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file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/300814.html[04-01-2015 22:33:54] Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter Weekend 30 / 31 August 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 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- 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] * Note GBCSA members to register via the convention website Ridding Government Departments of Procurement Fraud to be Applauded Recent articles in the press regarding possible fraudulent activity in which members of the quantity surveying profession have been implicated is of grave concern to the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession and the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors. Mr Steve Lyons, Registrar of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession states that the quantity surveying profession has a track record of strictly ensuring that the public and client’s financial interests in respect to construction projects are properly managed and safeguarded at all time. He says: “The ethics of the profession is such that we regularly encourage both clients such as Government and private enterprise, plus the registered professionals themselves to report any unacceptable behaviour for the SA Quantity Surveying Council to take strict and decisive action. In this regard, we applaud members of the public and those courageous individuals in the public service who blow the whistle on any fraudulent activity. Recent front page reports are indicative of the numerous similar complaints received of project procurement fraud perpetrated in a multitude of National, Provincial and Local government, plus within most of the larger parastatals. The SACQSP believes that Government would be better served by ensuring that registered quantity surveying professionals are engaged from the commencement of projects. Unregistered ‘professionals’ in these state departments are all too often expected to fulfil the function of a professional Quantity Surveyor. You don’t rely on a nurse to undertake heart surgery”
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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
When: 10 - 12 September 2014Where: Cape Town International Convention CenterWhat: 2 days of inspiring speakers and thought leaders. Great social events and networking opportunities plus pre-convention tours and courses.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ASAQS MEMBERS!
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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]
* Note GBCSA members to register via the convention website
Ridding Government Departments of Procurement Fraud to be Applauded
Recent articles in the press regarding possible fraudulent activity in which members of the quantity surveying professionhave been implicated is of grave concern to the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession and theAssociation of South African Quantity Surveyors.
Mr Steve Lyons, Registrar of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession states that the quantitysurveying profession has a track record of strictly ensuring that the public and client’s financial interests in respect toconstruction projects are properly managed and safeguarded at all time. He says: “The ethics of the profession is suchthat we regularly encourage both clients such as Government and private enterprise, plus the registered professionalsthemselves to report any unacceptable behaviour for the SA Quantity Surveying Council to take strict and decisive action.In this regard, we applaud members of the public and those courageous individuals in the public service who blow thewhistle on any fraudulent activity.
Recent front page reports are indicative of the numerous similar complaints received of project procurement fraudperpetrated in a multitude of National, Provincial and Local government, plus within most of the larger parastatals. TheSACQSP believes that Government would be better served by ensuring that registered quantity surveying professionalsare engaged from the commencement of projects. Unregistered ‘professionals’ in these state departments are all too oftenexpected to fulfil the function of a professional Quantity Surveyor. You don’t rely on a nurse to undertake heart surgery”
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quotes Mr Lyons.
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"The 7th SACQSP Research conference "Mapping the Future" in collaboration with the ASAQS is being held on Monday22nd and Tuesday the 23rd September 2014 at the CSIR in Pretoria.
The focus of being ready to evolve as a professional is being presented by a number of speakers, both from within theprofession and specialist keynote speakers who have been selected to encourage you to embrace change for yoursurvival.
The SACQSP Conferences have evolved through the years from purely academic research, to a blend of pro-activeresearch papers interspersed with pertinent industry speakers. The popularity of these conferences is evident with the“sold-out” signs being posted for last year’s event in Cape Town a week before the event.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES
In order to assist members to plan their diaries this year in terms of forthcoming congresses and conferences they maywish 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.
