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<p>We are now well and truly into the home straight - can't believe how quickly time has passed this year.</p><ul><li>Both <strong><em>SAFCEC</em></strong> and <em><strong>SAACE</strong></em> are putting the final touches to our Construction Conference which takes place the week after next at the ICC in Durban. It's looking good with 350 delegates registered so far to partake in a very worthwhile programme of events. Anybody still requiring details can receive same on our website, <a href="http://www.saace.co.za/">http://www.saace.co.za/</a>. Our AGM of course takes place the following day and we have received a number of requests for discussion under our usual item for "On a Point" relating to tendering, discounting etc, etc - no surprises here. <br /><br /></li><li>As you know we partnered with<strong> <em>IMESA</em></strong> at their Conference last week by assisting them with their Annual Awards. Webster Ndodana and their president, Tjaart van der Walt, recognised a number of local authorities for their projects together with the associated Consulting Engineers. It was a good start and <strong><em>SAACE</em></strong> was very visible but we need to improve on the format for <strong><em>IMESA</em></strong> 2007 to be held from the <strong><em>23 - 26 October at the ICC in Durban</em></strong>. A number of our member firms gave excellent presentations, but the one that really impressed me, was a paper by Merwyn King on Corporate Governance where he said it is not a compliance issue but a quality issue. He then went on to talk about the cost of compliance and the fact that no amount of legislation will make an impact unless we embrace the notion of honesty, integrity and make it part of our DNA. Judging by the many reports in the press, we all need to make a contribution to improving and enhancing corporate governance in South Africa. <br /><br /></li><li>Crunch time has arrived for the <strong><em>CETA</em></strong> - the forensic audit report has been presented at their Council and will be considered at a meeting of their Council on the 25 October. Our representative has made recommendations on the way ahead and some tough decisions will have to be made within our own <strong><em>EXCO </em></strong>on behalf of membership, as well as by our other built environment professional colleagues. We will keep you posted. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>The ECSA Fees Committee</em></strong> had their meeting on last Wednesday but I will leave it to Quentin to give you a detailed feedback in the next issue.<br /><br /></li><li>We also had an <strong><em>EXCO</em></strong> meeting this week and it was agreed to hold a <strong><em>Consulting Engineering Indaba/Workshop</em></strong> to discuss issues affecting our sector such as Supply Chain Management, the tender processes, Construction Charter issues and certain items affecting business behaviour in the negative sense, such as discounting. This has to be a very vigorous debate helping us to formulate hard and fast views on these matters which will inform our decision making and hopefully the way our members operate in the market place. We are drafting a Programme which will include key speakers from within our membership, our client bodies and hopefully get an international perspective on Procurement issues from the <strong><em>World Bank</em></strong>,<strong><em> the</em></strong> <strong><em>European Bank for Reconstruction and Development</em></strong> and the <strong><em>Canadian Association of</em></strong> <strong><em>Consulting Engineers</em></strong> who have sold the concept of <strong><em>Quality Based Selection</em></strong> to their public sector decision makers. We have set a date of the 13 February 2007 and it will be held at a venue close to <strong><em>O R Tambo International Airport</em></strong>. We will keep prices low to cover costs, and it would be appreciated if you made a note in your diary to attend. <br /><br /></li><li>We also agreed at <strong><em>EXCO </em></strong>that errant clients who put out poorly compiled requests for our services should be challenged which we have already started to do with a large measure of success. We are not in a position to tell our members not to tender, as this will be contrary to healthy competition, but what we will do in future is inform our members of any pitfalls that may arise in responding. SAACE will put out a Cautionary, but it will be up to our members to analyse risks and price accordingly. The Directorate is compiling a spreadsheet of such cases we have dealt with over the past year together with the success or failure we have had in ensuring clients use Best Practice Methods complying with the legislation. <br /><br /></li><li><div>Can't recall if I told you, but we have finally signed the <strong><em>Memorandum of</em></strong> <strong><em>Understanding (MOU) with the DPLG</em></strong> and just to keep you updated we have now partnered with them to support another local authority, this time <strong><em>Mafeking</em></strong> <strong><em>Local Council</em></strong> where <strong><em>Bigen Africa</em></strong> has been appointed to assist. We now have 5 local authorities in the programme with more to come. We will continue to call for Expressions of Interest as and when <strong><em>DPLG </em></strong>allocate a municipality and evaluate in terms of our criteria which includes the particular needs of the client. <br /><br /></div></li><li><div>I gave feedback on the <strong><em>FIDIC Conference</em></strong> last time around but would like to encourage you to visit the<strong><em> FIDIC</em></strong> website as there are a number of publications relevant to your business which you should know about, including new guidelines and contract documentation. Visit <a href="http://www.fidic.org/">http://www.fidic.org/</a> or call me or Quentin Koen for details. Maybe I will get time in the next issue.