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<ul><li>Yho, last week was a week with a difference! President, Webster Ndodana, and I were invited to the <strong>Architectural Convention and Awards Banquet in Bloemfontein</strong>. I really enjoyed it and I must say I find the language of architecture fascinating. Perhaps it is because my right brain is starting to function at last. They had many worthy entries and to hear the project motivated, from an architectural prospective, was exhilarating. Trish Emmett handed over the presidency to Hassan Asmal at a prestigious banquet.<br /><br /></li><li>That same week Webster and I <strong><em>attended our final Presidential round to the branches with a visit to Mafikeng and Potchefstroom</em></strong>. In Mafikeng we met with the local council which included Officials, the Executive Mayor, some Councillors and Eskom. The Association has been requested by the DPLG to give technical and managerial support to the local municipality in terms of our MOU. This is now the Sixth local authority where SAACE has facilitated support. Feedback from the Advisor to Minister Mufamadi is that the invention is working well and they are very pleased with the results eg, Tsantsabane has now been declared the cleanest municipality in the Northern Cape and payment levels from the local community have risen from 55% to 94%, which they attribute to improved levels of service facilitated by our intervention. <br /><br />In order to create a suitable match between Mafikeng and a SAACE member firm, we have called for <strong><em>Expressions of Interest</em></strong> which we hope to adjudicate on Monday, 11 September, in order for us to assign the Implementation Agent by no later than the third week in September. Because of difficulties they are having with Eskom it is essential that the firm selected has Electrical/Mechanical Engineering as an in-house discipline. <br /><br />Since there are a multitude of separate interventions seeking to support municipalities, we convened a meeting with SAICE to compare notes regarding their support programme which involves seconding retirees to local authorities to mentor and do training of young professionals. This is to be followed by an all inclusive gathering at DPLG next week where all support programmes will be evaluated. It is also intended that this meeting endeavours to coordinate the various programmes to avoid duplication and overlaps. I still feel strongly that we need to bring DBSA on board as our third partner in this programme to support local authorities, since the outsourcing component of their support programme mirrors exactly what we are currently doing. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>The Management Information Survey (MIS)</em></strong> for the six month period ending June 2006 will be released on Monday and posted to the website. It makes for some compelling reading where most of the indicators have risen significantly on the back of very positive environment for our members eg, fee income has increased by 40% in nominal terms against an original forecast of just 2.3%. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.saace.co.za/">http://www.saace.co.za/</a>, click on Industry Surveys and Bi-Annual Surveys. Our accompanying news release will also be issued shortly. <br /><br /></li><li>We have <strong><em>produced an interactive DVD</em></strong> to assist members in understanding what we do as an Association, but more particularly to <strong><em>assist NLC Convenors and Branch Chairmen</em></strong> in their liaison efforts with clients. We launched this at a meeting of National Convenors last week and explained its purpose in the liaison function. It contains almost anything to do with the Association and makes reference to items such as the Construction Charter, Procurement legislation, PI Insurance, BEPMEDS etc etc. It also contains interactive links for live connections to various websites where it is necessary to drill down into the detail eg, a particular Practice Note published by National Treasury. The file is too big to place on the website or to email but we are going to make additional copies to circulate to members on request. <br /><br /></li><li>This year for the first time we are going to produce a <strong><em>glossy Annual Review</em></strong> which can be used as a marketing tool. We are all feverishly working to have the input ready by the deadline which is today. This Annual Review will be mailed to members together with the Notice of the Annual General Meeting and will also be included in all the information packs handed to delegates at our Annual Convention in Durban in October.<br /><br /></li><li>The latest issue of <strong><em>IMESA Magazine,</em></strong> August 2006, starts off with the following:-<br /><br />"There can be nothing more moving than bearing witness to a great hall filled with (literally) hundreds of peers in full dress attire, each come to pay tribute to one another for the achievements made by them over the course of the year. The Annual South African Association of Consulting Engineers (SAACE)/Glenrand MIB Excellence Awards, hosted at the Sandton Sun this month was nothing short of spectacular." - positive feedback doesn't get much better than this!!. <br /><br /></li><li>Finally, I am taking a spot of leave before <strong><em>attending FIDIC</em></strong> which this year is being held in <strong><em>Budapest, Hungary</em></strong>. This year it seems that in excess of 20 RSA delegates have registered, some with their partners.<br /><br /></li><li>My next contribution to the newsletter will be on my return on 6 October - I apologise for not being able to attend the <strong><em>Consultants Relay at Fountains in Pretoria tomorrow</em></strong> but wish all the participants an enjoyable day. <br /><br /></li></ul><p><em>"Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance" </em>- Yoko Ono.</p>