ICEC 2014 IX World Congress - Re-Engineering Total Cost ManagementMilan, Italy, 20, 21, 22 October 2014Call for Papers - Second Announcement
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Head of DevelopmentA property development company using unique method to transform degenerated area into thriving neighbourhooddestinations is currently looking for a forward thinking and experienced Quantity Surveyor to head up their developmentdivision. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
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Intermediate/Senior QSIntermediate/Senior QSs urgently required in a busy PQS Windhoek firm; should have 3 - 5 years experience in a PQSfirm. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
SNR QUANTITY SURVEYOR - site basedSNR SITE QUANTITY SURVEYOR – Major contractor - Lephalale. Our Client as part of the contracting teams to ensureconstruction of the Coal fired Boiler at the Power station; they need a further Snr QS reporting to the Commercial Manager,urgently. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
Registered Professional Quantity SurveyorWe are looking for a South African registered Professional Quantity Surveyor with at least 5 years experience in acommercial PQS environment. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
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Junior Quantity Surveyor Karel Kerling. As an honest, loyal, focused and balanced person, I am eager to become part of an effective andprofessional Quantity Surveying team. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
Experienced Quantity Surveyor Tirivafi Kastone Mudzamiri. I have a strong passion for commercial management and my key strengths are in managingvalue and cost on construction projects. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
Estimator / Quantity SurveyorDuties include, requesting and negotiating of prices for materials. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
Candidate Quantity Surveyor (Btech QS)Mzukisi Ntsalaze. I am a hardworking, self-motivated and resourceful Individual. Browse to the Career Centre for moreinformation.
Junior quantity surveyorKuvesan Naidoo. Skills in roads and earthworks as a junior quantity surveyor, willing to try buildings. Browse to the CareerCentre for more information.
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Candidate quantity surveyor Huzaifah. Application for a position as a candidate quantity surveyor. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
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Junior Position Required I am looking for a Jnr position whilst I'm studying part time towards my Diploma in Quantity Surveying and ConstructionManagement. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
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Candidate Quantity Surveyor Riain O'Connell. I am currently open to employment opportunities with professional quantity surveying firms for 2015.Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
Associate QSSee attached CV. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
Candidate Quantity SurveyorJuvan Olivier. Working alongside a PrQS, together we are sharing the pre and post contract responsibilities of the projectswhich includes but not limited. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
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Where: Pretoria, GautengInformation: The attendance of this course requires a basic understanding of the NEC in order to obtain full benefits of thechanges in the NEC 3rd edition & Resolved Editions.Contact: Norah ([email protected])
2 September 2014
Contract LawTime: 08:00Where: Bloemfontein, Free State Information: Contract Law Seminar in Bloemfontein Contact: Norah ([email protected])
3 September 2014
NEC PSC & Early Warnings & Compensation Events & PR Time: 08:00Where: Pretoria, GautengInformation: NEC PSC & Early Warnings & Compensation Events & PRContact: Norah ([email protected])
3 September 2014
JBCC Principal Building Agreement Edition 6.1 combined with JBCC N/S Subcontract Agreement Ed 6.1Time: 08:00Where: Johannesburg, GautengInformation: Working knowledge of JBCC agreements and forms.Contact: Allison Kuhn ([email protected])
4 September 2014
Professional Negligence Liability & Risk Time: 08:00Where: Johannesburg, GautengInformation: This seminar focuses on the liability of professionals for their negligence, and how to limit and otherwisemanage their exposure to claims.Contact: Norah ([email protected])
4 September 2014
Project Planning, Scheduling & ControlTime: 08:00Where: Durban, KZNInformation: The importance of good planning.Contact: Norah ([email protected])
8 / 9 / 10 September 2014
NEC3 Engineering & Construction ContractTime: 08:30Where: East London, Eastern CapeInformation: The NEC Family of Standard Form Contracts is used by major organisations across the length and breadth ofSouth Africa. And this modern family of contracts has become the standard for private companies, parastatals and publicsector organisations alike.Contact: Faith ([email protected])
9 September 2014
Project Planning, Scheduling & ControlTime: 08:00Where: Rondebosch, Cape TownInformation: The importance of good planning.Contact: Norah ([email protected])
9 / 10 September 2014
A 2 Day Workshop on the FIDIC Contract DocumentsTime: 08:00Where: Midrand, GautengInformation: This workshop will trace the contractual process from pre-tender stage to taking over, where the FIDIC
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A man is stranded on a desertisland, all alone for ten years. One day, he sees a speck in thehorizon. He thinks to himself, "It'snot a ship." The speck gets a littlecloser and he thinks, "It's not aboat." The speck gets even closerand he thinks, "It's not a raft." Then,out of the surf comes this gorgeousblonde woman, wearing a wet suitand scuba gear. She comes up to the guy and says,"How long has it been since you'vehad a cigarette?" "Ten years!", he says. She reaches over and unzips awaterproof pocket on her left sleeveand pulls out a pack of freshcigarettes. He takes one, lights it, takes a longdrag, and says, "Man, oh man! Isthat good!" Then she asked, "How long has itbeen since you've had a drink ofwhiskey?" He replies, "Ten years!" She reaches over, unzips herwaterproof pocket on her rightsleeve, pulls out a flask and gives itto him. He takes a long swig and says,"Wow, that's fantastic!" Then she starts unzipping a longerzipper that runs down the front ofher wet suit and she says to him,"And how long has it been sinceyou've had some real fun?" Andthe man replies, "Wow! Don't tellme that you've got golf clubs inthere!"
