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Weekend Property & Construction News file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/011011.htm[2012/10/14 18:14:42] Weekend 1 / 2 October 2011 Circulation : exceeds 5,000 subscribers Property and Construction related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS . Editor: Bert van den Heever News specific to the quantity surveying profession is reflected at the bottom of this newsletter. Click on the blue headline if you wish to read the full article on the Internet. Past issues of this newsletter can be found at http://www.asaqs.co.za/news/e_newsletter.htmll Quantity Surveying News Construction and Development News Retail Roundup Newsflashes for Architects Project Management News Engineering News News for Estate Agents and Home Owners Latest property news Business Incentives News from Africa Mining News Green Building News The Agent's tool kit Building Terms Weekly Economic Indicators Key Economic Indicators Free Contracts Tailpiece ASAQS NEWS RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT WITH THE CIQS The Reciprocity Agreement between the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) and the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) was signed and exchanged at the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors' (PAQS) Congress, which was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 23- 26 July 2011. The ASAQS was represented by Prof. Tinus Maritz and the CIQS by Mr. Ian Duncan. This Reciprocity Agreement will remain in force for an initial period of 3 years from the date of signature thereof, where after the agreement will be subject to review and renewal by mutual agreement of the respective parties. To view the agreement visit the ASAQS website . Founded in 1959, the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors is the national professional body representing the quantity surveying and construction estimating profession in Canada. The CIQS is the governing body for six regional affiliated associations in Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. The agreements with other organisations can be viewed under the "International" section of the CUG. WON'T BE ANOTHER ISSUE LIKE THIS ONE SOON! Dit you spot the number of this issue in the subject line of your e-mail? 011011 ... don't think we'll see

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Weekend 1 / 2 October 2011Circulation : exceeds 5,000 subscribers

Property and Construction related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS.Editor: Bert van den Heever

News specific to the quantity surveying profession is reflected at the bottom of this newsletter. Click on the blue headlineif you wish to read the full article on the Internet.

Past issues of this newsletter can be found at http://www.asaqs.co.za/news/e_newsletter.htmll

Quantity Surveying News

Construction and DevelopmentNewsRetail Roundup

Newsflashes for Architects

Project Management News

Engineering News

News for Estate Agents andHome OwnersLatest property news

Business Incentives

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Green Building News

The Agent's tool kit

Building Terms

Weekly Economic Indicators

Key Economic Indicators

Free Contracts

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ASAQS NEWS

RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT WITH THE CIQS

The Reciprocity Agreement between the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) andthe Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) was signed and exchanged at the PacificAssociation of Quantity Surveyors' (PAQS) Congress, which was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 23-26 July 2011. The ASAQS was represented by Prof. Tinus Maritz and the CIQS by Mr. Ian Duncan.This Reciprocity Agreement will remain in force for an initial period of 3 years from the date of signaturethereof, where after the agreement will be subject to review and renewal by mutual agreement of therespective parties.

To view the agreement visit the ASAQS website.

Founded in 1959, the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors is the national professional bodyrepresenting the quantity surveying and construction estimating profession in Canada. The CIQS is thegoverning body for six regional affiliated associations in Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland andLabrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.

The agreements with other organisations can be viewed under the "International" section of the CUG.

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WESTERN CAPE CPD PHOTOS

If you attended the Western Cape CPD lecture on the 22nd September you may just spot yourself inthe audience!

The ASAQS WC Chapter CPD Seminar Series kicked off on Thursday 22 September at the RatangaOfficer's Club, Ratanga Junction, Century City.

More than 50 mainly QSs gathered to hear Professor Paul Bowen of UCT share preliminary resultsfrom recent research conducted among QS and other professionals. First on the agenda was stress -how stressed are built environment professionals in South Africa - and the conclusion was that builtenvironment professionals suffer from workplace stress. Dr Helgo Schomer, well-known radio and TVpsychologist, then addressed another research finding, namely that built environment professionalsgenerally do not employ appropriate stress management measures, by presenting stress managementtechniques best suited to burnt-out prone professionals in a highly entertaining manner. After the teabreak, Professor Bowen presented the preliminary results of his survey on corruption in the constructionindustry and the seminar was concluded by a panel discussion on Professional Ethics, convened byJohn Powell. The panel members, Ellie van den Hoven, Osman Narker and Dave Lindenberg, engagedthe audience in a reaffirmation of what Professional Ethics are supposed to stand for.

