Featured Company: ThermoWise

Read about who’s who in the Industry: ThermoWise offers high efficiency hot water storage vessels to the commercial and industrial sector. ThermoWise is committed to helping customers reduce energy consumption and optimise production efficiencies. This has driven us into a direction where we offer to our customers branches in key regions in South Africa, whom are geared with technical teams that have vast experience in the industry to assist with reliable installation and servicing of our product to our growing customer base around the country. Contact ThermoWise Today.

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Should You Do It Yourself (DIY) ?

do-it-yourself
noun, often attributive

Definition of do-it-yourself
the activity of doing or making something without professional training or assistance broadly
an activity in which one does something oneself or on one’s own initiative

First Known use of do-it-yourself 1952,

So, What Does DIY Actually Even Mean?
Obviously “do it yourself” — but is that all?

Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects can be a great way to save money.

The Internet makes projects of all types and complexity seem accessible thanks to a seemingly infinite selection of instructional videos and blog posts. Everything from making a tufted headboard to building a deck seems easy, cheap, and doable.

The truth is that DIY projects aren’t always easy or cheap, and they may involve technical work that’s best left to the professionals.

While there’s nothing quite like the pride of being able to show off something you did yourself, or the satisfaction of knowing you may have saved a significant amount over retail, there are some factors to consider before deciding to do it yourself.

1. You Can’t Replicate the Quality of a Store-Bought Item
2. The Materials & Equipment Cost More Than Buying Pre-Made
3. It Would Take Too Much Time to Make the Cost Savings Worth It
4. It Would Cause You Too Much Stress
5. It’s Something That Should Really Be Done by a Pro

When It Does Make Sense to DIY

1. It Really Does Save Money
2. The Project Is Doable & You Will Enjoy It
3. You Want Something Custom or Heartfelt

In the end, there are far more factors to consider when deciding to do a DIY project than whether it might save you money. While money is certainly a factor, just as important can be your time, enjoyment, and skill level. Next time you’re considering a DIY project, make sure to weigh all the pros and cons.

Are you a DIYer? What projects have you done or are you considering? Are there any projects you’ve regretted taking on?


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Featured Tender: Maintenance and renovations of administration block and classrooms at Botswana Public Service College

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Contract Number:

DJS/MTCBDF/152/2017-2018 – Botswana Defence Force

Description:

Tender offers are invited for 100% citizen owned contractors/companies for a works contract for the procurement of maintenance and renovations of administration block and classrooms at Botswana Public Service College.

Category:

Building

Industries:

Renovations + Institutional

Region:

Botswana

Site Inspection:

The pre-tender meeting and site visit are compulsory. A site visit/pre-tender meeting with representatives of the Procuring Department will take place at SSKB BDF CAMP, 94 CMR Offices on 01 March 2018 at 09:00 hours. Failure to attend a compulsory site visit will result in outright disqualification.

Closing Date:

13 March 2018 at 09:00 (Local Time)

Restrictions:

The Procuring Department is BDF, Corps of Engineers (94 Construction and Maintenance Regiment), Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security, Gaborone. This is an open Domestic Tender. Tenderers who are domiciled in Botswana must, in order to be considered for award of the contract, be registered with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board under Code: 01 – Building Construction Works and Maintenance. Sub-Code: 01 – Building Construction, Grade: OC. The electrical and mechanical sub-contractors proposed by the contractor should be registered with PPADB under Code: 04 Works and Maintenance, Sub-Code: 01 – Electrical and 02 Mechanical. Local Procurement Scheme Presidential Directive 19/B of 2013 will apply in this ITT. Youth and women-owned business to provide copies of ID certified by Omang Office. For people with disability, please provide an affidavit or any proof of disability. Presidential Directive 34 (h) of 2014 on Locally Manufactured Goods (LMG) will also apply. Bidders who are manufacturers/service providers or representatives of the required goods shall be given preference over distributors/agents. If representative please provide a copy of EDD certificate of the manufacturer represented. One (1) original tender offer plus two (2) copies should be enclosed in a sealed envelope must be clearly marked: “Tender No. DJS/MTC/BDF/152/2017-2018 – A Works Contract for the Procurement of Maintenance and Renovations of Administration Block and Classrooms at Botswana Public Service College” shall be hand-delivered to: The Secretary, Ministerial Tender Committee, Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security, Central Business District, Fourth Floor, Plot No. 54381, Square House, Phase 2. Gaborone. Tender offers submitted on the closing date shall be delivered to The Secretary, Ministerial Tender Committee, Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security, Central Business District, Eighth Floor, Plot No. 54381, Square House, Phase 2, Gaborone. The tender opening will take place immediately after closing time at 09:00 hours. The original must be marked “Original” and will be retained by MTC for reference purposes. Sealed tender offers must bear the names and returning addresses of bidders on the backside. The pre-tender estimate is BWP 955,194.24 with an estimated duration of 120 calendar days. (This is for guidance only, bidders may quote any amount but the award will be the lowest compliant bidder). This tender will follow a Single-Envelope System. The closing time for receipt of tender offers shall be not later than 09:00 hours on 13 March 2018; tender opening shall be carried on the same date at 09:00 hours in the presence of bidders wishing to attend at Ministry of Defence. Justice and Security, Central Business District, Eighth Floor, Plot No. 54381, Square House, Phase 2, Gaborone. Late tender offers will not be accepted.

 

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