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contracts are used.Contact: Norah ([email protected])
PROALL Reimer gets to mix with the bestHistory was made at this year’s SARMA Readymix Conference by ProAll and Reimer SA when the first continuousconcrete production plant was officially accredited by SARMA. This unit owned by SSBR (joint venture Stefanutti Stocksand Basil Read) is currently working for Eskom at the Kusile Power Station project.(©www.concrete.tv)
N4 Road rehabilitation in South Africa to be carried outThe N4 road project between Rustenburg and Tshwane will receive an additional 32km as plans to transform it into a dualcarriage freeway continue. This will help improve on the status of the road making it safer by decongesting the travellingbetween the two towns.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Title deeds handover could boost township property marketThe expected handover of more than a million title deeds to owners of subsidised houses during the next five years couldspeed up the opening of the formal property market in areas like Soweto.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Constructing an urban pavilion in one of Africa’s busiest transport hubsDESIGNING_SOUTH AFRICA in collaboration with the Johannesburg Development Agency and the Mayor ofJohannesburg are proud to announce the construction of an urban pavilion designed by world-renowned architect DavidAdjaye OBE. To be constructed in a public space within the Park Station Precinct in Johannesburg’s inner city, the projectwill highlight this historical junction in the city, while activating underutilised public space using innovative design.(©www.concrete.tv)
R6bn largest mixed-use housing development in Nelson Mandela BayFace of Nelson Mandela Bay is set to change dramatically with South Africa's largest mixed-use housing developmentgetting the green light to build 40000 homes near Coega.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Hawks investigate housing officials and contractors for R36m fraudHawks are investigating Eastern Cape Human Settlements officials and two contractors for allegedly defrauding thedepartment of millions of rands.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Redefine's Fountainhead win falls shortRedefine Properties has emerged as the victor in the long-running takeover battle with Growthpoint Properties forFountainhead Property Trust assets, but has fallen short of taking home the prize.(©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)
Nedbank Corporate Property Finance overview of the property industry since 2008Since 2008, the global economic crisis has prompted a number of challenges, and no small amount of change, across allfinancial market sectors; and commercial property finance is no exception.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Synergy Income Fund delivers strong year-end performance underpinned by a high-growth retail portfolioSynergy Income Fund today announced full year distribution growth of 5% for its A linked unitholders and 12% for its Blinked unitholders for the year to 30 June 2014.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Growthpoint Properties report 8.3% distribution growthGrowthpoint Properties Limited today reported distribution growth of 8.3% for the full year to 30 June 2014, comfortablyoutperforming market guidance of around 7.2%.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Growthpoint’s aggressive Acquisition Spree Drive Revenue GrowthGrowthpoint Properties, SA’s largest property group, today posted solid results for the 12 months to June 30 this year,attributing surges in revenue and net property income to a large acquisition drive and its Australian investments.(©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)
Texton Property Fund looks to reduce its reliance on office marketTexton Property Fund Limited previously Vunani Property Investment Fund is looking to reduce its exposure to thestruggling office market by diversifying into other property sectors and look at opportunities in Africa.(©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)
Aveng profits erode on Australian project woes, Grinaker-LTA Grinaker-LTA’s poor performance and projects in Australia in the past financial year continued to negatively affectconstruction and engineering group Aveng.
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Industrial / Commercial Property BrokerA dynamic Gauteng based property group is looking for energetic and driven Commercial and Industrial Property Brokersto join the team based in Johannesburg. 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 ASAQSwebsite - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have anumber of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.
