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Whether you work within the construction industry or not, at some point in time you may have heard of the term CIDB.
If you are an existing subscriber of Leads 2 Business you may have also seen the CIDB tab on our website. The function of this tab is to enable our subscribers to find the perfect leads, relevant to their business quickly and efficiently. This functionality also allows our subscribers to cut their lead time when sourcing new opportunities.
However that still does not answer, what CIDB is and its role, and this is what I aim to do in this blog,
The Construction Industry Development Board is a national regulating framework database, where contractors and construction projects are graded according to financial capacity, for there to be a systematic way to regulate and monitor performance in the industry. The intention of the establishment of the CIDB was to create a fair and enabling environment for growth and development in the Construction Industry of the country.
There are various grading levels between two to nine and different classes of work, so for someone to qualify for grade 2, it means that their company needs to have completed at least one single large construction project between the values of R 150 000 to R650 000 within the immediate past 5 years. Projects completed more than 5 years ago do not qualify and as such, are not considered by the CIDB. In order to qualify for a higher grading, it means the project values a company deals with should also increase to meet the next value criteria.
• Helps contractors to make better decisions when tendering, and clients to make informed decisions when awarding contracts;
• Increases the rate of project success and thereby helps contractors to build their own track record;
• Creates a sustainable tendering and business environment for contractors; and
• Helps to level the playing field for contractors.
Where to register?
For grade 1 register online via the CIDB website portal www.cidb.org.za. It takes 48 working hours to process an application and activate a Grade 1 on the system.
For Grade 2 to 9 you can visit your nearest CIDB provincial Office to apply for registration. Grade 2 to 9 applications must be accompanied by the relevant supporting documents. The maximum period for processing Grade 2 – 9 applications is 21 working days.
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The shop local movement is hardly a trend – it’s a shift in lifestyle that more and more people are embracing.
If you had to communicate with an American and explain that you have been chosen as the hooker for your school’s rugby team, you will probably be rewarded with a very worried look. Let’s rather keep it local julle!
As South Africans, we should support local suppliers to invest in the future of our country so that we are able to eradicate our contribution towards the unemployment rate and boost economic growth. Supporting local businesses is also good for the environment because they often have a smaller carbon footprint than larger companies, and I’m all for going green.
1. Engage (Like, comment, save or share) with Local Businesses on Social Media.
2. Write a Review
3. Word of Mouth Referrals.
4. Keep them in mind for the future.
5. Refer friends and family to their business.
Why should you support local and small businesses?
The number one perk to consider for obvious reasons is that supporting local means that you care about the community that you live in. The commercial world is full of companies that all offer basically identical options. It’s hard to find anything that is entirely unique anymore.
So essentially, you’re helping bring character to the commercial world. You are giving people jobs. There’s no question that the job market is tight these days, and by shopping local, you are keeping a business open, enabling growth that leads to job creation.
Small businesses are important because they provide opportunities for entrepreneurs and create meaningful jobs with greater job satisfaction than positions with larger, traditional companies. They foster local economies, keeping money close to home and supporting neighborhoods and communities.
We in turn need to create a conducive environment, that is regulated in order to encourage the use of local products. This will not only create employment but also drive innovation and investment for local manufacturers. This often impacts global trends and ideas relating to product development and future products.
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Western Cape
| Description |
| Earthworks and infrastructure for the YUCO, Your Urban residential development situated near Carl Cronje Drive in Tygervalley, Bellville, Western Cape . The GPS co-ordinates are: -33.885749, 18.634819 |
| Status | Region |
| Procedural | Bellville, Western Cape |
| Category | Value |
| Infrastructure | R 31 Million – R 60 Million |
| Industry | Timing |
| Residential | 2021 onwards. |
| Sector | Class |
| Private | Invited |
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Northern Cape
| Description |
| Construction of a 125MW CSP (Solis 1 Concentrated Solar Power) Project, located near Upington in the Northern Cape. Previously known as Sasol CSP Facility. The exact co-ordinates are currently not available however the GPS marker has been placed near Uppington -28.513486, 21.084673 |
| Status | Region |
| Procedural | Upington |
| Category | Value |
| Infrastructure | R 100 million+ |
| Industry | Timing |
| Power Grid | 2015 / 2016 onwards |
| Sector | Class |
| Private | EPCM |
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Western Cape
| Description |
| Earthworks and infrastructure for the Burmeister on Park seven-story apartment block in Milnerton, Western Cape. Estimate GPS coordinates: -33.888966, 18.486794 |
| Status | Region |
| Design | Milnerton |
| Category | Value |
| Infrastructure | R 0 Million – R 30 Million |
| Industry | Timing |
| Residential | 2020 onwards |
| Sector | Class |
| Private | Invited / Negotiated |
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Northern Cape
| Description |
| Construction of a residential complex in the heart of Kimberley in the Northern Cape. The development will be known as The Palms and will consist of an entertainment area and a total of 327 units, varying in sizes and levels up to 3 storeys. |
| Status | Region |
| Underway | Kimberley |
| Category | Value |
| Building | R 100 million+ |
| Industry | Timing |
| Residential | 2013 onwards |
| Sector | Class |
| Private | Invited / Negotiated |
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4 of the Biggest Green Energy Projects in the Eastern Cape
Green energy is becoming very popular over time and more green energy projects are being developed almost every day. Going green is defiantly the trend in today’s era.