Click here to see the Western Cape photos

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES

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

7th Postgraduate conference on construction industry hosted by University of Pretoria and theCIDB• 9 to 11 October 2011 – Pretoria, South Africa

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

PAQS Congress 2012• July 2012 - Brunei

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

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EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

Quantity Surveyors/Cost EngineersQuantity Surveyors, Cost Engineers, Contract Administrators required for JHB based Consultancy.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior QS Windhoek NamibiaThe services of a senior quantity surveyor with 7 to 10 years experience is needed in a privatepractice. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Experienced Quantity Surveyor neededBTech or BSc (QS) with minimum 2 years post graduate PQS experience required for small PQSpractice in Cape Town CBD. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Snr Quantity SurveyorBSc (Hon) QS. Registered with SA QS Council. 8 years post grad experience. Browse to Classifieds forfull details.

Quantity Surveyor - Mechanical and PipingA PQS firm based in Jhb is looking for Quantity Surveyor with engineering experience. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering - A PQS firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with Civil Engineering Projects experience for a 24 monthcontract in their Jhb offices. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Snr Quantity Surveyor8 years post grad experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Experienced Quantity Surveyor neededBTech or BSc (QS) with minimum 2 years post graduate PQS experience required for small PQSpractice in Cape Town CBD. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Estimator - Roads and EarthworksA Roads and Earthworks Construction company is looking for an Estimator to be based in their headoffice in East London. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity Surveyor - PMBA PQS firm with a national footprint seeks a Junior Quantity Surveyor for their offices inPietermaritzburg. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Intermediate to Senior Quantity SurvyorIntermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor with 3 to 7 years experience to be based in RivoniaJohannesburg required. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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Quantity Surveyor Mozambique - Ref# 921/Civil engineering contractor seeks a site based qualified Quantity Surveyor OR Civil Eng/Tech with min5 years costing/certificates on roads, bridges and building projects exp. Browse to Classifieds for fulldetails.

Contracts Quantity SurveyorLarge construction group seeks a 28-38 year old QS with lots of contracting experience to join the siteteam on a major civil engineering project in Ellisras. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

Quantity Surveyor, CBD, Cape TownQualifications: B.Tech or B.Sc Quantity Surveying Skills & Proficiencies: Microsoft Excel, Word, WinQS, CCS, Microsoft Project. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

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

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

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

Quantity SurveyorLooking to work for a market leader? Our client is a well established PQS firm with a national networkof offices. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

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

Senior Technical Resource/Associate DireBSc Qs / BTech QS / or equivalent. Professional Body Registration in any of the areas of ProjectControls Delivery: Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, SchedulingDeliver individual technicalexcellence. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Junior Quantity SurveyorI am a recently qualified Candidate Quantity Surveyor seeking employment in the Cape Town area.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Junior site/office Quantity SurveyorI am currently finishing my BTech degree in quantity surveying at Tshwane University of Technology,attending only evening classes. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity SurveyorAs a highly organized and meticulous professional with experience as a Quantity Surveyor, and agraduate from Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein, in B-Tech Quantity Surveying (CUMLAUDE) am seeking employment in any PQS firm or construction firm. Browse to Classifieds for fulldetails.

Quantity SurveyorMy name is Archie l hold a diploma in QS with more than 8 years exprience. Browse to Classifieds forfull details.

