Weekend Property & Construction News

Weekend 3 / 4 September 2011 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/e_newsletter.htmll

Quantity Surveying News Construction and Development ASAQS NEWS News Retail Roundup THE NETSPOT : VOTE TO MAKE CAPE TOWN ONE OF THE NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE Newsflashes for Architects Project Management News Table Mountain - A Finalist to become one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Engineering News News for Estate Agents and Table Mountain is a finalist of only 28 natural sites from around the globe shortlisted to be named one Home Owners of the Official New7Wonders of Nature [this out of a selection of originally 4000 nominations]. Africa has Latest property news only two nominations in the final 28: Table Mountain and Kilimanjaro. Business Incentives News from Africa The present campaign is being supported on a national level by the three South African cabinet Mining News members directly linked to Table Mountain namely Ms Edna Molema, National Minister of the Green Building News Environment, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, National Minister of Tourism, and Mr Paul Mashatile, The Agent's tool kit Minister of Arts and Culture. The campaign is unique as it is also supported by three living Nobel Peace Building Terms Prize winners. Weekly Economic Indicators In this respect they will join media groups such as Media 24, Avusa, Primedia/Sterkinekor, SABC and Key Economic Indicators Supersport in stressing the importance of this National icon and the need to support it through national Free Contracts voting. The announcement of the winners takes place on 11 November 2011. Tailpiece Voting is being done via the internet [see www.votefortablemountain.com] or by SMS [send the word "table" or "tafel" to 34874 –costs R2] or vote on the MXit platform.

The first Ambassador who came on board to support this campaign was Bishop Tutu [see his passionate plea on the following add that will be released on TV and on cinema screens soon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmmSfzqOvRs

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Please make sure that you are connected to the Internet before you press the GO! button. We NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ASAQS APPOINTED value your subscription. The Board wishes to announce that Mr Larry Feinberg has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Association. It is expected that he will take over from Prof. Thys Siglé at the beginning of October 2011.

Larry's previous position was as the regional manager of the Chartered Institute of Building for Africa (CIOB-Africa).

As regional manager, Larry was responsible for the overall regional branch financial management, profitability and running of the Africa branch office - as well as the continual monitoring and approval of all branch office expenditure and project investment. He was also responsible for the administration of large financial subsidies sent from Head Quarters in the United Kingdom, and ultimately responsible for the distribution, allocation and effective utilisation of these subsidies through various projects, sponsored events and committee structures.

Larry takes over the management of the offices in Midrand at a crucial juncture in our profession's history. His dynamic leadership will be required to steer the ASAQS through the current economic turbulence towards a prosperous future for all its members.

MEETING WITH THE SACQSP COUNCIL

A presentation was made to the SACQSP Council on the 13th October 2011 to discuss re-instatement by the SACQSP of its recognition of the Association of S A Quantity Surveyors as a Voluntary Association, in terms of the requirements with which a Voluntary Association should comply in order to qualify for recognition by the Council under Section 25 of the Quantity Surveying Profession Act No 49 of 2000. Members will be informed of the outcome soon.

W-CAPE CHAPTER SECURES FREE TICKETS TO THE CAPE HOMEMAKERS EXPO FOR MEMBERS file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News

The Western Cape Chapter have secured free access to the event to obtain tickets visit their web page.

The Homemakers Expo takes place from 1 to 4 September at the CTICC in Cape Town. Read more about the event by clicking here.

GAUTENG CPD PHOTOS

If you attended the Gauteng CPD lecture "To what extent does the choice of contract dictate the potential for dispute" you may have been caught on Tjaarts' candid camera!

Click here to see the photos.

THE SACQSP MOVES HOUSE

Please note that the SACQSP have moved their offices to Unit C27 Block C in the same office park. The physical address of the SACQSP is now: Unit C27 Block C Lone Creek Waterfall Office Park, Bekker Road, Vorna Valley Ext 21, MIDRAND

FIRMS CAN NOW JOIN THE AAQS

Membership of the AAQS has to date been restricted to national institutes, institutions, associations or societies which represent a body of quantity surveyors in sovereign countries in Africa. No membership existed for practices and/or individual members.

The Council of the AAQS has now resolved to open up a separate membership category for Quantity Surveying practices with effect from July 2011. This decision was taken following ongoing requests from practices for such a category of membership to be introduced. Numerous practices had expressed the wish to become more directly involved with the affairs and activities of the AAQS and the formation of such a membership category would serve to formally enable this process to be regularised. (click here to read more...)

