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Weekend 11 / 12 May 2013 Circulation : exceeds 4,500 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/

CSCC request all QS firms to submit BBBEE scorecards

The Construction Sector Charter Council (CSCC) has commissioned a baseline study into the status of BBBEE in the construction sector. This is required to assess the state of transformation and progress of the industry in implementing the gazetted sector code.

This survey will provide the basis of the annual reports that must be submitted to the BB BEE Advisory Council, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Public works, as mandated by the conditions of gazette of the construction sector code.

The ASAQS has been requested to make available the contact details of all members to the CSCC and all members are hereby urgently requested to email their 2009 to 2012 scorecards to [email protected]

KZN CPD event to be held on 23 May from 14h30

Frans van der Walt will speak in Kwambonambi on Developments on the Cards in the uMhlathuze region

The event will also be available to members in the rest of the world via CNN Webinar.

To find out more click here.

We welcome Log Aluminium as a sponsor of the ASAQS

Log Aluminium (Pty) Ltd specializes in the manufacturing and installation of Aluminioum Doors, Windows and Sliding Windows and Doors. Marthinus (Marnus) Coetzee is currently the only director. Marnus gained his experience in the Aluminium Industry while working for Hulamin.

Before venturing on his own he worked for Technal, a French Aluminium System, where he was a key player in growing the Technal brand into the South African Market. Some but not limited to the most prominent buildings specified by Marnus include:

• Travenna Office Blocks (DTI Office Blocks, Meintjies Str, Pretoria) • FNB (Johannesburg) • Podium (Menlyn Pretoria) • Lebone School (Rustenburg) • Musanda (Pretoria) • Universal Church of God (Johannesburg) • Unisa Campus (Pretoria and Florida Johannesburg)

The name Log is derived from the process used to make aluminium. The starting material for making aluminium extrusions is the aluminium log. To read more about this process and the company please feel free to visit their website www.logaluminium.co.za

QS receives Order of the Baobab from the President of

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] Colin Wells Eglin received the Order of the Baobab in silver for serving the country with excellence and for his dedication and courage in standing up for the principles of equality for all South Africans against the unjust laws of the past. The order was awarded to him by President Zuma at the National Orders ceremony held on 27 April 2013.

"Colin Eglin was born in Sea Point on 14 April 1925. He grew up in Pinelands, Cape Town, but moved at the age of nine to live with his Aunt, outside Hobhouse, Eastern Free State after his father died. Eglin attended the Hobhouse School where he was the only English–speaking learner. The tension between the supporters of D.F. Malan and those of Barry Hertzog in the mid-1930s was mirrored in his aunt’s home, and deeply affected him. Eglin left Orange Free State when he was in standard six and then attended the De Villiers Graaf High School in Villiersdorp where he matriculated in 1939 at the tender age of 14.

Click here to read the full article.

Netspot

The Wonderful World Wide Web turns 20!

Ever wondered what the world's first website looked like?

It's just been recovered from electronic archives and re-activated so that today's Internet search engines like Google can see it, to celebrate 20 years of the World Wide Web.

The European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) said on Tuesday that they recreated the site that started it all.

The first site was all about the technology itself and to help early users to know more about the new system and learn how to create their own websites.

The recreated project will enable future generations to learn about the origin and importance of the Internet and to understand its impact on modern life, Dan Noyes, web manager of CERN, said.

British physicist Tim Berners-Lee (he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004 and is now Sir Tim), developed the World Wide Web at CERN in 1989 to help physicists to exchange information among themselves.

Although the first website was launched in 1991, it was on April 30, 1993 when CERN made the WWW technology available on a royalty-free basis.

Go check out the website (and the sum total of the World Wide Web 20 years ago!) by clicking on the link http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html

Board meeting held 2 May 2013

A full board meeting took place at OR Tambo yesterday.

During the meeting the presidential chain exchanged shoulders with the new President of the ASAQS, Mr Deon Vermeulen taking up the position that was so ably filled by Mr Qinisani Mbatha during the past year.

After a year of flux followed by a year of consolidation under the capable leadership of Mr Larry Feinberg, the ASAQS is now in a position to deliver on it's promise to it's members.

During the meeting I was privy to a healthy budget presented by Deon Vermeulen. The budget included exciting items on the expenditure side which will not only underpin us in our professional duties, but will also actively promote quantity surveying within South Africa as it has never been done before.

More details about these exciting developments will be shared with members during the coming weeks.

Bert van den Heever ASAQS Webmaster

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] 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 :

17th PAQS Congress 18 - 21 May 2013 - Xi'an, China.

