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Weekend 25/ 26 April 2009Circulation : exceeds 4,800 subscribers

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OBITUARY OF DENNIS EDGAR DAUGHERTY

It is with shock and sadness that we have to advise that one of the Past Presidents of the Association,Dennis Edgar Daugherty, together with his wife Lynn, passed away on Sunday 19 April 2009 as the resultof a fatal road accident.

Dennis and his wife Lynn were tragically killed in a motor accident in the East London area whilst ontheir way to Port Elizabeth on Sunday 19 April 2009. Apparently they were involved in a head-on collisionwith another vehicle and two other people in the other vehicle were also killed.

Dennis Daugherty was a highly respected and leading Quantity Surveyor who spent most of hisprofessional career whilst based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. His remarkable professional career includedmany highlights and proud achievements, both as a professional Quantity Surveyor as well as an astutebusinessman. His professional career served as a role model to many of his colleagues and countlessstudents that learnt their trade under him in the industry. He was a highly respected professional in theindustry and an absolute gentleman.

Dennis Daugherty was an extremely active and loyal servant of the Association of South African QuantitySurveyors (ASAQS) for many years and served on the Board and numerous committees over a longperiod of time. He held the position of President of the ASAQS during 1978 and was later honoured withthe title of Honorary Life Member of the Association. He also served on the South African Council for theQuantity Surveying Professions (SACQSP) for a number of years, which lead to the position of Presidentof that organisation during 1982. He was retired and living in Durban at the time of his passing.

Some of his most notable professional achievements included the following: Student Gold Medallist (from the University of Natal) 1951 President of ASAQS 1978 Honorary Life Member of ASAQS

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On behalf of the Board and all the members of the Association, we extend our deep and sincerecondolences to the Daugherty family and their friends for this tragic loss. May they be comforted andgranted the strength of our Lord during this sad time.

May Dennis and Lynn rest in peace !!

THE LAW OF RELATIVITY APPLIED TO INVESTMENTS

The first law of investment is that returns are relative.

Over the past year or so, equity values worldwide have more or less halved, yet the latest availablecapital returns on directly-held property in South Africa are still positive. This illustrates the truism thatpropertys returns are less volatile than those of equity, even though property will never outperform equityin the long run. Click here to read on...(www.rode.co.za)

A REPORT-BACK OF THE ASAQS BOARD MEETING : 02 AND 03 APRIL 2009

Members are advised that the full Board meeting of the ASAQS was held on Thursday 02 and Friday 03April 2009 at the ASAQS offices in Midrand. It was a busy meeting with many important items discussedand debated. Whilst a more comprehensive report will in time be prepared and distributed for theinformation of the members, a brief report-back of some of the more salient and important items thatwere decided upon can be found on the ASAQS website.

ASAQS OFFICES CLOSED FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Members are advised that the ASAQS offices will be closed for business during the following publicholidays over the coming two-week period:

Wednesday 22 April 2009 (Election Day) Monday 27 April 2009 (Freedom Day) Friday 1 May 2009 (Workers Day)

All other days surrounding these public holidays will be business as usual.

ASAQS CONFERENCE 2009 CANCELLED

Members are advised that the Board of the ASAQS has resolved to cancel the ASAQS Congress 2009

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that was earlier announced to be scheduled for Port Elizabeth on 21 and 22 May 2009. Reasons for thisis the lack of time to organize such an event and the general congested progamme of others congressesthat have already been arranged for this year. No final decision has been taken by the Board as towhether such a congress will be hosted during 2010.

We apologise for any inconvenience in this regard.

STRIKING OF MEMBERS AND PRACTICES DUE TO NON-PAYMENT OF FEES

Members are advised that in spite of numerous requests and appeals to some members and practices topay their outstanding fees due to the ASAQS, it has sadly resulted in some members and practicesrecently having been struck from the membership roll of the ASAQS due to their ongoing non-payment offees. This action was undertaken in terms of clause 6.5 of the Constitution of the Association.

