Supplier Development for Construction Sector

Supplier Development for Construction Sector

Supplier Development for Construction Sector

How Construction Companies could effectively implement the Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development Element and achieve maximum points on the Scorecard.

The BBBEE Construction Sector Code, which came into effect in November 2017 stipulates that companies in the Sector must spend a calculated percentage on the Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development Element (PPSD) as well as implementing a deliberate skills transfer programme for their suppliers.

It must also be noted that “PSSD” is categorised as a “Priority Element” with a “sub-minimum of 40% of the total weighting points (excluding bonus points) of each of the three broad categories, namely ‘Preferential Procurement’, ‘Supplier Development Programmes’ and ‘Supplier Development Contributions”.

In essence, it means that a company must score a minimum of 40% of the total points afforded otherwise all its points achieved for this element will amount to zero.

The implementation of the PPSD element affords a business the single highest score on the Scorecard and it could graduate from a Level 6 B-BBEE Score to that of a Level One Contributor Status on condition that the minimum requirement for this and other similar elements have also been met as stipulated.

In essence, the PPSD is also an element for which the spend must occur prior to the end of the previous financial year before it could be included in the B-BBEE Audit.

For most companies, the end of this month would be the period on which its spend will be audited and a large number of them will lose points on the Scorecard if these “interventions” are not implemented prior to 28 February 2018.

The other big difference between the Construction Sector Code and that of its counterparts, is that Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development element does not provide for arbitrary Enterprise Development as it is in the case of the Amended Generic Codes of Good Practice, but restricts companies to only develop their own suppliers and not any other business it does not procure from.

Since the Code is highly prescriptive of what must be done it becomes critical that companies gain a full understanding of the “Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development directives” to properly plan its interventions to score maximum points under this element.

A failure to properly implement this element could lead to a company being penalised with up to 6 Contributor Levels on their Scorecard.

 

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About Gerrit Davids

Gerrit Davids is the Lead Advisor at Taranis Co Advisory with more than 20 years experience in government procurement regulations and having trained more than 2000 people on how to submit compliant tenders.

Featured Project: Omitiomire Copper Mine, Namibia

Omitiomire Copper Mine, Namibia

 

Description:

Craton Resources Limited, the Namibian registered subsidiary of the Australian based International Base Metals Limited, is proposing to develop a copper oxide mine, on the farm Groot Omitiomire,120km northeast of Windhoek in the Khomas Region in Namibia. Prospecting activities and exploratory drilling have been ongoing since 2007 and a sizeable copper deposit has since been delineated. IBML has planned a two-stage approach to bring Omitiomire into production: Phase 1: The initial project is based on near-surface oxide and mixed oxide-sulphide copper. During Phase 2 Craton expects to be able to develop a larger project based on the deeper sulphide copper resource at Omitiomire plus other copper resources which might be discovered within trucking distance of Omitiomire. Estimated project value: $38.5 million.

 

Status:

Design

 

Category:

Infrastructure

 

Industry:

Mining

 

Sector:

Private

Region:

Namibia

 

Value:

R 100 million +

 

Timing:

2014 onwards

 

Class:

Invited / Negotiated

 

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Leads 2 Business Advertising Co-ordinator and Digital Designer

Featured Tender: Consulting services: Dam Break Analysis of Mare aux Vacoas, Midlands Dam, La Ferme, Mare Longue & Piton du Milieu reservoirs in the Republic of Mauritius

Consulting services: Dam Break Analysis of Mare aux Vacoas, Midlands Dam, La Ferme, Mare Longue & Piton du Milieu reservoirs in the Republic of Mauritius

Contract Number:

MEPU/OAB/16/17-18 – Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities

Description:

The Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities invites proposals to provide the following consulting services: Dam Break Analysis of Mare aux Vacoas, Midlands Dam, La Ferme, Mare Longue & Piton du Milieu reservoirs in the Republic of Mauritius. Details of the services are provided in the Terms of Reference.

Category:

Consultants

Industries:

Institutional + Water

Region:

Mauritius

Site Inspection:

A pre-proposal site visit will be held as per schedule below: Day 1 – 23 February 2018- Mare aux Vacoas, La Ferme & Mare Longue Day 2 – 26 February 2018 – Midlands Dam & Piton du Milieu.

Closing Date:

26 March 2018 at 13:30 (Local Time)

Restrictions:

Consultants shall submit only one proposal. If a Consultant submits or participates in more than one proposal, such proposals shall be disqualified. However, this does not limit the participation of the same Sub-Consultant, including individual experts, to only one proposal. The Client will provide the following inputs and facilities: access to reports/documentation relevant to the Study. assistance in seeking necessary visa, licences, work permits, other permits, Custom clearances, etc. for the consultant and any of his personnel, and where applicable, their dependents. provide assistance in facilitating and expediting customs procedures in connection with the importation of equipment and materials necessary for the consultant’s services. Flow data in Hydrology Yearbooks up to the Year 2010; After 2010, some 25% of the flow data are in soft format with remaining lot in paper format/charts. Proposals must remain valid 120 days after the submission date, i.e. until 24 July 2018. Submission of the Technical Proposal in a wrong format may lead to the Proposal being deemed non-responsive to the RFP requirements. Electronic submission of bids shall not be accepted.

