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back to what is in essence the first e-news of the year,
trust you had a good break and that the year has started
off on a good note. Some of the items have been repeated
because the computer problems of the last 10 days have
prevented receipt by a number of firms. The Directorate
is certainly firing on all cylinders trying to tackle
the many issues coming our way such as the mass mailing
problem which has been dealt with in separate
communications to members.
<UL>
<LI>Let me start with the most difficult and complex
issue which, even after being close to the
<STRONG>Charter</STRONG>, I find myself rather
confused most of the time. I am going to try and give
you a sense of the way forward for our Charter ....
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<LI type=square>For the moment, and until further
notice, the existing PPPFA Regulations apply as far
as procurement is concerned.
<LI type=square>Only after Phases 1 and 2 of the DTI
Codes are concluded and gazetted in terms of Section
9 of the BEE legislation can the amended PPPFA
Regulations come into play which would harmonise all
the legislation relating to procurement in so far as
Black Economic Empowerment is concerned.
<LI type=square>Once the DTI Codes are gazetted, a
12-month transitional period using the formula
(Ownership + Control) x 1,92 comes into play.
<LI type=square>In the meantime our sector Charter
for the construction industry progresses in parallel
in terms of Section 12 followed by gazetting in
terms of Section 9 of the BBBEE Act, but this can
only happen once the DTI codes above have been
gazetted. In addition between Section 9 and Section
12 processes, an industry funded fully independent
audit of our Charter has to take place. Once this
process is complete the Construction charter then
has the same status as the DTI codes. However, once
our code is gazetted its transitional period comes
into play for the first year when the above formula
will probably also apply. The trick here is to keep
the gap between the DTI process and our process as
small as possible.
<LI type=square>The good news is that the Minister
has responded favourably to our Code and our
construction charter group has agreed with her
recommendation, that there only be a series of
interim targets for employment equity (management)
where a 30% target will apply for the first 3 years
jumping to 40% for the remaining 4 years). The
Minister was not prepared to contemplate a roll-out
in respect of the element for procurement.
<LI type=square>As you will appreciate our Charter
is unlikely to see the light of day until the last
quarter of the year - I hope I haven't confused you.
</LI></UL><BR>
<LI>We have appointed a new <STRONG>Service
Provider</STRONG> to assist us with public relations
and the media. Her name is Sandy Wardle and her
contact details are - Tel: 082-9293596 or e-mail <A
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href="mailto:sandywardle@telkomsa.net">sandywardle@telkomsa.net</A>.
As you will see later some rather sad news, Hillary
Hoskins our Marketing Representative has decided to
leave us for greener pastures after some 10 years
sterling service. We wish her well in her new venture
and are now in the process of advertising the post,
which we consider to be a key position. <BR><BR>
<LI>Some more good news is that SAIA (Architects),
ASAQS (Quantity Surveyors), SA Black Technical and
Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO) and ourselves
have signed a <STRONG><A
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href="http://www.saace.co.za/eNews/sabtacomemorandum.pdf"
target=_blank>Memorandum of
Understanding</A></STRONG>. This is a very important
event and as such I have attached a copy of our MOU
above which I request you to please read so that you
can see what we have agreed and hopefully allow the
spirit of the agreement to filter through all our
dealings, especially in the regions and with clients.
<BR><BR>
<LI>On 13 February we commenced with the Qualitative
component of our <STRONG>Client and Member Perception
Survey to be followed shortly thereafter by the
Quantitative Survey</STRONG>. If you are approached by
Pulse Research Communications please be patient and
give it some time as we need to know what you really
think of us. We hope to have the results available by
the end of February. <BR><BR>
<LI>I have received a few complaints about
<STRONG>unprofessional conduct by recruitment
agencies</STRONG> who are deliberately seeking to
churn the market and therefore increase their returns.
This is no surprise, especially in view of the growth
in the economy and skills shortage. I am told that in
Cape Town a particular agency places a candidate then
goes back to that same candidate shortly thereafter
with a potentially better job offer - please be aware.