Full report on the ASAQS website.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Members are advised that the SACQSP has publicly called for nominations to the Council of theSACQSP for the four-year term 2009 to 2013. This call for nominations is repeated here to emphasisethe importance of the members and voluntary associations (ASAQS) putting forward suitable nominationsto ensure that the SACQSP is populated with respected and credible persons to represent the QSprofession on the Council.

Please click here for more information.

Please be advised that the nominations have to be submitted to the SACQSP offices not later thanMonday 27 April 2009.

ASAQS ENDORSES CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PUBLICATION

After consultation and with the support and commitment of some 15 industry related organisations withinthe built environment, Essential Publishing has announced the production of a Construction IndustrySpecial Publication, which will undoubtedly provide a hitherto unpublished broad-spectrum profile of theindustry and all who operate within it.

This special publication will be distributed with the June 2009 edition of Succeed, a magazine thatfocuses on entrepreneurship and management in Southern Africa within the built environment. Succeed ispublished monthly and has a reported circulation of 27 000 copies per edition. It is widely read bydecision makers in National, Local and Provincial Government as well as leaders in the private and public

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construction sectors.

Through the allocation of editorial space, the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) as one of the industry related organisations - will promote the developments that have changed the faceof the industry over recent years.

For more information on how you can promote your business in this magazine, please contact the projectdirector of the publication, Bino de Gouveia of Essential Publishing on 011 694 8111 or by email [email protected]. Bino will provide more details of the benefits of supporting this unique and specialproject.

PUBLICATION OF THE ASAQS "CENTENARY PUBLICATION"

Although the initial indications were that the publication would be launched around November 2008, dueto inevitable publishing delays this target date was sadly not achieved and the anticipated publicationdate will be sometime around June 2009. We wish to apologise to the readers and advertisers alike forany inconvenience caused as a result of this delay.

Nevertheless we would invite all QS practices to assist the ASAQS by furnishing us with interestingphotos and memorabilia for possible inclusion in the publication. In particular we will have a chapterintitled "Major Projects" and we are specifically looking for photos for this chapter depicting interestingprojects that may have some significance in the history of the ASAQS.

We are pleased to advise that Professor Thys Sigle' has also agreed to assist the ASAQS with thepreparation of the draft document prior to going to print. We wish to thank him for his willingness to assistthe ASAQS in this very important task

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES

In order to assist members to plan their diaries this year in terms of forthcoming congresses andconferences they may wish to attend, attached the preliminary dates of some of these congresses foryour attention (more details to follow) :

The Fourth Built Environment Conference 2009 (Hosted jointly by ASOCSA and the CBE)17 to 19 May 2009 - Livingstone, Zambia 1st Call for papers

BER Conference: The International Economic Crisis21 May 2009 - Sandton

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ASAQS Conference 2009 - CANCELLED21 to 22 May 2009 - Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

ICEC World Congress 201021 to 26 May 2010 Singapore

AACE's 53rd Annual Meeting - Seattle, WashingtonSunday, June 28, 2009 through Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Green Buildings Conference 20097 to 8 July 2009 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

Green Buildings Focus Conference and Expo 200928 to 29 July 2009 Birmingham, Alabama

IPD/SAPOA Property Investment Conference 200930 to 31 July 2009 BMW Pavilion Conference Centre, Cape Town

PAQS Conference 200917 to 19 August 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

RICS Legal Research Symposium 200910 to 11 September 2009 - Cape Town, Western Cape

MBSA Congress 200927 to 29 September 2009 - Sandton Convention Centre

SAFCEC Conference 200911 to 12 October 2009 Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg

SACQSP Academic Conference 200917 October 2009 Durban, KwaZulu Natal

GBCSA Convention & Exhibition 200921 to 23 October 2009 CTICC, Cape Town

ICEC World Congress 201223 to 26 June 2012 Durban, South Africa

Members are encouraged to plan ahead and to support these conferences/congresses !!