Why a practice member ? + Support the institution which strives to enhance quantity surveying in Africa + Expose your practice to Africa and beyond + Make contact with other QS practices in Africa + Gain access to QS related data in Africa + List your practice on the AAQS website with a link to your own website file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News

• Join the brotherhood of quantity surveyors in Africa

BURSARIES AVAILABLE for 2012

As a service to the general public we make the following bursary application forms available here for download (right-click and save to your computer)

Vodacom Spoornet South African Institute of Race Relations Old Mutual De Beers SA Weather Service

NEW ADS FOR THE QS PROFESSION

Two new interim adverts for the QS profession have been commissioned for use in publications and by the profession at large.

The A4-sized adverts are available in the CUG for those who wish to use them.

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 :

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

EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

Senior QS – Engineering A PQS firm based in Jhb would that currently specialises in Commercial Projects would like to start and Engineering/Mining Division and they are looking for a Senior QS to head that division. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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Qualifications: B.Tech or B.Sc Quantity Surveying Skills & Proficiencies: Microsoft Excel, Word, Win QS, CCS, Microsoft Project. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Estimator Roads JHB B.Sc/B.Tech/Dip Civil Eng with min 10 yrs plus estimating exp in Civil Engineering specifically on roads projects. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Civil Quantity Surveyor A leading Construction Company is looking for a Quantity Surveyor in their Civil Division in the Western Cape. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Ouantity Surveyor - Mining & Metals Between 3 to 5 years post-graduate experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Quantity Surveyor A leading quantity surveying practice and construction cost management consultancy has been built on the quality of the people they employ. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor Looking to work for a market leader? Our client is a well established PQS firm with a national network of offices. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Available - Student QS - Experience I need a student QS preferably in the Paarl & Stellenbosch area. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Associate Director/Senior Cost Manager - Deliver individual technical excellence; Manage the technical delivery of teams and Quality Assurance; Generate new business; Develop Client Relationships. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Technical Resource/Associate Dire BSc Qs / BTech QS / or equivalent. Professional Body Registration in any of the areas of Project Controls Delivery: Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, SchedulingDeliver individual technical excellence. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor As a highly organized and meticulous professional with experience as a Quantity Surveyor, and a graduate from Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein, in B-Tech Quantity Surveying (CUM LAUDE) am seeking employment in any PQS firm or construction firm. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor Limpopo - Ref# 1012/SF Degree/Diploma Quantity Surveying with 5-8 years stable exp. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News

Senior Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor Our client urgently requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Project Management skills. This is a Contract Position. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

CONTRACT QUANTITY SURVEYOR - JHB Short term contract (8months) with further to follow. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Experienced Quantity Surveyor FWJK Quantity Surveyors has a permanent position available for a qualified Quantity Surveyor in the What you get : Umhlanga office. Browse to Classifieds for full details. Banner adverts on the QS - Ellisras ASAQS website (about Requirements: PQS Preferable. Browse to Classifieds for full details. 1,000,,000 hits/month!) A Mini-ad on the ASAQS Quantity Surveyor website and on the Quantity Surveyor required by PQS Firm. Browse to Classifieds for full details. Weekend Property and Construction News (5,300+ QUANTITY SURVEYOR Our Client needs a WinQS wizard!!! Browse to Classifieds for full details. subscribers) Preferential exposure of your Senior QS products and services Professional QS Company in Rivonia seeking Senior QS with experience in the mining sector. Browse Targeted marketing at only to Classifieds for full details. R484.50 (inclusive) per month Senior QS - Bloem/EC Professional QS Company looking for a Senior QS to work on projects in the Bloemfontein/Eastern Don't wait, we only have a limited Cape area. Browse to Classifieds for full details. number of slots left. Click here to download the sponsorship form or SEEKING EMPLOYMENT contact Bert van den Heever the ASAQS Webmaster Wanted: Quantity Surveyor My name is Sanele from KZN,I am looking for any Quantity Surveying related position. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor I completed my BSc (Hons) QS in 2008 and I have experince working on Building, Civil and Mining projects.Im looking for work as a Quantity Surveyor. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor 28 Year old male seeking employment as Quantity Surveyor. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News