Investec Property Fund's Mayfield Square opens for businessDaveyton's first major shopping centre, Mayfield Square, opened its doors to the public today. To mark theoccasion, Investec Property held a launch event attended by Ward Councillor Makgopa Kgopa, MMC for City Planning andEconomic Development Bennett Nikani, community representatives, the steering committee and the centre's tenants,which include some of the country's biggest retail and financial services brands.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Newtown Junction scheduled for completion in SeptemberAtterbury Group operational company Atterbury Property Holdings’ development of Johannesburg’s Newtown Junction intoa mixed-use develop-ment that will comprise a 36 000 m² shopping centre, 30 000 m² of office space, a gymnasium andfour levels of basement parking providing 2 400 bays is scheduled for completion in September this year.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Cradlestone Mall earns top Retail Centre Development AwardJohannesburg’s Cradlestone Mall was named the best overall retail development, scooping the coveted 2014 SpectrumAward in the South African Council of Shopping Centre’s (SACSC) annual Retail Development & Design Awards (RDDA).(©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)
Land released for commercial and retail development in UmhlangaA portion of land suitable for a range of commercial, retail and business park development is being made available byTongaat Hulett Developments, the property development operator within the Tongaat Hulett stable.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Dipula absorbs six shopping centres for R425mDipula Income Fund has acquired 6 shopping centres from Redefine Properties for a consideration of R425-million, 25%of which will be settled in cash and the balance in Dipula A and B linked units.(©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)
Shopping mall development in SA pre-empting demand, CEO warnsAmid mounting consumer pressure, recently opened shopping centres, as well as those set to open in the coming months,could experience a slow start to trading as they open ahead of the requisite market demand for additional retaildevelopments, property loan stock firm Pareto CEO Marius Muller has cautioned.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Government pumps R100m into tourism industryGovernment will spend R100 million to market South Africa's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekomannounced on Tuesday.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Multi-layered home by Y+M Design Office hides a house-shaped room behind wooden wallsThere are two layers to this residence in Tokushima, Japan – the first is a living room that looks like a miniature house,while the second is a perimeter wall that encloses extra rooms and patios.(©www.dezeen.com)
Atelier Pierre Thibault's Le Grand Plateau house is raised on stilts above a forest floorCanadian architecture office Atelier Pierre Thibault has completed a lakeside house in a forest near Quebec, which israised above its hillside site on thin metal stilts.(©www.dezeen.com)
Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture may lose accreditationThe school founded by Frank Lloyd Wright may lose its accreditation to award architecture degrees following a rule changefrom America's Higher Learning Commission.
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ADN Architectures adds V-shaped extension to Brussels bungalowBelgian firm ADN Architectures gave this wooden house extension in Brussels a V-shaped roofline that inverts the pointedgables of the existing property.(©www.dezeen.com)
GREAT BUILDINGS:
House at Weissenhof, by Le Corbusier, at Stuttgart, Germany, 1927.(©www.greatbuildings.com)
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Snr Architectural Technoligist - Sandton Due to long term strategic planning, this prestigious, busy practice with international and local projects requires a standalone, technologist who understands how a building is put together. 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 ASAQSwebsite - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have anumber of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.
INVEST in User StoriesThe most basic form of requirement in an Agile project is the User Story. It describes an actor, what the actor is trying todo, and the actor’s goals. Each story is unique, but they all should have the same components and adhere to the sameguidelines. To make this happen, consider the acronym INVEST.(©www.projectsatwork.com)
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Site Project Services Lead – Oil & Gas - IraqDeliver the full Project Services function to the Projects for Asset on site. Browse to the Career Centre for moreinformation.
Senior Project Planner - Sugar NigeriaProject Management Company seeking Senior Project Planner to be based in Nigeria. Browse to the Career Centre formore information.
Senior Cost Engineer Sugar NigeriaProject Management Company seeking Senior Cost Engineer to be based in Nigeria. Browse to the Career Centre formore information.
Need Project Managers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQSwebsite - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Project Managers submitted to the Career Centre are also included in thisnewsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of thisnewsletter.
