Description: Construction of Phiri Secondary School located in North West Province. CIDB 8 GB
Status: Tender
Industry: Institutional
Region: North West
Sector: Public
Value: R61 Million – R100 Million
Timing: 2018 onwards
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Contract Number: LSMFEZ/G/FA/001/17 – Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone (LSMFEZ)
Description: The Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone (LSMFEZ) hereby invites eligible contractors with valid engineering practicing license in Electrical Engineering issued by the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and valid National Council for Construction (NCC) Certificate under Category E, Grades 1, 2 and 3 for Design, Supply and Installation of 33KV Overhead and Underground Transmission Lines in the Lusaka South Multi – Facility Economic Zone under Two (2) Year Framework Agreement.
Category: Consultants + Electrical and Instrument
Industries: Power Grid + Institutional
Region: Zambia
Site Inspection: A mandatory site visit will take place on 01 November 2017 at 10:00 (Local Time) in the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone.
Closing Date: 17 November 2017 at 10:00 (Local Time)
Restrictions: Bidding will be conducted using Framework Agreement (FA) and Open National Bidding (ONB) procedures in accordance with the Public Procurement Act No. 12 of 2008 and Public Procurement Regulations, 2011. Preferential Procurement regulations apply as per provisions of the Statutory Instrument No. 36 of 2011 on preferential procurement, to be read in conjunction with The Citizens Economic Empowerment Act No. 9 of 2006, as read together with the Public Procurement Act No. 12 of 2008: a) Citizen-influenced Company – 4%; ii) Citizen-empowered Company – 8%; iii) Citizen-owned Company – 12%; iv) Goods domestically manufactured by a Citizen-influenced, Citizen-empowered and Citizen-owned Company – 15%. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of not less than 2%. Please note that late or electronic submissions shall not be accepted.
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If you are anything like me then you probably associate the word “Estimate” with the word “Guestimate”, but that is not exactly what we are talking about when we mention “Project cost Estimates”. The difference between a “Guestimation” and an “Estimation” is basically the science and realism of it all. An estimation is based on actual historical cost data, and a defined Work Breakdown Structure (which is in all probability standardised across projects) as well as a systematic understanding of the types of cost associated with each aspect of the project. Whereas a guesstimate is purely derived by us placing our finger in the air to see which way the wind is blowing and then thumb sucking a huge guess- around about figure.
Estimates are all derived from actual real-life history data, drawn up from completed projects done in the past, basically the moral of the story here is “we live and we learn”. Successful estimators and project managers learn from past cost trends and use this knowledge together with a few project cost estimate techniques to accurately estimate the cost of projects.
Now you are probably asking yourself the next reasonable question- “What on earth do they start with and why?”
The answer is simple, they start with a reasonable understanding of what is expected and what they need to deliver. This includes all resource costs needed to complete the project successfully, efficiently and on time within a certain budget constraint. Why? Because let’s face it, when we ask someone for a price for a service or product, it can either go one of two ways. If we are given a ridiculously high price we will walk away and find our next victim and if we are given a ridiculously low price, many of us would jump at the bargain and insist they start right away, however, can you imagine doing work for free yourself? – Hell no.
Let’s break it down a little further:
Did you know there are three vital points to consider when estimating a cost of a project? Namely:
-Money: Yes! Money makes the world go around, and it is for that reason that you need to calculate your cost correctly, apply your markup, and present the total to your customer.
-Accuracy: We all severely dislike surprises that tend to come out of our pockets (and not go into them) so you have to ensure that there are no surprises when it comes to a pre-construction estimate and the final amount to be paid. This is where historical data plays a huge part if we know the price of a job we have done before and take into account appreciation over time as well as various market trends then we should not be too far off in our figures.
-Speed: The world is full of impatient customers, we want our estimates quickly. Customers will not wait weeks for their estimates. It’s survival of the fittest out there, and more and more companies understand the importance of a speedy delivery, therefore it is imperative you get your estimates out quickly, research shows that customers are more likely to go with one of the first two estimates they receive.
Okay so now we know what to consider when estimating, but how do we actually go about doing this estimating thing?
There are a few options available to us, I personally like to call them “New school” and ‘Old school”:
New school– We now have technology that can do this all for you. Yes, that’s right, the world has evolved! The amazing thing about technology is that it gives you the advantage of speed. We live in such a fast-paced society, technology is a huge advantage in any business.
