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<p>The past coupleof weeks have proved to be rather a challenge for the Directorate and we can most definately sympathise with our members as we are taking a bit of strain, trying to deliver and attend to the avalanche of issues, requests, letters, faxes and emails which never seem to end, but we are trying our best under rather difficult circumstances. </p><ul><li>Lets start with our 6-weekly round of meetings including EXCO and as usual give the more important salient features. <br /><br /></li><ul><li>As reported previously the <strong><em>Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF)</em></strong> has approached us to assume the <strong>Implementation Agent</strong> status which, in effect means, we become an extension of that Department and at the same time assist withthe accelerated and effective delivery of water and sanitation infrastructure at municipal level under their Masimbambane Programme. EXCO agreed, in principle, to further pursue this initiative further and a Position Paper is being put together looking at all matters relating to risk, capacity to deliver, cash flow, competition issues etc. As this will facilitate access to work opportunity for member firms.<br /><br /></li><li>The <strong><em>Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG)</em></strong>, in terms of our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), has requested that we give support to the <strong><em>Morotelle Municipality</em></strong> as an extension of work which we are already carrying out within the Tsantsabane Local authority. <br /><br /></li><li>The <strong><em>School of Consulting Engineering (SCE)</em></strong> has been tasked with setting up a bursary database for use by prospective applicants. As a start we will be approaching firms to get details in a prescribed format of all bursaries on offer within member firms.<br /><br /></li><li>We have been informed that progress in setting up a <strong><em>Consultants Register</em></strong> is progressing, albeit rather slowly. EXCO has given some pointers as to what SAACE's views are regarding criteria to be included in the register and will be presenting these to the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) through a Focus Group. This initiative has our support as there are many positive spin offs, however, we need to ensure that it is correctly structured and is not simply a regurgitation of the much maligned Contractors Register. <br /><br /></li><li>Our <strong><em>Procurement Indaba,</em></strong> as you well know, has been postponed. Unfortunately we have still not received clarity on the outcome of what the revised Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Regulations (PPPFA) will prescribe. As soon as we have more certainty on Procurement Policy we will reschedule the Indaba, probably during June or July of this year.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Ivor Evans, Chairman of ECSA's Identification of Engineering Work Committee</em></strong>, gave a presentation to the EXCO on progress thus far. It seems that IDoEW will be promulgated towards the end of this year after approval by the Built Environment Council (BEC). Compulsory registration will follow thereafter and be promulgated at the end of 2008. Investigation reveals that only 23% of Built Environment Professionals (BEP) are registered!!!! Promulgation of these Regulations will bring with them Codes of Practice and Codes of Conduct to clarify the intent and the spirit of the Regulations themselves. <br /><br /></li><li>We have started analysing our <strong><em>Annual Declarations</em></strong> to test compliance regarding our requirement for a firm to have a <strong><em>Quality Management System</em></strong> and unfortunately there are a number of firms who still do not comply. We will be writing a letter to those members but our approach is going to be one of "how can we offer support and assistance?" to the member firm in the first instance. PLEASE, THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES, APPROACH US FOR SUPPORT, DON'T IGNORE IT, IT WILL NOT GO AWAY. We have increasingly become aware of clients giving preference to firms who have the necessary quality systems in place and certainly we are going to endeavour to make it a feature of the Consultants Register. We wish to see it as a requirement but not as a barrier. <br /><br /></li><li>During this, and in future years, we wish to send the encumbent <strong><em>YPF Chairman to the FIDIC Conference</em></strong> to participate in YPF activities at an international level. To assist we have sent a notice out requesting 10 firms to sponsor an amount of R5000 each for which they will be recognised in our various publications. Thanks to those of you who have responded so generously and so promptly.<br /><br /></li><li>We are still working on obtaining a BEP strategy to sort out our non- performing <strong><em>CETA.</em></strong> If we are to remain members it will be on the basis of certain conditionalities which, if not met, might require a change in geography. We will keep you posted. <br /><br /></li></ul><li>Roelof and I are beavering away at rewriting the <strong><em>GAMA Constitution</em></strong> as well as with processes to elect a new GAMA EXCO and Council during the GAMA get together from the 14th - 16th May 2007 in Gaborone. <br /><br /></li><li>In a similar vain, we are putting together what we hope is a rather exciting programme for the plenary of our <strong><em>SAACE/SAFCEC Conference in Somerset West from the 7th - 9th October 2007</em></strong>. Please diarise this event. I know everybody is busy but it is also good to take time out and interact with your colleagues. <br /><br /></li><li>Very important, please be aware that our <em><strong>Management Information Survey (MIS)</strong></em> for the period July - December 2006 has been uploaded to our website and can be accessed under "Industry Survey, Bi-annual" - it makes for some very good reading. <br /><br /></li><li>It is pleasing to see that some of our more informed clients in the metro's are not demanding <strong><em>discounted fees.