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<ul><li><strong><em>CIDB Amendments and Updates</em></strong> - The CIDB has published amendments to the Construction Industry Regulations and Standard for Uniformity for Construction Procurement and has updated three construction procurement Best Practice Guidelines. The amended regulations and Standard for Uniformity were published in Government Gazette 29138 of 18 August 2006.<br /><br />In addition, due to the above amendments, the CIDB has updated the Standardised Procurement Documents for Engineering and Construction Works and Professional Services, and the sample procurement documents (Free State Government - Engineering and Construction Works) and their associated notes. All the amended and updated documents mentioned above, are available from the CIDB website (<a href="http://www.cidb.co.za/">http://www.cidb.co.za/</a>).<br /> </li><li><strong><em>CIDB Inform Practice Notes</em></strong> - 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. PN1 of 2006 (delivery empowerment) and PN2 of 2006 (evaluation) have now been published, and are available on the CIDB website.<br /><br />Practice Note 1, Scaling up delivery and accelerating empowerment, identifies systemic problems in scaling up delivery and accelerating empowerment and outlines fresh approaches to procurement and delivery, which focuses on changes in contracting strategies and the size and duration of contracts in a manner which promotes accelerated empowerment.<br /><br />Practice Note 2, Correcting arithmetical errors in tenders, sets out the manner in which arithmetical corrections are to be made in the evaluation of tenders in accordance with the CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Advisory note for the week</em></strong> <strong>-</strong> <strong><em>Retired Principals (search code 99/5). </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 Golf Day</em> </strong>- This year's Golf Day went very well and we had a field of 140 players. The winning team was from Africon followed by Semane Consulting in the second position and PD Naidoo taking the third position.<br /><br />The Association wishes to thank all sponsors and players who participated on the day. To view some of the pictures taken on that day please visit our website, <a href="http://www.saace.co.za/">http://www.saace.co.za/</a>, and click on the Golf Day Photo Gallery button. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>National Construction Week </em></strong>- Once again, the Association wishes to thank all the companies who participated in "<em><strong>Job Shadow Day"</strong></em>. We had a tremendous response and many photographs were submitted depicting the events of the day. The winning firm is Arcus Gibb, and as part of their prize, they are entitled to send a delegate to the Construction Conference at no charge. A selection of photographs will shortly be displayed on our website and we will also be issuing a press release. Congratulations to Arcus Gibb. Once again, thank you so much for your support.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>SAACE Bigen Relay</em></strong> - Hope your teams are registered by now and ready for Saturday! Please note, teams may collect their race numbers, timing chip and information from the venue at the Fountains between 13:00 - 17:00 on Friday, 8 September, or between 06:30 and 07:30 on the day. I will publish the names of the winning teams in our next issue of e-news. Watch this space...<br /><br />This year's prize giving ceremony will take place on 14<sup> </sup>September 2006 at High Performance Centre, University of Pretoria Sports Ground, starting at 16:30. Light snacks and refreshments will be served after the prize giving. For more information on this, please contact Bridgette Kieser via e-mail: <a href="mailto:bkieser@profhealth.co.za">bkieser@profhealth.co.za</a>. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>IMESA Conference & IMESA/SAACE Excellence in Municipal Engineering Achievement Award, 2006</em></strong> - The adjudication process was finalized last week and the winners will be announced on 10 October 2006. The event will probably be held in Kliptown, but this is still to be confirmed. (Delegates will be bussed to Kliptown from Soweto Campus).<br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>70<sup>th</sup> IMESA Conference </em></strong>- It is taking place from the 10 - 13 October 2006 at Vista University in Soweto. To register please contact Cilla Taylor on (012) 667-3681 at Vista University in Soweto. <br /><br /></li><li><em><strong>Construction Conference -</strong></em> 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 also 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. <br /><br />On Tuesday, 31<sup>st</sup> October, you will generate 1 credit in Category 3. 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 /><br /></li></ul><p>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>.<br /></p>
