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<ul><li>Another milestone for 2006 has been achieved with the holding of, by all accounts, a very successful <strong><em>SAACE Glenrand MIB Business Excellence Awards</em></strong> function. This year we had the very able assistance of our new Marketing and Events Manager, Siphokazi Momoti. To read more, go to "From the Marketing Desk" and please make a note in your diaries to prepare your entries for the 2007 event. We need to make our industry more visible and your participation does just that. As was the case this year we will position this function to take place during National Construction Week.<br /><br /></li><li>Also last week we had our quarterly <strong><em>Council</em></strong> meeting where we agreed the following:-<br /><br /></li><ul><li>We have set in motion a process to convert the present one year <strong><em>presidential term</em></strong> to an (optional) two-year term. The object of this change is to provide more continuity of office. This change will be referred to the AGM and subsequently put to ballot amongst the membership. If approved, the two-year term will commence at the 2008 AGM. The position of Vice President will be dispensed with. It was reaffirmed that Cecil Rose will take office as President for the 2006/7 term whilst Felix Fongoqa will become Deputy President.<br /></li><li>We also updated and progressed further with the various elements of our <em><strong>Strategic Plan - </strong></em>a more comprehensive communication on this at a later stage. <br /></li><li>The reference in our <em><strong>Code of Conduct, Item 9.11.2</strong></em>, regarding "<strong><em>irresponsible fee competition</em></strong>" was debated and will be discussed further at our next EXCO meeting. This needs a fresh look in view of the requirements of the Competitions Act balanced against the need to create a sustainable business mindset in the market place.<br /></li><li>The <strong><em>Financial Statements</em></strong> were approved for submission to the AGM which recommended a 4½ percent increase in subscriptions as well as an abolition of the fee for retired members.<br /><br /></li></ul><li>The most important item, in my view, coming out of the <strong><em>Quality and Risk Committee meeting</em></strong> yesterday was that although the PI Scheme is very healthy there has been a recent increase in smaller claims related to structural and geotechnical work. This is not surprising and was anticipated with the upturn in the economy and industry capacity being hard pressed to deliver. It is also interesting to note that in regard to these two activities, ECSA has also experienced an upturn in complaints from clients and members of the public. Please see this as an alert from the Association. At our annual meeting with the Insurers in December, we have given notice that we will be examining, with a critical eye, any increases proposed by the Insurers but this will be done in the knowledge that there is a claim cycle which is in sync with the prevailing economic climate. A sellers market seems to be the forerunner of an increase in claims and complaints. <br /><br /></li><li>A <strong><em>Construction Charter Working Group</em></strong> yesterday finalised a Procurement Notice to members and clients encouraging all to move towards what will inevitably become the Construction Charter and Scorecard. The parties to the Construction Charter Transformation Group see this as necessary in order to bring some sense to the still chaotic procurement environment with each client requesting different BBBEE evaluation processes. We hope to send this out within the next few weeks. It is still envisaged that our Charter will only be gazetted early in 2007, however, we have been informed that the DTI generic will be gazetted shortly.<br /><br /></li><li>We have now concluded our <strong><em>Presidential visits to Polokwane and Nelspruit</em></strong>. We had a particularly fruitful, although difficult, meeting with the Limpopo Roads Agency where we were informed that our members, in general produce poor estimates, embark on fronting and have links to Contractors which impact on their ability to provide independent advice to clients. In addition, as-built drawings were either not forthcoming or were of a poor quality. In short the client was not entirely happy with industry performance and was not afraid to say so. We should listen and act accordingly. The Association undertook to deal with specific complaints in terms of our Code of Conduct.<br /><br />Our last and final visit for the year takes place to <em><strong>Mafikeng on the 30<sup>th</sup> August and Potchefstroom on the 31<sup>st</sup></strong></em>. Notices have been sent our by the Branch Chairman, Mr Eddie Otte, but if you have not received an invite please do not hesitate to contact either this office or the Branch. <br /><br /></li><li>Last and certainly not least, we have a <strong><em>new Receptionist, Nthabiseng (Glenda) Tshabalala</em></strong>, who started on the 1<sup>st</sup> August. She will assist you when you contact this office and will also be responsible for handling the purchase of contract and other documents.<br /> </li></ul><p><strong><em>Graham Pirie </em></strong></p>
