Weekend Property & Construction News

Weekend 25 / 26 September 2010 Circulation : exceeds 5,000 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 FINANCIAL MANAGER RESIGNS Newsflashes for Architects Project Management News Members are advised that the Financial Manager of the ASAQS, Mrs Renny Moodley, has resigned Engineering News from the employ of the ASAQS with effect from 21 September 2010. We apologise for any interruption News for Estate Agents and and inconvenience that her sudden departure may have caused. Interim measures are in place to Home Owners ensure that all the financial functions of the ASAQS will continue with minimal disruptions. Latest property news Business Incentives News from Africa NATIONAL INDABA ON ALTERNATIVE HOME BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES Mining News Attached find copy of draft programme for the National Indaba on Alternative Home Building Green Building News Technologies scheduled to take place on the 29-30 September 2010, Sandton Convention Centre. The Agent's tool kit Building Terms For further information please contact : Ophilly Maenetja, Stakeholder Management Forum Support on Weekly Economic Indicators 012 444 5200 Key Economic Indicators Free Contracts Tailpiece CLASSIC SEMINARS PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING Classic Seminars offers several short courses in Project Management and Microsoft Project.

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Your profession Other 2010 AFRICAN QUANTITY SURVEYORS CONFERENCE

Subscribe: You are invited to attend the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors Conference "Africa the Un-subscribe: Ultimate Investment Challenge" on 28th and 29th October 2010 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Granger Bay, Cape Town. Please make sure that you are connected to the Internet before The conference will offer 200 delegates the opportunity to share ideas and constructively debate the you press the GO! button. We value your subscription. challenges facing Quantity Surveyors and investors on the African continent. A total of twelve key note addresses will be made by respected national and international speakers on subjects pertaining to investment in Africa. To view a summary of these speakers and topics, please click here.

Ten papers are to be presented by national and international speakers on subjects pertaining to investment in Africa. The key note addresses will be delivered by high profile personalities from the Public and Private sectors. A highlight of the conference is a gala banquet at the Mount Nelson Hotel at which awards for excellence in the Quantity Surveying Profession will be presented.

Our appreciation goes to all stakeholders who will make this event possible. The ASAQS 2010 Conference cannot be a success without the contributions of our sponsors and speakers and the attendance of you, the delegates. To view the dedicated website (www.aqsc2010.co.za) for further conference and registration details, please click here.

To view the invitation brochure, please click here.

We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you to Cape Town in October 2010.

AND THE WINNERS ARE. . .

This year’s Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel Awards received a record number of entries, despite the negative effects of the global financial crisis on the local steel industry. SAISC executive director Dr Hennie de Clercq says that the institute regards the awards as one of its most important promotions for the steel industry.

“The standard of the entries was phenomenal. This showed off both the magnificent prowess of the steel construction industry and the exceptional and economical nature of steel as a construction material,” he says.

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steel industry. De Clercq says the use of steel in construction has grown significantly in popularity in recent years, and, given that the unusually high steel prices resulting from excessive demand have settled, the local and global steel industries are ready to respond favourably to any upturn in the demand for steel structures. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Click here to download all the winning entries

Congratulations to the Cape Town Stadium QS Association comprising Davis Langdon, MLC, Abakali Quantity Surveyors and H&P Quantity Surveyors for their contributions to the overall winner, the Cape Town Stadium.

(See if you can spot the winning entry of your Editor's team in the Community Development Category)

OFFER OF SALE OF SHARES

The ASAQS Members Investments Limited wishes to bring to the attention of previous investors and ASAQS members generally the fact that the shares currently held in the company by two investors are available for purchase. One investor wishes to sell her shares for personal reasons (2467 shares), the another person is deceased and those shares are also available for sale (2055 shares).

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"THE P8 SUMMIT"

(Procurement, Process, Problems, People, Property, Position, Professionalism and Price)

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

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JBCC AND PROCSA PRICE INCREASES FROM 01 SEPTEMBER 2010

Members are advised that there will be a general price increase of the JBCC and PROCSA suite of contracts with effect from 1 September 2010. The average price increase of these documents will be around 12%.