Candidate QS I am a Stellebosch graduate with a financial degree and I am currently completing my QS honours at UCT. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator I am a 28 year old male with a Bsc Hons Quantity Surveying degree from NUST Zimbabwe who is looking for employment as Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in South Africa. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Junior Quantity Surveyor I have obtained my National Diploma in building from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth as well as my BTech degree in construction management where by I was awarded the prize for the top BTech construction management student. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor - EC Port Elizabeth Siseko Quantity Surveyors is urgently looking for a quantity surveyor with at least 5 years experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor l hold a national diploma in Quantity Surveyor and have got more than 10 years exprience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor: Housing International main contractor provides local opportunities. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Junior Quantity Surveyor My name is Ncumis Makangela i hold a B-tech Degree in Quantity Surveying and a Certificate in Project Management. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

Need quantity surveying personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the 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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1 - 4 September 2011

Event: Cape HOMEMAKERS Expo Time: 10:00am-8:00pm EDT Information: Rekindle that love for your home at the annual Cape HOMEMAKERS Expo Contact: Mari du Preez [email protected]

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Event: Contract Law Time: All day event Information: This workshop provides essential fundamental principles of contract as well as updates on recent developments in contract law Contact: Norah [email protected]

6 - 7 September 2011

Event: Delay Disruption & Extension of Time (2 days seminar 06 & 07 September 2011) Time: All day event Information: It is anticipated that the attendee of this seminar will be provided with a good practical understanding of the concepts behind project execution in the event of a project delay or disruption. Contact: Norah [email protected]

7 September 2011

Event: NEC - the Professional Services Contract & NEC 2 vs NEC 3 Time: All day event Information: NEC - the Professional Services Contract & NEC 2 vs NEC 3 Contact: Norah [email protected]

8 September 2011

Event: Construction Adjudication Time: All day event Information: This seminar will provide useful information both for those who have had no exposure to adjudication, and for those who have had experience with the process. Contact: Norah [email protected]

8 September 2011

Event: Merkel's estimating workshop Time: 9:00am-1:00pm EDT Information: Merkel's is an electronic estimating textbook featuring live pricing (Material & Labour rates) for Gauteng, Western Cape & KwaZulu-Natal. It is a great referencing manual for estimating bills of quantities. Contact: Ilse van Deventer [email protected]

8 September 2011

Event: New Engineering Contract file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News Time: 8:00am EDT Information: The NEC family of Standard Form Contracts is used by major organisations across the length and breadth of South Africa and is gaining popularity with flagship projects internationally such as London 2012. Contact: Faith [email protected]

13 September 2011

Event: Delay Disruption & Extension of Time (2 days seminar 13 & 14 September 2011) Time: All day event Information: It is anticipated that the attendee of this seminar will be provided with a good practical understanding of the concepts behind project execution in the event of a project delay or disruption. Contact: Norah [email protected]

13 September 2011

Event: Fundamental FIDIC Time: All day event Information: This one day seminar provides an introductory overview to the entire FIDIC family of contracts, for people who have had little or no exposure to the FIDIC contracts. Contact: Norah [email protected]

13 - 15 September 2011

Event: Tendering and Bidding Masterclass Time: All day event Information: This Tendering and Bidding Masterclass will be a 3 days Masterclass spanning from 13-15 September. Contact: Ferdian Gunawan [email protected]

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

Centurion mixed use facility for sale Stanex Centre, a prominently situated commercial property in Centurion, which will be auctioned by Auction Alliance on September 28. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Broll boosts BBBEE rating to Level 3 Broll Property Group has been rated as a Level 3 Contributor and Value-Adding Supplier by Empowerdex, an accredited verification agency. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Commercial property conditions remain tough Although there is demand for space across all three sectors of the portfolio – [office, retail and industrial] – it remains a tenant’s market, with landlords competing aggressively for long-term, high- quality leases. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

North West Hospital revamp stalled The reconstruction of a major North West hospital, which was meant to ensure smooth running of the facility after a major storm, has come to a grinding halt. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Industry takes a stance against fracking in the Karoo With Anglo-Dutch energy giant Shell, being amongst several companies wanting to explore for shale gas in the Karoo, a host of environmental fears have been raised. (©www.eprop.co.za)