I have been given the name of a particular company,
but am not at liberty to disclose in this e-news. If
you have a problem please let us know who the
perpetrator is. <BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Webster Ndodana our new President met with
the media</STRONG> on the 18th January and he
certainly has made an impact and has attracted a lot
of media attention which is good for our industry.
<BR><BR>
<LI>I have mentioned a few times in the past about a
potential <STRONG>partnership with DPLG</STRONG> in
getting our industry to assist municipalities with
<STRONG>accelerated service delivery</STRONG>. It is
at a critical stage and hopefully we will be able to
approach you, as our members, with a request for
assistance shortly. <BR><BR>
<LI>Some snippets from our <STRONG>EXCO</STRONG> which
took place on 24 January 2006:<BR><BR>
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Africa 2006 "Unlocking African Value Conference
Program" - will be held at the Cape Town
International Convention Centre, South Africa,
from 22 -23 March 2006 - should you be
interested please contact <A
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<LI type=square>We have agreed to assist and support
in the management of <STRONG>another Construction
Industry Conference</STRONG>. This time in Durban at
the ICC from the 29th to 31st October 2006. Still
too close to IMESA I know but not possible to
accommodate the requirements of all interested
groups, therefore consensus decision dictated these
dates.
<LI type=square>Also agreed to join <STRONG>BUSA
(Business Unity SA)</STRONG>, but only if all our
other industry partners join as a collective and
share the costs. This is a powerful industry
lobbying mechanism which we can use to our
advantage. </LI></UL><BR>
<LI>The <STRONG>first DSTV programme</STRONG> to
assist you with your CPD points was broadcast on
<STRONG>1st February 2006 at 20h30</STRONG> - but only
if you have registered as a LLLS subscriber. (Refer
SCE). The feedback so far has been very positive. Next
programme on 1 March 2006 at 20h30. <BR><BR>
<LI>Our <STRONG>Management Information Survey
(MIS)</STRONG> for the period ending 31st December
2005 has been dispatched. I know things are looking
good, but tell us how good by filling in the
questionnaire. Return <STRONG>deadline</STRONG> is
22nd February 2006. <BR><BR>
<LI>We have finally got the necessary information
enabling you to <STRONG>register</STRONG> for the GAMA
AGM and conference from 2nd to 6th April. The
Registration Forms are to be found on either our
website, <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.saace.co.za/"
target=_blank>www.saace.co.za</A>, or <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="mailto:fidic@fidic.org">fidic@fidic.org</A> or
<A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.acet.or.tz/"
target=_blank>www.acet.or.tz</A>. The local
Association will be arranging transport for delegates
from the airport to the convention in Bagamoyo some 60
kms away but they will need to know your flight
details to arrange. I am told you can still register
as a speaker, but you have to submit the necessary
synopsis for approval by the committee. <BR><BR>
<LI>Please note that the <STRONG>deadline for return
of Annual Declarations is 27 January 2006</STRONG>
whilst the Application Form for you to advertise in
the <STRONG>Directory</STRONG> has been sent out with
a <STRONG>deadline of 27 February 2006</STRONG>. We
have also circulated the Application for you to enter
the <STRONG>SAACE Glenrand MIB Business Excellence
awards</STRONG> to be held on <STRONG>2 August
2006</STRONG>. Sorry to bombard you with all this, but
it may assist you in your planning. <BR><BR>
<LI>You may be interested to note that<STRONG>
FIDIC</STRONG> is approaching several Member
Associations with a view to <STRONG>compiling a
National List of (dispute) Adjudicators</STRONG>. I
have indicated that we are interested and that we will
be approaching those interested amongst our membership
to be listed on such a list which will be published
internationally. They will also be developing a
mentoring or pupillage system to assist those who
aspire to become listed. A system is designed to
provide training to enable candidates to prepare
themselves for accreditation and listing. There are
also options for Trainers to be trained - more on this
later. </LI></UL>
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<LI><STRONG>ECSA Code of Professional Conduct</STRONG>
- In the last e-news, it was stated that the new ECSA
Code of Conduct, has been gazetted on the 15th of
December, 2005. ECSA have now stated that this was a
mistake and that the new code of conduct is not yet in
force. I will keep you updated on any news in this
regard. <BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Department of Public Works (DPW)</STRONG>
- Before a consultant / contractor can be placed on
the defaulters list, the public sector client
involved, will first have to take the firm to court.