 

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About Natasha Lubbe

My name is Natasha Lubbe and I am a very Bubbly and Happy 30-year-old Mother to the Sweetest 6-year-old Little Girl. I have worked for Leads 2 Business since 04 October 2016. I really enjoy a Challenge and Love Learning new things. Feel free to call me at any time, I'd gladly assist. Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.

Did you Know #DYK: The Role of the EIA Consultant

Did you Know #DYK: The Role of the EIA Consultant

The Role of the EIA Consultant

Most large construction projects, require an EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment Study to be undertaken before the project can go-ahead. This study is carried out by EIA consultant/s.

What is an EIA and why does it need to be done?

 

Diagram explaining the EIA process:

The Role of the EIA Consultant

 

An EIA is a process that is carried out to determine the impact the proposed development will have on the environment before any construction commences.

Environmental Approval (Record of Decision) from the relevant Authorities is required before the project can proceed and construction can commence.

 

The EIA process consists of various studies that are undertaken on the piece of land that the development is going to take place on. These developments can include, construction of a dam, a new underground or open pit mine, a power station, shopping mall, office block, residential complex, new warehouse or industrial plant, even the construction of a new road or highway, pipeline and railway line, all require an EIA.

 

In addition to the EIA, various specialist studies can be undertaken. The aim of the specialist study phase is to provide information on the positive and negative impacts associated with the project alternatives.

These specialist studies can consist of:

  • Traffic Impact study, which would be undertaken to determine how the additional traffic to the proposed development (like a shopping mall) would impact the area, if additional roads would be needed to handle the traffic volume,
  • Heritage Impact Assessment, this is done if there are graves on the land that may need to be moved, etc.

Depending on what sort of development is taking place (shopping mall, power plant, underground mine) and its location will determine what sort of EIA process is undertaken. Some EIA can take a few months and some can end up taking a few years. Part of the Environmental Impact Assessment process, includes a Public Participation Process and this process involves meeting with the public, keeping them informed of the proposed development, what exactly is going to happen, how they will be affected (sometimes people have to be relocated to make room for the development, like a dam). This public participation process also enables the public and affected parties to air their grievances about the proposed development.

 

Sometimes a project will receive an Environmental Authorisation, but an Environmental Activist Group might appeal the decision – for example, construction of a coal-fired power station, that they feel is harmful to the environment and should not be allowed to be constructed. There is an appeal period once the EIA is granted and members of the public or activists who are against the construction, can appeal and sometimes additional studies are then requested to ensure that the project can be constructed safely without causing irreparable damage to the environment.

 

Some projects, due to their sensitive nature, are not granted Environmental Authorisation as it is felt that the damage caused by the project at the proposed location is harmful to the environment, for example, construction of a mine in a wildlife area. If Environmental Authorisation is not granted, and the Developer appeals the decision, provides additional information, proving the project is viable and will not harm the environment, it may still not be granted and then the project cannot go ahead and will have to be scrapped.

 

Once Environmental Authorisation is granted, a letter granting the authorisation is issued by the relevant department, the project can then proceed and construction can commence.

Once Environmental Authorisation has been received, the EIA consultant’s work on the project is Done. Finished. The Client and/or Private Developer will move ahead with the project by appointing the various professionals like Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors etc to start preparing bills of quantities and moving ahead to the actual construction of the project.

The EIA consultant is NOT involved with the preparation of the tender documents, drawing up bills of quantities, the tender process or anything to do with the actual construction of the project.

 

Basically, the long-term aim of EIA is to promote sustainable development by ensuring that development proposals do not undermine critical resource and ecological functions or the well being, lifestyle and livelihood of the communities and peoples who depend on them.

 

Sources : (Diagram)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/practice-environmental-impact-assessment-eia-faisal-soomro-gradiosh-/

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Industry Events: MTE Mining Exhibitions + African Indaba Side Events + Homemakers Expo

MTE Mining Exhibitions + African Indaba Side Events + Homemakers Expo

The Africa Energy Indaba Conference is the definitive energy conference for Africa providing an annual programme that shapes energy policy for the African continent. The event comprises of the 2-day main conference and several official side events that occur during the same week at the Sandton Convention Centre which includes:

  1. Africa Gas Forum
  2. Indaba Energy Leaders Dialogues
  3. World Energy Council Africa Meeting
  4. Ministerial Round Table
  5. IPP & PPA Conference
  6. Women in Energy Conference
  7. SENEA Energy Dialogue
  8. Nuclear Forum

 

Event:

Homemakers Expo

Date:

22 – 25 February 2018

Event location:

Ticketpro Dome, Northriding

Event Description:

The show will present the very latest in home renovation, interiors, soft furnishings, lighting, kitchens, furniture, and more. Meet leaders in the home lifestyle industry with exclusive insider tips and professional advice. The Expo features a significant amount of attractions to keep you informed and entertained including demonstrations by DIY celebs.