<br /><br /></div></li><li><p>On 12 October 2006 <strong><em>BEPMEDS</em></strong> launched the benefit structures for 2007. Proceedings started with a welcome from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr Des Linder. The meeting was attended by members, brokers and trustees. The highlight with regards to benefits was the significant annual increase across a wide range of benefits, spread across all the benefit options, as well as a medical savings facility that was reintroduced into one of the options. <br /><br />During a recent discussion Mr Des Linder highlighted the fact that the scheme belongs to "us" and that fundamentally the scheme is managed by professionals, for<strong> </strong>professionals, focusing on our needs. I share his contention that CEO's have nothing to lose by instructing their brokers to do a comparison of BEPMEDS with their current and other schemes. CEO's must augment the opinions of brokers by directly talking to trustees to confirm the facts about the scheme. Some CEO's and their HR professionals have the wrong perception that BEPMEDS is too small and does not offer some of the popular "lifestyle benefits" that the bigger schemes offer. This is simply not true as BEPMEDS offers all those benefits and is financially stable. We are redoubling our efforts to promote the scheme, because it is one of the key benefits of membership of the Association, especially for smaller firms. Professionals in smaller firms do not have the time or the clout to solve problems when things go wrong. Conversely some of the larger firms, who belong to BEPMEDS, nominate their own trustees to the board and ensure in this way that the scheme is managed responsibly to the best possible benefit of its employees, and ultimately the firm. The recently appointed YPF trustee onto the board makes sure the product suits the needs of young professionals as well. </p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Graham Pirie</em></strong></p>
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<ul><li><em><strong>CIDB -</strong></em>In a previous e-news edition, I informed you about the <strong><em>CIDB Inform</em></strong> <strong><em>Practice Notes</em></strong>. <strong><em>CIDB</em></strong> has now issued a new practice note, Practice Note 3. CIDB Inform Practice Notes provide guidance and clarity in achieving client objectives in procurement and delivery. They are aligned with, but do not replace regulation. They aim to inform clients and practitioners on how to effect best practice and deal with issues that may arise. <br /><br /><strong><em>Practice Note 3:</em></strong> "Applying the register of contractors in construction works contracts", identifies which contractors need to register, describes the categories of registration and the CIDB contractor grading designations and establishes a step by step procedure to satisfy the requirements of the <strong><em>Construction Industry Development Board Regulations</em></strong> (as amended up to 18 August 2006) in relation to quotations, tenders and expressions of interest. <br /><br />This practice note should be read in conjunction with the amended Regulations and the Standard for Uniformity in Construction Procurement. These can be found at: <a href="http://www.cidb.org.za/Regulations/CID_Regulations_as_amended_Aug_2006.pdff">http://www.cidb.org.za/Regulations/CID_Regulations_as_amended_Aug_2006.pdff </a>for the Regulations and <a href="http://www.cidb.org.za/Notices/Revised_SFU_20_August_2006.pdf">http://www.cidb.org.za/Notices/Revised_SFU_20_August_2006.pdf</a> for the Standard for Uniformity.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>SANS 10400- </strong>The <strong><em>SAICE Geotechnical Division</em></strong>, in response to a letter from the <strong><em>Technical Committee for Construction Standards</em></strong> responsible for the updating of SANS 10400 "The application of the <strong><em>National Building Regulations",</em></strong> declined the Technical Committee's invitation to make a submission to the <strong><em>National Dolomite Risk Management Working Committee.</em></strong> The <strong><em>SAICE Geotechnical Division</em></strong> stated that in their opinion role-players such as the SAICE Geotechnical Division and the South African Institute of Engineering and Environmental Geologists were more suited to advise the <strong><em>Technical Committee</em></strong> on matters pertaining to the definition of a <strong><em>"Competent</em></strong> <strong><em>Person (Dolomitic Areas),</em></strong> as defined in the draft version of the above SANS document, than the above mentioned national working committee pertaining to dolomites. In addition, the Geotechnical Division mentioned that there was no clarity on what mandate the National Dolomite Risk Management Working Committee had, pertaining specifically to advising the <strong><em>SANS 10400 Technical Committee. <br /><br /></em></strong>The SAICE Geotechnical Division further recommended that the concept of a competent person for work in dolomitic areas be abandoned and that instead the definition of a Competent Person (Geotechnical), as defined in SANS 10400 Part H, be adopted for all geotechnical related work, including work in dolomitic areas.