Only after the firm has been found guilty in a court
of law, will its name be able to appear on the list.
<BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>National Treasury defaulters list</STRONG>
- Before a consultant/contractor can be placed on the
defaulters list, the client involved will first have
to take the firm to court. Only after the firm has
been found guilty in a court of law, will its name be
able to appear on the list.
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ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING DESIGN COMPETITION -
Create a lighting design that combines
innovation with energy efficiency and win prizes
worth R125 000!! Closing date 18 August 2006,
for more details contact <A
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href="mailto:amroux@mweb.co.za">amroux@mweb.co.za</A>.</P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
<LI><STRONG>Advisory note for the week - South African
Companies And International Competitiveness</STRONG> -
<STRONG>The International Business Development Section
of SAACE (search code 97/1)</STRONG>. </LI></UL>
<P></P>
<P
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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
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.saace.co.za/"
target=_blank>www.saace.co.za</A> Under site menu, go to
advisory notes/to members, and do a search or view the
whole list of topics.</P>
<P
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; LINE-HEIGHT: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Contact
Quentin Koen at (011) 463-2022 or email: <A
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href="mailto:quentink@saace.co.za">quentink@saace.co.za</A>.</P>
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of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) are offering
the following courses commencing in April
2006:-<BR>(i) Certificate Course in
Arbitration,<BR>(ii) Fellowship
Admission.<BR>For further information contact
the Association at (011) 884-9164/5 or <A
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<LI><STRONG>Directory of Firms</STRONG> - Please note
that the SAACE DIRECTORY entry forms were mailed to
Mandated Principals and Office Heads on Monday, 9th
January. The Annual Declarations are coming in faster
than previous years and this will make it possible for
the Directory to be on your desk by the end of April
this year. NB: Please make sure that information
supplied conforms to the information supplied on your
Annual Declaration for 2006 and not 2005 as stated in
the form. Please note that all Directory queries must
be forwarded to Kayleen van Aswegen on (011) 463-2022,
<A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="mailto:kayleenv@saace.co.za">kayleenv@saace.co.za</A>
<BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>SAACE/GLENRAND M.I.B Awards</STRONG> - The
Awards Entry Forms will be emailed to you within the
next week. Please read the Pre-entry Form to avoid
being disqualified from this prestigious competition.
<BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Visionary Client Category</STRONG> - The
Visionary Client Award is based on a nomination made
by the Association's member firms but the final award
will be made in the name of the Association
(<STRONG>SAACE and not the member firm</STRONG>). In
other words Council will recognise the award, but
there will be no mention of the firm in the event of
their nominee winning. An adjudication panel
comprising experts from the industry and public and
private sector will assess the entries. The firm may
still invite the client to the event as their special
guest. Entries will be adjudicated taking the
following into consideration:- <BR><BR>
<UL>
<LI type=square>Commissioning a project or projects
that promoted or enhanced sustainable economic
growth and job creation in SA and/or Africa
<LI type=square>Providing opportunities for growth
and expression of professionals, including those
from formerly disadvantaged communities
<LI type=square>Embracing innovative designs that
highlight the ability of South Africans in the
technology field
<LI type=square>Creating sustainable development in
communities through skills and knowledge transfer
<LI type=square>May be drawn from the public,
parastatal or private sector
</LI></UL><BR><STRONG>Entries in this category
"Visionary Client of the Year" must have the written
consent of the client being entered.</STRONG> <BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Competitions</STRONG> - Congratulations to
Peter Fischer of Stewart Scott Pinetown, he was the
winner of the SAACE Christmas Competition. <BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Good Bye:</STRONG> - Friday, 27 January,
was my last day at the SAACE. I would like to thank
you all for your support over the past ten years. I
will always cherish and value the relationships I
built with everyone and I hope this is not the end.