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Commercial ManagerBSc/NHD/BTech Quantity Surveying 10-12 years QS experience including technical, commercial,contractual knowledge and experience at a senior level reporting to GM and managing QSs and QSmanagers. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity SurveyorWe have an urgent requirement for BSc qualified quantity surveying professional with at least 3 yearsexperience from a PQS environment. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

ENGINEERING/CIVIL QSExpanding professional cost engineering concern needs a further Professional QS with 5-7 yearsexperience. B Sc/Tech QS or other discipline, but the real issue is to have experience in the variousdisciplines and enjoy working on site. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Quantity SurveyorWETCON is an engineering consulting firm and part of the Touching Africa Group. There is a need toappoint a qualified quantity surveyor in our Polokwane Office to act as part of a project management teamwith professionals from different backgrounds. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

SQS & PQSWe are looking for a SQS and PQS for our Abu Dhabi client. Package negotiable. Browse to Classifiedsfor full details.

MANAGING DIRECTOR - JohannesburgB Sc Tech Bldg/QS or Civil a must. Leading contractor requires an MD who is marketing orientated toensure ongoing work. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - BUILIDNG FACADESPermanent senior level position in the Building & Construction sector in EAST RAND in South Africa(Gauteng). Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PQSOur client requires a Qualified QS with a project management/quantity surveyor from a constructionbackground in Gauteng. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

PQS Office Manager Port ElizabethOur client requires the services of a PQS with a degree and Registration in Port Elizabeth. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

Quantity SurveyorsThe George office of DAVIS LANGDON is urgently looking for suitably qualified quantity surveyors withtwo to four years verifiable post graduate experience. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - BuildingGauteng based. Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying is a basic requirement of this position. Browseto Classifieds for full details.

JUNIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR - Civil

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Junior Site Quantity Surveyor required by Gauteng based Civil Contractor for a roads, earthworks andinfrastructure site in the Free State. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Building AssessorA tertiary qualification or significant progress towards obtaining any construction or building relatedqualification. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

SENIOR ESTIMATOR - JohannesburgSenior Estimator required by Civil Contractor in Jhb. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Need quantity surveying personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifiedssection on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are alsoincluded in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please seetheir adverts at the top of this newsletter.

CALENDAR

4 - 6 May 2009

Event: Engineering & Construction Project ManagementTime: 8:15 AM - 4:30 PMInformation: This course will take place from the 4-6 May 2009, at the Saint George Hotel,

Midrand. For more info contact Terry Deacon on 0825573119Contact: Terry Deacon [email protected] Number: 012 346 6674

12 May 2009

Event: Contract Law MidrandTime: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PMInformation: The seminar will provide an update and refresher for those who have attended

past courses, and will provide up-to-date, topical information for those whohave not.

Contact: Norah [email protected] Number: 011 888 6141

13 May 2009

Event: New Engineering Contract Midrand

What you get :

Banner adverts on theASAQS website (675,000hits/month!)A Mini-ad on the ASAQSwebsite and on the WeekendProperty and ConstructionNews (4,750+ subscribers)Preferential exposure of yourproducts and servicesTargeted marketing at onlyR484.50 (inclusive) permonth

Don't wait, we only have a limitednumber of slots left. Click here todownload the sponsorship form orcontact Bert van den Heever theASAQS Webmaster

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Time: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PMInformation: This seminar will look initially at contract strategy from the perspective of main

Contractor/Sub-contractor appointment. Thereafter the seminar will deal withthat most difficult area under the NEC, change management systems, whichwill embrace dealing with variations and extensions of time. The final sessionof the day will look at common changes made by Employers to the Conditionsof Contract through the Z clauses and their impact and particular reference willbe given to limitations of liability and force majeure.

Contact: Norah [email protected] Number: 011 888 6141

Remember : Visit the ASAQS website for new updates!

Please note : Only paid-up members of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors are allowedentrance to the CUG. We still receive a number of applications every month from non-members. If youhave any questions regarding membership contact ASAQS on 011-3154140.

Also note that your registration to the CUG will remain in force as long as you remain a member ofASAQS and there is no need to register every year. If you have not received an e-mail confirming yourregistration contact ASAQS.