All the software programs nowadays come with the standardised:
Takeoff tool: To assist us in the process of taking measurements from paper or digital plans.
Integrated cost databases: which use market available data, combined with your own data for cost estimating.
Calculations for estimates: This generates a worksheet that will show you exactly how the software got to the costs and what was taken into consideration.
Like any other online platform, it also comes with its own comments and notes section allowing you to personalise your estimates.
Old School– If you are a die-hard, hands-on type of person then this is the option for you. We haven’t fully erupted into the age of the machine. A lot of people still find the most success by going back to the basics.
There are 4 major techniques when it comes to cost estimates by hand.
Analogous Estimation: This technique also goes by another nickname “Top-Down Estimation”, and is primarily used when you have very little detail about the project, therefore it is a little less reliable than the others. In this technique, you will have to use experienced judgement to determine a cost estimate based on similar projects you have done previously.
Parametric Estimation: The only difference between Parametric and Analogous estimation is that Parametric estimation uses actual historical and statistical data to calculate a more accurate cost estimate
Three-Point Estimation: This technique is based on removing uncertainties while making estimate assumptions by having three possible estimates and then finding the average between the three and using that figure as the overall estimate.
Bottom-Up Estimation: This technique is the most used and is far more accurate, although more time-consuming. The cost of every single item and activity is estimated and then added to arrive at a total estimated figure.
So who wins, Technology or man?
Now we get down to the nitty-gritty of it all, who does it better? The answer is simple, we work well together. Working through a program has the advantage of speed, however it is just a program at the end of the day and cannot replace that age-old experience that a person would have, and on the other end of the spectrum a person cannot calculate as accurately and as quickly as the program can, therefore, hand in hand, they are an estimating force to be reckoned with, which means customers will receive accurate, efficient estimates in a timely manner.
Sources:
https://imgflip.com/memegenerator (Pictures)
https://blog.capterra.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-construction-cost-estimating/
https://galorath.com/blog
https://blog.planningproapp.com/estimate-project-cost/
https://www.markupandprofit.com/articles/basics-estimating
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1. Event:
MTE Malelane Sugar, Agricultural and Industrial Expo
Date and Time:
24 October 2017, 11:00 – 16:30
Event location:
RCL Foods Rugby Club
Event Description:
Focused Sugar, Agricultural and Industrial expo covering all sections of these industries. There will be over 20 suppliers showcasing their products and/or services to the top and middle management of the following operations (RCL Sugar Mill, Molatek Feeds Mill, local farmers and industry. If you want to be part of this exhibition the mills are interested in any innovative technology on the processing side and any ways to improve the production process. The farmers are looking for agriculture related products.
Contact:
Andrew Macnamara
E-mail: andrew@interactmedia.co.za
Tel: +27(0)82 720 0083
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2. Event:
MTE Barberton Mining and Technical Exhibition
Date:
26 October 2017
Event location:
Hoërskool Barberton Mpumalanga
Event Description:
Focused mining exhibition covering all sections of the mining process (Mining, Engineering, Processing). Over 30 suppliers showcasing their products and/or services to the top and middle management of the following mines and operations (Barberton Mines, Agnes Gold Mine, Strathmore Mines, Nkomati Anthracite Mine, Nkomati Mine, Manganese Metals and Sappi Lomati Mill and local industry) If you want to be part of this exhibition the mines are interested in any innovative technology on the processing side and any ways to improve the mining process. These mines are looking at improving their operations through efficient products and innovation.
Contact:
Andrew Macnamara
E-mail: andrew@interactmedia.co.za
Tel: +27(0)82 720 0083
Event Website:
MTE Barberton Mining and Technical Exhibition
3. Event:
My Broadband Conference 2017
Date:
26 October 2017
Event location:
Gallagher Convention Centre
Event Description:
The My Broadband Conference, held on 26 October 2017 at Gallagher Convention Centre, is the premier ICT event South Africa. Attracting top IT executives and professionals, The MyBroadband Conference promises to be the biggest and best conference yet, with speakers from all the major telecoms players in the country.
Contact Person:
Tel: +27(0)11 266 3000
E-mail: Gallagher@gallagher.co.za
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4. Event:
Sub Saharan Africa Power Summit
Date:
25 October 2017 – 27 October 2017
Event Website:
Sub Saharan Africa Power Summit
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.
Here is a question that is posed to me at least once a month – “Do I renovate my existing home or do I demolish it and start from scratch with a new build?”