Albert Einstein once said "There comes a time when the
mind takes a higher plane of knowledge but can never
prove how it got there", but I believe that I got
there through your support. </LI></UL>
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-<BR>Please visit SAACE website for issues such
as: Advisory Notes, Quality, Partners,
etc</P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
<LI><STRONG>ECSA - Identification of Engineering Work,
(IDoEW)</STRONG> - Read more about the status of the
framework document on Engineering work, <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.ecsa.co.za/"
target=_blank>www.ecsa.co.za</A>. <BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Continual Professional Development,
(CPD)</STRONG> - IT IS TIME, 2006 has arrived and I
hope you have planned and documented your plan of
action to accumulate your CPD credits. You should
visit ECSA website on <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.ecsa.co.za/"
target=_blank>www.ecsa.co.za</A> and test your
<STRONG>profile</STRONG> for capturing your CPD
points. (I have the forms and explanations available
for you, so If you need help give me a call or e-mail
<A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</A>.
<BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Life Long Learning Solutions
(LLLS)</STRONG> - The 1st programme was received very
successfully by members and some were even amazed by
the technology. <BR><BR>
<LI>A few important notes:<BR><BR>
<UL>
<LI type=1>The programmes will be broadcast on the
<STRONG>1st Wednesday of every month at
20h30</STRONG>.
<LI type=1>The last programme will be broadcast in
November 2006.
<LI type=1>To register or to get more information on
the product got to <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.llls.co.za/"
target=_blank>www.llls.co.za</A> or <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.saace.co.za/"
target=_blank>www.saace.co.za</A> under the school
of consulting engineering.
<LI type=1>For those who missed the 1st programme
don't despair, you will receive a VCD of the actual
broadcast to view at your leisure. (Provided that
you have registered)
<LI type=1>Don't loose out and don't make life
difficult for yourself, register with LLLS and
accumulate your credits without disrupting your work
or paying a small fortune for training. The rest of
the programmes for 2006:
<LI type=1>Programmes for the rest of the
year:<BR><BR>
<UL>
<LI type=square>CPD and Engineering
<LI type=square>QMS made easy
<LI type=square>Transformation
<LI type=square>Risk management
<LI type=square>Tendering process
<LI type=square>HR and CETA issues
<LI type=square>Procurement
<LI type=square>Costing modules
<LI type=square>Clients vs. Consultants
<LI type=square>Marketing and
Communications<BR><BR></LI></UL>Note. The topics
will change form time to time depending on industry
needs and material availability.<BR>This is your CPD
intervention so make it work for you. (Registration
forms are available from <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</A>)
</LI></UL><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Construction Education and Training
Authority</STRONG> - This is very important, please
send me your comments on what you perceive as scares
and critical skills that should be included in the
CETA funding proposal document. (Johan van Schalkwyk
on 011 463 2022 or <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</A>)
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<P
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South African Institute of Steel Construction
(SAISC) - Call for papers for their
International Conference to be held in
Johannesburg, 8 & 9 November 2006. Abstracts
to be submitted by 31 March 2006. Should you be
interested contact Rene� Pretorius on tel (011)
726-6111 or <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #00587e; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: none"
href="mailto:renee@saisc.co.za">renee@saisc.co.za</A>.</P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV><BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>HR Forum</STRONG> - The HR forum appointed
the following 2 task
teams:<BR><BR> 1.
Salary survey task
team<BR> 2. The
CETA task group<BR><BR>The teams will look after the
interest of the consultants and their dealings with
stakeholders and assisting Johan in the process.
<BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Young Professionals Forum</STRONG> - Jana
van der Merwe has been appointed at the YPF chair for
2006. <BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG>Hot Site for the Week</STRONG> - Do you
want to partner against corruption, then go to: <A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.weforum.org/paci"
target=_blank>www.weforum.org/paci</A> <BR><BR>
<LI><STRONG><A
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4"
target=_blank>SCE CPD Programme for 2006</A></STRONG>
</LI></UL>
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<P
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your suggestions, seminars issues, requests and advice
to Johan van Schalkwyk on (011) 463-2022 or email: <A
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href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</A></P>
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<LI>The last two weeks have been extremely busy and
successful for the IBDS. Firstly the IBDS has now
positioned itself, and its members, as key role
players of a team that will personally advise the
Minister of Trade and Industry on how he can help
South Africans secure parts of a large project in
Saudi Arabia. While Saudi Arabia might not be every
Consulting Engineers' cup of tea in terms of a
potential market, the important issue here is the role
that one of our member firms will be playing in
advising the Minister! </LI></UL>
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<P
style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; COLOR: #ffffff; LINE-HEIGHT: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If
all goes according to plan, this will become standard
practice. This results in the achievement of one of the
most important long term objectives of the IBDS, which
is to secure a well structured and financed link between
our industry and our Ministers with a view to gaining
direct access to business opportunities, particularly in
Africa.</P>
<P
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<UL>
<LI>The second important event in the last two weeks
was the successful staging of the African Development
Bank Business Opportunities Seminars. The feedback
from both Bank officials and participants has been
very positive so far. For those of you who missed out
the following achievements should be noted:- <BR><BR>
<UL>
<LI type=disc>The Bank sent a very large and senior
delegation that included a Director of the Bank and
the Executive Director for Southern Africa.
<LI type=disc>Presentations on procurement,
financial instruments and business opportunities in
Infrastructure were all well received.
<LI type=disc>About 100 firms attended the two
seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
<LI type=disc>A special feature of the event was the
fact that participants in the Seminar had the
opportunity to meet individually with members of the
AfDB delegation.
<LI type=disc>At an industry level the profile of
IBDS members as high quality service providers to
the Bank received a major boost.<BR><BR>The Seminar
confirmed that the IBDS' objective of establishing a
long term strategic relationship with the Bank is
well paced and will be to the direct benefit of
members of the IBDS. </LI></UL></LI></UL>
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<UL>
<LI>Please note that a visit to the World Bank is
planned for 22 to 26 May 2006 (dates to be confirmed)
- keep the dates open in your diaries. </LI></UL>
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SARF presents a 3-day course dealing with
<STRONG>Traffic Signal Design</STRONG> at the Kempton
Park Conference Centre, 24 Geldenhuys Road, Bonaero Park
(near Johannesburg Airport) from 29 - 31 March 2006.
Closing date for registration - 17 March 2006.</P>
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<STRONG>talk by Mr Bob Stanway</STRONG>, Director
Transportation Planning and Management of the
Johannesburg City Council on the subject of
<STRONG>Public Transport in Johannesburg</STRONG>. This
takes place at Misha Consulting, Thandanani Office Park,
Midrand. </P>
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YOU BE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT ANGIE WALLACE ON
TELEPHONE NUMBER (011) 403-5603/4.</P>
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Fees 2006</TD>
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Proposed Guideline Scope of Fees is now been available
on the ECSA website for comment, <A
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href="http://www.ecsa.co.za/"
target=_blank>www.ecsa.co.za</A>. You will be able to
access It from the <STRONG>Homepage</STRONG> as well as
from the <STRONG>Menus</STRONG> on the left hand side -
Click on <STRONG>Consulting Fees</STRONG> and then on
<STRONG>2006</STRONG> . Should you have any comments
regarding the proposed fees changes to the fees, you are
requested to submit your comments to <A
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href="mailto:george@ecsa.co.za">george@ecsa.co.za</A>.
Please be note that the last day for the submission of
your comments is Friday the 24th day of February 2006.
Please take tone further that any comments received
after the 24th February 2006 will not be considered.</P>
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Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)</TD>
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FIDIC - ECV Dispute Resolution Training Course, 6-7
March 2006, Silken Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels, Belgium -
The management of contract claims and the resolution of
disputes under the 1999 FIDIC Contracts are having a
Two-day international training course. If you are
interested please visit <A
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href="http://www.fidic.org/ecv2006">www.fidic.org/ecv2006</A>.</P>
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<P
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Pirie<BR><STRONG>South African Association of Consulting
Engineers</STRONG><BR>E-mail: jeans@saace.co.za <BR>Tel:
+27 (11) 463-2022<BR>Fax: +27 (11) 463-7383<BR>P O Box
68482. Bryanston. 2021<BR>Website: <A
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href="http://www.saace.co.za/"
target=_blank>www.saace.co.za</A> </P>
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