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CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Gautrain sparks boom The R22bn Gautrain has been much maligned, but it has sparked a massive commercial property boomaround its stations.(www.eprop.co.za)

Smart office block for Umhlanga The Worx Zone, a unique sectional title office development soon to be launched in the Umhlanga TownCentre offers a new age working environment at a fraction of the cost.(www.eprop.co.za)

Facilities suited for the 21st centuryTHE Mediterranean-style Rialto Bay development, overlooking the ocean in the Strands Beach Road, isjust 30 minutes from the city centre in an area that offers all the progressive facilities one would demandof the 21st Century.www.businessday.co.za)

3 CT retirement projects plannedThree new Cape Town lifestyle developments are planned in Rondebosch, Claremont and Hout Bay.(www.property24.com)

Postilion International moves to The Estuaries Growthpoint Properties, the largest listed property company in South Africa, has secured a third blue chiptenant for its Century City office portfolio.(www.eprop.co.za)

Three chances for seniors to live it upFOR those over 55 years of age, the prospect of a retirement refuge need not predict the end of a vibrantand accustomed lifestyle nor the onset of illness or the gloomy eventuality of death.(www.businessday.co.za)

Growthpoint boosts Western Cape presence The acquisition, involving a total of 17 500m now available for letting, is Growthpoints first investment inthe growing Somerset West node, says the companys industrial division director, Tyrone Govender.Growthpoints Western Cape properties represent 20% of the value of the total R29 billion fund portfolio.(www.eprop.co.za)

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Upbeat Dubai World defies crunch Dubai World, owners of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are going ahead with major investment projects inSouth Africa despite the global economic slump.(www.eprop.co.za)

M&R cancels another Dubai contract CONSTRUCTION and engineering group Murray & Roberts (M&R) said yesterday it had withdrawn fromanother project in the troubled Middle East region of Dubai, sending its share price plummeting as muchas 4,6%.(www.businessday.co.za)

Cement sales reflect poor performance in building industry South African cement sales, which have been declining since the beginning of 2007, continue to reflectthe contraction in the building industry, according to Aprils Rode Online Property Newsletter.(www.rodneyhayter.com)

An opportunity to diversify investment With the global village fast becoming a reality, Scott Picken, CEO of IPS, says it is important to diversifyan asset base. (www.eprop.co.za)

Sanyati not worried about credit crisis CIVIL engineering and construction firm Sanyati is bracing itself for more competition for local projects asa number of companies shun the overseas markets because of the global financial crisis, according toincoming CEO Malcom Lobban.(www.businessday.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

COMMERCIAL MANAGER - BotswanaMajor South African Roads and Earthworks Contractor URGENTLY seeking qualified and experiencedCOMMERCIAL MANAGER to handle their contracts in Botswana. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section onthe ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included in thisnewsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts atthe top of this newsletter.

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RETAIL, HOTEL AND LEISURE ROUNDUP

Steel price spike hurts food suppliers FOOD retailer Pick n Pay said yesterday it would back any of its suppliers who wanted to lodge acomplaint with the competition authorities over the recent steep hike in steel prices.(www.businessday.co.za)

Koseff moves into Protea It looks like a good deal for the buyers, including Investec Private Equity which will hold 33% of ProteaHotel. Protea breached the Investec loan terms. Consortium pays less than R1bn for hotels. At no pointhave Protea Hotels stopped paying us. They breached a technical aspect of the deal, not the paymentterms . But this was far from the real story.(www.eprop.co.za)

Century jackpot for Tsogo Sun Tsogo Sun Gamings R490m acquisition of Century Casinos is expected to further consolidate the gamingsector and strengthen the groups growing portfolio of gaming assets. The transaction will likely clear animportant regulatory hurdle today when the Competition Tribunal is expected to approve the deal.(www.eprop.co.za)

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BUSINESS INCENTIVES

Tax IncentivesResearch and developmentincentivesCompetitive enhancement incentivesExport incentivesIndustrial financingIndustrial participationSocial responsibility

FREE CONTRACTSDomestic EmploymentOffer to purchaseLease agreementLoan agreementAgreement of saleWillAn Agreement giving General Powerof AttorneyContract for Housing and MinorWorks

NEWSFLASHES FOR ARCHITECTS

Scary house designsControversial columnist Paddy Hartdegen mulls over some of the shoddy architecture we see nowadaysand wonders what's worth buying.(www.property24.com)

Decor and design in SA is coming of age. THIS annual competition for the best of South African decor design this year featured three new awardcategories craft, outdoor and architecture.(www.businessday.co.za)

Great BuildingsBradbury Building, by George H. Wyman, at Los Angeles, California, 1889 to 1893.(www.greatbuildings.com)

Star Gazing Journey to the Moon

2009 is the year of astronomy so Maropeng will be hosting monthly star gazing evenings with its residentastronomer, Vincent Nettmann.