Junior Quantity SurveyorMy name is Ronald i have a Bsc Quantity Surveying Honors from Wits University with two yearsworking as a Junior Quantity Surveyor. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Junior QsI am seeking for a Job as a Junior QS or Junior construction QS at an established firm.I hold aBachelor and Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of Pretoria. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

Graduate/junior quantity surveyorI am a 25 year old male with a Bsc Quantity Surveying honours degree, and I am seeking employmentas a graduate/junior quantity surveyor within a PQS firm or a construction company. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

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Seeking Junior QS positionMy name is Fourie du Preez.I am seeking an opportunity as a junior QS in 2012.I hold a B.Sc (QuantitySurveying) degree obtained from the University of the Free state and is currently bust with my Honours.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Candidate QSI am a graduate QS from UCT with an additional BComm in Financial Management from Stellenbosch.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Wanted: Quantity SurveyorMy name is Sanele from KZN,I am looking for any Quantity Surveying related position. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

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

Quantity Surveyor28 Year old male seeking employment as Quantity Surveyor. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

Quantity Surveyor/EstimatorI am a 28 year old male with a Bsc Hons Quantity Surveying degree from NUST Zimbabwe who islooking for employment as Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in South Africa. Browse to Classifieds for fulldetails.

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

Need quantity surveying personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifiedssection on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are alsoincluded in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, pleasesee their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

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4 October 2011

Event: Contract LawTime: All day eventInformation: This workshop provides essential fundamental principles of contract as well as

updates on recent developments in contract law.Contact: Norah [email protected]

5 October 2011

Event: Merkel's estimating workshopTime: 9:00am-1:00pm EDTInformation: Merkel's is an electronic estimating textbook featuring live pricing (Material &

Labour rates) for Gauteng, Western Cape & KwaZulu-NatalContact: Ilse van Deventer [email protected]

5 / 6 October 2011

Event: A 2 day FIDIC Workshop (05 & 06 October 2011)Time: All day eventInformation: This workshop will trace the contractual process from pre-tender stage to

taking over, where the FIDIC contracts are used. We will not only considerthe FIDIC general conditions of contract but will also discuss pre-awardissues.

Contact: Norah [email protected]

9 / 10 / 11 October 2011

Event: 7th Postgraduate ConferenceTime: All day eventInformation: 7th Postgraduate conference on construction industry hosted by University of

Pretoria and the CIDB.Contact: Ferial Lombardo [email protected]

11 October 2011

Event: Delay Disruption & Extension of Time (2 days seminar 11 & 12 October 2011)Time: All day eventInformation: It is anticipated that the attendee of this seminar will be provided with a good

practical understanding of the concepts behind project execution in the eventof a project delay or disruption.

Contact: Norah [email protected]

12 October 2011

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Event: JBCC Minor Works Agreement - Cape TownTime: 1:00pm-5:00pm EDTInformation: Half day MWA seminar at the Garden Court Eastern Boulevard. Attendance

certificates issued.Contact: Allison Kuhn [email protected]

13 October 2011

Event: Project Information & Documentation ManagementTime: 1 hour networking lunchInformation: One day Specialist Workshop for the Building and Construction IndustryContact: Mari Burger [email protected]

13 October 2011

Event: JBCC Principal Building Agreement Seminar - Cape TownTime: All day eventInformation: Full day JBCC PBA in Cape Town at the Garden Court Eastern Boulevard.

Attendance certificates issued.Contact: Allison Kuhn [email protected]

Remember : Visit the ASAQS website for new updates!

Please note : Only paid-up members of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors areallowed entrance to the CUG. We still receive a number of applications every month from non-members. If you have any questions regarding membership contact ASAQS on 011-3154140.

Also note that your registration to the CUG will remain in force as long as you remain a member ofASAQS and there is no need to register every year. If you have not received an e-mail confirming yourregistration contact ASAQS.

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CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Are landlords destroying property values by opting for lower rentals?One of the problems facing the commercial property market is that landlords are destroying propertyvalues by signing leases below market value, prompting banks and financial institutions to downgradethe value of buildings as values are essentially based on rental inflows.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Quo vadis Commercial PropertyWith the Rand having depreciated, growth in the SA economy predicted to be sharply down and theglobal economy in turmoil - “Where to now for the commercial property industry?”(©www.eprop.co.za)

Huge demand for industrial propertiesSouth African demand for industrial space has seen new industrial property developments come into themarket and being quickly snapped up.(©www.property24.com)

Gautrain Phase 2 Pretoria to BraamfonteinCommuters travelling from Pretoria to Braamfontein will soon be able to cut their 57km trip to just overhalf-an-hour, by travelling at speeds of 160km an hour without getting a fine. Well, that is only if they'retravelling on the Gautrain, a high-speed below- and above-ground rail network in South Africa's