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<ul><li><strong><em>Procurement - </em></strong>Complaints have been received regarding tender documents as provided by a coastal local municipality situated next to the City of Cape Town. The municipality placed six tender notices in the Cape Times.The Association will engage with this municipality on the matter, and request that these tenders be recalled, redrafted to comply with the CIDB standards, and thereafter to re-advertise. The CIDB will also be notified of the state of affairs.<br /><br /></li><li><em><strong>Advisory note for the week</strong></em> <strong><em>- </em></strong><strong><em>The Department Of Public Works Form D - Indemnification Requirements (search code 04/dpw)<br /></em></strong>The advisory notes on the SAACE website cover a wide field of topics, ranging from business practice to risk management. They can be found at <a href="http://www.saace.co.za/">http://www.saace.co.za/</a> under Advisory Notes, go to Advisory Notes for members, and do a search or view the whole list of topics.<br /><br /></li></ul><p>Contact Quentin Koen at (011) 463 2022 or email: <a href="mailto:quentinkoen@saace.co.za">quentinkoen@saace.co.za</a><br /></p>
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<ul><li><strong><em>SAACE GLENRAND MIB Aw</em>ards</strong> - A night to remember... as promised in our previous newsletter, this year's event was awesome and from the feedback that we‘ve received it was indeed a wonderful event. Copies of additional Certificates won by participating members will be sent to them shortly together with the CD containing pictures of the Awards. The CD is available on request, of course at a cost to members who did not attend the function. <br /><br />Next year's invitation to member firms to participate in this prestigious event will be sent out as early as December 2006. Member firms are urged to participate in all categories. It was somehow embarrassing to the Association to have received minimal entries for this year's Excellence Awards, especially in the Young Company and Young Engineer of the Year Categories. In next year's Engineering Excellence Awards, member firms are urged to participate by submitting entries in each and every category in order to keep the momentum of these awards.<br /><br />The Association wishes to congratulate all the winners for the effort they took in submitting the required material to make the event possible. The Association also wishes to extend it's gratitude to Glenrand MIB, it's key sponsor, for making the event such an incredible success.<br /><br />Thanks also to SEW Eurodrive for their contribution which enables the winner of the Young Engineer of the Year Award to attend the FIDIC Conference in Budapest. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Construction Week, 27 July - 02 August 2006</em> </strong>- Incredible pictures depicting "Job Shadow Day" have been received from participating firms. The YPF adjudication panel will be sitting on the 15<sup>th</sup> August 2006 and the results will be announced on the 21<sup>st</sup> August 2006.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>1<sup>st</sup> September 2006 is World Casual Day</em> - </strong>Casual Day is a fundraising project for persons with disabilities. The project is managed by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. Member firms are urged to participate in this worthy cause. It is a good cause to support. To participate please call (012) 663-8181 or visit their website : <a href="http://www.casualday.co.za/">http://www.casualday.co.za/</a>. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>SAACE Bigen Africa Relay </em>-</strong> Registration forms are available on the Bigen website,<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.bigenafrica.com/">http://www.bigenafrica.com/</a><strong>. <br /><br /></strong></li><li><strong><em>SAACE Golf Day </em>-</strong> This year's Golf Day will be held at Blue Valley Golf Estate in Midrand on the 25 August 2006. Last year's event was very successful and we received many requests from firms active in the built environment to participate. Members are therefore reminded that we rely on you to ensure client participation in this event. You are encouraged to think innovatively when considering invitations to clients and important role-players to participate in the SAACE Golf Day. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>70<sup>th</sup> IMESA Conference</em> -</strong> It is taking place from the 10<sup>th</sup> - 13<sup>th</sup> October 2006 at Vista University in Soweto. To register please contact Cilla Taylor on (012) 667-3681. The SAACE has partnered with IMESA for what is now the SAACE-IMESA Annual Excellence Awards. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Construction Conference</em></strong> - This year's Construction Conference will be in Durban at the International Convention Centre from the 29 - 31 October 2006. This year's theme is "Uniting the Construction Industry for accelerated Growth, Development and Transformation". The newly appointed Minister of Public Works, Thoko Didiza, will give a key note address on the 30<sup>th</sup>. To register please contact The Conference Event Managers, Zazise Communications on (011) 482-1244. <br /><br />NB: This conference is recognized as a CPD event by SAACE in line with the Engineering Council of South Africa's CPD Policy and has been approved as a CPD event by the ASAQS Council. <br /><br />If you attend on Monday, 30<sup>th,</sup> you will generate 1 ECSA credit in Category 1 and 20 ASAQS credits in Category 1. <br /><br />On Tuesday, 31<sup>st</sup> October, you will generate 1 credit in Category 3 and up to 16 ASAQS credits in Category 1. All this is subject to full attendance and successful completion of sms validation tests. For more information on this please contact Johan van Schalkwyk on (011) 463-2022.<br /></li></ul><p><br />'Til next time when I bring you more exciting happenings at SAACE. <br /><br />Should you want more information on these SAACE happenings please contact Sipho Momoti on (011) 463-2022 or email <a href="mailto:siphom@saace.co.za">siphom@saace.co.za</a>. </p>
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<ul><li><strong><em>ECSA</em> - </strong>IDoEW, the latest document of interest to members is the draft document on the "thinking behind the proposals for the identification of engineering work for persons registered in terms of the Engineering Professions Act". This document will be user friendly even for the non-engineers and will be available on the ECSA website soon<strong>.<br /><br /></strong></li><li><strong><em>JIPSA</em> </strong>- The JIPSA report was made available a couple of weeks ago and the recommendations are in the process of finalization and are summarized as follows:-<br /><br /></li><ul><li>Increase number of engineers from 1000 to 2009 per annum and technologists by 300</li></ul><ul><li>Increasing artisans from 5000 to 10000/15000 per annum</li><li>Finalise NQF and provide quality assurance for FET college programs</li><li>Increase number of scholars exiting with HG maths and science</li><li>Clarify and communicate training pathways represented by learnerships, apprenticeships and new FET college qualifications</li><li>Delivery of apprenticeships and learnerships to form part of FET college's mission and funded by DoL</li><li>Effectively utilizing old government and private sector training centres</li><li>Support funded experiential learning and workplace opportunities</li><li>Fund and implement student retention strategies at all levels of the educational and training system</li></ul></ul><blockquote><p>Some of the stakeholders (e.g. BUSA) are already actively planning to support these recommendations.</p></blockquote><ul><li><strong><em>SACPCMP </em>- <br /><br /></strong>Activity schedule.<br /><br /><table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody><tr><td><strong>No </strong></td><td><strong>Activities </strong></td><td><strong>Due Date</strong> </td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Circulation of the Draft Code of Conduct to the Council for consolidation.</td><td>11 Aug 06</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Circulate the docment to the Voluntary Association (VA) Forum for ratification. </td><td>28 Sept 06</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Document submitted to the Council for consideration. </td><td>29 Sept 06</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Council will debate and ratify the document. </td><td>10 Nov 06 </td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Feedback forwarded to the VA Forum. </td><td>13 Nov 06 </td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><strong>Identification of Work<br /><br /><table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody><tr><td> <strong>No </strong></td><td> <strong>Activities </strong></td><td> <strong>Due Date </strong></td></tr><tr><td><p>1</p></td><td>Ratification of the document by the Council. </td><td>11 Aug 06</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Circulate feedback to the VA Forum. </td><td>18 Aug 06 </td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Submitted as a final document to CBE. </td><td>29 Sept 06</td></tr></tbody></table></strong></li></ul><blockquote><p><br />Please note also that the SACPCMP Council meeting has been rescheduled to the 18 October 2006 as the Minister is addressing CBE stakeholders on the same date. I have yet to determine the impact the changes have on the agreed flow chart.</p></blockquote><ul><li><a href="http://www.llls.co.za/" title="http://www.llls.co.za/"><strong><em>Life Long Learning Solutions</em></strong></a><em> <strong>- </strong></em><a href="http://www.llls.co.za/"><strong><em>Next Programme</em>:</strong></a> The next programme will look at Environmental issues and the impact on Consulting Engineers : 06 September 2006, 20:30.