SA skills crisis in key real estate marketsSouth Africa’s development is being hampered by a serious shortage of skilled engineers, especially in the public sector,and the situation has been described as one of the worst capacity crises in years, a research report by professional bodyRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has revealed.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Contractor bemoans limited SA infrastructure progressThere is little opportunity for JSE-listed infrastructure company Group Five to grow shareholder value in the domesticmarket, says CEO Mike Upton.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Building sector hearings come to a closeThe Department of Labour’s public hearings into the building sector and establishing a sectoral determination (SD) willcome to an end on Friday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
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More women empowered in construction industryThe Elijah Barayi Memorial Training Centre’s (EBMTC’s) efforts to empower women in the construction industry arestarting to manifest as one of its students has graduated from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) through thesupport of the EBMTC.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
'More women engineers needed in South Africa'The Deputy Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga wants to see women occupying 50% of managerial positions andmore women engineers working with Sanral.(©www.concrete.tv)
New Eastern Cape dam expected to alleviate water shortagesThe R41-million pumpstation for the Ludeke dam, in the Eastern Cape, is in the process of being commissioned and willsoon help alleviate the water shortages being experienced in the Mbizana region.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Buildmax to sell aggregate, quarry assets to RaumixOpencast mining contractor and construction materials supplier Buildmax on Thursday announced that its wholly ownedBuildmax Aggregates and Quarries (BAQ) business and certain of its subsidiaries had entered into an agreement to sellcertain of its assets to Raubex subsidiary Raumix.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
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Senior Cost Engineer Oil & Gas IraqThe main purpose of this position is to provide services as the Senior Cost Engineering on Site within the Project ServicesDepartment for an oil field project located in Southern Iraq. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
ENGINEERING MANAGERReputable Engineering Consultancy requires Engineering Managers. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.
Need engineers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it'sabsolutely FREE! Adverts for Engineers submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also havea number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.
Egyptian Construction sector records 2% growthGleeds Construction Consultancy has indicated that the construction sector in Egypt has grown by 2% in the last quarterof this year. The growth is despite an increase in prices of steel, reinforcement steel and mixed concrete which short byover 6%.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Find out how to unleash latent cement demand in West Africa’s undersupplied marketsCement demand is rising in West Africa! Africa’s cement sector is undergoing the strongest period of sustained growth inits history, with latent demand waiting to be unleashed in West Africa’s undersupplied markets.(©www.concrete.tv)
Lafarge Nigeria reports profit surgeNigeria’s foremost cement company Lafarge Cement WAPCO has announced a profit before tax of 17.74 billion for itshalf-year ended June 30, a 29% rise from its N13.80 billion ($85 million) in the corresponding period of the previous year.(©www.concrete.tv)
Total to builds a pipeline to supply gas to Alaoji power plant, NigeriaTotal has built a $900 million worth of 24-inch pipeline infrastructure covering 50km to make sure it supply gas to theAlaoji Power Station in Abia State. The pipeline infrastructure will begin from Oil Mining Lease (OML) to Imo River andfinally to the 964MW capacity Alaoji Power Station.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
BASF opens a new production plant in KenyaBASF Group, one of the world’s leading chemical companies has entered in Kenya with a new production plant forconcrete admixtures. The new production plant for concrete admixtures was inaugurated this week. The plant, to be set inMlolongo Kenya will seek to serve infrastructure projects that are ongoing in the country.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
US$11bn new Bagamoyo port project in Tanzania to kick off this yearConstruction of Bagamoyo port at Mbegani creek in Tanzania is to commence this year once the necessary paperworkhas been completed. The development is going to be located 60 kilometers north of Dar es Salaam city. This comes afterthe expedition of the project which was to begin next year.
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$46m Mozambique road construction project completed Construction of Namialo-Rio Lurio road in Mozambique has been completed. This involved construction of lots 1 and 2 ofthe N1 highway in Nampula Province.(©www.concrete.tv)
Mugabe to seek China help in building infrastructureThe president of Zimbabwe has visited China, in a bid to seek help to build the country’s infrastructure. This is accordingto the president’s spokesman George Charamba.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Botswana to have a tourists train to serve Southern Africa regionBotswana is planning to have a tourist that will help local and international tourists explore the country more according tothe Botswana Railways (BR). The reports say that the tourist train will also help tourists explore neighboring countries.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)
Prefab buildings benefit mine site construction teamPrefabricated building manufacturer Kwikspace Modular Buildings, in June, completed a temporary accommodation projectfor the construction team currently working to relocate the former Dingleton community to Kathu to make way for AngloAmerican-owned iron-ore major Kumba Iron Ore’s expansion operations at the Sishen mine, in the Northern Cape.(©www.miningweekly.com)
