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<p>Spring Day has arrived at last, the weather is warming up and sanity is returning. We celebrated the arrival of Spring Day and our very own Interdependence Day in the Directorate by having a small braai at lunchtime. </p><ul><li><strong><em>Our interaction with Dplg</em></strong> is on the boil and currently we have offered support via our members in 3 areas: <br /><br /></li><ul><li>Assessment of fire damage in Eastern Cape</li><li>Assessment of compound flood damage in the Western Cape, and </li><li>Assessment of storm damage, KZN coastline.<br /><br /></li></ul></ul><blockquote><p>In addition, we are in intensive discussions with Dplg and US Aid to release funds to do a comprehensive evaluation of the current status of the <strong><em>Bucket Eradication Programme</em></strong>. This exercise is to be funded by US Aid and is expected to take some 7 to 9 months to complete. The focus is on accelerated delivery, rather than planning and assessment. If we are able to cut through the bureaucratic nightmare, the Directorate will be calling for Expressions of Interest from member firms by the end of this week. The Terms of Reference are currently being finalised. Hopefully the additional MOU governing our relationship with the Disaster Management Centre of Dplg will be completed shortly. The SAACE has also made considerable progress in compiling the documentation required in setting up a Section 21 SPV to handle these and the many other requests coming our way and in so doing keep them at arms length from SAACE. </p></blockquote><ul><li>Our <strong><em>Exco and associated meetings</em></strong> took place last week and here are some of the highlights: <br /><br /></li><ul><li>Approval was given to set up the <strong><em>Section 21 SPV</em></strong> mentioned above plus continue in our support of Dplg in terms of our MOU. </li><li>Again the long debate about whether or not we need to <strong><em>re-brand ourselves so as to avoid confusion in the market</em></strong> and it was unanimously agreed that in fact we should do so to avoid confusion particularly with SAICE. Various options will be examined, a branding specialist will be consulted and a strategy prepared for roll-out, once our budget is in a position to take the strain. Input will be requested from you, the members, and an item will be included in the Agenda for our AGM to be held on 9 October in Somerset West. I would welcome any suggestions even at this early stage, but also bear in mind that any change will require approval of members by ballot in terms of our Constitution. </li><li>The Marketing and Communications Committee has been asked to investigate a possible <strong><em>change in the format of our Annual Business Excellence Awards</em></strong>. This may be preceded in future by regional awards culminating in the national awards which may be broadcast simultaneously to the main centres on the night in question. This will be discussed at our Council meeting on 7 November because the key players in this scenario will be the Branch Chairmen and we need their commitment. </li><li>There have been complaints that the <strong><em>Salary Survey</em></strong> has been issued too early this year and as a consequence we will revert to the August benchmark with release of the Report at the end of October/early November in future. <br /><br /></li></ul><li>I am very pleased to announce that <strong><em>we have entered into a partnership with BEE Verification Agency (Pty) Ltd</em></strong> who will amongst other things: <br /><br /></li><ul><li>Host a BEE software tool on our website. This will be web-based and assist members in evaluating and designing their BEE strategy in terms of both the generic and construction scorecard. This will only be uploaded once our Charter has been approved and gazetted. </li><li>Will conduct workshops for member firms in association with our School of Consulting Engineering.</li><li>Provide verified interpretations of BEE Codes upon request via a call centre.</li><li>Verify and accredit the BEE status of member firms at stipulated fees substantially below the market norm.