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<ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.ecsa.co.za/"><em>ECSA</em> </a>- </strong>The next meeting of the Identification of Work Task Team will take place on 12 September 2006. Should you have comments, please submit before the 12th. <br /><br /></li><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> Please feel free to comment on the programmes you have viewed so far and make recommendations for 2007. Kindly note that the contact numbers for LLLS have changed to (012) 345-4307, Fax No (012) 345-6793. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>HR Forum</em></strong> - SAACE is in the process of creating a section on the SAACE webpage for HR issues and presentations made to the forum for your reference and convenience. <br /><br />At a meeting held on the 7 September 2006 focus was on the following issues:-<br /><br /></li><ul><li><strong><em>CETA</em></strong> - The probable reasons for the notable significant reduction in the submission of wsp's:-<br /><br /></li><ul><li>WSP's in the past submitted solely for undertaking of learnerships</li><li>The advent of stakeholder self-funded learnerships</li><li>The impact and effect of the revised R500 000 threshold</li><li>The lack of seamlessness in the past system </li><li>System challenges (complicated system)</li><li>Scrapping of incentives (eg top-up funds)</li><li>Lack of effective promotional communicative strategies<br /><br /></li></ul><li><strong><em>SACPCMP</em></strong> - Please send any problems, suggestions and frustrations to Johan van Schalkwyk, <a href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</a>, who will coordinate the submission to the SACPCMP. We will give you feedback on the outcomes in due course. <br /> <br /></li></ul><li><strong><em>Hot site for the week</em></strong> - This is how you should run a meeting .... go to <a href="http://www.aicpa.org/pubs/jofa/apr2006/tate.htm">http://www.aicpa.org/pubs/jofa/apr2006/tate.htm</a>. <br /><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> - For information on the full programme, please visit http://.saace.co.za<a href="http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4">/school/calendar.php4</a>. <br /><br /></li></ul><p>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 the past week, <strong><em>the IBDS hosted a delegation from the Private Sector Department (PSD) of the African Development Bank (AfDB</em></strong>). The purpose of the visit was to identify funding opportunities on infrastructure projects in and outside the country and also to strengthen relationships with various business partners within the country. Various members of the IBDS had the opportunity to interact with the delegation including the presentation of various projects for their consideration.<br /><br />But before I go any further, it is important to provide a short overview of how this kind of funding works as it became clear to me that many of us still have to learn how these institutions function. Most Multilateral Development Banks (MDG) have a facility to lend to the public and the private sector. On the public side they normally have concessionary, grant type funding for Least Developed Countries (LCD) and funding for Middle Income Countries (MIC). MDG's normally also have a facility that services the private sector. This funding is normally provided directly to commercial entities not requiring sovereign guarantees while public sector lending is done through governments to public entities requiring guarantees provided by those governments. <br /><br />At a strategic level the AfDB would like to increase its exposure to MIC's (including South Africa) and especially in commercial type financing of infrastructure projects sponsored/promoted by private/semi private entities. According to the Bank, their strategy aims at focusing in particular in four main areas:<br /><br />(a) Financial (and technical) assistance to private enterprises, in particular <br /> SMEs.<br />(b) Financial (and technical) assistance to support development of private <br /> infrastructure.<br />(c) Financial (and technical) support to the strengthening of local financial<br /> markets.<br />(d) Contribution to the improvement of the enabling environment for <br /> business in member countries.<br /><br />The PSD Department in the Bank consists of five divisions that pursue the above objectives:- <br /><br /></li><ul><li>Financial Intermediation and microfinance</li><li>Direct lending</li><li>Infrastructure & PPP's</li><li>Strategy and Development Services</li><li>Portfolio Management</li></ul></ul><blockquote><p>What is most important in this regard, however, is that in terms of their mandate they will provide funding where commercial banks are not willing to take risk. This is never done for the whole project and the project sponsor/promoter/owner is also expected to invest money. At the end of the day the objective is for them to act as a catalyst for attracting additional investment into such projects. In short, member firms need to note that if they come across a, perhaps difficult, but commercially viable infrastructure project, especially outside South Africa's borders, the PSD at the Bank is ideally placed to provide funding and advice on the basis explained above. The PSD will also work with their counterpart organisation at the World Bank, such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The interesting thing here is that we have a multimillion Rand South African fund at the IFC that can provide money for feasibility studies. Amazingly this fund is underutilised even if it can only be used by South Africans. </p></blockquote><p>Should you have any queries, please 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><strong><em>Doing Business with the United Nations - Supplier Development Course </em></strong>- These will be held at of cost of R2 850 (including Vat) and will be presented by Niels Ramm, United Nations Development Programme, Inter-Agency Procurement Services Office.