanise $1-billion-a-year in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the next decade through the creation of an urban and knowledge industry hub, dubbed the Highlands project- a platform which they believe could enable the country's IT sector to expand from a $1,7-billion industry into a $17-billion over the next 12 years. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Perfect time to buy US property THE US property market, historically leading the SA property market, has now fallen out of bed and is currently at rock bottom. (©www.businessday.co.za) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

General Manager Bahrain General Manager required for mechanical manufacture, construction, maintenance company servicing petrochem, desalination and process industries. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Commercial Manager ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY, NOT JUST ANOTHER JOB? Top Gauteng based South African Construction / Development company looking for a Commercial Manager. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Contracts Manager Reporting to the Commercial Manager this senior position will be responsible for the management of all the contractual/commercial terms for the project. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

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RETAIL, HOTEL AND LEISURE ROUNDUP BUSINESS INCENTIVES Tax Incentives Cape Quarter Extension to enhance village lifestyle shopping Research and development The Cape Quarter lifestyle centre in Cape Town’s historic De Waterkant, is set to extend further into the incentives trendy suburb with the scheduled completion of a second phase of the development. Competitive enhancement (©www.eprop.co.za) incentives Export incentives Holiday Inn Express improves on ‘budget’ offering SO Leisure has recently opened its second Holiday Inn Express in Woodmead, Johannesburg, as the Industrial financing hotel group’s plan to build 25 hotels across the country. Industrial participation (©www.eprop.co.za) Social responsibility FREE CONTRACTS Fire at Mthata shopping complex file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News A fire that caused damage of about R1m to a shopping complex in Mthata has been extinguished, Eastern Domestic Employment Cape police said. Offer to purchase (©www.eprop.co.za) Lease agreement Loan agreement 'Green oasis’ attracts first time buyers Agreement of sale PAULSHOF is a northern Johannesburg suburb nestled between Lonehill and Sunninghill. Kevin Will Blacklock, area specialist for Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty calls it a “green oasis” attracting An Agreement giving General many first time home buyers. Power of Attorney (©www.businessday.co.za) Contract for Housing and Minor Back to Index Works

NEWSFLASHES FOR ARCHITECTS THE ASAQS WEBSHOP Please note that the ASAQS 09 Student Summer School Bookings Open webshop is back on line for all 'Total Immersion' - participants eat sleep walk talk ARCHITECTURE. your document requirements.

PSST!!! Pittwater Summer School 'Total Immersion'. Bookings are now being taken for the fifth amazing Architecture Student Summer School to be held again at Pittwater YHA north of Sydney 15-21 February 2009 (last week of the University break). Only 30 places available and applications are rolling in. Prerequisite successful completion of at least two years in architecture school. Preference to early applicants and we may limit it to 3 max from each architecture school in order to ensure a good mix. Tutors include Peter Stutchbury and Richard Leplastrier. Apply NOW. Details and application form on - www.ozetecture.org

WORLD DAY OF ARCHITECTURE

With the theme for this year being "Child be an Architect", and to celebrate the World Day of Architecture on Monday 6 of October 2008, SAIA along with VISI is conducting a national architectural survey. Vote for your favourite South African building in VISI magazine’s fourth national architecture survey.

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the journal Town and Regional Planning

Special Issue Title: Reflections on the unfolding of South Africa's 2004 Housing Programme 'Breaking New Ground'

Guest editor: Marie Huchzermeyer, School of Architecture and Planning, University of the Witwatersrand Address: Private Bag X3 P O Wits 2050 South Africa Tel: 011 717 7638 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News Fax: 011 717 7649 Email: [email protected] for full details

Town and Regional Planning is a peer reviewed, accredited academic journal published by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State.

XXV UIA WORLD CONGRESS OF ARCHITECTURE DURBAN 2014

IT’S OFFICIAL!!!! Durban will host the XXV UIA Congress in 2014. This was announced during the XXIII UIA Congress in Turin on 6 July 2008.