<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.ceta.org.za/" title="http://www.ceta.org.za"><strong><em>Construction Education and Training Authorit</em>y</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong>-</strong> A full report on the last Sub Sector Committee meeting called "The National Committee for the Built Environment Consultants and Councils" is available from SAACE and will be circulated to Mandated Principals. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>HR Forum</em></strong> - In the last meeting the HR Forum received presentations from the CETA, SACPCMP, Recruitment processes and HIV. The presentations are available from SAACE on request. SAACE is also in the process of adding the HR information onto the SAACE website.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Hot site for the week</em></strong> - Find out more about the Michelangelo Towers vision and design, go to <a href="http://architectafrica.com.bin1/michelangelo-2005-1-2-Vision.html">http//www.architectafrica.com/bin 1/michelangelo-2005-1-2-Vision.html.<br /></a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4" title="http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4"><strong><em>SCE CPD Programme for 2006</em></strong></a> - FINANCE is the next focus - remember to register on <a href="http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4">http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4</a>. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Relay</em> </strong>- Registration and information is available on the Bigen website - <a href="http://www.bigenafrica.com/">http://www.bigenafrica.com/</a>. </li></ul><p><br />Send your suggestions, seminars issues, requests and advice to Johan van Schalkwyk on (011) 463-2022 or email <a href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za" title="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</a>. </p>
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<ul><li>In this week's contribution to e-news I would like to draw your attention to two important strategic developments in which the IBDS is involved in and which will impact on your international activities in the region (SADC). The first is the fact that the <strong><em>Trade and Industry Department</em></strong> is completing a number of sector-specific programmes, dubbed the Customised Sectoral Programmes (CSP), which aim to assist industries with growth and employment creation potential, in an attempt to boost downstream manufacturing and ultimately economic growth. Our industry is part of the Capital Equipment and Allied Services CSP and I have lobbied with the DTI to include a number of interventions of benefit to our industry. In the Business Day of 10/8/06 criticism was levelled at some CSP's such as the one dealing with the Motor Industry Development Plan and the Textile sector suggesting that they are ailing industries and that one should rather focus on competitiveness issues. While it would be unethical to share some of the details with you at this stage, my proposals to our CSP is related to improving our competitiveness in the region through the upgrading of our infrastructure linking South African markets to countries in SADC. What does this mean for YOUR business opportunities in the region? Well, if the CSP is approved I am confident that interventions that I have supported will specifically help Consulting Engineers to easier access South African finances to execute work in the region. Once published, I will be sure to inform members of the IBDS of these developments.<br /><br />The second issue that members should take note of is the fact that the FIDIC <strong><em>Task Force on GAMA</em></strong> is progressing well with it's activities, and it is very interesting to note the very high level of support and activity by members of our international parent body. The IBDS, through our CEO, Graham Pirie has been contributing and participating in the generation of Policy in this Task Force. Again, you may ask what is the impact on firms' business activities in the region? To me this is confirmation that the large Consulting Engineering firms based in developed countries see Africa, including South Africa, as a critical market in the future. My reports distributed to members of the IBDS regarding planned World Bank spending (in what they called their Africa Action Plan) confirms the importance of Africa as a strong growing market for Consulting Engineers. FIDIC and it's developed country members have recognised that capacitating GAMA and it's member firms is the best way to ensure future access to this lucrative market. On the one hand the IBDS is making sure its members' business interests are protected and on the other hand firms should take note of the increased interest in Africa and South Africa.</li></ul><p><br />Should you have any queries, kindly contact Roelof van Tonder at (011) 463-2022 or email <a href="mailto:roelofvt@saace.co.za">roelofvt@saace.co.za</a>.<br /></p>