Idea Conference 23 and 24 May 2013 Brooklyn Theatre, Greenlyn Village, Menlo Park, Pretoria The conference is aimed at all design professionals and architects in order to inspire exceptional design and to explore synergies across the different disciplines of design. Click here for more information

IFSEC South Africa 18 - 20 June 2013 Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg Be one of the first to know what’s hot in the industry when you visit IFSEC South Africa 2013. The must-attend event for security professionals is back again. If you want access to the latest information, products and services, the opportunity to network with thousands of industry peers and a solid educational line-up - then register online now for IFSEC South Africa 2013. This year’s show is one of the most diverse and exciting yet. Register online today and save the date in your calendar.

SACQSP Conference 2013 : Green Vision 2020 Cape Town, South Africa, 20 and 21 June 2013 Please be advised that delegates can now book online for this exciting conference taking place in Cape Town on the 20th and 21st of June 2013. Click here for more information about this conference Click here to book online

Second announcement and call for papers The SACQSP 2013 Research Conference is being held in Cape Town 3rd week of June. The theme is the cost of going environmentally "green" and sustainability. This is a first call for papers and full details of the research conference and the requirements of the academic papers are detailed on the Council’s website under QS RESOURCES tab and then select RESEARCH CONFERENCE. Besides the CPD value, the emphasis of this year’s conference is to inform the Built Environment professional of the financial value of such environmental initiatives. The outcome of this conference is that you as a professional can give an informed opinion about such a strategic investments by your client.

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

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EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

Senior Quantity Surveyor Senior Quantity Surveyor, permanent position with global consulting company in Johannesburg with at least 10 years’ experience in major civils and with an affinity for commercial and claims aspects. Salary negotiable between R600,000 and R1,000,000 per annum depending upon experience. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Quantity Surveyor The Somerset West office of Norval Wentzel Steinberg Quantity Surveyors has positions available for quantity surveyors with a BSc(QS) degree and minimum 2 years post graduate PQS experience. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Quantity Surveyor Pentad Quantity Surveyors has positions available for young, vibrant, dedicated and loyal Quantity Surveyors. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

BS 18596- Junior Quantity Surveyor The successful candidate will be tasked with handling all QS functions of a large project and will be overseen and guided by a senior QS. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Snr QS / Intermediate Must be registered PrQS. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] Receptionist / Team Assistant Punctuality. Analytic thinking. Good organisational skills. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

BJ 18014 - PQS Taking the full responsibility for the branches clients, profits, marketing project completion. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Quantity surveyor Small Qs company requires recently registered Qs for position in professional practice. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Professional Quanity Surveyor Join this exciting work environment where you are part of a company which is strategically placed to grow. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Contract Surveyor - Building Developer/Contractor Due to ongoing and new projects, our Client who is a building contractor who is also a property developer requires a further Contract Surveyor to support the Commercial Manager. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Commercial Manager What you get : Candidates must have previously taken charge of the QS Division of the Building Company forming part of a large South African Construction Group. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Banner adverts on the ASAQS website - about 1,000,000 Chief Estimator hits/month! Candidates must have been a full-time career Estimator for at least 10 years and be fully cognizant with assembling very large tenders with minimum supervision. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. A Mini-ad on the ASAQS website and on the Weekend Property and QS - Qatar Project Construction News - 5,300+ Should have BSc degree in Quantity Surveying from recognized university + 7 years Post degree industrial experience. subscribers Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Preferential exposure of your Pre-Contract Specialist - Qatar products and services Work experience preferably of (8-10) years gained from Pre Contract in infrastructure or building constructions. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Targeted marketing at only R484.50 (inclusive) per month Post Contract Specialist - Qatar The Contracts Specialist (Post) reports directly to the Acting Head of Contract Services and is responsible to ensure, Don't wait, we only have a limited prepare and supervise all activities relevant to Claims that are submitted to him. Browse to the Career Centre for more number of slots left. To make use of information. this opportunity contact Bert van den Heever the ASAQS Webmaster. QS Construction Co seeks BSc QS (Hons an Adv) and 3-5 years QS experience for a challenging project in Vereeniging Heidelberg vacinity. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Site Quantity Surveyor Please note that the ASAQS web You will be a Site Quantity Surveyor for a Construction Engineering Contractor on-site at Meduphi who specialaizes in shop is on line 24/7 for all your Bulk materials Handling and SMPP/MEIP. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. document requirements.