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Advisory note for the week- </em></strong><strong>Employment Equity Act (search code 99/2)<br /><br /></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>70th IMESA Conference - </em></strong>The Association wishes to thank the SAACE YPF's for taking time off from their busy work schedules to assist in manning the exhibition stand. Special thanks goes to <strong><em>Sugen Naicker, Cedric Bessit, Khelane Ndwandwe, David Freeme and Kieren Brown. <br /></em></strong><br /></li><li><strong><em>IMESA/SAACE Excellence in Municipal Engineering Achievements Awards, 2006. </em></strong>The Association wishes to congratulate our member firms who received recognition at these awards namely <strong><em>FST Consulting Engineers, Stewart Scott International, Vela VKE Consulting Engineers, BVi Consulting Engineers and nDawonye networks cc.<br /><br /></em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Construction Conference</em></strong> - With only a week before the Construction Conference takes place we hope that you have registered your attendance with the Event Managers, Zazise Communications. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are still available. For more information on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact Bruce Waters of Zazise on (011) 482-1244. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Best Branch of the Year Award, 2006</em></strong> - <strong><em>A SAACE Initiative - </em></strong>This year's winner will be announced at the Association's AGM on the 31 October at the Construction Conference. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Useful info - <br /></em></strong><br /><strong><em>SAACE/Glenrand MIB Excellence Awards 2007- </em></strong> NB: In order to produce a video of good quality, member firms who would like to participate must observe the following requests:-<br /><br />1) Video Footage: All footage supplied by client should preferably be on Betacam or DVCam. Mpeg and DVD footage is second prize, but must be of a very high quality.<br /><br />2) Photos: We need a minimum of 20 pictures of each Nomination Company or project. These should be in jpeg format please at 300 dpi resolution or greater.<br /><br />3) Logos: All companies making submissions should send corporate logos as jpegs in 300 dpi or greater resolution.<br /><br />Should you require assistance with choosing a video production company to assist you, please let us know.<br /><br /><strong><em>SAACE Directory of Firms - </em></strong>In order to produce the directory on time member firms who wish to advertise in it must observe the following requirements:- <br /><br /><strong>Full page<br /></strong>Page size 297x210mm with 3mm bleed<br />Print area 267x180mm<br /><br /><strong>Half page<br /></strong>Print area 128x180mm<br /><br /><strong>Quarter page<br /></strong>Print area 128X85mm<br /><br />Material requirements: <ol><li>Closed PDF files (fonts converted to paths) CMYK @250>300 DPI </li><li>JPEG files in CMYK @250>300 DPI </li><li>TIFF files in CMYK @250>300 DPI </li><li>Word docs to sizes indicated above<br /></li></ol><p>Advertising prices will be fowarded to you early in November.</p></li></ul><p>For more information please contact Siphokazi Momoti on (011) 463-2022 or e-mail, <a href="mailto:siphom@saace.co.za">siphom@saace.co.za</a></p>
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<ul><li><em><strong>ECSA - </strong></em>If you need to find out more about the processes within ECSA and the latest developments that will have an impact on your business like re-registration and CPD or the Identification of work, then give me a call and I will arrange the training/communication for you. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Life Long Learning Solutions - Next Programme:</em></strong> The CIDB and capacity building will be broadcast on the<strong><em> 1<sup>st</sup> of November 2006</em></strong>. (Note. Depending on the needs from Engineers, the programme could be replaced by ECSA and the re-registration process - in light of the first round of registrations coming up). <strong><em>Note.</em></strong> You do not have to have a DSTV decoder or a debit order account to subscribe to LLLS - you will receive all 10 DVD's as part of you subscription, and yes you can play the DVD on your computer or DVD player (Provided it is installed on your PC). <em><strong>So if you need your 1 CPD credit urgently, get the DVD's, view them and your credit will be secured.<br /><br /></strong></em>LLLS will sponsor the CPD credit management of the Construction Conference in Durban. Please take note that you could earn <u><strong>one credit</strong></u> in category one and <u><strong>one credit</strong></u> in Category 3 if you attend the whole conference. Also remember to register if you want your points to be managed electronically.<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>SAACE Exco</em></strong> has approved the continuation of this E-training initiative for 2007 albeit in a slightly different format. We will send out a survey to test the market and establish the training needs for 2007, please take a minute to complete the survey it is in your interests. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>HR Forum -</em> </strong>The forum gave feed-back to all the members who submitted the comments and problems that they encountered with the <a href="http://www.sacpcmp.co.za/">SACPCMP</a> during the last meeting. SAACE also communicated to the whole database trying to establish the total subscriptions and their experiences and expectations regarding the Project Management Council. We will take all your issues further. The last HR meeting for 2006 will take place on the <strong><em>23<sup>rd</sup> November 10:00</em></strong> am so feel free to join us or send through topics that you would like to be addressed.