Sustainable accommodation for SA mineworkersOperational campsite design specialist Akhani Group signed an agree-ment with alternative housing solutions providerLightweight Energy Panels Africa (Lepa) in June to market and distribute Lepa’s lightweight construction panels.(©www.miningweekly.com)
Implats defers production target, reviews capex, ups new technology plansStrike-impacted platinum-mining company Impala Platinum (Implats) has deferred its 850 000 oz Rustenburg productiontarget, is reviewing its capital expenditure (capex) programme intensively and is going all out to ramp up its post-strikerestart to 250 000 oz of platinum from Rustenburg in the first half of its financial year to December 31.(©www.miningweekly.com)
Pan African warns on dividendPan African Resources said it may cut its dividend to UK investors as low grades at its Evander operations hurt profits(©www.miningmx.com)
CoAL, Grindrod settle Matola dealCoal of Africa will pay $10m to settle liabilities related to a take-or-pay agreement with two Grindrod subsidiaries until theend of December 2016(©www.miningmx.com)
Small town style, big city vibeIt’s widely held that there is little scope for small town values amid today’s fast-paced metropoles. Yet, Pretoria’s sprawlingfar north flies in the face of this theory. So says Brian Snooke, CEO of Pronamic Real Estate who explains that, despite itssize and modern character, the area is imbued with a “platteland” feel.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)
New phase for Evergreen BroadacresNational retirement lifestyle brand, Evergreen Lifestyles, recently launched the third phase of sought-after Gauteng-basedvillage Evergreen Broadacres, as the market continues to respond to opportunities for affordably priced luxury retirementhousing.(©www.property24.com)
Sought-after homes in Jukskei ParkNeighbouring the suburbs of Olivedale and Douglasdale, the leafy modern suburb of Jukskei Park is located in the north ofJohannesburg.(©www.property24.com)
Mall to Boost Springs Real EstateThe residential property market in Springs on the East Rand stands to benefit in the short as well as long term from thedevelopment of the new Springs Mall, which is currently under construction.(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)
Secure Clarens estate development
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A new development,Clarens Mountain Estate, has been launched in the scenic Free State town of Clarens with standspriced from R700 000 to R1.25 million.(©www.property24.com)
Small Business Owners Boost Durban Home SalesIn Durban, as in most other SA cities, the less affluent, more central suburbs have seen a huge increase in housingdemand over the past few years, driven by their proximity to workplaces, shops, entertainment venues and publictransport.(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)
Riding the waveSomewhere in the back of most older peoples’ minds we probably still think of Jeffreys Bay (J-Bay to anyone who lovesthe coast of South Africa) as a laid-back, sun-baked sleepy, surfers’ haven.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)
Global Focus on the Garden RouteA moderate climate, beautiful scenery and an unspoilt coastline make the Garden Route a destination of choice forholiday and retirement property buyers from all over SA, and there is also growing demand now from expats forsmallholdings or commercial properties.(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)
Buyers Seek the Quiet Life in StanfordThe village of Stanford near Hermanus has a lot going for it – like mountain views, clean air, good infrastructure and alovely mix of shops, galleries, restaurants and coffee shops.(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)
New Stellenbosch flats near completionThe first applications for rentals have already been received at Andringa Walk in Stellenbosch even before thedevelopment has been completed. The contemporary apartment building of 116 units is currently under construction aboveEikestad Mall, a prime and central location in the historic heart of the town, just a few minutes’ walk from the universitycampus.(©www.property24.com)
New Schools Behind Burgundy Estate SuccessWork has already begun on a R100,000,000 schools project that will see both a Curro primary school and a Curro Castlepre-primary school open in the Burgundy Estate development in Brackenfell next year.(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)
New Kenilworth apartment developmentConstruction is set to commence on a new, larger and more sophisticated sectional title complex comprising 119 units inKenilworth, Cape Town.(©www.property24.com)
DeVille centre to be revitalisedSpire Property Management recently took over the management contract for the DeVille Centre in Durbanville.(©www.property24.com)
Cape Town buyers forced to compromiseWith South Africa’s home prices now showing a 19.3 percent increase on the average price of three years ago, and at a23 percent increase in the high demand urban areas, buyers today have either to give up plans to own a home or toaccept some quite serious compromises initially.(©www.property24.com)
World Design Status Boosts CT MarketBeing designated as the World Design Capital this year has definitely helped to cement Cape Town’s status as a globally-renowned city, says Pam Golding Property group CE Dr Andrew Golding.(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)
Value for money on Cape West CoastSt Helena Bay situated on the Cape West Coast, approximately 160 kilometres from Cape Town, was one of the holidayareas hardest hit by the 2008-2010 downturn in the residential property market.(©www.property24.com)
Power to the peopleMany of us are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living seems to go up dramatically every month. The prices offood, petrol and clothing are increasing at an alarming rate and the news that some landlords are fraudulently inflating theamounts owed by their tenants for electricity is (pardon the pun) shocking.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)
Tips For Picking the Right AgentResearch is the critical first step when deciding which agent to work with. aSo says Shaun Rademeyer, CEO ofBetterBond Home Loans, SA’s biggest mortgage origination group, who notes “There are are very few things we buy andsell that are worth more than a property so, whether you are selling your lifetime home or an investment apartment,finding the right estate agent to work with is essential.