New sectional title offices planned for Century City A new block of prime sectional title offices is to be built at Century City at a cost of R37 million to meet pent-up demand for small to medium size offices in the precinct. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Vunani Fund Managers - Life in the old dog Vunani Fund Managers (VFM) is one of the new names among the black-owned asset managers. But it includes some of the oldest hands in the business, with the three most senior fund managers having more than 25 years’ experience each. (©www.eprop.co.za)

The scope for the wily user-investor file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News When you come across the term “distressed building” you might be forgiven for picturing a panicky cat in the middle of busy motorway. It’s actually more serious than that, depending on how you value cats of course. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Debt funding for listed subsidiary Nedbank Corporate Property Finance in conjunction with Nedbank Capital has refinanced R450 000 000 of debt within MICC Properties (Pty) Ltd. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Growthpoint achieves 8,1% distribution growth Growthpoint Properties Limited delivered total return growth of 26.4% with growth of 8.1% in distributions to its investors for the financial year ended 30 June 2011. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Dipula says listing part of acquisitive growth plan Property loan stock company Dipula Income Fund has listed on the JSE in the ‘Financial: Real Estate Holdings and Devel-opment’ sector. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Property Development – 1 Emira Property Fund CEO James Templeton says the underlying conditions in the commercial property sector remain tough. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

Principal Consultant/Associate Director Bachelors (with a Masters or Honours Level) Financial/Economic/Business postgraduate (MBA) PMP. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

CA – CONSTRUCTION COMPANY JHB BEE opportunity for a qualified CA who is South African. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Regional Manager Building Zambia - Ref# 15-20 years stable construction exp with at least 5yrs as a Senior Contracts Manager required to market the company. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Loking for any construction vacancy My name is Siyanda Lwazi Mxaka a National Diploma: Building graduate from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Site Managers - R60-R70k per month Requirements: Approx 10 years SMPP Construction Experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

IR - R30-R35k per month Requirements: IR Related Qualifications Approx 5 years SMPP. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News Planner - R30-40k per month Requirements: Approx 5 years SMPP Construction Experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGERS Major construction group requires QA Managers at their Head Office in Gauteng. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Production Foreman - Nelspruit Ability to read Engineering Drawings. 5 Year experience in workshop environment structural steel fabrication. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Development Manager (Property) - Kenya A Property Development Company is looking for a Development Manager for a mixed use development project in Nairobi, Kenya. 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 FREE CONTRACTS Domestic Employment Sandton City – in the news for all the right reasons Offer to purchase When you’re getting it right the heads are up and it’s not just about size, and yes folks sometimes size Lease agreement does matter! But in this case size with bling. (©www.eprop.co.za) Agreement of sale Will Financial foundation for retail fund now in place An Agreement giving General Nedbank Corporate Property Finance has approved finance to the value of R3.8 billion, creating the Power of Attorney financial foundation for Hyprop Investments Limited to acquire 100% of Attfund Retail Limited. Contract for Housing and Minor (©www.eprop.co.za) Works Three Cape hotels to be sold at auction Three hotels on the Garden Route are to be sold at auction, a sign that the hotel industry is under severe pressure. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Hotel accommodation still weak: Sun International Hotel and gaming group Sun International says that demand for hotel accommodation remains weak globally and this includes in SA. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Award winning Stanford wine farm on offer file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News Cold Mountain Estate, a 417ha wine farm in Stanford will be sold as a running concern during the upcoming Platinum Multiple auction on September 27. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Sun International earnings down Hotel and gaming group Sun International has announced diluted headline earnings per share of 456c for the year ended June 2011 from 555c previously. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Welkom’s Liberty Mall set for upgrade Liberty Mall in Welkom is set for a makeover aimed at improving the centre’s appeal and offering shoppers an enhanced shopping experience. (©www.property24.co.za)