Something pretty awesome to think about is that the existing investment in South Africa’s sustainable energy projects totals to R142 billion, almost five times what SA paid for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. I can defiantly believe this as I am a Regional content researcher in the projects department and the amount of sustainable energy projects I research is bizarre.
I want to tell you a bit about some of the biggest green energy projects in South Africa.
The first largest wind farm in South Africa is the Cookhouse Wind Farm. This wind farm comprises 66 Suzlon S8 wind turbine generators with a capacity of 135.8 MW. The cost of this wind farm was an estimate of 2.4 billion. This wind farm is located just outside of Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape.
Coming a close second is the R2.9 billion Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm that comprises of 60 turbines. Something quite awesome about this windfarms turbines is that if the wind blows too strong, at around 25mps, the turbines break automatically and then rotate to 90 degrees. Pretty nifty I would say.
Amakhala Emoyeni which means “aloes in the wind” in isiXhosa is Third on my list. This wind farm is located near Bedford in East London. This R3.94 billion wind farm comprises of 56 Nordex N117 / 2400 turbines with a capacity of 2. MW each.
Last but not least is the Enel’s Gibson Bay Wind Farm, with an estimated cost of R2 billion is located in the Kouga Municipality in East London. this wind farm has a capacity of 108.25MW.
Judging by the price tags on wind farms looks like going green is good for the environment and for your wallet.
Until we meet again.
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Common Mistakes in Bridge Construction
The best way to avoid bridge failures is to expect them to happen and develop a good risk management strategy. Don’t just wait to cross that bridge when you get there. This is the only way to protect the public from injuries, loss of life, property damage and destruction. Some bridge collapses are mysteries when they first happen. It isn’t until a detailed investigation is completed that the true cause is revealed.
I am going to list a few common mistakes in bridge construction:
1. Poor Bridge Maintenance: The collapsing of bridges could be prevented with more strict inspections and frequent routine maintenance. Rusted parts must be replaced, drainage areas cleared in case of natural disasters and reinforcements added especially when the use of the bridge has increased. The Connecticut Turnpike over the Mianus River collapsed due to the failure of steel pins that had corroded. I can not believe the lack of bridge maintenance! Can’t get over it.
2. Cheap Materials: A bridge is only as strong as what it’s built with. No one likes to spend money, but excessive cost-cutting can leave the bridge vulnerable to collapses. Not only is the bridge put in a more precarious situation, but saving money on materials can also lead to more costly repairs down the line.
3. Design Defect: While some bridges are constructed perfectly with high-end materials, they can still fail if the design is flawed. Bridges with a poor design could fail to hold enough weight or withstand natural conditions. There are bridges whose collapse was unpreventable before the bridge was ever built.
4. Natural Disasters: Today’s changing climate and the extreme weather events associated with it is causing chaotic weather. Most collapses happen on bridges that were built a long time ago when designers couldn’t imagine the kind of storms they’d have to withstand today. We can’t control the weather, but we can build structures strong enough to withstand such natural disasters. There is always room for improvement.
5. Accidents: Whether it’s a truck hitting a support post, a train falling off the tracks or a boat colliding into a foundation, accidents are one of the leading reasons bridges are damaged or come down. Bridge engineers must plan for all types of incidents. They will have to also bear in mind what the future holds for us. Will there be driverless cars, larger ocean tankers, and cruise ships, along with pilotless drones that could impact bridges in the near and distant future? I think it’s possible, most of it is already happening.
I am definitely no expert in any of these aspects, but keep these failures in mind next time you sitting in your car under a train bridge and the robot for you to go is red.
Sources:
Wikipedia
Civil Digital
Asset Works
Engineers Journal
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Revew and Update of NamDeb’s Biophysical Closure Plan and Programmes
E108-ND-2018 – Namdeb Diamond Corporation
Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd (Namdeb) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Namdeb Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Namdeb operates diamond mining operations near the towns of Oranjemund and Lüderitz. Namdeb hereby invites reputable and qualified bona fide service providers to submit bids for the Review and Update of Namdeb’s Biophysical Closure Plan and Programmes.
| Category | Industry |
| Consultants | Mining Institutional |
| Region | Site Inspection |
| Namibia | 2018-10-23 08:00 AM |
| Closing Date | Contract Period |
| 05 November 2018 at 16:00 (Local Time) | No Details |
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