</em></strong> These clients understand the concept of value and the increased risks resulting from price cutting. A major Metro, in addition to campaigning against discounted fees, requires a "Letter of Comfort" from the Company's Professional Indemnity insurers to confirm that they are happy with the increased risks that might result from a cut price. They also require the Consultant's firm to list the names of the professionals to be used on a project which cannot be changed without written authority and approval from the client. This is a message we must get through to more clients via our various Liaison Committees and branch structures. It is still difficult to understand the huge discrepancies on tender prices submitted in the current economic climate. We know that salaries are going up and that profitability is not what it should be and this can only mean that the business model is suspect. Clients must understand that the value we add can only be compromised from discounted submissions. This fact is confirmed when one looks at the PI claims and the increase in the number of ECSA disciplinary cases, particularly in regard to structural and geotechnical work. <br /><br /></li></ul><p>Finally, have a great Easter Weekend and try and chill out - away from the office for a change!!</p><p><strong><em>Graham Pirie </em></strong></p>
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<ul><li><strong>SAACE/ Glenrand Engineering Excellence Awards, 2007: </strong>The Association wishes to thank all member firms who showed an interest in participating at these awards by submitting their pre-entry forms. The Communications and Marketing Committee met on the <strong>3rd of April, 2007</strong> to screen all pre-entry forms received and we are pleased to announce that all entrants received met the criteria specified per category. <br /><br />Member firms who have submitted pre-entry forms must take note that the deadline for the submission of full entries is Monday, <strong>the 30th April, 2007</strong>. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Partners of SAACE</em>:</strong> The Association is proud to announce that WorldsView Technologies has been admitted into the SAACE fold as a Partner. The decision was taken at a meeting that took place on Monday, 2nd April, 2007. The relationship with WorldsView Technologies will be formalised at the next meeting of <em><strong>Council Members on the 9th May, 2007.</strong> <br /></em><br />For more information about their offerings please visit them on <a href="http://www.autodesk.co.za/">www.autodesk.co.za</a><br /><br /></li><li>The Marketing desk wishes you a joyous and a spiritual Easter period. <br /><br /><strong><em>Siphokazi Momoti</em></strong></li></ul>
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<ul><li><strong><em>CIDB Hotline against fraud and corruption: </em></strong>Please note that the CIDB has now established a hotline against fraud, corruption and the contravention of the CIDB legislation. Complaints can be made anonymously, and in this regard it is operated by an independent body in order to protect the identity of callers and to prevent any intimidation. The number to dial is <strong><em>0800 11 2432<br /><br /></em></strong></li><li><em><strong>Call for comments: Draft Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels: </strong></em>The Minister of Finance has issued draft Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, in terms of section 168(1) of the MFMA and has called for comment on the draft regulations in terms of section 169(1)(b). Interested persons can submit comment before 30 April 2007, to: The Director-General, c/o Mr TV Pillay, National Treasury, Private Bag X15, Pretoria, 0001, or by fax to (012) 315-5230 or e-mail to <a href="mailto:MFMA@treasyry.gov.za">MFMA@treasury.gov.za</a>. The draft Regulations can be found by following the following link:h<a href="http://www.info.gov.za/documents/comment.htm">ttp://www.info.gov.za/documents/comment.htm</a> and scrolling down to the draft Regulations (Gazette 29658, Notice 212), 23 February 2007.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Collecting debt from Organs of State: </em></strong>Please note that in terms of the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State (Act No. 40, 2002), notice of the intention to implement legal proceedings for an outstanding due debt, must be given to the official, mentioned in the act, within six months of the amount becoming due. The act prohibits the institution of legal proceedings where such notice has not been given unless the organ of state consents, in writing, to the institution of such legal proceedings (see section 3(1) of the act). The act can be viewed at <a href="http://www.info.gov.za/documents/acts/2002.htm">http://www.info.gov.za/documents/acts/2002.htm</a> scroll down to find the correct Act. The Association is looking into the matter to compile an Advisory Note to its members in this regard. Your comments would be welcome and appreciated.<br /><br /></li><li><em><strong>Advisory Note for the week: </strong></em><strong>The Marketing of Professional Services (search code 81/1). </strong>The Advisory Notes on the SAACE website covers 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> Click on advisory notes in the left column, and do a search or view the whole list of topics.<br /><br /><strong><em> Quentin Koen</em></strong> </li></ul>