Chain Store Age Your new 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 Contemporary Leather Wall Ideas for the Modern Interior Designer webshop is back on line for all Here is a completely novel idea for a wall covering to decorate your home with: Leather! Yes you read your document requirements. right, leather! But wait, leather wall coverings might not be all that new a concept! Padded leather panelling and animal skin wall hangings have been around for centuries. But that’s not what I’m talking about here! I’m talking about leather wall cladding that is fitted like ceramic tiling! National Building Regulations (©www.designmind.co.za) and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act 103 of 1977) Architecture as a career and studying at accredited Architectural Learning sites People that are considering architecture as a Career are advised to take seriously the importance of studying at SACAP accredited learning sites (ALS's). It is always best to enrol at Accredited Learning Fee Calculator for Professional Sites, as opposed to non-validated Learning Sites. Architectural Services - Non- (©www.designmind.co.za) Repeat Buildings Tensile Manufacture - Mall @ Reds High Tension Fabric Structures have been around for some time. With the development of new PVC Fee Calculator for Professional fabric membranes the life expectancy and durability have increased dramatically. The visual effect Architectural Services - Repeat created by these structures by their flowing curves create focal points drawing ones focus away from Buildings the standard straight lines of brick and mortar. (©www.designmind.co.za) SANS 10400-T, Table 2 (Safety Distances) - Calculator from PIA Events Arcdirectory Visit the PIA Events-page to keep abreast of upcoming events arranged by the Pretoria Institute of file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News Architects.

Great Buildings: Dunsmuir Flats, by Gregory Ain, at Los Angeles, California, 1937. (©www.greatbuildings.com)

ARCHITECTURE SOUTH AFRICA

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EMPLOYMENT CORNER

EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

SNR ARCH TECH OR ARCHITECT This leading architectural practice in Cape Town is responsible for some of the most notable green buildings in Cape Town and elsewhere in SA and Africa. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Draughting Office Assistant - Nelspruit MS Office, Ability to work under pressure, 2 years experience in mechanical environment. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Draughting Officer Checker - Nelspruit Min 5 years expereince in drawing office, checking shop detailing of plate work and structural steel. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Qualified Draughtsman - Nelspruit Min 5 years experience in drawing office, checking shop detailing of plate work and structural steel. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

DESIGN ARCHITECT Brand Specialist - Jhb Awarded a cell contract, this prestigious Architectural practice needs a strong B Arch who is able to oversee the full design of the "brand" as well as liaise closely with the mobile supplier (client) and handle the full negotiations - financial, contractual and resources as well as appoint and manage his staff in the Johannesburg office. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

DESIGN MANAGER - Arch & Town Planning Work within this property development company who manages the Royal Family's wealth and initiate the viability of new developments. B Architecture. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QUANTITY SURVEYORS, ARCHITECTS & ENG A BEE Multi-disciplinary Professional Consulting Practice with an established and respected brand name and currently operating from offices in Durban & Cape Town seeks Professionals to establish new practices, under the aegis of our brand name, in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, East London, Kimberly, Nelspruit, etc. Browse to Classifieds for full details. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News 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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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

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS ProjectPro The Project Management Calendar A Guy Named Murphy Doing nothing is an acceptable response to potential project threats that are deemed relatively View local and international events insignificant or highly unlikely to occur. But what do you do when risk mitigation activities have been on the project management curtailed and that improbable problem does indeed arrive? Communication and calm are critical, calendar as listed by ProjectPro. according to these project management experts. (©www.projectsatwork.com) ProjectPro ...linking vision to reality EMPLOYMENT CORNER Visit ProjectPro® today EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

GOLF COURSE MANAGER – Gauteng An innovative property developer with a proven track record needs a well-experienced Project Manager who can double up as the Golf Course Estate Operations Manager. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Manager - Ellisras Requirements: Structural/Mechanical Engineering or Project Management. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Assistant Project Manager Pretoria General project management support to the project manager. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PROJECT MANAGER - GHANA - Accra Johannesburg based Project Management Organisation requires the services of a well experienced file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News Project Manager to take control of a large shopping centre/multi use development in Accra with further projects in the pipeline. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER Opportunity to join a development company and work under an internationally experienced Property Development Project Manager. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Services Manager (EPCM Mega Project) Extensive experience on EPCM Mega Project execution. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS - N Cape Join a very successful construction project management organisation that not only has a full order book but has many projects in the pipeline-, infrastructure, building civil and engineering. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Services Manager (EPCM Mega Project) Engineering and/or management university degree or equivalent experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Controller Experienced Project Controller seeked for Mega project in Mali. Four year contract position. Good data management and Excel skills needed. Experience using Primavera P6, Costrac or other cost management software. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PROJECT MANAGERS - Sandton Due to volume of work, this exciting and dynamic Project Management organisation needs a few more project managers. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Assistant Project Manager - Rustenburg Our client requires an Assistant Project Manager for a contract position in Rustenburg. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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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