Durban beat Singapore by a narrow margin, making it the first African city to host the conference since Egypt more than 30 years ago. Durban 2014, here we come!

For more info log on to www.uia2014durban.org.za

Since 1948, the UIA has organised World Congresses every three years in which, with an audience of professionals, students, representatives of the institutional, political and entrepreneurial world, topics related to the discipline and current issues are discussed. The XXIV Congress will take place in Tokyo (Japan) during 2011, and the XXV Congress will be in Durban (South Africa) 2014.

The presentation took place in Turin on Sunday 6 July 2008 and the SAIA bid was successful and will host the theme MultiPliCity to the world in Durban.

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

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. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

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/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News

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EMPLOYMENT CORNER

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ENGINEERING NEWS

Cash-flush Middle East still a jewel in M&R's crown Business is booming in the Middle East for JSE-listed construction firm Murray & Roberts, this as steep oil prices continue to feed the infrastructure expansion in this cash-flush part of the world. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Not all doom and gloom for construction sector – Didiza Despite a number of challenges facing the construction industry, things were not all “doom and gloom”. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Cost and time overruns on major projects of growing concern Only one third of companies involved in major construction projects worldwide delivered 80% of their projects on time, professional services firm KPMG has found in its 2008 global construction survey. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Heineken's SA entry viewed as competitive milestone The development by global beer group Heineken of a €260-million brewery in Sedibeng, south of Johannesburg, is being seen by both government and food and beverage industry observers as a fairly significant milestone. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Lafarge investigates use of alternative fuels for boiler operations Cement producer Lafarge South Africa is investigating the possibility of scaling down its coal dependence by some 20%. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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From the Safcec newsletter:

FIDIC (2 day) Workshops The SAACE School of Consulting Engineering is planning to hold two day workshops on FIDIC contract documents at the SQDC Training Centre, Musgrave, Durban on the 9 - 10 September 2008 and on the 16 - 17 September 2008 (venue yet to be confirmed). These workshops have been validated for 2 CPD point – SAACE 057 12/02. For further information please click here to consult the SAACE website or contact the School on [email protected].

SAFCEC Conference 2008 The conference this year will be taking place at Fancourt in George and again promises to be a very information and enjoyable event. Click here for more information. The closing date is 19th September 2008.

Western Cape News The Women in Construction – Woman of the year awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Public Works and Transport was held.

SAFCEC Golf Day This popular fixture will be held on Thursday, 13th November 2008 at the Fish River Sun Golf Club.

Federated Employers Mutual Association (FEM) Roadshow This organization has organised breakfast roadshows in East London on Wednesday, 10th September 2008 at the Southern Sun Hemingways Hotel and in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, 11th September 2008 at the Protea Hotel Marine.

KwaZulu Natal News Important Dates to Diarise • NEC Workshop – 22 October 2008

Earthmoving Equipment, Technology & Management CRDC will once again be running the Earthmoving Equipment, Technology & Management course in Gauteng from 3 - 5 November 2008. Fee R4000,00 + VAT. Click here for more information.

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 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News 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 World Bank to finance Zambia power projects whether it refers to a real virus or a hoax. Usually e-mail warnings encouraging you to The World Bank, Sweden and Japan will jointly finance Zambia's $100-million power upgrades and forward the information to all and sundry are expansion projects intended to shore up economic activity, a senior Bank official said on Friday. hoaxes. You can make sure by visiting the (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) Virus or Hoax? web site or by visiting the hoax list on Symantec

Zambian property market reportedly “thriving” Be an informed Internet user and check the The Zambian property market is flourishing thanks to a booming economy, a thriving mining sector and facts before forwarding an e-mail hoax to new mortgage lending service. others! (©www.rodneyhayter.com) If you suspect that you have opened an e- mail containing a virus visit the virus New tax regimes spearheaded by Zambian Chamber information section on Virus or Hoax? The The Zambian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) advocated the revision of the Zambian mining site also links to free virus-removal programs. tax royalty (MTR), in order to augment government revenue and invest in socioeconomic improvement FREE ANTI-VIRUS SCAN initiatives in Zambia. Click here for links to free ant-virus software and (©www.miningweekly.com) scanning facilities on the Net.