THE ASAQS WEBSHOP

Please note that the ASAQSwebshop is back on line for all yourdocument requirements.

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DATE: 11 July 2009 (Saturday evening)TIME: Arrival at 18:00VENUE: Maropeng Hotel, R400, just off R563 to Hekpoort, Cradle of Humankind COST: R295 pp, booking is essential (friends & family welcome). Includes welcome drink, 3 course setmenu, introductory lecture and star gazing. A range of large-aperture telescopes will be available. Dresswarmly.

This event is geared towards adults ie no children under the age of 15.

RSVP: By no later than 1 June 2009, payment will secure your booking.

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ARCHITECTURAL ONLINE SALARY SURVEY

We have decided to move the deadline of the SALARY SURVEY once again to the end of May 2009. Itis indeed a shame that we put in the effort to satisfy the needs of the members and the profession, butthe cooperation is not what it could be. Of the approximate 10 000 + professionals out there in SouthAfrica only 536 responded.

This will only take 5 minutes of your time to do this on-line survey.

Please click on http://www.pia.org.za/survey.asp

Thank you for your participation.

Mauneen van WykInstitute ManagerPretoria Institute for Architecture

SACAP fees and the role of the organisation

The growing debate around SACAP fees and the role of the organisation is drawing some prettycontentious views from the design community on DesignMind and Facebook. Obviously the issue is atopical one for many. No-one seems to be talking. To help, DesignMind is playing host to the debate andproviding a forum to share information and constructive opinion. Get involved in the debate onwww.designmind.co.za [http://www.designmind.co.za/forum/topics/the-growing-debate-around] and help tofind the common ground that will benefit all design industry stakeholders.

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EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Classifieds section onthe ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Classifieds are also included in thisnewsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts atthe top of this newsletter.

Thanks to the PIA for some of the information published in this section - drop them a note [email protected] REMINDER OF THE PIAS OWN WEBSITE FOR INTER-MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS, FORUMS,DISCUSSIONS, ETC. www.pia.org.za

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEWS

3 Steps to a Well-Defined Project PlanIn a hectic business environment, project fundamentals such as scope definition and the WorkBreakdown Structure often take a backseat to a just get going mentality. It might better be described asthe flail until you fail approach. Here is the 101 on creating a plan that defines your project from theoutset.(www.projectsatwork.com)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

PROJECT MANAGERS AFRICAIdeal candidate would need either a degree or diploma, QS, Arch, Civil, and Building and haveexperience in Project Managing housing related projects. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

Project Manager - BloemfonteinOur client is urgently looking for a Project Manager to join their busy office in Bloemfontein. Browse toClassifieds for full details.

Senior Project ManagerSenior Project Manager required for Durban based Design/Project Management company. Browse to

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ENGINEERING NEWS

SA construction industry having to adapt to new energy demands Demand would likely be placed on the local construction sector to gear up to provide the two mainstreams of cleaner energy, namely nuclear and renewables, to ensure the next generation of powerprovision.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

SA achieved power savings of 800 MW in 2008/9 South Africa, which is battling chronic power shortages and low spare capacity, saved about 800megawatts in the 2008/09 financial year, an official at the state-owned utility said on Thursday.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Civil engineering still expanding, but growth to moderate in 2009Turnover in South Africa's civil engineering sector is expected to grow by 5,73% this year, coolingsignificantly from the 25,1% recorded in 2008, and the 38% achieved in 2007.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Sudan to start making steel for construction Khartoum-based Sudanese Malaysian Factory for Steel Industries plans to expand capacity to produce

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100,000 tonnes of rebar steel per year due to local demand, a company executive told Reuters onThursday.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Climate change capacity building forum set for May Being aware of climate change implications, both risks and opportunities, as well as the operation of theinternational carbon market, is becoming increasingly important for business, as the South Africangovernment firms up its commitments to mitigating the countrys greenhouse-gas emissions and thereality of a carbon-constrained future becomes apparent.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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Concrete SpecialistOur client is currently in a JV with several other big international players completing the Gautrain Project.Due to the project gaining monentum in recent months they are now looking for specialists to join theteam. Browse to Classifieds for full details.