There are plenty of reasons to consider demolition. You may be looking to free up land, or perhaps you’re working on a major building refurbishment and need to change the layout.
There is a fine line when you are renovating where you need to know if you’re going to start wasting money fixing a house that is not worth fixing.
If your home is structurally sound, the outer shell of the home has been properly maintained (the roof, the siding/brick and the foundation) and it was properly done at the time of the construction then there is probably no need to demolish it.
Two ways you could demolish a building structure:
1. Explosive Demolition
2. Non-Explosive Demolition
Things You Should Know About Demolition
1. Demolition – So how do you demolish a building or home? Before you take down all or part of a building, you will have to apply to the Building Department for a demolition permit. The process is much the same as for a building permit, but some special situations may affect your application. In a demolition control area, for example, you will not be able to demolish a residential property until you have received a demolition permit issued by the municipal council.
I say the best way to demolish a building is also known as strip-out, this process is very popular right now. As recycling and salvaging of material are very attractive to builders during these days, allowing them to re-use material or recycle it. Selective interior/exterior demolition or recycling of wood, brick, metals and concrete are all recycled for future use in new structures blending the old with the new. This demolition process is not limited to removal of interior equipment, walls, floor, ceilings and exterior components. The main purpose of this method is to recover the maximum amount of primarily reusable and secondary recyclable material in a safe and cost-effective procedure. Although it is a labour intensive process and can be very difficult to achieve in a timely and economical manner for light framed buildings. Demolition may very well be the most exciting and speedy phase of construction. For a complete demolition, a home can come down and be entirely removed from the site in a day or two.
Question: I want to demolish my house and there are items like flooring and windows that may be reusable. Who do I call?
Answer: Find a demolition company that actively recycles the whole building. Most demolition companies crush materials with large machinery and cart it away. If you have good quality reusable materials like timber flooring, heritage bricks or period architectural features it’s worth looking for alternatives. Have a look at http://www.enviroserv.co.za/industries/construction
2. Renovation – What is Renovation (also called remodelling)? It is the process of improving a broken, damaged or outdated structure. Renovations are typically either commercial or residential. Both remodelling and renovating mean to make improvements on an existing building or home. However, they refer to two slightly different types of construction. Renovation means “restore to a good state of repair”… Remodel means “to change the structure or form of something”.
If most of the changes that you want to do are inside the house and are more cosmetic, then you should rather think about renovating. Tearing down interior walls and moving plumbing and heating lines is not that big of a job and can be done on a moderate budget. With new dust stopping protection and floor protection, a lot of the work can be down without causing damage to the rest of the house that isn’t being altered. Plus this allows you to leave your furniture and other possessions in the house while it’s being worked on.
If you want to add square footage, adding an addition or several additions can easily be done, as long as you have adequate space on your property. Additions are an easy way to make your house more enjoyable and add value. It allows you to do something completely different than the rest of the house which would allow you to leave more of the original features in the existing house. This would allow you to bring a modern touch at a lesser cost than trying to reshape the whole existing interior.
3. Renovation or Demolition?
One of the big advantages of renovating rather than demolishing and building from scratch is that in some cases you can do it in stages – and still have a roof over your head for most of that time. Don’t forget to consider where you’ll live when you’re building or renovating, and how much that may indirectly add to the cost over the duration of your build.
If you’re demolishing or renovating, you may be able to recover at least some of your costs through salvage and recycling too
4. Steps to Planning a Renovation
A. Choose a design professional. To create a plan and detailed scope of work, most homeowners hire either an architect or interior designer, sometimes both. Many designers work on projects that don’t involve major structural work or additions and also offer assistance with material and colour selections. Architects may take on a wide range of work, or work only on floor plans and permits and leave the details of the electrical plan, baths and kitchen to another designer.
B. Interview contractors. Contractors are frequently brought into the process once a final design has been selected. Usually, there is at least a general idea of how the home will look from the outside, a dimensioned floor plan and some preliminary material selections. With this much information, it’s possible to provide preliminary estimates of cost.
C. Get your permits. Depending on the scope of your project and where it’s located, permitting can take a day, months or even years.