Quantity Surveyor Preparation for Payment Valuation Certificate. Final Account Settlement. Cost Control and Management. Elemental Estimate for Client Approval. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. National Building Regulations and Quantity Surveyor Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act BTech or BSc (QS) with minimum 2 years post graduate PQS experience required for small PQS practice in Cape Town 103 of 1977) CBD. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Site Quantity Surveyor The Project Management You will be expected stay onsite and to carry out QS and Costing functions on-site at Meduphi on a contractual basis of Calendar 6-12 months. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. View local and international events

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] Site Quantity Surveyor on the project management The successful candidate will be tasked with handling all Site QS functions on large projects. Browse to the Career calendar as listed by ProjectPro. Centre for more information.

Senior Technical Estimator Virus or Hoax? Sen Tech Est, Estimat Dep Acc project cost profitability of projects manage,Est Dept,Man Senior Estimator, Estimator In case you ever receive an e-mail Depart Sec· Control overall tender subs. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. containing a virus warning please Estimator check carefully whether it refers to a The successful candidate will be tasked the full duties of a Estimator, tender submissions and preparing tender doc's etc. real virus or a hoax. Usually e-mail Browse to the Career Centre for more information. warnings encouraging you to forward the information to all and Building Estimator sundry are hoaxes. You can make The successful candidate will be tasked the full duties of a Building Estimator who will need to do tender submissions sure by visiting the Virus or Hoax? and preparing tender doc's etc. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. web site or by visiting the hoax list on Symantec SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Be an informed Internet user and Graduate Quantity Surveyor check the facts before forwarding an Rudi Claasen. My intentions as a potential employee is to start my career in the built environment, in the field of quantity e-mail hoax to others! surveying and in the later future specialize in a certain direction such as estimation. I execute my work accurately, diligently and I work well with other people. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. Get to grips with building terms by Quantity Surveyor clicking here. Faeez Rajah. Seek a position in utilizing my quantity surveying and construction management qualification. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Junior Quantity Surveyor Christo Smal. University of the Free State, obtained with distinction. B.Sc.Hons.QS - University of the Free State, in progress. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby Graduate QS Seeking Employment 2014 English will be the official language Jason Billing. I am currently studying at the University of Cape Town( BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying) and i am looking of the European Union rather than for an employment position for next year at a Professional Quantity Surveyors firm so that i may train to become a German, which was the other Professional Quantity Surveyor. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. possibility. As part of the negotiations, the Professional Senior Quantity Surveyor British Government conceded that RICHARD MUGERA. To grow in a progressive organization as a project manager where the blend of my 19 years English spelling had some room for experience and enhanced educational skills can help in achieving the goals of the company. Browse to the Career Centre improvement and has accepted a 5- for more information. year phase-in plan that would Quantity Surveyor become known as “Euro-English”. To be the senior quantity surveyor. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. In the first year, “s” will replace the soft “c”. Sertainly, this will make the Quantity Surveying Graduate sivil servants jump with joy. The I would like to join a company where my leadership skills and strong people skills can be utilized to achieve project goals. hard “c” will be dropped in favour of Browse to the Career Centre for more information. “k”. This should klear up konfusion, and keyboards kan have one less Quantity Surveying letter. Certification, Bill of Quantity production, Final accounts, Civil Engineering Construction. Browse to the Career Centre for There will be growing publik more information. enthusiasm in the sekond year when the troublesome “ph” will be Senior QS / Development Manager / Viability Expert replaced with “f”. This will make Highly motivated self-starter. Works extremely well under pressure and takes pride in that a solution will be found to any words like fotograf 20% shorter. problem that might arise. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. In the 3rd year, publik akseptanse of Quantity Surveyor the new spelling kan be expekted to Andrew Kaduku. A results driven, self-motivated and resourceful quantity surveyor working as part of a busy team reach the stage where more effectively managing all the costs relating to building and civil engineering projects. Browse to the Career Centre for more komplikated changes are possible. information. Governments will enkourage the removal of double letters which Junior QS / Site Manager / Foreman have always ben a deterent to Bulelani Dyonase. I am a hardworking person, enthusiastic and solid minded. I would ike to work for a QS firm or as a akurate speling. Site QS as a Junior or QS. I am good at problem solving and managing people and maintaining as well as manage time Also, al wil agre that the horibl mes well and work under stress. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. of the silent “e” in the languag is disgrasful and it should go away. Junior QS seeking employment By the 4th yer people wil be reseptiv Jan Thirion. I'm a qualified candidate QS with 3.5 years experience seeking employment in (PTA OR JHB) as a junior QS to steps such as replasing “th” with or any other construction related vacancy. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. “z” and “w” with “v”. During ze fifz yer, ze unesesary “o”