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<p>The long awaited Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations under the National Environmental Management Act No 107 of 1998 (NEMA) were promulgated on 21 April 2006 and became effective from 18 July 2006.<br /><br /><strong>Significant changes in legislation</strong> - We wish to draw your attention to some important features of this new legal framework, which is likely to impinge on most civil engineering projects. The new regulations differ from those they replace in several ways. Some of the more significant changes are as follows:-</p><ol><li>There are two lists of activities which trigger two different levels of assessment, namely<br /><br />a. Basic assessment - this applies to smaller projects where impacts are <br /> generally known and can be managed<br />b. Scoping and EIA - this applies to activities that due to their nature and/or<br /> extent are likely to have a higher risk and significant impacts which cannot<br /> be easily predicted or managed<br /><br /></li><li>The activities are more specific and are defined by thresholds above which the activity triggers a specified authorisation process. </li><li>Exemptions are specifically catered for under certain conditions. </li><li>Environmental Management Frameworks (EMFs) are introduced as a strategic tool for environmental management. The contents and structure of EMFs are defined.</li><li>Class applications are provided for.</li><li>The environmental authorities have been given review and decision-making timeframes which they are required to "strive" towards. </li><li>Appointment of an independent and competent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) is required for all applications. </li><li>The rights and obligations of those participating in a public consultation process have been more clearly defined. </li><li>The contents of the required reporting has been more strictly defined and Site Environmental Management Plans are incorporated into the reporting process prior to the decision. </li><li>The appeal process has been clarified and includes various iterations. </li><li>There is specific provision for the amendment of the conditions of authorisation after approval under certain circumstances.</li></ol><p><strong>Way Forward</strong> - We encourage you to review the new regulations at your convenience to obtain more detail regarding the nature of the listed activities and any other information you require. Acknowledgement to Ninham Shand for their contribution.</p>
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You are cordially invited to attend a presentation by Johan Venter from the Gautrain Project Office on the latest developments on the Gautrain followed by a cocktail evening. This takes place on Wednesday, 23rd August 2006, from 17h30 - 21h00 at the Bryanston Country Club, Bryanston. Should you be interested, kindly contact Ruth Billet at (011) 717-7652 or email <a href="mailto:billetr@consecon.wits.co.ac.za">billetr@consecon.wits.co.ac.za</a>.<br /><br />
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<p>The draft <strong><em>SANS 10400-B</em></strong>, defines a competent person for dolomitic areas, and structures as follows:-</p><ul><li><strong>competent person (dolomitic areas)</strong>: a competent person who is a) "registered as a professional engineer in terms of the Engineering Professions Act .....<strong>and</strong> b) has not less than 1 200 h per annum experience over the last 10 years in geotechnical work, of which at least 2 400 h should be in geotechnical site investigations in Southern Africa, in partially saturated soils in areas underlain by dolomites and the investigation of sinkholes and dolines and the rehabilitation of sinkholes and dolines or an accumulative experience of 25 000 h in geotechnical site investigations in Southern Africa in partially saturated soils with not less than 3500 h experience in dolomitic related work".<br /></li><li><strong>competent person (structures)</strong>: a competent person who is (a) "registered in terms of the Engineering Professions Act......<strong>and</strong> (b) recognized by an institute, which has specialist expertise in the field of structural engineering, as generally having the necessary experience and training to undertake rational assessments or rational designs in respect of structural systems".<br /><br />Local Authorities will use these definitions when checking if the engineer is competent to do a design. <strong>How will this affect your business?<br /><br /></strong>Please comment directly to Mr D Loubser at Standards South Africa, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Private Bag x191 Pretoria 0001, and copy the comments to <a href="mailto:quentinkoen@saace.co.za.Also">quentinkoen@saace.co.za.<br /><br />Also</a> see the report on the Associations comment in the e-news of 28 July 2006 under Contractual Affairs.</li></ul>
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<p><strong><em>South African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) </em></strong>- are offering a course named "Best Practice in Structural Steel" in early September. It will be of specific interest to Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Steelwork Contractors and Project Managers. If you are interested, please visit their website, <a href="http://www.saisc.co.za/">www.saisc.co.za</a>, click on Events and scroll down to September. </p>
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