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REPORT-BACK ON THE NORTH WEST CHAPTER SEMINAR

"ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE AND MANAGEMENT IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY" file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News

The North West Chapter of the Association of SA Quantity Surveyors held a very successful seminar on Thursday 19 August 2010 at the Kumkani Country Lodge as part of their continuing professional development programme being offered to quantity surveyors, architects, engineers and other professions that have to adhere to it.

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CIDB PUBLISHES PRACTICE NOTE ON THE USE OF BILLS OF QUANTITIES

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) recently issued a Practice Note on the use of Bills of Quantities as a means of evaluating tenders. The Practice Note is referenced as "Practice Note # 21 dated August 2010.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES

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

SACQSP Research Conference 2010 "THE P8 SUMMIT" • 15 October 2010 - East London

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

PAQS Congress 2011 • July 2011 - Colombo, Sri Lanka

ICEC World Congress 2012 • 23 to 26 June 2012 – Durban, South Africa

PAQS Congress 2012 • July 2012 - Brunei

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

CLASSIFIEDS

Quantity Surveyor Rwanda - 545/SF Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying with 5 years exp on large projects (Hotels, office blocks, apartment, shopping centres hospitals etc) required for a large hotel project. This is not an AA post. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News

Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer The School of Construction Economics and Management seeks to appoint Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in the fields of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior and Intermediate QS Senior and Intermediate QS s required for Johannesburg based Consultancy. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Junior Quantity Surveyor Indian, female quanity surveyor required. Our client is a 10 year old, dynamic professional QS consultancy based in Fourways. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

B Sc QS Moçambique Due to expansion our Client, an engineering / construction and PQS organisation needs Snr and Jnr Quantity Surveyors. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER - TELECOMMUNICATIONS QS Qualification plus 10 years industry experience and 3-5 years minimum role experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - Mining Experience Progressive PQS firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their mining division. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR required for building contractor / property developer in Johannesburg. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - Building Are you a qualified (BSc or ND QS) and experienced (minimum 10 yrs) QUANTITY SURVEYOR capable of running a large (over 100 million) building contract? Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - Braamfontein B Sc QS with 10 years post grad experience with a contractor - if you have also worked for a PQS - this would be advantage. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News

SNR CONTRACT SURVEYOR - Mauritius Due to work load, our Client needs a further Snr QS who is able to manage and support and train 2 to 3 QS's within their building construction company If you are able to handle tenders, full QS function, procurement and are a strong final account negotiator, this may be for you.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor Established company urgently requires the services of a Quantity Surveyor. Our client is currently experiencing a high volume of new work and needs experienced staff to complete their expansion on- site in Welkom.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor - Mining Our client is highly regarded as global leaders in cost consultancy with over 63 offices spanning 28 Countries and a staff compliment of over 2000. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Estimator Portuguese speaking Estimator required for company based in Johannebsurg for their Mozambique project. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Building Estimators Very experienced Building Estimators are required for positions in the UK,Ireland and UAE. Must have already personally priced bids exceeding R500m. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Construction Quantity Surveyors The international building division of one of South Africa's leading contractors is seeking qualified Q/Surveyors to work in Central and East Africa including the Portuguese territories. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QUANTITY SURVEYORS – Gauteng We have vacancies for construction companies for Quantity Surveyors at various levels, planner on a contract basis, and a junior cost controller. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor Our client is a construction company based in Pretoria looking for a Quantity Surveyor with at least 7 to 8 years experience in quantity surveying. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Associate QS Director Our client has several years' experience in the professional construction and property business, and are What you get : a progressive multi-disciplinary practice operating in a wide variety of markets throughout South Africa, file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News dedicated to excellence in a range of surveying and related services. Browse to Classifieds for full Banner adverts on the details. ASAQS website (675,000 hits/month!) Junior Quantity Surveyor A Mini-ad on the ASAQS Need a more flexible environment? Looking for a small company atmosphere that administers large website and on the scale projects? Our client is a 10 year old, dynamic professional QS consultancy based in Fourways. Weekend Property and Browse to Classifieds for full details. Construction News (4,750+ subscribers) And many more! Browse to Classifieds for more job opportunies. Preferential exposure of your products and services Need quantity surveying personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds Targeted marketing section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also at only included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please R484.50 (inclusive) per see their adverts at the top of this newsletter. month Don't wait, we only have a limited CALENDAR number of slots left. Click here to download the sponsorship form or 4 / 5 October 2010 contact Bert van den Heever the ASAQS Webmaster Event: Project Control 1st Step towards Cost Engineering Time: 8:00 AM - 4:25 PM Information: The first step towards an International Cost Engineering Certification. Have a look at our website www.elpavo.co.za Contact: Patricia Smith [email protected] Phone Number: 011 478 1540