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Use less; score moreThe daily carbon footprint of an energy guzzling consumer society is dominated by the time we spend indoors. Sincethere’s little escaping the perils of utility bills in the short-term, we might as well opt for energy efficiency as a long-termsolution. As consumers, we stand to benefit from buying into new and modern technology when replacing old products –from buildings to appliances.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)
Be colour savvy when it comes to choosing the right colour tiles for your homeHave you ever been in a home where the furniture and the flooring don’t match? Or maybe the tiles were better suited to a1970’s palette?(©www.designmind.co.za)
Give Your Home Its Own Piggy-BankOwning a home is not just about making the bond repayments – it is also about being able to maintain it, says AdrianGoslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)
Nedbank unveils its fourth Green building in RoodepoortThe official opening of another Nedbank 4 Star Green Star Rated building, this time in Roodepoort, is set to furtherreinforce the organisation's already well established reputation as South Africa's truly 'green' bank.(©www.eprop.co.za)
Cape Town transport goes greenThe City of Cape Town has taken public transport to the next level with the launch of its first green transport facility.(©www.property24.com)
South Africa needs sustainable construction industryIf South Africa is to prosper and meet its full potential then we must have sustainable human settlements that are sociallyacceptable and able to support economic development and expansion.(©www.concrete.tv)
WWF reports investigate SA’s renewable-energy programmesTo bolster its argument that renewable energy is critical to combating climate change, the World Wide Fund for Nature-South Africa (WWF-SA) has commissioned a series of reports that investigates the state of renewable energy in thecountry, focusing on how it can be scaled up and financed beyond government’s current efforts.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Texton moves to ‘green’ portfolioJSE-listed Texton Property Fund CEO Rob Kane believed the real estate investment trust would gain momentum in itsambitions of delivering a green portfolio.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Water Efficiency, Both Inside and Outside the HomeThere are few things we take for granted as much as our ability to turn on the tap and get water in a seemingly endlesssupply. Even during droughts, and despite warnings about shortages and conservation, most of us treat this preciousresource as a given. (©www.inhabitat.com)
The Power of SaltWhere the river meets the sea, there is the potential to harness a significant amount of renewable energy, according to ateam of mechanical engineers at MIT.(©www.renewableenergyworld.com)
Researchers Develop Faster, Cheaper Way to Make Solar CellsA faster, cheaper way to manufacture silicon solar cells, partially funded by the Energy Department and fine-tuned at itsNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has won a coveted R&D 100 award as one of the top technologyinnovations of 2013.(©www.renewableenergyworld.com)
The Indicators as on29 August 2014 17:10
This week 23/08/2014Rand/US$ 10.63 10.70
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Rand/BP 17.66 17.73Rand/Euro 14.01 14.17Gold/oz $1289.89 $1276.59JSE All share 50951.48 51102.22
South Africa's trade deficit widens to R6.88bnSouth Africa's trade deficit widened more than expected to R6.88-billion rand ($648-million) in July, from a R190-millionrand shortfall in June, data from the South African Revenue Service showed on Friday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)
Massive petrol price dropCash-strapped consumers will get a breather at the pumps with the prices of petrol and diesel falling in September.(©www.fin24.com)
Resources lead JSE lowerResources stocks have led the JSE lower for the second consecutive day, as the share prices of iron producers arehovering around record lows.(©www.fin24.com)
Household credit growth slowsThe year-on-year growth in outstanding credit balances within the household sector has slowed to 4.1% at the end of July,Absa says.(©www.fin24.com)
Rand down on Ukraine tensionsThe rand has weakened against the dollar as tensions in Ukraine soured global risk sentiment and as investors lookedahead to new trade deficit data.(©www.fin24.com)
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