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Western Cape NewsWe had a Marketing Committee meeting on Monday at Much Asphalts offices. Our next workshop isscheduled for 15th July 2009.The CESA meeting was postponed to 19th May.We have our City Liaison meeting on 13th May and our next Branch meeting on 14th May.

Annual General Meeting Western CapeWe can now confirm that the date for our Annual General Meeting followed by our cocktail party will be20th AUGUST 2009.

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SAFCEC TrainingCMP (Construction Management Program) StellenboschThe 2009 Construction Management Program will be from 21st June 18th July 2009. There are limitedseats available, therefore to ensure your place, please book as soon as possible. The application formand program are being finalised.

KwaZulu Natal NewsYouth in ConstructionLast year in September, this event was hosted by SAFCEC, CESA, CIDB, GMBA and DOE in Gauteng(4000 learners attended). This year KZN are hosting the event in Durban from 27-31 July 2009. TheDube Trade Port has expressed interest as main sponsors for the event, and members in KZN arerequested to support the week. Please contact the office if you want to sponsor or exhibit at the event.

CETA Mandatory GrantsWe had a meeting with the CETA COO yesterday and he mentioned that there would be an advert in thenewspapers this coming week. CETA will request companies that havent received their mandatory grantsduring the last couple of years, to resubmit their WSP and ATR. This will then be reviewed and thegrants will be paid if the plans are approved. Please be on the lookout for the CETA advert.

VISIT SAFCECSixty three years constitute two generations. The South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors has celebrated oversixty years of being the "midwife" of the development of South Africa. Its members were intimately involved in the creation of theinfrastructure that became the envy of our continent. In the same spirit, SAFCEC has prepared itself for the challenges awaiting us inthe new millennium.

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NEWS FROM AFRICA

Angola to invest over $8bn to diversify economy Angola will invest over $8-billion in the next four years to bolster its economic transformation and end thenation's dependence on dwindling oil and diamond exports, Angola's deputy-minister for industry said.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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Mozambique, Indonesian firms sign $30m gas deal Mozambique state oil and gas Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetes, ENH, signed a $30-million deal onThursday with Indonesian mining company, PT Kalila Production, to look for gas in the central Sofalaprovince.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Geldof urges IMF to use gold profits to aid Africa Bob Geldof on Thursday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use bumper gold sale profits tohelp Africa survive the global financial crisis, and criticised the rich world for lavishing aid on its bankswhile the poor world starved.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

BRC DiamondCore liquidation hearing extended to June 19The Kimberley High Court of South Africa would hear the application for the liquidation of two subsidiarycompanies of the Toronto- and Johannesburg-listed diamond-mining company BRC DiamondCore onJune 19, BRC DiamondCore financial director Brian Scallan said on Tuesday.(www.miningweekly.com)

DRC to boost existing Inga capacity to 1 700-MW by 2012 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to repair and upgrade its faltering Inga 1 and 2 hydroprojects by 2012, more than doubling the turbines' capacity to 1,700 MW, a senior official said onThursday.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Zimbabwe is still sitting on a crisis seesaw Zimbabwe's economy is in a parlous state. Per capita income has halved since 1997. Once the second-largest economy after South Africa in the region, it is now the third-smallest, after Swaziland andLesotho.(www.busrep.co.za)

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MINING NEWS

Pamodzi Gold liquidators choose job preservation over fire saleLiquidators are normally associated with selling assets as fast as possible and distributing the proceeds tothe creditors that have appointed them, under the supervision of the Master of the Supreme Court. Butnot so the provisional joint liquidators of Pamodzi Golds North West, Free State and East Rand goldmines.(www.miningweekly.com)

Three-billion-ton coal reserve discovered in north-western ChinaChinese geologists have announced the discovery of a three-billion-ton coal reserve in the XinjiangUygur Autonomous Region, in the countrys north-west. The find was made by geologists from the