11 / 12 October 2010

Event: Project Control 1st Step towards Cost Engineering Time: 8:00 AM - 4:25 PM Information: The first step towards an International Cost Engineering Certification. Have a look at our website www.elpavo.co.za Contact: Patricia Smith [email protected] Phone Number: 011 478 1540

13 October 2010

Event: New Engineering Contract Seminar Time: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM Information: This seminar will look initially at contract strategy from the perspective of main Contractor/Sub-contractor appointment. Thereafter the seminar will deal with that most difficult area under the NEC, change management systems, which will embrace dealing with variations and extensions of time. Contact: Norah [email protected] Phone Number: 011 888 6141

13 / 14 October 2010 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News Event: A 2 Day Workshop on the FIDIC Contract Documents Time: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM Information: This workshop will trace the contractual process from pre-tender stage to taking over, where the FIDIC contracts are used. We will not only consider the FIDIC general conditions of contract but will also discuss pre-award issues. Contact: Norah [email protected] Phone Number: 011 888 6141

14 October 2010

Event: Contract Law Workshop – “When it all goes Wrong” Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Information: Cape Town. Contracts On-demand is organising a one-day Specialist Workshop on the subject of “When it all goes Wrong” - Prevention & Mitigation, relative to a Building / Construction / Professional, Contracts / Agreements. Contact: Adrian Michie [email protected] Phone Number: 082 851 5924

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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Role of Professionals in the Building Industry in a Developing or Underdeveloped Nation In attempting to write an article on this subject, one must first define the term “Professional in the building industry”, “Developing and underdeveloped nation” and perhaps one must also explain why “In the building industry”, are they the only professionals with a contribution to make? Last things first, given that I am practicing in the building industry as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor otherwise known as a Construction Cost Consultant I have been exposed and involved to this industry for many years. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Property markets take off in the wake of airport developments The development of airport infrastructure around SA is fuelling nearby commercial and residential property markets and while there are many who decry the effects of noise pollution, the impetus seems unstoppable says a leading property commentator. (©www.propertytrader.co.za)

Construction firms eye Africa as work dries up South African construction companies, which arguably benefited the most from infrastructure contracts associated with the 2010 soccer World Cup, are now pinning their hopes on projects elsewhere on the African continent and in other parts of the world. (©www.eprop.co.za)

'Mole on our mountain' Magaliesberg residents are dragging a property developer to court for plonking a lodge in their environmentally sensitive area. In the Mafikeng High Court next week, the Magaliesberg Protection Association will face off against Jan Ntemane, who is building the multimillion-rand Kgaswane Country Lodge in the Magaliesberg Protected Environment area. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Gautrain carries one-millionth passenger The Gautrain rapid-rail system on Wednesday celebrated carrying its one-millionth train passenger since opening phase one of the project on June 8. The lucky passenger who clocked in as number one-million on the four-station link between Sandton and the OR Tambo International Airport was Ulindi Krull, from Reiger Park, who is a regular commuter between the Rhodesfield to Marlboro stations. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Coastal auctioning gains momentum The auctioneering industry is showing that demand for coastal properties is on the rise as more and more homes along the South African coastline are being sold via the auction mechanism. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Milestones in expansion of Cape Town container terminal The R5.4bn, five-year expansion programme at the Cape Town container terminal continues to transform South Africa's second largest container facility. (©www.eprop.co.za)

