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Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter Weekend 21 / 22 June 2014 Circulation : exceeds 8,000 subscribers Property and Construction related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS. Editor: Bert van den Heever 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/ LATEST NEWS You have very limited time left to comment on these three major issues that will impact on your future... the way you work, the way you get paid and the way your profession is run. The first issue that deserves your input is the draft version of the new Standard System. Does it adequately cover modern building methods and materials? For instance, do you think it should prescribe how light weight steel structures should be measured? Is there anybody that thinks light weight steel should be measured by weight? To read the full article, please click here. Minister Nxesi appoints the new cidb Board Congratulations to the newly appointed cidb Board members. They are: Lindelwa T. Myataza, Nazreen S. Pandor, Gonasagran Maduray, Nomsa Jacobs-Skweyiya, Sipho A. Mosai, Lefadi L. Makibinyane, Natalie C. Skeepers, Selaelo M. Makhura, Vuyiswa V. Sidzumo, Mandisa Fatyela-Lindie, Hareesh L. Patel and Nico Maas. Minister Thulas Nxesi has wished the new Board a successful term of office. Quantity Surveyors in 4th spot on the most wanted list! "It's the government's Top 100 most wanted. These are not criminals. They're the sort of people who are really needed but just can't be found. This is the "National Scarce Skills List: Top 100 occupations in demand". The list was released by Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande a week ago. It's a draft and is open for public comment until June 20." reported The Star. Click here to read more. Anglo American Bursary Programme 2015 Anglo American is looking to award bursaries to excellent performers who will be in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2015; students who can balance their studies and involvement in other activities such as campus societies, sport and community organisations. Preference will be given to candidates with an exceptional academic record who also participate in extracurricular activities. We prefer to receive all applications via our online application process: By registering, you will be able to complete your application for this bursary. Click here for more information and to register for the bursary programme. file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] Netspot : Employer’s OHS duties at workplace functions The health and safety duties of employers can sometimes extend further than you might think. Employees are often asked to attend workplace functions by their employers – be it team building exercises or office parties.The question which then arises in such situations is whether or not the employer is still responsible for the health and safety of his employees. Get the answer by clicking here... (©sheqafrica.com) Acceleration Claims Time is an overlying and vitally important factor in construction contracts. Commonly, contracted works will require completion (or more commonly substantial completion) by a defined completion date. The contract may also include charges associated with delay and potential bonuses for the early completion of works. The development of a baseline programme is also a common feature of construction contracts and for good reason. A clearly defined plan for the completion of works allows the employer to efficiently plan its production operations and forecast expenditure, whilst the contractor can efficiently plan its use of resources to optimise the construction process and maintain healthy cash flow. Click to read on.... (©www.tieronecommercial.co.uk) The 7th SACQSP Research Conference The 2014 SACQSP Annual Research Conference is taking shape and will be a joint event with the ASAQS and hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at the CSIR in Pretoria. The African Association of Quantity Survey and the International Cost Engineering Council have requested to be associated with this conference which is developing a reputation for quantity surveying information excellence. The theme of this year's conference is " Quantity Surveying – Mapping the Future". Diarise 22nd – 23rd September 2014. More details about the conference and bookings that are open can be found on the SACQSP website. The 2013 conference held in Cape Town was sold-out a week before the event – don’t lose out and face being turned away. Click here for more information. 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. Members are encouraged to plan ahead and to support these conferences/congresses. DRBF Regional Conference & Workshop - Lima, Peru Dispute Boards are recognized worldwide for their effectiveness in the real time avoidance and resolution of disputes on major projects. Embraced by government agencies, private owners, and multilateral development banks, Dispute Boards ensure project success through significant decreases in costs and time overruns. Results have shown that on projects with DBs, 98% of disputes were settled without arbitration or litigation. When: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - Thursday, July 17, 2014 Where: Westin Lima Hotel and Convention Center Click here for more information Green Building Convention When: 10 - 12 September 2014 Where: Cape Town International Convention Center What: 2 days of inspiring speakers and thought leaders. Great social events and networking opportunities plus pre- file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] convention tours and courses. SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ASAQS MEMBERS! Click here to find out more. How to book: Fill out the attached form for group or individual bookings and send it to our convention organisers: Sithembile Nzama on [email protected] ICEC 2014 IX World Congress - Re-Engineering Total Cost Management Milan, Italy, 20, 21, 22 October 2014 Call for Papers - Second Announcement EMPLOYMENT CORNER EMPLOYMENT OFFERED PQS BSc or BTech in Quantity Surveying. Must have a PrQS qualification (registered). Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Professional Quantity Surveyor QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL QUANTITY SURVEYOR - Be at the forefront of Commercial Quantity Surveying. Our client, a Quantity Surveying consultancy are market leaders in Southern Africa. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Senior Quantity Surveyor We are a contract management and project control consultant based in the United Kingdom. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Project Quantity Surveyor We are a UK base contract management and project control consultant operating worldwide. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Junior QS Liaise with and coordinate between Contractors, Construction Manager and Site Engineers. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Registered Quantity Surveyor We are seeking to find a registered Quantity Surveyor who is hardworking and diligent, with approximately 3 - 5 years experience in the field. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Senior Quantity Surveyor The Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to manage and deliver the building and construction related projects timeously from Stage 1 - 6. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Lecturer - Post 2 The Department of Construction Economics & Management, which enjoys an international reputation in teaching and research in the fields of Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Property Studies and Project Management. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Lecturer - Post 1 The Department of Construction Economics & Management, which enjoys an international reputation in teaching and research in the fields of Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Property Studies and Project Management. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Intermediate Quantity Surveyor 3-5 years on-site experience within a contracting firm on large construction projects. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Building Estimator My client is a building and civil engineering construction company established in 1986. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Senior Quantity Surveyor APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH VAST EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL PROJECTS. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Quantity Surveyor - Property Development Co file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] This is an opportunity not to be missed if you are seeking a long term career in a property development organisation. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Quantity Surveyor DelQS is a professional quantity surveying practice with offices in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Quantity Surveyor A Professional Quantity Surveying firm in the west rand, mainly focusing on commercial projects throughout South Africa, has an opportunity/vacancy for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Browse to the Career Centre for more