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Gauteng Province.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Soweto tycoon to spend R1.1bn expanding businessesSoweto businessman Richard Maponya plans to invest just over R1.1 billion within two years in buildinganother mall and a motor dealership network.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Joburg inner city auction featureThe High St Auction Co has announced that its next property auction to be held on 5 October 2011 atSummer Place in Hyde Park at 12h00 will feature a host of inner city Johannesburg properties.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Contemplating Inner City Land ReclamationWhere there’s talk of land reclamation one thinks of dykes and soggy fields and tulips perhaps. But inthe centre of Johannesburg, what could anyone possibly want to reclaim?(©www.eprop.co.za)

Cape Town industrial vacancies on the riseVacancies continue to creep upwards in the local industrial property market. This information iscontained in the biannual analysis that Andy Beddow, a director of Baker Street Properties, says thecompany has just completed of the vacancies across all industrial nodes.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Medical hub emerging in southern suburbsIncreasing demand for health and wellness services is driving sales of property at The Quadrant inCape Town’s Southern Suburbs.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Value of building plans passed up 3%The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) increased by3% (R1.056 billion) during January to July compared with January to July 2010, figures from Stats SAreleased on Thursday showed.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Call for local infrastructure upgrade fundSalga has called for a national municipal infrastructure refurbishment fund to be set up to deal with theR400bn it estimates will have to be spent over the next 20 years to rehabilitate infrastructure.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Listed Property outpaces the FTSE/JSE All Share IndexListed property was a beneficiary of August’s more benign interest rate expectations, with a 2.8% totalreturn.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Connecting GoIndustry DoveBid SA to the worldSouth African Andre Rautenbach is a prime example of a ‘cyber employee’ – someone who can makehis office anywhere in the world as long as he has a laptop and internet connection.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Struggle on COPE as bills mount

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Bills are mounting for embattled COPE, which will challenge an order that its property be attached andauctioned today to pay its lawyers, who claim the party owes them R2.5m.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Solid foundationsSisa Ngebulana, who became the first black CEO in the R150bn listed property sector in May when heplaced Rebosis Property Fund on the JSE, first hit the media headlines in 2007.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Capital & Counties 'going strong'Ian Hawksworth, CEO of Capital & Counties, the UK-focused property group spun off from LibertyInternational in May last year, says the euro-zone debt crisis has not affected the company.(©www.eprop.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Site AgentSite Agent required for JHB based Construction company. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGERS Due to ongoing work, our Client requires the services of Project Procurement Managers – based athead office and on various locations. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

ANALYST – IN - TRAINING – JHBYoung graduates or students in your final year studying related Supply Chain – we need to hear fromyou. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Document ControllerA multi-disciplinary Projects and Consulting services firm is looking for a Document Controller. Browseto Classifieds for full details.

Commercial Manager (Contract Position)A large Engineering Construction Company is looking for a Commercial Manager to be based on aProject in Limpopo, Lephalale. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Research and Knowledge ManagerDo you yearn to be part of one of the world’s leading construction cost consultancies who strive forservice excellence, integrity and professionalism? Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Clerk of Works (QC Inspector)Experienced Clerk of Works/Quality Control Inspector in civil and structural disciplines seeks positionwith Contractor/Developer/Consultant. I seek a permanent or contract position preferably in Gauteng.Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

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

Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds sectionon the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included inthis newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see theiradverts at the top of this newsletter.

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RETAIL, HOTEL AND LEISURE ROUNDUP

Ponte gets a faceliftFilm producer David Selvan and developer Nour Ayyoub's grand plans to buy Hillbrow's Ponte City forR100m and turn it into a chic residential address have come to naught.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Butterworth new COO of Capital Shopping CentresCapital Shopping Centres has announced that it has appointed Mike Butterworth as chief operatingofficer with effect from October 3.(©www.eprop.co.za)

Accommodation industry income down 12.3%Total income for the accommodation industry decreased by 12.3% year on year (y/y) in July to 1.759billion rand, data from Statistics SA (Stats SA) on Monday showed.(©www.eprop.co.za)

An Unusual Weekend Away I recently spent a weekend at Silverstar Casino in Krugersdorp. Little did I know it would be aweekend of ‘firsts’.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)