About 100 Koeberg workers contaminated A total of 91 Eskom workers were contaminated with a small amount of radiation while doing maintenance work at the Koeberg power plant, the parastatal said on Monday. During maintenance on Koeberg Unit One, 91 workers tested positive for cobalt 58 as they left the site on September 12, said file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News Eskom spokeswoman Karen de Villiers. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Orion expects 100% higher earnings Orion Real Estate said in a trading update on Monday that due to increased rentals and recoveries from the larger portfolio it expected a 100% improvement in its headline earnings per share for the year ended June 30, 2010, from previously. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Lifebelt thrown to investors in Sharemax Controversial property syndication company Sharemax and its related companies have had statutory managers appointed by the Reserve Bank. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Growthpoint's CP issue over-subscribed Growthpoint Properties said Wednesday that it has issued R200 million of 3-month senior unsecured commercial paper (CP). (©www.eprop.co.za)

Sale and leaseback can unlock opportunity Businesses that have capital tied up in real estate, have an intriguing option open to them, selling the property and leasing the facility back from the new owner. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Mulling over cap rates The Prime Overdraft Rate has been reduced to 9.5%, the last time Prime was at this level was in May 1979 as such what is likely to happen to capitalization rates? (©www.eprop.co.za)

ACS defends takeover bid for Hochtief MADRID - Spanish construction giant ACS Group Friday defended its takeover plan for Hochtief after reports that its German rival was unhappy with the bid. (©www.eprop.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Contracts Administrator Administrative activities associated with handling of contracts, such as (1) invitation to bid, (2) bid evaluation, (3) award of contract, (4) contract implementation, (5) measurement of work completed, and (6) computation of payments. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Contracts Administrator Contracts Administrator required for Johannesburg based Consultancy. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Pakistan Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, our Client needs a local Pakistani to join their growing organisation One of the largest developers in the Middle East, our Client is always searching for the best – this is file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News an opportunity to move in on the ground floor and make a difference. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT Pakistan This long established developer in the Middle East is based in a safe area and the projects are developed in areas where security is taken care of. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

DIRECTOR PROJECTS Pakistan This long established developer is based in a safe area and the projects are developed in areas where security is taken care of. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Contracts Administrator Contracts Administrator required for Johannesburg based Consultancy. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Regional Manager - Commercial Property A Financial Bank is seeking a Commercial Property Finance Regional Manager. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Managing Director - Concessions Division Well known construction company seeks a dynamic new leader to head up its Concessions Company. Candidates must be at least 40, extremely well versed in the contractual, financial and technical aspects of assembling winning PPP Bids and also have substantial experience ensuring the successful performance of SPVs. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Commercial Director Dynamic Commercial Manager/Director? Our client is a well established construction company. Due to their rapid growth they are in need of a Commercial Director with a QS Qualification. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Contracts Manager 12 month contract for contracts manager in Pretoria. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Contracts Manager - Ref# 502/TM Senior level, skilled position within the Construction sector, specifically fast track / low rise mass residential, industrial steel & concrete structures. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PLANNER (Moçambique based) Ref PL04 Extremely busy PQS which handles not only QS but also project management requires the services of a planner to support their ongoing workload. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Commercial and Sales Specialist A Financial Institution seeks a Commercial and Sales. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

SNR PLANNER (BEE APPOINTMENT) Ref PL01 This progressive and successful finance house’s property division has continued to develop properties not only in South Africa but in Africa as well. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News Construction supervisor A Construction supervisor is required by distinguished consultancy in JHB. Prospective candidates should have at least five years exp. within the industry, particularly with regard to contract administration with special emphasis on safety progress and quality. 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 SA and Mauritian investments still on track Research and development Group’s executive chairman of Dale Capital, Norman Noland, maintains that they have no intention of incentives holding back on their developments in the hotel and leisure sector – despite clear signs that the global Competitive enhancement economy will take time to recover. incentives (©www.eprop.co.za) Export incentives Industrial financing Golfields Mall offers alternative to CBD Residents of Welkom and surrounds can expect just about everything they’ve asked for with the Industrial participation opening of Goldfields Mall on 28 October. Social responsibility (©www.eprop.co.za) FREE CONTRACTS Grand Parade: Master of own destiny Domestic Employment Grand Parade Investments is on course to become "master of its own destiny" as it moves to become Offer to purchase an operator rather than purely an investment holding company. Lease agreement (©www.fin24.com) Loan agreement Agreement of sale PnP workers plan to strike Will Thousands of workers at grocery chain Pick n Pay plan to strike for higher wages this week, a union An Agreement giving General official says. Power of Attorney (©www.fin24.com) Contract for Housing and Minor Gold Reef Resorts earnings to slump Works Gold Reef Resorts [JSE:GDF] advised on Monday that earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended 30 June 2010 will be 20% to 25% lower than that reported for the prior comparative period. (©www.fin24.com)