</li><li>Provide occasional status reports on BEE compliance on our sector as a collective. <br /><br /></li></ul></ul><blockquote><p>The negotiated fees (excl VAT) for BEP's per measured entity in terms of turnover (T/O) are as follows:-</p><p><table border="0" align="center"><tbody><tr><td> R500 for EME's </td><td> Less than R1 500 000</td></tr><tr><td> R3000</td><td> Between R1 500 000 and R5 000 000</td></tr><tr><td> R4 000</td><td> Between R5 000 000 and R11 500 000</td></tr><tr><td> R5 000</td><td> Between R11 500 000 and R20 000 000</td></tr><tr><td> R6 000 </td><td> Between R20 000 000 and R35 000 000</td></tr><tr><td> R8 000</td><td> Between R35 000 000 and R50 000 000</td></tr><tr><td> R10 000 </td><td> Between R50 000 000 and R80 000 000</td></tr><tr><td> R12 000</td><td> Between R80 000 000 and R150 000 000</td></tr><tr><td> R18 000</td><td> Between R250 000 000 and above </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Contact details are: Call Centre - 0860 722 222, Fax: (021) 930 9936, Email: <a href="mailto:trish@beever.co.za">trish@beever.co.za</a>, website: <a href="http://www.beever.co.za./">http://www.beever.co.za./</a>. Dr Willem Mostert, who is the Managing Director, can be contacted on 082-800 8469.</p></blockquote><ul><li>Our <strong><em>congratulations go to 3 new Council members </em></strong>who were nominated in terms of the Constitution. They are Richard Vries (Arcus Gibb), Chris Robinson (Jeffares and Green) and Andrew Mather (WSP). There will not be an election as there were 3 vacancies and only 3 nominations were received. <br /><br /></li><li>Another positive bit of news is that <strong><em>Glenrand MIB and their Underwriters have agreed to recognise the efforts of our firms in implementing Quality Management Systems by offering a significant discount on the deductible in the event of a possible claim. </em></strong>Whilst the principle has been accepted by all, they still have to communicate with us regarding the actual percentage discount. <br /><br /></li><li>The <strong><em>Management Information Survey (MIS)</em></strong> report for the period January to June 2007 has been released and will uploaded to our website. For easy access please visit <a href="http://www.saace.co.za/surveys_mis.php">http://www.saace.co.za/surveys_mis.php</a>. This makes for some very interesting reading.<br /><br /></li><li>Finally, last Friday saw us hosting a <strong><em>very successful Golf Day</em></strong> whilst this Saturday our <strong><em>Annual Consultants Relay</em></strong> takes place under the direction of SAACE and SSI. In addition, a fairly large contingence of South Africans is <strong><em>off to Fidic in Singapore</em></strong> over the weekend for what promises to be a very interesting programme. Will get back to you with feedback in the next e-news on the 20 September.<br /><br /></li></ul><p><strong><em>Graham Pirie </em></strong> </p>
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<ul><li><strong><em>SAACE Relay:</em></strong> I hope you will have a fun filled event tomorrow. May the best team win. The result of the relay will be announced at the prize giving ceremony that will take place on the <strong><em>18th September, at Momentum Head</em></strong> <strong><em>Office </em></strong>in Centurion. The Association wishes to thank all who will be participating, the sponsors and SSI for organising this event. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>SAACE/SAFCEC Conference</em></strong>: Registration forms are available on <a href="http://www.saace.co.za/">www.saace.co.za</a>. Closing date for registration is Friday, 21 September, 2007. <br /><br /></li><li><strong><em>Procurement Indaba, 2008.</em></strong> It will now take place on the 12 February, 2008 at Emperors Palace. Registration forms and the programe will be sent in a weeks time.<br /><br /></li></ul><p> <strong><em>Siphokazi Momoti<br /><br /></em></strong></p>
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<ul><li><strong><em>Revision of "Loading Code", SABS1060:</em></strong>The SAACE has been advised that the <strong><em>Joint Structural Division and the Geotechnical Division of the South African</em></strong> <strong><em>Institution for Civil Engineering</em></strong> have been working on a revision to the current "Loading Code", SABS1060 for some years. The revised code, known as SANS10160: Basis of Structural Design and Actions for Buildings and Industrial Structures, is nearing completion.<br /><br />The working group responsible for drafting the Code has sent a motivation to the South African Bureau of Standards for the formation of a new STANSA sub-committee (SC5120-61M) which will fall under the control of Technical Committee 5120-61.<br /><br />Further information on the activities of the working group can be obtained from Graham Grieve (Chairman, <a href="mailto:graham@cnci.org.za)">graham@cnci.org.za)</a><br /><br /></li><li><strong>Advisory note for the week: </strong><strong>Turnkey Projects and Professional Liability (search code 85 / 15)<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> Click on Documents & Surveys and thereafter on Advisory Notes. Do a search or view the whole list of topics.</li></ul><p><br /><strong><em>Quentin Koen<br /></em></strong></p>