Contact Details:

E-mail: jhb@homemakers-sa.co.za

Tel: +27(0)861 114 663

Event Website:

Homemakers Expo

 

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About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

L2B Blog: The Most Important Tender / Project of your Career

The Most Important Tender / Project of your Career

The Most Important Tender/ Project of your Career

This can be up to interpretation. The most important tender or project could very well be your first tender or project. Being given the responsibility and trusted to compile a project or submit a tender on your own, can be a huge turning point in any career. Regardless of whether it’s a huge failure or a blazing success, the odds are that the lessons you learnt when working on your first are the lessons you carry with you for the rest of your career, and hopefully serve you in good stead.

“It’s fine to celebrate success, but more important to heed the lessons of failure.” — Bill Gates

The argument can be made for the most successful tender or project, being the turning point of a person’s career. It could be a tender or project that’s unique or innovative, and gets the attention of those in your industry or captures the public imagination. Success is measured in many ways and can come in just as many incarnations. The pat-on-the-back job that steers you towards grander goals, can be a stroke of luck or the product of unrelenting perseverance. The stress and pressure of such an endeavour can make or break you. And like all things in life, your attitude towards the success defines the lasting effect of it.

“Don’t aim for perfection. Aim for success.” — Eike Batiste

The most important tender or project could be the one that saves you. Many industries are increasingly under pressure, competitive and quite ruthless. Not all companies survive or go from strength to strength without there being periods of grasping desperation. Whether it’s the new start up or an established company battling to adapt to the changing times; that tender or project could be a lifeline that saves dreams, jobs and spirits. As long as you’re paid within 30 days, right? The most important might be the opportunity to keep hope alive and to carry on.

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.”  — Henry Ford

The lucky dodge. Hell, perhaps you were passed over with regards to a particular tender or project. Perhaps you wanted it really badly and you had worked your butt off to get to be part of the team, and you were left out. Not all tender or project teams are good or experienced. Or honest. Or share your work ethic. It might be that it all looked perfect like the stars aligned and then life happened. There are many horror stories out there, with buildings falling down or the word “collusion” being thrown around. A natural disaster or a bad turn in the economy. Does anyone really want to be associated with any of that when it all hits the fan? Dodging the bullet is the lucky break no one wants at the time, but is thankful for when it all comes to light. Unfortunately, in society people are tainted by association. It’s unfair, but unwaveringly true. “Be careful what you wish for” – the most important tender or project of your career might be the one that does not appear on your resume.

“It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behaviour is better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.” — Warren Buffett

The one you missed, can define your career. The focus might be on the successes, the big payday or the photo opportunities when breaking ground or cutting the opening day ribbon; but none of that compares to the quiet of the missed chance. If you fail; you know. If you succeed; you know. But if you don’t even get a chance to try; you’ll never know. Not to be dramatic, or anything but being in the loop, and knowing what and when is vital for there to be any chance at landing that big payday or that career-defining project. Information is power. The importance of this is not lost on us and is our bread and butter. Get in the know early, and you can reap the reward later.

“The most meaningful way to differentiate your company from your competitors, the best way to put distance between you and the crowd is to do an outstanding job with information. How you gather, manage and use information will determine whether you win or lose.” — Bill Gates

So whether it’s the first go, the shining success story, the dodged bullet or the missed chance; hopefully these all form part of long and enduring careers, with just a few colourful stories to tell.

What do you consider your most important tender or project? Leave a comment below.

 

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https://foundr.com/50-billionaire-tips/

 

L2B Blog: How to make the most of our Tender Leads

Did you Know #DYK – How to search for trending civil tenders?

 

About Claire Donaldson

I started working at Leads 2 Business in February 2005, and have served as Head of Department of Daily Tenders from 2007 until the present. I oversee both the Daily Tenders South Africa and Africa Departments.