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<ul><li><div><strong><em>Life Long Solutions:</em></strong> The next programme will be on the SAACE Risk Manual, created by the Risk Committee under Dr. H Kirsten.<br /><br /></div></li><li><div><strong>Hot site of week: <br /></strong>ISO 9001:2000 in plain English: <a href="http://www.praxiom.com/iso-9001.htm">http://www.praxiom.com/iso-9001.htm</a><br /><br /></div></li><li><div><strong>SCE CPD Training: </strong>An updated list of training events will be sent to all members during the last week of April.<br /><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></div></li></ul>
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<p><strong>71ST IMESA CONFERENCE 2007 - Durban<br /><br /></strong>This year's conference will be held in Durban at the International Convention Centre (ICC) from the<strong><em> 23 - 26 October, 2007.<br /><br /></em></strong>This year, the Conference Organizing Committee has selected "<em>Sustainable municipal engineering : 2010 and beyond" </em>as a fitting theme to focus on the dynamic changes taking place within the municipal engineering profession. <br /><br /><strong>Call for Papers:</strong> <br />The papers will be a mix of practical and technical content that stimulate the interest of all disciplines involved in the entire engineering industry. The following areas of interest have been identified, but not limited to: Infrastructure Asset Management - sustainable maintenance of municipal services.</p><ul><li>Towards sustainable logistical cities </li><li>Community perspectives on service delivery </li><li>Sustainable infrastructure asset management </li><li>Performance measurement </li><li>Opportunities for sustainable job creation </li><li>Addressing sustainable skills shortages </li><li>The economics of administration and subsidisation </li><li>Sustainable municipal services (e.g. water, sewage and road services) </li></ul><p>Anyone who wishes to make a presentation at the conference, on any topic that impacts upon the industry in its widest scope, is requested to send the following information on one page: title (Prof/Dr/Ms), initials, surname, postal address, telephone, fax numbers, e-mail address in addition to the title of the paper, name(s) of any co-author(s) and a one-page abstract by <strong><em>30 April 2007</em></strong> at the latest to: <a href="mailto:confplan@iafrica.com" title="mailto:confplan@iafrica.com">confplan@iafrica.com</a>. <br /><br />Selected papers will be accepted on the understanding that the main author (or a co-author) will personally attend the conference as a fee-paying delegate and present the paper. Full written papers will be expected from the authors whose abstracts are accepted. Selected papers may be included in future issue(s) of the IMESA Journal. <br /><br /><strong><em>IMESA: Asset Management Training:</em></strong> <br />IMESA, in co-operation with joint-venture partners, i@Consulting and Africon, will be offering a five-day training programme aimed at improving infrastructure management in municipalities in Southern Africa. <br /><br />The course, to be held in various venues throughout the country, complements the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) which was launched in South Africa by IMESA in 2006. It has been endorsed by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Institute of Waste Management Southern Africa (IWMSA), and is in the process of receiving accreditation with LGSETA. <br /><br />Training dates will be confirmed once 15 - 24 persons have been registered for a region. <br /><br />For more information, or to be added to a waiting list, please contact <strong>Chantel Colyn</strong>: <br /><a href="mailto:chantel_icon@mics.co.za" title="mailto:chantel_icon@mics.co.za">chantel_icon@mics.co.za</a> or 072 235 7135.</p>
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<p>Under the guidance of Transit NZ, Land Transport NZ, Ministry of Transport and Local Government NZ there is an international conference entitled "Transport === the next 50 years" being held in Christchurch from 25 to 27 July 2007. Full details of the conference can be viewed at <a href="http://www.transport07.co.nz/" title="http://www.transport07.co.nz/">http://www.transport07.co.nz/</a> . <br /><br />If you require more information please contact Jo Hoskin <a href="mailto:atjo@nziht.co.nz" title="mailto:atjo@nziht.co.nz">mailto:atjo@nziht.co.nz</a> </p>
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<ul><li><strong><em>The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA)</em></strong> has taken a brave step forward to meet the challenges of building Green by organising a conference to this effect. Legislation is already in place in other countries to bring the specifiers to increase sustainability in building practices. The conference will be held from the <strong><em>8 -10 November, 2007 at CSIR International Convention</em></strong> <strong><em>Centre, Pretoria.</em></strong> For more information please contact <strong><em>Anna Mauveen Moore</em></strong> via e-mail,<a href="mailto:greensouthafrica@gmail.com" title="mailto:greensouthafrica@gmail.com">greensouthafrica@gmail.com</a> or visit their wbsite: <a href="http://www.greenbuilding.co.za/">www.greenbuilding.co.za</a>. </li></ul>
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<p>The SASFA are hosting a Seminar the purpose of which is to thorougly familiarise attendees with Light Steel Frame Building and to explain how it will impact on the Southern African building industry. Seminars commence at 07h30 for 08h00 until 13h00 followed by lunch. See dates and venues below:</p><blockquote><p>Durban International Convention Centre - 4 May 2007<br />Sandton Convention Centre - 8 May 2007<br />Cape Town Convention Centre - 9 May 2007 </p></blockquote><p>For further information, kindly contact Pamella Mnyanda at (011) 726-6111 or <a href="mailto:info@sasfa.co.za">info@sasfa.co.za</a>.</p>
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Graham Pirie<br>
<strong>South African Association of Consulting Engineers</strong><br>
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