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

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NEWSFLASHES FOR ARCHITECTS

Bella Sky Hotel: A New Landmark on the Copenhagen SkylineThe opening of Scandinavia's largest hotel symbolizes not only the identity of the modern area ofCopenhagen, but also marks the capital's increasing importance on the international convention andcongress scene. The sculptural profile and visibility of the hotel from the various corners of Copenhagenmake it an architectural landmark which will draw many visitors to the neighbourhood.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Taiwan: The TempestTyphoons are associated with danger and destruction and are often experienced in Taiwan. Howeverour project embraces the positive aspects of this natural phenomenon and aims to harness itsdynamism, beauty and structure as a form of inspiration.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

PIA Events

Visit the PIA Events-page to keep abreast of upcoming events arranged by the Pretoria Institute ofArchitects.

Great Buildings:East Harlem Pre-School, by Hammel, Grenn & Abrahamson, at New York, New York, 1970. (©www.greatbuildings.com)

ARCHITECTURE SOUTH AFRICA

Read the latest issue online by clicking here.

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EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

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

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

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

Qualified Draughtsman - Nelspruit

THE ASAQS WEBSHOP

Please note that the ASAQSwebshop is back on line for allyour document requirements.

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Fee Calculator for ProfessionalArchitectural Services - Non-Repeat Buildings

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

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

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

QUANTITY SURVEYORS, ARCHITECTS & ENGA BEE Multi-disciplinary Professional Consulting Practice with an established and respected brandname and currently operating from offices in Durban & Cape Town seeks Professionals to establishnew practices, under the aegis of our brand name, in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, PortElizabeth, East London, Kimberly, Nelspruit, etc. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds sectionon the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included inthis newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see theiradverts at the top of this newsletter.

FREE SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS FOR ARCHITECTSDive right in and start downloading. Everything from free anti-virus to CAD programs.

Thanks to the PIA for some of the information published in this section - drop them a note [email protected] REMINDER OF THE PIA’S OWN WEBSITE FOR INTER-MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS, FORUMS,DISCUSSIONS, ETC. www.pia.org.za

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS

Mind Mapping a WBSOur good friend and project management guru, Peter Bergdahl, uses mind maps when he creates workbreakdown structures. And he has published this video. (You will require QuickTime to view this video)(©www.projectmagazine.com)

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EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

PROJECT MANAGERProject Manager required for Germiston based heat exchanger manufacturer. Browse to Classifieds forfull details.

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

Project Manager - EllisrasRequirements: Structural/Mechanical Engineering or Project Management. Browse to Classifieds for fulldetails.

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

PROJECT MANAGER - GHANA - AccraJohannesburg based Project Management Organisation requires the services of a well experiencedProject Manager to take control of a large shopping centre/multi use development in Accra with furtherprojects in the pipeline. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

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

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS - N CapeJoin a very successful construction project management organisation that not only has a full order bookbut has many projects in the pipeline-, infrastructure, building civil and engineering. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

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

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

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Assistant Project Manager - RustenburgOur client requires an Assistant Project Manager for a contract position in Rustenburg. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

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ENGINEERING NEWS

Entrepreneurship needs to be at heart of any Joburg growth plan, Tau avers Johannesburg's executive mayor Parks Tau says that entrepreneurship should be placed at the veryheart of the city's future growth and development strategy, which is currently being crafted inconsultation with residents.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Building materials firm feels the recessionary heatJSE-listed building and civil products supplier and manufacturer Dawn has reported a R28.9-million lossafter tax for the financial year ended June 30, while the group operating margin dipped to 0.9% from5.7% in the previous financial year. Revenue was up 5% to R3.79-billion.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Pooling finances will improve viability of Southern African hydropower projectsPooling Southern Africa’s finances to tackle the region’s requirements and exploit cofundingopportunities is key in driving hydropower projects in the region, says Development Bank of SouthernAfrica (DBSA) energy specialist Jean Madzongwe.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

€20m biomass-fuelled plant to be completed end-2012Power and heating plant solutions company MW Power, a joint venture between global sustainable