Featured Project: Mzizima Towers, Tanzania – Offices

Mzizima Towers, Tanzania – Offices

Mzizima Towers, Tanzania - Offices

 

Description:

Construction of the office component for the Mzizima Towers in Tanzania, East Africa. The development will have 2 towers consisting of Office & Residential with 3 storeys allocated to Shopping Malls. Each tower will have 2 level basement parking & 5 storeys parking above the shopping malls

Mzizima Towers, Tanzania - Offices
Featured Project: Mzizima Towers, Tanzania – Offices

 

Status:

Underway

 

Category:

Building

 

Industry:

Office & Commercial

 

Sector:

Public

Region:

Tanzania

 

Value:

R 100 million+

 

Timing:

Completion due in 201

 

Class:

EPCM

 

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Featured Tender: Compilation of a GRAP and MSCOA compliant immovable asset register

Compilation of a GRAP and MSCOA compliant immovable asset register

Compilation of a GRAP and MSCOA compliant immovable asset register

Contract Number:

TN005/2018 – Dawid Kruiper Municipality

Description:

Tenders are invited for: Compilation of a GRAP and MSCOA compliant immovable asset register. Name of Institution: Dawid Kruiper Municipality. Place where goods, works or services are required: Dawid Kruiper Municipal Office.

Category:

Consultants

Industries:

Institutional

Region:

Northern Cape

Site Inspection:

No Details

Closing Date:

23 February 2018 at 14:00

Restrictions:

No late tenders will be accepted.

 

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About Claire Donaldson

I started working at Leads 2 Business in February 2005, and have served as Head of Department of Daily Tenders from 2007 until the present. I oversee both the Daily Tenders South Africa and Africa Departments.

Did you Know #DYK: CPD Points and how it works

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CPD Points and how it works

In order to understand what CPD is and what CPD is meant to achieve, we should ask ourselves the important question: “when does day to day learning and development for qualified professionals come to an end?”

CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and as the name implies, it means that a professional’s development and learning is continuous (never-ending). The modern-day view holds that CPD is of such fundamental value to our society that it has now been embedded into law.

The law states that each registered professional, in each profession, invest part of their time every year towards developing themselves as professionals – failure to earn the required amount of CPD points per an annum, and the professional may stand to lose their license to practice! The strict adherence to CPD that the law requires is designed to ensure that all industry professionals remain on the cutting edge of the latest technological developments, information and trends, and take their development and learning very seriously.

Consider this – Would you feel comfortable to pay for a consultation with a medical doctor who has not invested in their own professional development and is not abreast of the latest information, new medications or treatments within the medical industry?

This same example cuts across all professions. It is just as important for all professionals to provide their clients with the best professional services and advice as it is for the medical doctor to provide you with the best healthcare advice.

Clients, using professionals in all spheres of commerce should feel safe in the knowledge that professional service providers such as doctors, lawyers, quantity surveyors, etc are continuously learning and evolving in lockstep with their profession.

In order to ensure that all professionals comply with the mandatory CPD regulations, the Act provides for the establishment of a Professional Council overseeing each profession. Part of the Councils duties involves performing a regulatory role that ensures that each practising professional submits evidence of their CPD. All professional Councils are empowered to police their own profession and ensure compliance with (all aspects of) the Act – this obviously includes compliance with the CPD obligations that each professional is required to achieve on an annual basis.

 

Mr. Larry Feinberg

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Website: http://www.asaqs.co.za/
Facebook: The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors

 

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About

Larry Feinberg’s strong executive and project management experience and track record in successfully managing large and complex professional member-based organisations led him to become the Executive Directors of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors in 2011. He is currently responsible for the development and tactical implementation of the ASAQS board strategy and policies, as well as being ultimately accountable for the oversight and smooth operational management of the entire organisation. Larry’s experience includes collaborating with local government, interfacing with industry stakeholders, providing educational opportunities, and developing professional industry specification documentation and products aimed at delivering value for ASAQS members.

Industry Event: KZN Construction Expo 2018

KZN Construction Expo

KZN Construction Expo

Leads 2 Business exhibited at the KZN Construction Expo held at the Durban Exhibition Centre over the last couple of days.

KZN Constuction Expo

It was a great opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of industry related companies.

KZN Construction Expo

The KZN Construction Expo is the only multi-disciplinary show for Kwazulu-Natal’s built environment focusing on buyer and seller engagements through free-to-attend content and face-to-face interactions under one roof.

With thousands of attendees ranging from small contractors through to architects, quantity surveyors, property developers, government and industry associations this is an unprecedented opportunity to access KZN’s building and construction value chain from project owner to contractor in a unique setting allowing for prestigious visibility, interactive networking and on-site demonstrations.

Recent developments in Kwazulu-Natal include R576 million being set aside by the eThekwini Municipality for infrastructure repair.   KZN’s construction sector currently contributes 4.5% to the provincial GDP on an annual basis and the province has allocated a budget of R350 million to award tenders for maintenance, storm damage, school fencing programme, water and sanitation, repairs and renovations to emerging contractors.

 

Sources:

https://www.kzn-construction.co.za/

Industry Events: Events to look forward to in 2018

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About George Harris

I started my incredible journey at Leads 2 Business in 2006. I am the Content Director, custodian of an amazing research team responsible for unearthing hidden gems of information.

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