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] Professional Quantity Surveyor kan be dropd from vords kontaining Tintswalo Nhubunga. I am a go getter, hard worker and not afraid of a challenge. dedication and passion is all that drives “ou” and after ziz fifz yer, ve vil hav me to be diligent and to have maximum output. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. a reil sensibl riten styl. Senior Pr QS Zer vil be no mor trubl or difikultis Arthur Berkley. Senior Pr QS offers short term measuring. Browse to the Career Centre for more information. and evrivun vil find it ezi tu understand ech oza. Ze drem of a united urop vil finali kum tru. CALENDAR Und efter ze fifz yer, ve vil al be speking German like zey vunted in 14 May 2013 ze forst plas. JBCC Principal Building Agreement Edition 6 combined with JBCC N/S Subcontract Agreement Edition 6 If zis mad you smil, pleas pas on to Time: 08:00 - 16:30 oza pepl. Information: Working knowledge of JBCC agreements and forms. Administer JBCC agreements competently. Maximise productivity, minimise claims for delays and costs overruns. An economist's logic Contact: Allison Kuhn ([email protected]) A party of economists was climbing in the Alps . After several hours they 14 May 2013 became hopelessly lost. One of FIDIC Claims them studied the map for some Time: 08:30 time, turning it up and down, Information: It has been over a decade since FIDIC introduced its first edition construction and engineering contract. In sighting on distant landmarks, this time we have seen arbitrations, adjudications, court cases and a multitude of claims being made by both contractors consulting his compass, and finally and employers. the sun. Contact: Norah ([email protected]) Finally he said, ' OK see that big mountain over there?' 15 May 2013 'Yes', answered the others eagerly. 'Well, according to the map, we're GCC Edition 2010 – 2ndEdition standing on top of it.' Time: 08:30 Information: BCA envisages that the wider ambit of the new GCC will mean increased take up of this contract. Contractors and clients from the building environment who in the past would not have looked to GCC may now consider it "He has all the virtues I dislike and for their building projects. none of the vices I admire." - Contact: Norah ([email protected]) Winston Churchill

15 May 2013 Gone are the days that girls could Estimating Systems and Procedures cook like their mothers... now they Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM drink like their fathers! Information: Durban, KwaZulu Natal Contact: Ilse van Deventer ([email protected])

15 May 2013

A - Z of Building Price Resources Time: 13:30 PM - 17:00 PM Information: Durban, KwaZulu Natal Contact: Ilse van Deventer ([email protected])

15 / 16 May 2013

A 2 Day Workshop on the FIDIC Contract Documents Time: 08:30 Information: This workshop, now conducted annually, will serve both as a refresher and update for those who attended the course in the last few years, and as new exposure for those who did not. Those who have attended in previous seminars have found it interesting, valuable, interactive & of an excellent standard. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

16 May 2013

Project Planning, Scheduling & Control Time: 08:30 Information: Clients responsible for the construction of complex engineering and construction projects; Project managers in the construction and engineering industries, who are required to manage time on complex projects; etc. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

20 / 21 May 2013

The SANS 10400XA Energy Usage Seminar/Workshop Time: 07:30

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] Information: Master the Energy amendments to the NBR The objectives of this course is to familiarise building Professionals with the new energy usage provisions of the National Building Regulations & SANS10400XA, such as to assist professionals to demonstrate that they might be eligible to act in the capacity of the Competent Persons: Energy, to perform Rational Designs to the Regulation and Standards, or to make use of the Prescriptive route to compliance. Contact: Emily Khemisi ([email protected])

20 / 21 May 2013

New Engineering Contract Time: 08:30 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])

21 / 22 May 2013

Finance for Engineers, Project & Technical Managers Time: 08:30 Information: This is an intensive and practical 2-day course which has been specifically developed for Engineers, Project Managers and other multi-disciplinary professionals with a technical background, this course will teach you how to make more efficient and strategic engineering decisions. Contact: Faith ([email protected])

21 / 22 May 2013

JBCC Suite of Contracts Time: 08:30 Information: The construction industry (more so than any other) is governed by a series of comprehensive contracts. Following on from our highly successful training courses that focus on the use of FIDIC and NEC respectively we now turn our attention to the JBCC Suite of Contracts. Contact: Faith ([email protected])

22 May 2013

Estimating Systems and Procedures Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Information: Pretoria, Gauteng Contact: Ilse van Deventer ([email protected])

22 May 2013

A - Z of Building Price Resources Time: 13:30 PM - 17:00 PM Information: Pretoria, Gauteng Contact: Ilse van Deventer ([email protected])