Chain Store Age Your next issue of Chain Store Age is now available by simply clicking here. Read your favorite retail business magazine - fast and green - right on your screen. The DIGITAL EDITION delivers all the features of our print publication straight to your email inbox. And best of all, it's FREE! (©www.chainstoreage.com)

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NEWSFLASHES FOR ARCHITECTS THE ASAQS WEBSHOP Please note that the ASAQS Maintaining Editorial Quality Control of Marketing Messages webshop is back on line for all Quality control in all communications, especially communications that will reach a wide audience, is your document requirements. essential to the production of effective marketing messages. Understanding the editorial process, managing the editorial workflow, perfecting the final review, and proofreading are key elements of managing editorial quality control. (©www.aia.org)

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Guggenheim Bilbao, Spain The first glimpse of Guggenheim Bilbao’s rippling titanium walls in 1997 was a game-changer. Never again would paintings be displayed in humdrum hallways. Indeed, museums from Denver to Davenport, Iowa, have tried to whip up a “Bilbao effect” so their own retooled buildings might become instant landmarks. Bilbao also spawned the term “star-chitect,” as Gehry became an overnight object of hero worship. Ever since, developers of condos, offices and power plants have rushed to hire star-chitects, so their high-wattage imprimatur could sell products.

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Great Buildings: Coalbrookdale Bridge, by T. M. Pritchard, at Coalbrookdale, England, 1777 to 1779. (©www.greatbuildings.com) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News

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.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS ProjectPro The Project Management Calendar Green Project Management and the Deepwater Horizon Spill There are many examples of projects undertaken to produce some deliverable with environmental View local and international events implications. In fact, one may assert that in fact, any project, since it uses resources, has environmental on the project management implications. This varies tremendously, based on scale and the direct impact on the environment. One calendar as listed by ProjectPro. project that clearly has environmental implications is the Deepwater Horizon drilling project and what is often called “the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster”. Important note: We do not purport to say that any specific single action or philosophy that we enumerate below would have prevented the Deepwater ProjectPro ...linking vision to Horizon disaster or led to its instant cleanup. What we do assert, however, is that taken collectively and reality holistically, an intense focus on green thinking would have had a tremendously positive impact on the Visit ProjectPro® today disaster. (©www.pmworldtoday.net)

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Project Manager Rwanda - 545/SF Diploma/Degree in Construction Management/Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering or similar with 5 - 10 years constructing large projects (Hotels, office blocks, apartment, shopping centres, hospitals etc) required for a large hotel project. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Assistant Project Manager Rwanda - Ref # Construction Company seeking Assistant Project Manager in Rwanda Qualification in the built environment essential 3-5 yrs exp preferably in the construction of hotels. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Project Manager - Ref# 493/TM Senior Project Manager for the Gauteng Area with at least 10 years PM experience in the Built Environment. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News PROJECT / CONTRACTS MANAGER - Seychelles Our client is a well-established building contractor who works in the islands and along the East Coast of Africa on various building projects, which include leisure, commercial and retail. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR Ref PL05 Our Client needs a top quality BEE lady to be the right hand person to the Development Director. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PROJECT MANAGER (BEE APPT) Ref PL03 Our Client needs a top quality BEE PROJECT MANAGERS. This progressive and successful finance house’s property division has continued to develop properties not only in South Africa but in Africa as well. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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 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.