Bombela’s Gautrain claim against Gauteng govt 'not millions, but billions' The Bombela consortium’s claim against the Gauteng government relating to the release of land on the R26.4-billion Gautrain project, as well as other disputes on the rail project, amounted not to “millions, but billions of rands”, said Murray & Roberts CE Henry Laas on Thursday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Shell could spend $200m on SA shale gas search Energy group Shell estimates that it could invest about $200-million during any possible exploration phase in the Karoo region of South Africa, which would be a “fraction” of what would be invested should it proceed to the development of such resources. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

M&R records R1.74bn loss as it takes Gautrain hit Murray & Roberts on Wednesday reported a R1.74-billion loss for the financial year ended June 30, after what the construction group said were “significant charges and contract completion costs”, especially on the Gautrain project. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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REGIONAL TECHNICAL MANAGER This is an opportunity not to be missed. Our Client one of the major property owning groups in South Africa needs a high powered Engineer. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

ENG COST CONTROLLERS/ADMINISTRATORS X6 Mech/Elect Country posts. Major successful contractor needs stand alone QS/cost engineers to support ongoing workload. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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COMMERCIAL MANAGERS x 4 (Discipline Based Mech/Elec) B Sc/HND Electrical Mechanical or Electro Mechanical or QS. We are seeking a number of Commercial Managers to be based on a large power station project currently under construction in the northernmost part of South Africa. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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From the Safcec newsletter:

Preferential Procurement Regulations National Treasury announced the publication of the new Regulations which finally harmonise the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEEA) with each other. Most important stipulations are that (1) ALL organs of state (ESKOM, TCTA etc included) must use (2) the black economic empowerment charters and scorecards (where it exist for sectors) or the generic DTI scorecard for their preference systems. You can download this document from www.treasury.co.za or contact SAFCEC for copies.

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

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NEWS FROM AFRICA VIRUS OR HOAX? In case you ever receive an e-mail containing a virus warning please check carefully Aviva to complete Botswana coal mine EIA early next year whether it refers to a real virus or a hoax. Usually e-mail warnings encouraging you to The environmental-impact assessment for the Mmamantswe coal project, in Botswana, would be forward the information to all and sundry are completed early in 2012, the CEO of Perth-based Aviva Corporation reported on Thursday. hoaxes. You can make sure by visiting the (©www.eprop.co.za) Virus or Hoax? web site or by visiting the hoax list on Symantec

Botswana to lift coal licence moratorium by month-end Be an informed Internet user and check the Botswana, which is seeking to diversify its mining output away from diamonds, would lift a moratorium facts before forwarding an e-mail hoax to on new coal prospecting licences by the end of the month, Trade and Industry Minister Dorcas others! Makgato-Malesu said on Friday. If you suspect that you have opened an e- (©www.miningweekly.com) mail containing a virus visit the virus information section on Virus or Hoax? The Namakwa to sell DRC mining business, shares tank site also links to free virus-removal programs. Namakwa Diamonds, in the midst of a strategic review, said it was in advanced talks to sell its mining FREE ANTI-VIRUS SCAN business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on which it was pinning hopes for a maiden Click here for links to free ant-virus software and profit. scanning facilities on the Net. (©www.miningweekly.com) PC PITSTOP Anvil mulls further expansion at DRC copper mine At PC Pitstop they will help you get your PC in top form -- running fast, stable and secure. PC ASX- and TSX-listed Anvil Mining CEO Darryll Castle said on Friday that the copper miner would Pitstop runs diagnostics on your PC to identify announce a decision on expanding its Kinsevere project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, by the things that might help improve performance. fourth quarter of this year. Visit PC Pitstop - it's free. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Brazilian major now active in Southern, Central and West Africa file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News In June, Brazilian diversified mining major Vale, the world’s second-biggest mining company by market capitalisation, reaffirmed that it is set to make major investments in Africa by 2016. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Zim needs $6bn mining investment, indigenisation law ‘flexible’− Minister Zimbabwe would need some $6-billion worth of mining investment within the next five years, Economic Planning and Investment Promotion Minister Tapiwa Mashakada said on Thursday. (©www.miningweekly.com)

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MINING NEWS GET ACROBAT READER

Gem Diamonds recovers 553 ct white diamond at Letšeng You will require the FREE Acrobat reader to London-headquartered Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 553 ct diamond at the Letšeng mine in enable you to read reports in this newsletter Lesotho, which ranks as the 15th largest white diamond ever to be recovered. published in .PDF format (©www.miningweekly.com)