23 / 24 May 2013

Effective Construction Contract Management & Administration Time: 08:30 Information: Any building project, no matter the contract type has to undergo 3 specific stages namely the design, tender and then of course the actual physical construction phases. Contact: Faith ([email protected])

SA running short of Artisan Skills In the next few years, South Africa is going to be running out of skilled bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, plasterers and even painters. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Rebuilding the image of the construction industry The suggestion that CEs of construction companies should sign a contract to make them personally liable in cases of collusion has been slated by the industry as a step too far. (©www.eprop.co.za)

SA does not need more industrial parks With no clear incentives and poor location choices, the ten Special Economic Zones (SEZs) identified by the Department of Trade and Industry last week could become nothing more than industrial parks.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] (©www.designmind.co.za)

Cape Town sells industrial zoned land by Tender The City of Cape Town is placing a number of its properties onto the market to stimulate economic development, deputy mayor Ian Neilson said on Monday. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Irregular leases and construction projects hits Government The investigation by public works of "prestige" projects such as the renovation of ministerial houses has been extended to Cape Town where about R100m was spent on renovating 11 ministerial houses‚ Public Works Minister said Tuesday. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Cape Town office vacancy Q1 2013 reveals ‘little change’ Cape Town Office vacancies in the various nodes included in the first quarter of 2013 SAPOA Office Vacancy Survey show little change to the previous quarter’s figures. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Growth in industrial property rentals South African industrial rentals increased in the fourth quarter of 2012 with prime rentals recording a national average growth rate of 7 percent. (©www.property24.com)

Property stocks gain from ‘strong bond market’ THE local listed-property sector has delivered returns above expectations so far this year, thanks to a strong bond market, solid company results and increased demand for listed property stocks, according to Keillen Ndlovu, the head of listed-property funds at Stanlib. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Arrowhead Properties’ distribution grows 13.6% Arrowhead Properties reports a 13.6% distribution growth for the quarter ended March to 28.04c per combined A and B unit. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Vukile announces heavily oversubscribed book build Vukile Property Fund (VKE) has closed its accelerated book build. In light of strong demand‚ the amount of capital to be raised was increased from R250 million to R400 million. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Fountainhead distribution down 6.8% to 26.11c Fountainhead reports a distribution of 26.11c per unit for the six months to March‚ down 6.8% from the similar period a year earlier. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Listed global property outlook favourable in a world of low yield South African investors looking for opportunities in the current world of low yield should consider global property funds as part of their portfolios. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

European logistics markets remain stable despite subdued Eurozone outlook The Q1 2013 European logistics real estate take-up market continued to demonstrate steady performance, according to the latest analysis from Jones Lang LaSalle. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Hochtief sells airports business German construction giant Hochtief said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell its airport management business Hochtief AirPort to Canadian pension fund PSP Investments for 1.1 billion euros ($1.4 billion). (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Damac to Build Dubai Trump Golf course Damac Properties Co. LLC, a UAE-based developer of residential properties, has announced plans to develop an 18-hole PGA Championship Golf Course, to be named Trump International Golf Club, Dubai. The 7,205-yard, par 71 course, will be located just ten minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road and sits at the 28 m2 feet 'Akoya by DAMAC' master plan development. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

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Contracts Manager - Mauritius Highly reputable contractor in Mauritius building for a developer on major residential/leisure projects in Mauritius, requires a further Contracts Manager to support their ongoing workload. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Senior Site Agent

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] A clear understanding of allowables, daily costing and the inherent ability to be a winner. Knowledge of Safety, ISO quality procedures, Earthworks and pipelines. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

BS 18230 - Senior Contracts Manager The successful candidate will be tasked with running and handling numerous projects of the commercial, industrial, retail and renovation buildings industry. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Construction Manager Applicant must be experienced in fast tracked projects and be Candy (CCS) proficient. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre 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.

New Savannah Mall being developed in key growth area to the east of Pretoria A brand new retail development, ‘Savannah Mall’, is being developed on a prominent vacant site on the corner of Solomon Mahlangu Drive and Bronkhorstpruit Road (R104) in a burgeoning area just east of Pretoria, in the Tshwane metropole. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Newtown Junction development coincide with Market Theatre precinct revamp The big hole being dug in Newtown is the start of a R1.2bn retail and office development incorporating some of Johannesburg's most historic buildings. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Braamfontein's trendy retail space A mix of retail and office space has opened on 6 Ameshof Street in Braamfontein Johannesburg attracting inner-city corporate workers and shoppers. (©www.property24.com)

Refurb of Northmead Mall in Benoni One Property Holdings in collaboration with Capstone Property Group will undertake the refurbishment of Northmead Mall in Benoni in Gauteng. (©www.property24.com)