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

Public sector wage deal to eat into infrastructure budget – report Research house Industry Insight noted in its newest 'Construction Monitor' report, issued on Wednesday, that it expected the public sector strike to have “a dire impact on the civil industry”, as government would be forced to reallocate funding towards footing a higher wage bill. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Gauteng road pains to end in December file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says that the estimated time of completion for the bulk of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) project is the end of 2010, and that motorists will have a grace period of three months to enjoy the new upgraded roads at no cost, until tolling starts in April 2011. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Mossel Bay seawater desalination plant faces delay – PetroSA The commissioning of some of the units of a 15-million-litre a day seawater desalination plant in Mossel Bay, which national oil company (NOC) PetroSA was cofunding, would be delayed, owing to equipment supply problems. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Water supply improvements planned in Manila Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) will undertake a total pipe replacement project in Balik-balik, Sampaloc, Manila to reduce water losses and improve water supply and pressure in the area. (©www.waterworld.com)

Pilot wastewater treatment system supplied to South Korea by ENPAR Dr. Gene Shelp, President and CEO of ENPAR Technologies Inc., is very pleased to announce that the pilot wastewater treatment unit has been shipped to JA Construction Co., Ltd. ("JACON") of the Republic of Korea. To date the Company has received two payments totalling 80% of the total purchase price. The remaining 20% of the total purchase price and 100% of the services price will be received upon completion of the training program. (©www.waterworld.com)

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Diary of Events

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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 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News a virus warning please check carefully Russian firm to build $700m Tanzania power plant whether it refers to a real virus or a hoax. Usually e-mail warnings encouraging you to Tanzania has signed a $700-million deal with a Russian company to construct a hydroelectric dam with forward the information to all and sundry are a capacity of more than 200 megawatts. 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

Angola eyes hydropower expansion potential Be an informed Internet user and check the Angola currently only uses a fraction of its hydropower potential but the African nation is prepared to facts before forwarding an e-mail hoax to invest billions of dollars in coming years to rebuild dams destroyed by a civil war that ended in 2002. others! (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) If you suspect that you have opened an e- mail containing a virus visit the virus Ghana says signs $13bn in Chinese loan deals information section on Virus or Hoax? The Ghana signed nearly $13-billion worth of loan deals with Chinese investors to fund energy, agriculture site also links to free virus-removal programs. and transport development in the West African state, the government said on Wednesday. FREE ANTI-VIRUS SCAN (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) Click here for links to free ant-virus software and scanning facilities on the Net. AfDB bank lends Tanzania $90m for water scheme The African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Wednesday it has lent Tanzania a $90-million to finance PC PITSTOP water and sanitation scheme. At PC Pitstop they will help you get your PC in (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) top form -- running fast, stable and secure. PC Pitstop runs diagnostics on your PC to identify things that might help improve performance. Tullow steps up East African oil exploration after Uganda success Visit PC Pitstop - it's free. Exploration and development company Tullow Oil is stepping up its oil exploration activities in East Africa, after making a discovery in Uganda a few years ago. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

North River and Extract to jointly explore in Namibia Aim-listed North River Resources has signed an agreement with Australian uranium exploration company Extract Resources to jointly develop three uranium licences in Namibia. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Miner Vale buys stake in Mozambique logistics firm Brazilian mining giant Vale said on Tuesday it bought 51% of Mozambique logistics firm SDCN to enable transportation of coal during the second phase of its Moatize coal project. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Stellar raises £1,9m for West Africa kimberlite projects West Africa-focused Stellar Diamonds has raised £1,9-million to accelerate exploration at its Droujba kimberlite project, in Guinea, and at its Tongo project, in Sierra Leone. (©www.miningweekly.com)

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MINING NEWS GET ACROBAT READER