Garatau platinum project attracts ‘huge interest’, says Nkwe MD Platinum developer Nkwe Platinum would likely secure a joint venture (JV) partner for its Garatau platinum project in South Africa before the end of the year, MD Maredi Mphahlele told Mining Weekly Online on Friday. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Miners should look at protection measures as nationalism tide rises Resource nationalism, which is seen as the number-one threat to the mining industry, is not only limited to Africa, with at least 25 countries globally raising the issue in some form, Melbourne-based law firm Gilbert Tobin said on Friday. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Eritrea potash mine to start production in 2016 Minerals developer South Boulder Mines plans to open the world’s first openpit potash mine in Eritrea in 2016, MD Lorry Hughes said on Friday. (©www.miningweekly.com)

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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS THE AGENTS' TOOLKIT Selected Repayment Crossways Farm Village Puts the Brakes on Fast Living Affordability - “What loan Crossways will cover an area measuring 560 hectares and the built out development will inject R3,4bn amount do I qualify for? into the local economy. Bond Term - “How soon can (©www.privateproperty.co.za) I pay off my Loan? file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News Monthly Repayment - How Low Prices Buoy Sales Volumes In Stilfontein much is my monthly Despite a depressed local economy, property sales volumes are holding steady in the small North West repayment? town of Stilfontein, thanks to an influx of buyers from neighbouring towns... Bond Costs - How much will (©www.propertyjunction.co.za) my bond cost be? Rosebank - One of Cape Town's most Established Suburbs Additional Payment - What Rosebank’s Victorian Houses and Herbert Baker buildings seem to appeal to Professionals. happens if I pay extra each (©www.privateproperty.co.za) month? Multiple Payments - What New luxury home address - The Houghton happens if I pay more than Buyers and investors of premier property will be happy to know there is a new address of undisputable once per month? luxury living at The Houghton in Johannesburg. Estimated Building (©www.property24.com) Replacement Cost Bordeaux - North vs South Location is important in terms of property choice in Bordeaux. BUILDING TERMS (©www.privateproperty.co.za) Don't know your architraves from your dados? Don't know your Funny to Live in - Vittorio Leonardi This week we interview comedian, actor and scriptwriter Vittorio Leonardi – a Westdene resident who flaunchings from your transoms? left the town of Welkom to pursue a career onstage. GET TO GRIPS WITH BUILDING (©www.privateproperty.co.za) TERMS

Southern Suburbs Draws Big-ticket Tenants The plush Cape Town suburbs of Bishopscourt and Constantia, always among the top choices for wealthy SA homebuyers, are increasingly now also attracting some of the country's highest-paying tenants... (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

What Planet are you From? Lea Jacobs takes a light-hearted look at the differences between men and woman and what this means when they buy property together. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Some More Potholes To Fill While the road agencies at last appear to be taking the pothole issue seriously, there are some pitfalls on the road to home ownership that first-time buyers have to fix themselves... (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

What makes for successful Cladding? With endless amounts of building materials flogging the market place, its important as a designer and contractor to know what materials to trust or more specifically what materials best apply themselves to the application. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Investors set to boost home market The best hope for the beleaguered South African residential market right now is robust investor activity, according to Auction Alliance CEO, Rael Levitt. (©www.property24.com) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News Top 5 Tips for First Time Sellers Advice abounds for first time buyers, but where should first time sellers start? Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says that for first time sellers, the task of selling their home could be equally as daunting as buying one would be for first time buyers. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Young property buyers make a comeback Young property buyers are reportedly making a comeback and supporting the residential property market in South Africa thanks to improved market conditions. (©www.property24.com)

A Good Credit Record Is Worth Cultivating It's never too early to start building a healthy credit record... (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Low property prices lure home buyers Lower property prices are reportedly making it possible for savvy investors and buyers to enter the property market in some parts of the country. (©www.property24.com)

Property market needs stimulation Property experts reckon a cut in the interest rate by the Reserve Bank would be a positive move for the South African property market. (©www.property24.com)

High debt hurting home buying Credit bureau records indicate that 46.4 percent of South Africa’s 18.6 million credit-active consumers have impaired credit records that will prevent them from being able to buy a home or to get credit on vehicles or other expensive items according to the National Credit Regulator. (©www.property24.com)