Nicolway Bryanston Shopping Centre reports excellent first-year trade Achieving consistent growth in spend and a devoted shopper base, Nicolway Bryanston Shopping Centre has made its first year of trade, and its unusual concept, a success story. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Intu Properties occupancy rates unchanged Intu Properties plc (ITU‚ formerly Capital Shopping Centres Group plc) said on Wednesday the UK retail environment remained difficult with retailers continuing to be cautious in entering into store commitments. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

R640m for hotel properties revamp Listed leading hotel group Tsogo Sun has spent R640m in revamping its hotel properties on Durban’s Golden Mile and Hemingways in East London. (©www.property24.com)

Mauritius a luxury lifestyle and now investment destination Mauritius has long been known as a destination for dreamy-eyed South African honeymooners. But now many hard- nosed investors wanting to mix solid returns with a luxury lifestyle are heading for the tropical paradise too. (©www.eprop.co.za)

New Mauritius IRS Targets Golfers The new Le Parc de Mont Choisy development on the north-west peninsula of Mauritius is currently the only residential golf and beach estate in this sought-after area and is drawing a strong response from prospective buyers thanks to attractive pricing when compared to other IRS (Integrated Resort Scheme) estates on the island. (©www.junction.co.za)

Five Wall Art Interior Trends to Watch Are you interested in wall art trends for interior design? What about adding personalisation, positivity and expression to commercial and residential spaces? Well then this article is for you, read how Australians are approaching interior design

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] on a smaller scale. (©www.designmind.co.za)

GREAT BUILDINGS:

Glessner House, by Henry Hobson Richardson, at Chicago, Illinois, 1885 to 1887. (©www.greatbuildings.com)

Idea Conference

23 and 24 May 2013

The conference is aimed at all design professionals and architects in order to inspire exceptional design and to explore synergies across the different disciplines of design. Brooklyn Theatre, Greenlyn Village, Menlo Park, Pretoria Click here for more information

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Head of Projects Our client, passionate about designing superior interiors for office space, is seeking a Head of Projects who understands the importance of budgets and the need to ensure that all deadlines are met. This dynamic and forward thinking company is a long standing specialist in commercial interiors arena, creating inspiring workspaces as unique as each client. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre 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.

Scrum and Entrepreneurism Even in a tough economic climate, small-business owners and executives can build stronger companies through commitment to the tenets of Scrum, which include creating a culture of learning, embracing prioritization at the organizational and team levels, and seeking out feedback loops. (©www.projectsatwork.com)

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file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] R30bn for Johannesburg infrastructure The City of Johannesburg has budgeted R30-billion for infrastructure development for the next three years, mayor Parks Tau said on Thursday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Tough trading conditions mute Cashbuild’s revenue growth Building materials retailer Cashbuild reported marginal year-on-year revenue growth of 1% during the third quarter of its 2013 financial, as tough trading conditions continued. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Mittal expects Q2 turnaround from fire-afflicted start to 2013 JSE-listed steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (Mittal), which declared force majeure in February afer a fire at its Vanderbijlpark facility, said on Friday that it expected to turn around its first quarter loss and report “positive earnings” in the second quarter. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

SA a promising investment destination – WEF participants South Africa is a promising investment destination, business executives from companies from around the world said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa, which ends today in the city. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Government to establish its own school Government will establish its own government school in order to improve skills, ethics and professionalism in the public sector, Public Service and Administration Minister said on Thursday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

NUM asks to up wages by nearly R3 500 South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers is asking state-owned power utility Eskom to increase wages by up to R3 500 ($390) and hike the housing allowance by an additional R3 000, the union said on Friday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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Estimator for Civil Industry We seek a hands on person who has worked as a site engineer and then moved into estimation.You will need at least 10 years in this industry. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

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Broll is making significant inroads into Africa Headquartered in South Africa, Broll is making significant inroads into Africa, opening three new offices on the African continent in 2013. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Kaberuka urges sub-Saharan Africa to push GDP growth to 10% Sub-Saharan Africa has been growing steadily over the past few years, but needs to push up its growth rate to 10%, African Development Bank (AfDB) president Donald Kaberuka believes. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Transforming Kigali The director of Urban Planning and Construction in the City of Kigali, Liliane Uwanziga Mupende, has said all planned land-related projects in the City of Kigali have to be in line with the designed master plan to guarantee sustainable development. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

US$3.7 million Ikeja Trinity Mall Opening MESSRS Omais Investment Nigeria Limited, developers of the N600 million (US$3.7million)Trinity shopping plaza located