Peru, Mali projects could be 'transformational' for Gold Fields You will require the FREE Acrobat reader to Johannesburg-based Gold Fields is studying development projects in Peru and Mali that could turn out enable you to read reports in this newsletter file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News to be “transformational” for the company, is not under pressure to seek mergers or acquisitions to grow published in .PDF format production, CEO Nick Holland said on Wednesday. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Gold Fields sees Q1 output at 906 000 oz South African gold-miner Gold Fields expects its production for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, to amount to 906 000 oz. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Pallinghurst prioritising 250 000 oz/y platinum, regional consolidation The current priority of JSE-listed Pallinghurst is to achieve steady state production of 250 000 oz a year at the Pilanesberg platinum mine and to progress the consolidation of the northern Pilanesberg platinum region, Pallinghurst CEO Arne Frandsen said on Wednesday. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Shanta to raise up to $20m to explore, develop Chunya mine Aim-listed Shanta Gold plans to raise up to $20-million in funds from equity placings to further develop its Chunya mine, in Tanzania, as well as to continue with other exploration activities in that country. (©www.miningweekly.com)

RBPlat unveils 'compelling' Q4 listing plan Royal Bafokeng Platinum said it would list on the JSE in the fourth quarter of this year with an investment case it said was 'compelling'. (©www.miningmx.com)

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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS THE AGENTS' TOOLKIT Property Research Out with the new in Bela Bela Investments & Personal Homebuyers in Bela Bela are steering clear of new estate developments and seeking out existing Finance Research homes and apartments. Quarterly Economic (©www.property24.com) Perspective Bond Repayment Calculator Don’t be fooled by home staging Selected Repayment Home staging is a clever way to dress up a home for selling, but buyers need to be aware of what is Affordability - “What loan fake and what is not. amount do I qualify for? (©www.property24.com) Bond Term - “How soon can Add date addendum to contracts I pay off my Loan? When a would-be homebuyer makes an offer on a home it is customary to include a clause stating that Monthly Repayment - How the offer is valid up to a specified date. much is my monthly (©www.property24.com) repayment? Bond Costs - How much will ‘Subject to’ clause needs cut-off date my bond cost be? It is important for the first seller that the clause also contains a specific transfer cut-off date. Find out Additional Payment - What why. happens if I pay extra each (©www.property24.com) month? How to clean laminate flooring Multiple Payments - What file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News Cleaning a laminate floor is easy and effortless as long as you have the right cleaning products. Follow happens if I pay more than these steps… once per month? (©www.property24.com) Estimated Building Replacement Cost Make your home safe for summer play Warmer weather is on its way and in sunny SA that means more time spent in the great outdoors – but Buying a home - step by step parents need to be aware that many dangers lurk in their own backyards. guide (©www.propertytrader.co.za) Selling a home - step by step guide Spruce up your bathroom for a quicker sale Consumers who want to sell their homes urgently should take a good look at their bathrooms. Uninspiring bathrooms can be a deal breaker, says Richard Gray, CEO of the Harcourts Africa property BUILDING TERMS group. “Polls show that buyers are picky when it comes to the room where they are likely to start their Don't know your architraves from day. But the good news for sellers is that they can probably recoup about 90% of money spent on your dados? Don't know your bathroom renovations while they dramatically improve their chances to sell quickly.” flaunchings from your transoms? (©www.propertytrader.co.za) GET TO GRIPS WITH BUILDING TERMS Sellers must have a way out in linked deals Many homebuyers these days first need to sell their own properties before they can proceed with the

purchase transaction, and most sale agreements make provision for this with a “subject to” clause. (©www.propertytrader.co.za)

Buyers: Budget for higher rates Get an expert's analysis on why buyers should buy with future rates increases in mind. (©www.property24.com)

It’s perfect pool time for HOAs With summer on the doorstep, now’s a good time for the Home Owners’ Associations (HOAs) in estates with communal swimming pools to focus on the maintenance and safety measures that will ensure a season of uninterrupted fun and enjoyment. (©www.propertytrader.co.za)

Tips to make your home burglar-safe Find out how to deter the common burglar by following some easy but important tips. (©www.property24.com)

Land survey nearly impossible It is nearly impossible to prove how much land has been transferred to black people, because since 1996 no mention is made of race in the title deeds. (©www.property24.com)

Landlords slammed for shoddy buildings South African property owners and landlords have been sharply criticised for not investing in their properties. (©www.property24.com)