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technology providers Metso and Wärtsilä, has started construction of a modularised biomass powerplant for combined heat and power (CHP) production for local energy utility Heizkraftwerk Zwickau Süd,in Zwickau, Germany.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

G20 to draft plan on agriculture, infrastructureA G20 development meeting next week will draft a plan for increasing agricultural output, boostinginfrastructure spending and improving access to financing for poorer countries, G20 chair France saidon Thursday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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Commercial Manager (Contract Position)A large Engineering Construction Company is looking for a Commercial Manager to be based on aProject in Limpopo, Lephalale. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

ENG COST CONTROLLERS/ADMINISTRATORS X6Mech/Elect Country posts. Major successful contractor needs stand alone QS/cost engineers to supportongoing workload. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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

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

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Preferential Procurement RegulationsNational Treasury announced the publication of the new Regulations which finally harmonise thePreferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the broad Based Black EconomicEmpowerment (BBBEEA) with each other. Most important stipulations are that (1) ALL organs of state

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VISIT SAFCECSixty three years constitute two generations. The South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors has celebrated oversixty years of being the "midwife" of the development of South Africa. Its members were intimately involved in the creation of theinfrastructure that became the envy of our continent. In the same spirit, SAFCEC has prepared itself for the challenges awaiting us inthe new millennium.

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NEWS FROM AFRICA

Algeria plans first shale gas exploration in 2012 Gas exporter Algeria is planning to start its first shale gas exploration in early 2012, the head of stateenergy firm Sonatrach was quoted as saying on Wednesday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Botswana grasps full spectrum of diamond control in new deal with De BeersBotswana has grasped the full spectrum of diamond control from mining to marketing and banking.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Botswana govt to trade diamonds independently to verify market movementsWhat will the Botswana government do with the 10% of run-of-mine rough that it buys from Debswana– the 50:50 De Beers and Botswana government joint venture diamond-mining company – beginningthis year?(©www.miningweekly.com)

Ghana: Designing One Airport Squarecommissioned a 21,000m2 mix used development with retail facilities and an office bock. According tothe particular topography of the site, the project is organized in order to create a public square towardsthe north east side of the area, concentrating the building mass on the opposite side.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Zambia to investigate Zamtel sale, fuel tenders Zambia's President Michael Sata said on Friday his new government launched an investigation into thesale of telecoms operator Zamtel and will keep a close eye on exports in the major copper producer.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Zambia's new Mines Minister says tax not enoughThe tax the Zambian government is getting from mines in Africa's top copper producer is not enoughand may need to be reconsidered, new Mines Minister Wilbur Simusa said shortly after being appointed

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to the post on Thursday.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Workers back on job at Namibia's RossingStriking employees returned to work at Rio Tinto's Rossing uranium mine in Namibia on Thursday aftera labour court again decided in the company's favour, rejecting a union appeal that its industrial actionover bonuses was legal.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Minmetals bids $1.3bn for DRC copper miner Anvil China’s Minmetals Resources has offered to buy ASX- and TSX-listed Anvil, which mines copper in theDemocratic Republic of Congo (DRC), for $1.3-billion in cash.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Miners meet Zimbabwe deadline on ownership Mining firms in Zimbabwe have mostly met a September deadline by which they were required tosubmit plans to transfer a 51% stake in their operations to locals, empowerment minister SaviourKasukuwere said on Thursday.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Zimbabwe: Refurbishing National Railways of ZimbabweThe Zimbabwe government has injected US$22.1million towards the rehabilitation of the dilapidatedrailway infrastructure. The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) general manager Retired AirCommodore Mike Karakadzai told Finance Secretary Willard Manungo and his Transport andCommunication counterpart Patson Mbiriri, during a tour of NRZ sites in Gweru that the Financeministry first released US$7.1 million, then another US$5 million and in July they parastatal receivedUS$6 million.(©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

African Eagle seeks $600m to develop Dutwa project African Eagle Resources is looking to raise about $600-million to develop its Dutwa project in Tanzaniainto a world-class, low-cost producer of nickel.(©www.miningweekly.com)

AECI eyes bigger move into Brazil, also keen on Nigeria expansion Acquisitions would play a key role in chemicals and explosives company AECI’s growth strategy, withBrazil and Nigeria key focus areas, CEO Graham Edwards said on Tuesday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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MINING NEWS