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Coal miner talks up job creation opportunity JUNIOR miner Coal of Africa, which is facing a storm of protests from environmental groups over itsproposed R3bn coal mine in Limpopo, defended the project on Friday, saying it would create thousandsof jobs and contribute to the economy through much-needed export earnings.(www.businessday.co.za)

Assmang awards R100m contract for fume-extraction system Diversified engineering company MikroPul South Africa was recently awarded a R100-million turnkeycontract to provide a secondary fume-extraction system serving all six furnaces at AssociatedManganese's (Assmang's) Cato Ridge Works (CRW), near Durban.(www.miningweekly.com)

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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS

Thinking of buying in Germiston?A three-bedroom, two-bathroom Germiston home with double garage currently go for between R750k andR800k.(www.property24.com)

Competitive bidding seen for luxury homes FORTY-five registered buyers turned up for the Alliance Group liquidation sale of six luxury clusterhomes, completed and under construction, and two commercial properties in Sandton last Friday.(www.businessday.co.za)

Enjoy laid-back living near the waters edge LANGEBAAN is a small town between Saldanha Bay and Yzerfontein on the Cape West coast some100km north of Cape Town.(www.businessday.co.za)

What are Plett's prices?Entry-level prices for freehold properties in Plett are currently around R1,4m for a three-bed, two-bathroom house and about R670k for a two-bed, two-bath unit approximately 100sqm in extent.(www.property24.com)

Demand for coal now on the backburner in Northern KZN The demand for property in northern KwaZulu-Natal towns of Dundee and Glencoe is holding its ownunderpinned by lower prices and diversification of the local economy.(www.rodneyhayter.com)

Province readies itself for upturn in marketTHERE is a definite sense that the property market in KwaZulu-Natal is consolidating and preparing for a

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turnaround. Many more people are visiting show houses and a good quality of buyer that is either able topay cash or put down a large deposit has become evident.(www.businessday.co.za)

Wood is the way to build for the futureTIMBER framing the method used for homes and buildings constructed essentially from woodenframes although common on a global scale, has only recently increased in popularity in SA. This isdespite the multitude of benefits, especially from an environmental perspective, that are linked to timberframe construction.(www.businessday.co.za)

On fireAs the months begin to get a little chillier, it is natural that we start thinking of ways to keep our homeswarm and cosy to cope with the onslaught of winter. A fireplace is a great option it looks good, addsvalue and can create a wonderfully warm and inviting ambience in your home.(www.property24.com)

More affordable housing for CTAnother affordable housing project is planned for Cape Town. Now in the suburb Rugby.(www.property24.com)

Future of affordable housing threatened by bank finance The South African affordable housing sector, usually defined as units priced between R200 000 toR500000, stands at a juncture that could culminate into a high, a middle or a low road over the nextthree to five years.(www.rodneyhayter.com)

Banks shyness on lending sends stock soaring The torpedoing by the major banks of consumer expectations of home loan finance has been blamed by aPietermaritzburg leading agent for the approximate 40 percent decline in the citys residential propertysales and an approximate average of 10 to 12 percent dip in selling prices with the highest decline in thetop end of the market.(www.rodneyhayter.com)

Buying? Inspect for defectsBeware the Voetstoots clause when buying a property and make sure you inspect the property fordefects before signing anything.(www.property24.com)

Letter to The Editor - Renewal of leases with Government I have been reading your interesting news items for some time. I own 14 buildings round SA and wouldlike to draw your attention to an ugly development affecting property owners nation wide.(www.rodneyhayter.com)

Agents have legal obligation to protect the seller Those selling property, particularly residential property, are often not aware that their agent is obligedlegally and ethically to act primarily in their interest.(www.rodneyhayter.com)

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legally and ethically to act primarily in their interest.(www.property24.com)

CENTURY 21 opens Plett office The international CENTURY 21 property group has opened a Plettenberg Bay office under the banner ofCENTURY 21 Pringle Estates and management of husband and wife team John and Christy van Coller.(www.rodneyhayter.com)