Get advice before you buy-to-rent Purchasing a property as an investment is justifiably regarded as a financially sound long-term decision. But if you're buying to rent, do your homework first! (©www.property24.com) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News Back to Index

GREEN BUILDING NEWS

Nedbank phase 2 awarded additional green rating Phase II of Nedbank’s head office has achieved a further eco-friendly first when it was announced at the Green Building Council Convention that the development in Sandton, Johannesburg has been certified as South Africa’s first As Built Green Star SA Building. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Sasol says it is ready to produce ‘greener’ fuels, but requires regulatory certainty There has been much criticism of South Africa's introduction of a vehicle-emissions tax in September ahead of the introduction of newer-generation transport fuels that can help reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other pollutants. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Mix of technologies sought for first phase of Upington solar park The first phase of what could eventually become a 5 000-MW solar park, or corridor, in and around the Northern Cape town of Upington, will embrace a broad range of solar technologies, the government official responsible for the project tells Engineering News Online. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Major savings for green developers Buildings consume about a third of the world’s resources each year according to Joe van Bellegham speaking at the Green Building Conference in Cape Town. (©www.property24.com)

Dam Makeovers: Boosting Power and Fish Survival Through Cutting-Edge Turbines A national focus on boosting renewable electricity generation has created a flood of project financing and research projects, even for retrofit and expansion plans conceived long before climate change and recession became hot political topics. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

Developing Geothermal Energy at Low Temps Taking a quick look at the low-temperature geothermal developments and prospects in Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

EVENTS

The Opportunity of Biomass Energy: Renewable Heating and CHP he Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today announced the launch of a series of free educational webinars on topics important to the biomass thermal industry. The first in the series, “The Opportunity of Biomass Energy: Renewable Heating and CHP,” will be held September 28, 2010 at 3PM EDT. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

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THIS WEEK'S ECONOMIC INDICATORS TAILPIECE

A Brakpan man spoke frantically The indicators as on into the phone, “my wife is 23 Sep 2010 at 17:22 pregnant and her contractions are only 2 minutes apart!” This week 18/09/2010 “Is this her first child?” the doctor Rand/$ 7.08 7.13 asked. Rand/£ 11.11 11.17 “No stupid” the Brakpan man Rand/€ 9.44 9.33 shouted, “This is her husband!” Gold/oz $1291.70 $1279.62 Gold Mining 2545.27 2579.80 Got my son an iPhone for his JSE All Share 28575.81 28634.74 birthday the other week, and recently got my daughter an iPod Oil prices dampened by stock market losses for hers, and was dead chuffed World oil prices retreated, dragged down by downbeat equity markets and after an unexpected rise in when the family clubbed together US crude inventories, traders have said. and bought me an iPad for (©www.fin24.com) father's day. Got my wife an iRon for her Rand retreats amid thin volumes birthday. It was around then the The rand is off its earlier levels having touched an intraday worst level of R7.10 against the dollar amid fight started... some profit-taking, although amid thin volumes. (©www.fin24.com) SA Breweries ranks as the second WG Wearne expects to shrink losses largest brewery company in the WG Wearne, a supplier of ready mix concrete aggregates, has advised that it expect a narrowing of world supplying up to 50% of headline losses per share for its half-year results. (©www.fin24.com) China's Beer.

JSE drifts lower amid thin volumes The JSE drifted into negative territory in midday trade amid very thin volumes, with Asia mostly on 2010 politically correct holiday. vocabulary: (©www.fin24.com) Prostitute : Practical Sexual file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/250910.htm[2012/10/15 09:22:36] Weekend Property & Construction News SA cashes in on World Cup Relations Officer The 2010 FIFA World Cup boosted the South African economy by R9.3bn, Local Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan says. (©www.fin24.com) Q: How do you keep a blonde in suspense? KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS A: (I'll tell you tomorrow.) Economic Data and Forecasts Wat noem mens 'n Hasie wat Economic data and economic information about South Africa and the region. Market trends, economic mond-tot-mond asemhaling reviews and forecasts. Economic indicators such as interest rates, exchange rates, repo rate, interbank toepas? Oksidhasie 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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