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GREEN BUILDING NEWS

Green buildings: great idea, but someone has to pay for it The green building movement has come to the fore in recent years with a growing number of protagonists claiming it is the way of the future for buildings. But one aspect that might hinder this concept’s increasing uptake is that, in reality, there are seemingly additional costs to bear. (©www.eprop.co.za)

SA needs R18bn a year for energy conversion SA will need to invest R18 billion a year for the next 19 years if it wants to complete the transition to wind and solar photovoltaics energy as it intends to. (©www.eprop.co.za) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/030911.htm[2012/10/14 18:17:47] Weekend Property & Construction News Green buildings: key to climate change mitigation With the international community poised to arrive in South Africa for the UNFCCC’s 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) climate change talks in Durban in December 2011, the Green Building Council of South Africa is urging South African industry, business and government to work together. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Four-tier land reform system proposed Government has released the Land Reform Green Paper that it says seeks to break from the past without "significantly" disrupting agricultural production. (©www.property24.com)

Absa Towers West gets award for eco-friendly construction Absa Towers West may have landed a Halala Award for its eco-friendly construction and admirable recycling and energy efficiency policies, but the real winner is Joburg’s green environment. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Climate technology committee kicks off first meeting in Germany The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) technology executive committee kicked off its first meeting, ahead of the seventeenth Conference of the Parties, to be held in Durban, in November and December, on Thursday, in Germany. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Zimbabwe needs $13bn for energy sector – World Bank Zimbabwe needs $13-billion – about double its estimated GDP – to revive its dilapidated energy sector, but is still a "long way" from having a normal relationship with the World Bank, a senior bank official said on Wednesday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Green building methods deployed at R140m cultural project in Ekurhuleni The Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality is constructing a R140-million green building project in honour of anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo, adjacent to Wattville, in Benoni, metres away from the Tamboville cemetery, where he is buried. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Wind developers see progress and new risks as they work through bid documents The South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea), which initially voiced strong objections to the abandonment of renewable-energy feed-in tariffs (Refits) in favour of what had since been dubbed ‘Rebid’, acknowledged that substantive progress had been made in the process to procure renewables in South Africa. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Batteries for Energy Storage: New Developments Promise Grid Flexibility and Stability Balancing power supply and demand is always a complex process. When large volumes of renewables such as solar PV, wind and tidal energy, which can change abruptly with weather conditions, are integrated into the grid, this balancing process becomes even more difficult. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

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THIS WEEK'S ECONOMIC INDICATORS TAILPIECE

A trucker came into a Truck Stop The indicators as on Cafe' and placed his order. He 2 September 2011 at 12:35 said, "I want three flat tires, a pair of headlights and a pair of running This week 27/08/2011 boards." The brand new blonde Rand/$ 7.02 7.19 waitress, not wanting to appear Rand/£ 11.37 11.70 stupid, went to the kitchen and Rand/€ 10.00 10.37 said to the cook, "This guy out there just ordered three flat tires, Gold/oz $1853.78 $1772.65 a pair of headlights and a pair of JSE All Share 30807.56 28970.94 running boards..... What does he think this place is an auto parts store?" Rand stuck at R7 level "No," the cook said. "Three flat The rand was softer and still stuck at the R7 barrier against the dollar early on Friday, an area of key tires mean three pancakes; a pair resistance for the rand, as importers saw the levels attractive for accumulating dollars. (©www.news24.co.za) of headlights is two eggs sunny side up; and a pair of running Petrol hiked, but relief for diesel users boards... Are two slices of crisp All grades of petrol will be hit by a 9 cents per litre increase on Wednesday, while the price of diesel bacon!" remains unchanged, the department of energy said on Friday. "Oh... OK!" said the blonde. She (©www.news24.co.za) thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans JSE knocked by profit-taking and gave it to the customer. The JSE opened down on Friday off the back of further profit-taking and disappointing PMI data. (©www.news24.co.za) The trucker asked, "What are the beans for, Blondie?" SABMiller seeks Foster’s accounts review She replied, "I thought while you Global brewer SABMiller [JSE:SAB], embroiled in a $10bn battle to take over Foster’s Group, has were waiting for the flat tires, asked Australia’s Takeovers Panel to examine financial statements made by Foster’s it claims are headlights and running boards, “misleading and deceptive”. you might as well gas up!" FOR (©www.news24.co.za) ONCE THE BLONDE GETS EVEN!!!!! KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS

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