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Hot site for the week - </strong>Do you want to know more about AsgiSA and Government then go to: <a href="http://www.info.gov.za/">http://www.info.gov.za/</a><br /><br /></li><li><strong>SCE CPD Training - </strong>For information on the full programme please go to: <a href="http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4">http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4</a> . <br /><br /><br />Applications to receive the full 10 programmes on Engineers in Practice can be found on: <a href="http://www.llls.co.za/">http://www.llls.co.za/</a> for R 1000.00.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>CBM Training</strong> - a Services SETA Accredited Training Provider - has had 6 of their Management Training Courses and Seminars accredited by <strong>The South African Association of Consulting Engineers (SAACE)</strong>. By attending one (or more) of these SAACE accredited training courses, <strong><u>you can claim CPD points</u></strong> from the Engineering Council of SA.<br /><br /><br />The following CPD Credit Bearing Management Courses are running in November and December 2006:<br /><br /><br /><em><strong>Managing Projects with MS Projects</strong>: <strong>2 CPD Points</strong></em> - This 2 day course will demonstrate ways to speed up the set up of a project in MS Project, automating as many tasks as possible, and managing the project with a range of status reports to assist in keeping the project on time and within budget. This course is running on the <strong><em>27 - 28 November 2006, at the Mercure Hotel in Bedfordview, JHB. Cost: R5,250 plus VAT.</em></strong> <br /><br /><em><strong>Practical Contract and Business Law for all Managers</strong>: <strong>2 CPD Points</strong></em> - This course won't try to turn you into a lawyer, but will provide practical information that you need to be confident and knowledgeable about your legal position relating to contracts, suppliers, advertising, tendering, intellectual property and many other areas. This course is running on the <strong><em>16 - 17 November 2006, at The Courtyard Hotel in Bruma, JHB. Cost: R5,250 plus VAT . <br /><br /></em></strong><strong>Key Skills for Effective Managers</strong>: <strong><em>1 CPD Point</em></strong> - This intensive one day seminar will provide delegates with essential skills, knowledge and techniques to significantly improve the performance, motivation and quality of work delivered by you and your staff or project teams. Learn the skills to get the most out of people. This course is running on the <strong><em>2 November 2006</em></strong>, at The <strong><em>Peninsula Hotel in Cape Town</em></strong> and on the<strong><em> 5 December in Gauteng</em></strong> at the <strong><em>Johannesburg International Southern Sun. Cost: R1,850 plus VAT.<br /><br /></em></strong></li></ul><p align="left">If you would like to register on any of the above mentioned courses or would like to receive information on any <u>other CPD accredited courses</u> that are going to be running in the future, please contact Dawn Botha on (011) 454 5505 or <a href="mailto:dawn@cbm-training.co.za">dawn@cbm-training.co.za</a>. <br /><br /><em>Send your suggestions, seminars issues, requests and advice to Johan van Schalkwyk on (011) 463-2022 or email: <u><a href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</a>.</u></em></p><p> </p>
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<p>I have been out of the office for a large part of the last two weeks due to another addition to my family so my contribution will be short. The most important event of the last two weeks, other than the arrival of my son, was the fact that we <strong><em>(DTI, SAACE)</em></strong> met with the <strong><em>International Finance Corporation</em></strong> to discuss the improved utilisation of Consulting Engineers among other things. One of the most important outcomes is the fact that a web based database of South African Suppliers (in our industry it will be limited to members of the IBDS) to the <strong>World Bank/IFC and African</strong> <strong><em>Development Bank</em></strong> will be created. <br /><br /><br />One of the primary tasks of the IBDS is to promote the South African Consulting Engineering industry as a preferred supplier with these institutions. While this was done in the past, the one thing that was lacking was a specific instrument that would allow officials from these institutions to identify suppliers from South Africa. We have had a specifically frustrating experience with the creation of the SA Consultants Trusts Funds in that they were not used because of the lack of a reliable instrument or method that Bank officials could follow in identifying reliable South African suppliers.</p><p>It is also important to note that steady progress is being made with the creation of an export council for the IBDS. The application has been submitted and the DTI indicated that they will fast track the application. Once approved it will generate access to funding and other political process that can help with the business development activities of the IBDS. <br /><br /><br />For more information please contact Roelof van Tonder on (011) 463 - 2022. <br /><br /></p>
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