</p><ul><li>In Johannesburg - from 9-10 October 2006 - venue to be confirmed.</li><li>In Cape Town - from 13-14 October 2006 - venue to be confirmed.<br /><br /></li></ul><p>The course is based upon a participatory approach facilitating discussion and peer group interaction by encouraging participants to discuss previous experiences and using case studies and group exercises. <br /><br />The purpose of this course is to provide you with a comprehensive training on how to do business with the United Nations. The United Nations procured US $ 8.3 billion worth of goods (US $ 4.553) and services (US $ 3.777) in 2005 up from US $ 4,6 in 2001. Since a large percentage of this is spent in Africa, this represents a substantial business opportunity for South African suppliers of goods and services. <br /><br />The first day of the course introduces participants to the structure of the UN system, provides an overview of the UN procurement entities introduces the principles of the public procurement, outlines rules and regulations and the various solicitation methods. <br /><br />Day two of the courses continues the examination of the procurement process with a detailed look at the use of RFP's and how to respond to this solicitation method. The legal aspects of doing business of the UN system of organisations are discussed, as well as company registration and the identification of potential bidding opportunities. The day ends with a discussion on procurement ethics, what a supplier needs to be aware off and how this differs from private sector practises.<br /><br />Upon the completion of the course participants will have gained an in-depth knowledge of public procurement with the UN context, enabling participants and their companies to better respond to UN procurement opportunities and increase their chances of winning contracts.To register please see our website: <u><a href="http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4">http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4</a> o</u>r contact Johan van Schalkwyk or Kayleen Mogridge on: <u><a href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</a> </u>or <u><a href="mailto:kayleenm@saace.co.za">kayleenm@saace.co.za</a><br /><br /></u></p><p><strong><em>South African Road Federation (SARF) </em></strong>- is hosting 5 courses in October/November 2006. If you haven't registered, please do so urgently.</p><blockquote><p>1. SA Road Traffic Signs, 2-3 October, Cape Town, SAICE CPD<br /> validation points - 2.<br />2. Soil Stabilisation, 10-11 October, Pietermaritzburg, SAICE CPD <br /> validation points - 2.<br />3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 18-19 October, Durban,<br /> application for CPD, validation has been made to SAICE.<br />4. Practical Road Pavement Engineering validation points - 3 credits. <br />5. Geometric Design of urban and rural roads, points -4½ credits.</p></blockquote><p>For more information, please contact Peter Pearse at (011) 403-5603/4 or email <a href="mailto:sarfuse1@acenet.co.za">sarfuse1@acenet.co.za</a>. <br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) </em></strong>- The Mine Water Division Conference is scheduled to take place from 19-20 October 2006 at Randfontein Estate Gold Mine, Sports Club. Should you be interested, kindly contact Ms C Killian at (011) 254-4931 or email <a href="mailto:ckillian@golder.co.za">ckillian@golder.co.za</a>. </p>
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<strong><em>Daily Tenders changes its name to "Leads 2 Business" - </em></strong>Daily Tenders, an internet driven information provider has acquired the name "Leads 2 Business". The name change evolved from the need to incorporate all three services aimed at professionals, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers within the civil, building, mining and industrial sectors under one umbrella and to avoid confusion. <br /><br />Daily Tenders was launched in 2000 providing detailed tender information. During the company's expansion, subscribers needs were identified resulting in the creation of additional services. <br /><br />Private Projects was launched in 2001 providing continent-wide information, on privately funded developments within the civil, building, mining and industrial sectors. <br /><br />Leads 2 Quotes (previously Price Assist Live) was launched in 2002. L2Q is an interactive procurement system, participants in the construction industry can effortlessly dispatch and respond to electronic requests for quotes.<br /><br />Leads 2 Business is a comprehensive service with many add-on facilities, namely the largest construction based directory in South Africa with web and e-mail links, a daily news facility, updating the user on news events in the industry, downloadable pro-formas, a municipal directory, interesting links to associations and professional bodies, to name a few.<br /><br />Leads 2 Business' ethos is that of service excellence, customer relations and constantly providing solutions to an evolving construction Industry.<br /><br />Further information on products or services is available at <a href="http://www.L2B.co.za ">http://www.L2B.co.za </a>or 0860 836 337, alternatively contact Lee Finch at <a href="http://www.LeeF@L2B.co.za ">http://www.LeeF@L2B.co.za </a>or on 082 7888 154.<br /><br />
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Tel: +27 (11) 463-2022<br>
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