Beware the pitfalls of rent-to-own, says IEASAWith banks now insisting on large deposits before granting home loans, many buyers are looking at otherpurchase options, including rent-to-own agreements.(www.rodneyhayter.com)

Growthpoint gets 3rd blue-chip tenantGrowthpoint Properties, the largest listed property company in South Africa, has secured a third blue chiptenant for its Century City office portfolio.(www.property24.com)

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GREEN BUILDING NEWS

Saving Green By Building Green Going green is a way of life for one retired couple in Northumberland County. They have taken steps toget off the power grid by investing in several alternative energy producing methods for their 2,500 squarefoot home near Reedville.(www.renewableenergyworld.com)

Green Superhighway: Overhauling the Grid to Accommodate Renewables Efforts are needed to promote transmission and distribution expansion in the US if the country is torealize its full potential. Elisa Wood explains. US green energy advocates wasted no time. Just one dayafter President Barack Obama signed a bill giving the industry significant tax incentives, grants and loansupport, they went to work on the next logical step: an overhaul of the transmission grid to accommodatea dramatic build-up of renewable energy.(www.renewableenergyworld.com)

Research Firm Forecasts Solar Downturn, Expects Rebound by 2011

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The severe downturn in the global Photovoltaic (PV) market in 2009 could have a positive outcome forthe worldwide solar industry, yielding a more mature and orderly supply chain when growth returns,according to market research firm, iSuppli Corp.(www.renewableenergyworld.com)

NREL Gearbox Study Aims to Grease Wind Power's Future Wind turbines appear so simple - tall white sentinels cranking gracefully on the horizon. But up close, awind turbine is an industrial workhorse. Inside the nacelle hundreds of feet off the ground, hot metalgears grind and strain as shifting winds pull and twist the long flexible blades.(www.renewableenergyworld.com)

Light Cycle: Recycling PV Materials The extraordinary development of the photovoltaic market over recent years has emphasized the need fora sustainable method for disposal of PV modules once they reach the end of their life. Recognizing this,the industry has been busy developing strategies and techniques that make the most of the valuablematerials contained in their products and simultaneously improve their positive environmental impact.David Appleyard reports.(www.renewableenergyworld.com)

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THIS WEEK'S ECONOMIC INDICATORS

The indicators as on24 April 2009 at 14:35

This week 18/04/2009Rand/$ 8.8500 8.9400Rand/ 12.9200 13.2100Rand/ 11.7200 11.6700Gold/oz $909.70 $872.75Gold Mining 2420.26 2317.36JSE All Share 20437.76 20950.20

Rand strengthens on genl dlr weakness THE RAND strengthened slightly in mid-morning trade on Friday as the dollar lost ground and positiveeconomic news emanated from China.(www.businessday.co.za)

Investors eye news on SA cabinetAs the SA election result draws nearer, investors' thoughts are turning towards the issue of the

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appointment of the new cabinet in South Africa.(www.fin24.com)

Oil falls towards $49, demand concerns returnOil fell towards $49 a barrel on Friday, as bearish sentiment on demand and a firmer dollar offsetoptimism driven by stock market gains.(www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Commodity Report GOLD rallied to a three-week high above $900/oz yesterday as Wall Street equities extended losses afterdata showed US existing home sales fell to a much lower than expected annual rate last month.(www.businessday.co.za)

Standard paints bleak pictureStandard Bank says in an annual report that despite weathering an exceptionally challenging year, itexpected extremely difficult operating conditions for 2009.(www.fin24.com)

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over a bridge railing and landed inthe creek below.Before the Secret Service guyscould get to him, three kids whowere fishing, pulled him out of thewater. He was so grateful heoffered the kids whatever theywanted.The first kid said, "I sure would liketo go to Disneyland." George said,"No problem. I'll take you there onAir Force One."The second kid said, "I really needa new pair of Nike Air Jordan's."George said, "I'll get them for youand even have Michael signthem!"The third kid said, "I want amotorized wheelchair with a built-in TV and stereo headset!!"George Bush is a little perplexedby this and says, "But you don'tlook like you are injured."The kid says, "I will be after mydad finds out I saved your assfrom drowning!"

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