Sylvania applies for Limpopo platinum licenceJunior miner Sylvania Platinum has submitted its mining right application for the Volspruit platinum-

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Uranium sector at 'bottom of trough' - CanAlaskaThe uranium sector, still suffering in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in March, has “reached thebottom of the trough” and there will be a “wave of buying”, TSX-listed junior CanAlaska executives saidon Thursday.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Wesizwe prepares new strategy, reports loss JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum on Thursday reported a loss of R393-million for the half-year ended June30, 2011, compared with a profit of R335-million for the same period last year.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Vulisango back in action at SimmersVULISANGO – the controversial BEE group controlled by the Watson brothers - has taken effectivecontrol of Simmer and Jack Mines (Simmers) and may be negotiating an empowerment deal with FirstUranium.(©www.miningmx.com)

New management shapes Wesizwe's futureTHE Wesizwe Platinum (Wesizwe) share price has continued to underperform despite the company’stransition from explorer into the development phase of building its Frischgewaagd-Ledig mine.(©www.miningmx.com)

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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS

Park OffThere are few more pleasant ways to spend a balmy spring day than with a picnic basket, stocked withdelectable eats, in one of many grassy parks in and around Johannesburg. Whether it’s a quaint picnicfor two or a fun-filled day out with the family, city-dwellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to parks.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Avoid delays with property transferConveyancers handling the buying and selling of residential property find that a surprisingly largenumber of those with whom they deal are partially or wholly ignorant of the steps to be taken tocomplete a property transaction.(©www.property24.com)

Why You Need A Proper Pre-ApprovalMost people can't buy a home without a home loan, and yet many people who make offers to purchasehave no idea whether they will be granted a loan or not...(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Huge Savings To Be Made By Selling FasterHomeowners can cut up to two months off the average time it takes to sell a property by getting the

THE AGENTS' TOOLKITSelected RepaymentAffordability - “What loanamount do I qualify for?Bond Term - “How soon canI pay off my Loan?Monthly Repayment - Howmuch is my monthlyrepayment?Bond Costs - How much willmy bond cost be?Additional Payment - Whathappens if I pay extra eachmonth?Multiple Payments - Whathappens if I pay more thanonce per month?Estimated BuildingReplacement Cost

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asking price right from the start...(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Swaanswyk Road - High Ranking SettingAs little as 20 years ago the quaint surroundings of Swaanswyk Road next to Tokai forest, originallypart of the exclusive Steenberg Estate, were relatively unspoilt. This countryside mixture of farms andsmallholdings ranging in size between one and five acre real estate sites, was mostly recognized for itsequine community who favored treed parameters surrounding their paddocks and training arenas.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)

On the MoveMost of us have experienced moving to a new house or community at some stage of our lives. Forsome the experience may have been an easy one with little or no obstables, while for others it mayhave been a rather rocky road. Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa shares some tips onhow to move your life and possessions in an organised and hassle free way.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Don't Sell Yourself Short On Agency ChoiceIt's most important for home sellers to have confidence in their agent - and that's so much easier whenthat agent is backed by the marketing expertise and resources of a big national and international realestate group...(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Big Spenders Back On Atlantic SeaboardEven before the summer "season" gets under way in Cape Town, the appetite for big-ticket propertieson the Atlantic Seaboard has re-emerged...(©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Umhlanga property holds its sparkleUmhlanga on the KwaZulu-Natal North coast used to be a small coastal village bordering on rolling hillsof sugar cane with many large sprawling properties ideally located away from the hustle and bustle ofDurban’s busy inner city.(©www.property24.com)

Why Capetonians live closer to work?Many people and property buyers are reportedly living and buying homes close to where they workinstead of spending hours commuting.(©www.property24.com)

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GREEN BUILDING NEWS

Going green is proving 'red hot'The green movement in the built environment is spreading like wildfire and in the month of September

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alone the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) certified three new green buildings underthe Green Star SA rating system.(©www.eprop.co.za)