Copper boom leads to infrastructure investment in Zambia PC PITSTOP Mining-focused engineer-ing project house TWP Consulting is in the process of establishing a Zambian At PC Pitstop they will help you get your PC in top form -- running fast, stable and secure. PC base of operations in order to create efficient delivery infrastructure and consulting services for Pitstop runs diagnostics on your PC to identify engineering, procurement and construction management contracts in the region. things that might help improve performance. (©www.miningweekly.com) Visit PC Pitstop - it's free.

Business must prepare to reinvest in Zimbabwe, ANC heavyweight asserts South African and international business should be prepared to reinvest in South Africa’s neighbour Zimbabwe should “peace” return to the troubled country, African National Congress (ANC) treasurer- general Mathews Phosa said on Thursday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Africa falling behind on millennium development goals – UN More than half-way to the 2015 deadline of the millennium development goals (MDG), it has become clear that the achievement of all eight goals would not be reached by any African country. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News

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MINING NEWS GET ACROBAT READER

Alexkor could struggle to find a new partner You will require the FREE Acrobat reader to STATE-OWNED diamond miner Alexkor may be interested in forming partnerships with other enable you to read reports in this newsletter Namaqualand diamond miners, but any discussions will have to be led by the pool-and-share joint venture published in .PDF format (PSJV), Alexkor chairwoman Khetiwe Maseko said. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Eskom, Anglo co-operate to ensure energy supply ANGLO American and Eskom have signed a memorandum of understanding to address the country’s electricity supply problems, the mining giant and the power utility said yesterday. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Implats, Mvela, Northam in talks to create SA 'platinum champion' World-number-two platinum producer Impala Platinum is in discussions with South Africa's Mvelaphanda Resources and platinum-miner Northam Platinum to create a “South African-controlled platinum champion”. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Modder East production to start late next year – Aflease JSE-listed gold development company Aflease Gold expects production at its Modder East project, east of Johannesburg, to begin in the fourth quarter of next year. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Exxaro has big Waterberg ambitions Diversified resources group Exxaro is confident that in the next 10 to 15 years it will be able to produce in excess of 30-million tons at the Waterberg coalfield. (©www.miningweekly.com)

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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS THE AGENTS' TOOLKIT Property Research Building with the web Investments & Personal In today's market, you can source virtually any product off the Internet – from groceries, to theatre tickets Finance Research to holidays, and now, you can even purchase architect's plans over the web. Quarterly Economic Perspective (©www.sapropertyinvestor.co.za) Bond Repayment Calculator file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News Selected Repayment A home in the sky Affordability - “What loan ABOUT 30 minutes from Cape Town lies the Strand, a seaside town fronting onto part of a stretch of amount do I qualify for? 35km of sandy beaches, with the Helderberg and Hottentots-Holland mountains providing a backdrop. Bond Term - “How soon can I (©www.businessday.co.za) pay off my Loan? Most expensive Nahoon property sold Monthly Repayment - How A home in the “Golden Mile” on East London’s Nahoon River that was originally advertised for R6,49m much is my monthly has been sold. repayment? (©www.rodneyhayter.com) Bond Costs - How much will my bond cost be? Plett’s growth rate bucks the trend Additional Payment - What IN CONTRAST to the national trend, Plettenberg Bay (Plett) on the Garden Route has shown above happens if I pay extra each average appreciation trends with regards to full title properties. month? (©www.businessday.co.za) Multiple Payments - What New 30-unit retirement complex for the Berea happens if I pay more than A modern and secure multi-million rand development being built in Upper Morningside will help ease the once per month? pent up demand for retirement accommodation in Durban. Estimated Building Replacement (©www.property24.com) Cost