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] along Awolowo Way in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, have promised to deliver the project in June as stipulated in the contractual agreement which pegged the completion period of the mall at 18 months. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

SA businesses encouraged to invest in Africa President has encouraged South African businesses to invest in Nigeria and the continent to promote intra- Africa trade. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Kenya's government rejects 200% rise in power tariffs Kenya's government has rejected a proposal by state-controlled power distributor Kenya Power to triple a fixed monthly charge paid by industries, saying the move would hurt the ability of Kenyan businesses to compete. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Broll to open Kenya office Broll Property Group on Friday reported that its African expansion had gained momentum, with the group now active in 15 countries on the continent. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

SacOil receives exploration approval for Botswana licences JSE- and Aim-listed Africa-focused upstream oil and gas company SacOil has received approval for three onshore petroleum prospecting licences in Botswana. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Congo loses out on $1.4bn as mine assets sold cheap – Annan panel The Democratic Republic of Congo lost at least $1.36-billion in potential revenues between 2010 and 2012 due to cut- price sales of mining assets. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Renaissance Dam power Project Gets U.S$1billion Loan Mihret Debebe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) and China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co, Ltd (CET) of SGCC have signed a US$1billion loan agreement for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam power transmission line project. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

US$10 billion Technopolis to Host Africa’s tallest Tower Construction is expected to begin next month on Hope City, a planned US$10 billion technopolis outside Ghana’s capital Accra. The ambitious high-tech hub, launched in early March by Ghana's President John Mahama, aims to turn Ghana into a major ICT hub in West Africa and will be home to Africa’s tallest tower. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Amplats considers introducing solar power at mines Platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has called for expressions of interests (EoI) from independent power producers for the supply of electric power for its operations. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Healthy margins, cost-cutting cushion Gold Fields for future Slimmed-down gold major Gold Fields sat pretty on a 50% operating margin in the March quarter, the first quarter since the unbundling of its mature underground mines into Sibanye Gold. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Headwinds put Gold Fields on back foot Gold Fields was in capital preservation mode as it cut exploration expenditure and suffered the effects of lower March quarter gold output at nearly all its operations. (©www.miningmx.com)

Yellow metal’s decline causing upset in markets Gold’s reputation as a safe haven for investment was recently put to the test, with the precious metal’s price tumbling by nearly $200/oz. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Mining needs more regulatory certainty, efficiency, safety – Carolus The South African mining industry needed much more regulatory certainty, greater efficiencies and improved safety, Gold Fields nonexecutive chairperson Cheryl Carolus said on Thursday. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Gigaba urges SA to mull coal-fired power SA should consider building a third, coal-fired power station as progress in building nuclear capacity was slow, said public enteprises minister, Malusi Gigaba (©www.miningmx.com)

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] Zonkizizwe gets R11m for ablutions The Zonkizizwe informal settlement, near Katlehong is set to receive R11m towards constructing working ablution facilities for the community. (©www.property24.com)

Krugersdorp homes selling from R400k The industrial hub of Krugersdorp offers residents all the benefits of both a contemporary, metropolitan region and an out-of-town atmosphere. (©www.property24.com)

Area in Focus: Bedfordview Often referred to as the “Sandton of the East”, Bedfordview is essentially an island of upmarket homes surrounded by Kensington, Germiston and Edenvale, and has been popular among discerning buyers since its establishment as an area of two and five-acre agricultural holdings about 60 years ago. (©www.junction.co.za)

Berea Home Prices Starting to Lift Homes on the Berea in Durban are once again in demand and prices are starting to show modest growth. Even properties that have been languishing in the market – some for as long as four years. (©www.junction.co.za)

Right price, Quick Sale Now in King William’s Town Sharply increased home-buying activity and a lack of new property development are combining to create something of a stock shortage at the lower end of the property market in King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape – but there is a definite ceiling on prices. (©www.junction.co.za)

Stellenbosch Estate Prices Keep Buyers Coming The Welgevonden Estate to the north of Stellenbosch continues to attract scores of young buyers who appreciate the affordability of its homes compared to property in the town itself. (©www.junction.co.za)

Brackenfell Homes in Demand There is strong demand for property of all types in the Cape Town suburb of Brackenfell and units in new developments are being taken up fast. (©www.junction.co.za)

Investors Eye Buoyant Cape Rental Market Smart investors are cashing in on the rising demand for both short and long-term rental properties in Cape Town’s seaside and City Bowl suburbs as consumers fight shy of making a commitment to buy property (©www.junction.co.za)