SA’s latest climate study to reveal severe weather risks South Africa would soon submit its second National Communication to the United Nations reflecting thecountry’s greenhouse-gas emissions profile, as well as the latest science on the country’s vulnerabilityto impacts of climate change, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa reported onMonday.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Consortium to submit IPP bid for 19 MW landfill gas-to-energy project The EnerG Systems Joburg Consortium, which is responsible for the implementation of the LandfillGas-to-Energy Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project on behalf of the City of Johannes-burg,plans to submit a bid for five landfill site projects under the Department of Energy’s (DoE’s)Independent Power Producer (IPP) Procurement Programme.(©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Renewables Bounced Back in 2010, Finds REN21 Global ReportIn the last year, the world has seen many significant developments that have had an impact – bothdirect and indirect – on renewable energy. The global economic recession entered a new phase in2010, marked by massive public finance crises – felt most acutely in Europe.(©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

Brazil Soars in Clean Energy RankingsThere is an old joke that says Brazil is the country of the future – and always will be. But with rapideconomic growth, the government claiming that some 40 million people have been lifted out of povertyin the past decade and the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on the horizon, itseems the joke is about to fall flat. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

WindAid: Powering and Enlightening Lives for Those In NeedWhile traveling the vast, scenic landscapes of Northern Peru, you would be hard-pressed to findrunning water or a light fixture.(©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

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THIS WEEK'S ECONOMIC INDICATORS

The indicators as on30 September 2011 at 12:55

This week 24/09/2011

TAILPIECE

Jack, age 92, and Gill, age 89,living in Perth, are all excitedabout their decision to getmarried. They go for a stroll to

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Rand/$ 8.08 8.27Rand/£ 12.62 12.78Rand/€ 10.93 11.16Gold/oz $1629.87 $1689.42JSE All Share 29413.57 30064.65

Mixed Response to Repo Rate DecisionThe Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% has elicited a mixed responsefrom the property industry.(©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Gold ticks higher; heads for worst month since Oct '08Gold jumped more than 1% on Friday after Germany approved the expansion of the eurozone bailoutfund, offering temporary relief to investors, but the precious metal was heading for its worst monthlydecline in three years.(©www.miningweekly.com)

Motorists hit by whopping fuel hikeConsumers are set for more pain as prices of all grades of fuel will spike, bringing them to R11/litre.(©www.fin24.co.za)

State grants net covers 15 millionMore than 14.9 million people now receive a social security grant out of a total population of 50 million,according to the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) 2010/11 annual report.(©www.fin24.co.za)

Euro fund nod fails to dispel uneaseUnease over eurozone ability to chart a course out of its debt crisis has lingered, despite Germany’soverwhelming vote to boost the bloc's bailout fund.(©www.fin24.co.za)

Oil climbs in Asian tradeOil prices rose in Asian trade on Friday after German lawmakers passed an expansion of theeurozone's rescue fund and positive US economic data boosted investor sentiment, analysts said.(©www.fin24.co.za)

JSE in the red amid nervous tradeThe JSE has opened weaker, in line with global markets as nervousness around the eurozone debtcrisis continued to keep investor sentiment in check.(©www.fin24.co.za)

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discuss the wedding, and on theway they pass a chemist shopand Jack suggests they go in. Jack addresses the man behindthe counter: "Are you the owner?"

The pharmacist answers, "Yes." Jack: "We're about to get married.Do you sell heart medication?" Pharmacist: "Of course we do." Jack: "How about medicine forcirculation?" Pharmacist: "All kinds" Jack: "Medicine for rheumatism?" Pharmacist: "Definitely." Jack: "How about suppositories?" Pharmacist: "You bet!" Jack: "Medicine for memoryproblems, arthritis, andAlzheimer's?" Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety.The works." Jack: "What about vitamins,sleeping pills, antidotes forParkinson's disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely." Jack: "Everything for heartburnand indigestion?" Pharmacist: "We sure do..." Jack: "You sell wheelchairs andwalkers and canes?" Pharmacist: "All speeds andsizes." Jack: "Adult incontinence pants?" Pharmacist: "Sure."Jack: "Then we'd like to use thisstore for our wedding presentslist..."

Rules that guys wished girlsknew..........

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A summary of data available from various institutions is available on the SA Financial Sector ForumWebsite at http://www.finforum.co.za/econdata.htm

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