Work well under way at Kenton Eco Estate Buying a home - step by step Work is well under way at the 230ha Kenton Eco Estate situated near Kenton on Sea with 100 of the total guide of 330 stands still available for purchase. Selling a home - step by step (©www.rodneyhayter.com) guide Victory for engagement in relocation from San Jose AN IMPORTANT chapter in the lives of 450 residents of the Johannesburg inner city drew to a close BUILDING TERMS recently, when they voluntarily moved out of “San Jose” in Berea and 197 Main Street in Johannesburg. Don't know your architraves from (©www.businessday.co.za) your dados? Don't know your flaunchings from your transoms? An astute buy on The Bay GET TO GRIPS WITH BUILDING JUST 45 minutes from Sandton and Pretoria on the southern shores of Hartbeespoort Dam, The Bay Golf TERMS Estate offers an ideal primary living base for those looking for secure living in wide open spaces. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Dinokeng area poised to flourish The Dinokeng area to the north-east of Pretoria is all set to boom, due to a Blue IQ initiative which aims to establish the area as a premier tourist destination. (©www.rodneyhayter.com) Receive weekly property news updates via e-mail. Chance to be Klipdrift’s neighbour Click here to register. DRAWING interest to a property or development by way of offering prizes is not a novel concept, but few have truly offered a reward as enticing as a freestanding home. (©www.businessday.co.za)

Pretoria’s Sunnyside market showing some resilience The property market in Sunnyside flatland is “relatively buoyant” considering the current economic downturn. (©www.rodneyhayter.com) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News Exterior changes add most value Homeowners who are considering additions or alterations to make their home more attractive to potential buyers should focus on exterior projects at the moment. (©www.property24.com)

How to qualify for a bond Before the introduction of National Credit Act (NCA), a buyer's affordability was based on 30% of his gross income without taking liabilities into account. (©www.property24.com)

How to access government housing grants Government through its housing subsidy programme assists people with very low salaries to buy houses. (©www.sapropertyinvestor.co.za)

Household recovery good news for property AN ANTICIPATED improvement in the household sector’s financial situation is expected to reverse the fortunes of the ailing residential mortgage market, says FNB property economist John Loos. (©www.businessday.co.za)

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THIS WEEK'S ECONOMIC INDICATORS TAILPIECE

Do illiterate people get the full The indicators as on effect of Alphabet Soup? 12 September 2008 17:31

This week 06/09/2008 Nothing is foolproof to a Rand/$ 7.9900 7.9400 sufficiently talented fool. Rand/£ 14.3500 14.0200 Rand/€ 11.3700 11.3900 Kathleen Robertson of Austin, Gold/oz $764.50 $801.50 Texas, was awarded $80,000 by Gold Mining 1615.45 1635.63 a jury of her peers after breaking her ankle tripping over a toddler JSE All Share 26154.97 25416.67 who was running inside a furniture store. The owners of the store Bank’s plight now a spectator sport were understandably surprised at TO SEE the mental state of financial markets you need only sit at a computer with an internet connection the verdict, considering the and watch investors respond to journalism. (©www.businessday.co.za) misbehaving little toddler was Ms. Robertson's son. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/130908.htm[2012/10/17 16:35:06] Weekend Property & Construction News Some light at the end of the tunnel The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold interest rates at its August bi-monthly meeting suggests that we have reached the peak and that rates will start coming down from next year. Only in America...... are there (©www.rodneyhayter.com) handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. Gloomy weather continues for trade sector The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says activity has picked up slightly in the trade sector but data continue to reflect trade conditions in negative territory. Why Did Pilgrims' Pants Always (©www.busrep.co.za) Fall Down? Because They Wore Their Belt Buckle On Their Hat. Ike stirs up oil market World oil prices have spiked as Hurricane Ike hammers the southern US coast, forcing the shutdown of oil and gas production facilities in the area. (©www.busrep.co.za)

KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economic Data and Forecasts

Economic data and economic information about South Africa and the region. Market trends, economic reviews and forecasts. Economic indicators such as interest rates, exchange rates, repo rate, interbank rate, forward rates, monetary aggregates, consumer price index and producer price index.

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

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