Prime Property – The final frontier Globally, prime residential houses and apartments valued at more than US$1 million each have done well over the past five years, reveals a reports. (©www.property24.com)

The Curse Of Small Town Living Running a business in a small town is no easy task. Our journalist investigates. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Sectional Title: Your Scheme Needs You Being a trustee in an ST scheme is often a thankless – and pretty much rewardless – job, and it is sometimes very difficult to motivate owners to make themselves available for the task. (©www.junction.co.za)

Is residential property a good investment? South Africans have a fixation on residential property because we are told from a young age that we have to own a home. (©www.eprop.co.za)

A Guide to Home Buying for the Self-Employed If you run your own business, you may find it trickier, rather than easier, to buy a new home. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

How To Treat Your Landlord Like any relationship, make sure the communication lines are open and be completely honest with each other. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

More Bonds being Granted, But Banks Still Strict

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2013/110513.html[04-01-2015 19:24:55] The average home price showed a year-on-year gain of 9% in April to R893 000, according to the latest statistics from BetterBond, South Africa’s biggest mortgage originator. (©www.junction.co.za)

Slash Your Home Loan and Save One of the best investments a homeowner can make is to pay off their home loan faster to reduce the amount of interest they pay. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Be an Informed Buyer It’s all too easy to focus on finding your dream home and securing finance, without paying much attention to all the other steps in the process. (©www.junction.co.za)

R85 Million Squandered on 104 Uninhabitable Homes The latest housing scandal to make the news reveals just how deep-seated corruption and malpractice is in South Africa. According to reports, the office of Public Protector has been asked to investigate an unfinished housing development that has been declared unfit for human habitation. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

2013 New Trends in Green Building Design The growing importance of green building design has global implications as designers and political leaders look to improve efficiency and reduce the impact of human populations on their environments. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Bryprop Becomes First Firm to Receive Green Building Award in Gauteng Bryprop, one of Johannesburg's niche sectional title property development firms, is enhancing its focus on sustainability, an area expected to deliver both cost savings and greater comfort for building occupants, as well as revenue-generating opportunities in the market. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

New V&A Waterfront green apartments A new residential development at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town offers buyers one and two bedroom apartments with scenic views over the harbour. (©www.property24.com)

Green Office Developments looks brighter in Paris Market Green office investments meet risk aversion standards. Some 79% of investment into new office stock in Ile-de-France (IDF) in 2012 was for High Quality Environment (HQE) certified stock, totalling €1.4bn of which, 54% were invested by domestic investors, nearly 24% by German funds and 13% by US investors. (©www.eprop.co.za)

SA industry finally grasping energy efficiency nettle, but constraints remain Industrial energy efficiency projects are steadily being implemented in South Africa to combat price and security-of- supply pressures, but financial constraints, including funding and internal resources, remain barriers to a more broad- based deployment. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Africa’s Largest Wind power Project The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a KES 12.8 billion (US$155million) loan to finance the development of Lake Turkana Wind Power project within Loiyangalani, a remote village in northern Kenya. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

‘ReWire’ premier World Green Building Convention open for bookings The leading green building event in South Africa - the 6th annual Green Building Council Convention - is officially open for registration. This year this popular event has not only been revitalised with the thought-provoking theme “ReWire” – Connecting Minds. (©www.designmind.co.za)

19 more renewables projects close as SA gears up for third bid round South Africa’s rolling renewable-energy procurement programme has gained further momentum with another 19 projects reaching financial close on May 9 and with the tender documentation for the third bid window having also been released into the market. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Beyond the PTC – Wind Energy's Future At Wind Power 2013, the big question on many minds in the wind industry is what will the market look like if and when the production tax credit expires? Wind power experts tried to answer that question at the event held in Chicago this week.

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The Indicators as on 10 May 2013 2013 16:49 This week 04/05/2013 Rand/US$ 9.08 8.93 Rand/BP 13.97 13.89 Rand/Euro 11.80 11.71 Gold/oz $1428.67 $1464.30 JSE All share 40201.19 39460.32

Gold Fields revenue increases Gold Fields reported a 3% increase in revenue in rand terms from R6.926m to R7.159m for its South African operations in the March 2012 quarter. (©www.fin24.com)

Top economist slams BEE Professor Mthuli Ncube of the African Development Bank says black empowerment fails to create value, and that the entrepreneurship element it needs is missing. (©www.fin24.com)

Mining stocks limit JSE gains Platinum and gold stocks have extended losses‚ curbing gains in the broader market in what looks set to be a positive week thus far. (©www.fin24.com)

Bonds weaker on softer rand The South African bond market has been weaker on the softer rand. (©www.fin24.com)

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