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<ul><li> The <strong>HR Forum</strong> had a very informative meeting on the Thursday, 6<sup>th</sup> September 2007 and amongst many other interesting topics that were discussed and debated, there was also a presentation done by Roly Boardman, Chairman of the Ethics Committee for the Association of Personnel Service Organisations (APSO). He gave an overview on how APSO protects the industry against unscrupulous recruitment agency and the steps to take against recruitment agency that are not being ethical. <br /></li><li>Please note the <strong>Risk Management Implementation Guide course</strong> will only be starting next year, as the trainer feels that more preparation time is needed.<br /><br />The following notice was received from the <strong>SACPCMP</strong> - "The SACPCMP hereby notifies all registered persons of its intention to shortly place in the public domain the names and details of registered persons who are in default with payment of annual registration fees and therefore unable to maintain their professional registration with the Council. To avoid unnecessary inconvenience, registered persons who do not have written confirmation of good standing with the Council must contact the administrative office by the 30<sup>th</sup> September to clarify their status as a limited amount is unallocated due to insufficient information, or to pay up outstanding amounts". For more information contact them on 011 318-3402.<br /></li><li><strong>LLLS News<br /><br /></strong> - <strong>Fast Fact Friday - </strong>This event will be moved to a later date in October due to the presenter's availability.<br /><br /> - <strong>CPD Courses<br /></strong>Sales Negotiations techniques: Bloemfontein - 12 September 07<br /><br />Quality Management: JHB - 12 Sept 07; CT - 17/18 Sept 07; BLM 20/21 Sept <br /><br />Sales Negotiations Techniques: Port Elizabeth - 25 September 07<br /><br />For further information on CPD Courses, Seminars and the DVD Engineers in Practice Series, please contact Johan at LLLS on 083 788 2666 or at <a href="mailto:johanv@llls.co.za" title="mailto:johanv@llls.co.za">johanv@llls.co.za</a>.<br /></li></ul><p><strong><em>Brenda Lacey-Smith<br /><br /></em></strong></p>
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<ul><li>I would like to start this contribution to the newsletter by thanking everyone for their support during the time that I have recovered in hospital from my injuries. I have received so many calls, flowers and visits that it would be unfair to mention names, so thank you to all of you. Without your support and prayers my recovery would not have been successful. Although full recovery will take a year, at least I am back in the office. Since I have been in the office for three days only there is not too much to report on. I can however remind you of what my priorities will be as I start picking up from where I have left off two months ago:<br /><br /> - Finalising the establishment of the IBDS export council;<br /><br /> - Progressing the establishment of the Arabian Gulf Export Group;<br /><br />- Executing a Mission to Zambia and Tanzania focussing on the mining and utility sectors in those countries. Please note that non IBDS members may still be able to join at a certain cost. Please call Roelof (011 463 2022) for more information.<br /><br />-Actively assisting with the execution of the Business Plan for the Group of Africa Member Associations.<br /><br />- Continue with my work in the Nepad Business Foundation, the main objective in this regard being changing the way we access the African project market and how we finance those projects. <br /></li><li>Finally, it has been suggested in our latest surveys that many of our firms continue to improve their income from exports, so I look forward to the full report which should be released over the next weeks or so. <br /><br /></li></ul><p><strong><em>Roelof van Tonder<br /><br /></em></strong></p>
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Graham Pirie<br>
<strong>South African Association of Consulting Engineers</strong><br>
E-mail: siphom@saace.co.za <br>
Tel: +27 (11) 463-2022<br>
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