Sources:
https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation-your-step-by-step-planner/
https://mg.co.za/article/2014-06-12-to-refurbish-or-not-to-refurbish
https://www.justlanded.com/english/South-Africa/South-Africa-Guide/Property/Renovation-Restoration
http://www.build.com.au/should-i-renovate-or-demolish
https://theconstructor.org/structures/demolition-methods-process-buildings-structures/13941/
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Description: Construction of a 36 000m² extension to the existing 12 000m² Masingita Mall, located on Malamulele Road in Giyani, Limpopo, resulting in a total GLA of 48 000m². This will then be the biggest shopping centre in the Mopani District. The mall opens up to the riverine that runs from the north eastern side through to the south western side of the site. This is where the hub of the centre is and where the entertainment and food court is situated. In addition to the anchors, there will be a number of fashion outlets, including but not limited to the Foschini Group, the Pepkor Group, the Edcon Group, Truworths and the first Woolworths to enter the rural market.
Status: Tender
Industry: Retail
Region: Giyani
Sector: Private
Value: R 100 million+
Timing: Centre opening is planned for April 2018
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Contract Number: 000002/W/NCB/2017/2018 – Gatsibo District
Description: The District of GATSIBO invites qualified bidders to submit bids for the rehabilitation of Administrative Buildings in Gatsibo District as indicated in detail in tender document and the bill of quantity (BOQ).
Category: Building
Industries: Renovations + Institutional
Region: Tanzania
Site Inspection: A compulsory site visit is scheduled to take place on 19 October 2017 at 09:00 local time. After the visit, a site visit certificate will be issued to the visiting bidders
Closing Date: 09 November 2017 at 10:00 (Local Time)
Restrictions: Bid Security is not required, bids shall be accompanied by a Commitment letter. Late bids will be rejected. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the law n°05/2013 of 13/02/2013 modifying and completing the law n°12/2007 of 27/03/2007 on public procurement.
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One of the earliest documented attempts at building implosion was the 1773 raising of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Waterford, Ireland with 150 pounds of gunpowder, a huge amount of explosives at the time. The use of low-velocity explosive produced a deafening explosion that instantly reduced the building to rubble.
There is no actual date when demolition started and how they had demolished castles and other types of structures, but in our times we see demolition every day. I was under the impression you plant your dynamite, press your button and BOOM! Not knowing how much knowledge is required for demolishing a structure, or the different types of demolishing techniques there are. For instance, for smaller houses or small buildings large hydraulic equipment, cranes and bulldozers can be used. Large buildings, bridges, tall chimneys and smokestacks can be demolished with explosives. A new approach to demolition is the deconstruction of a building with the goal of minimizing the number of materials going into landfills, this is called the “green” approach. This is applied by removing the materials by the specific type of materials and segregating them for reuse or recycling. The Japanese company Kajima Construction has developed a new method of demolishing buildings which involves using computer-controlled hydraulic jacks to support the bottom floor as the supporting columns are removed. The floor is lowered and this process is repeated for each floor. This technique is safer and more environmentally friendly and is useful in areas of high population density.
However interesting demolition is, if not done correctly the outcome can be devastating. In fact, any error could be disastrous as it could severely damage neighbouring structures. Flying debris could harm onlookers, a building that fails to collapse completely may be unstable and could be difficult for workers to approach and then of course air overpressure that occurs during the implosion. If the sky is clear, the shock wave (a wave of energy and sound) travels upwards and disperses, but if cloud coverage is low, the shock wave can travel outwards, breaking windows or causing other damage to surrounding buildings. In regards to this, let’s take a look at some demolitions gone wrong:
2013 Philadelphia building collapse
On 05 June 2013, a building undergoing demolition collapsed onto the neighbouring Salvation Army Thrift Store at the southeast corner of 22nd and Market Streets in Centre City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, trapping a number of people under the rubble. The store was open and full of shoppers and staff. Six people died and fourteen others were injured. The construction contractor, Griffin Campbell, an excavator operator, Sean Benschop, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and other charges. They were found guilty of manslaughter, and Campbell and Benschop received prison sentences of 15 years to 30 years, and 7.5 years to 15 years, respectively.
On 12 June 2013, Ronald Wagenhoffer, the 52-year-old City Department of Licenses and Inspections inspector responsible for inspecting the demolition site, was found dead in his truck with a gunshot to the chest. His death was ruled a suicide.
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The Royal Canberra Hospital implosion was a failed building implosion that killed one person and injured nine others. The implosion occurred on 13 July 1997, when the city’s superseded hospital buildings at Acton Peninsula on Lake Burley Griffin (that formerly constituted the Royal Canberra Hospital) were demolished to make way for the National Museum of Australia. The main building did not fully disintegrate and had to be later manually demolished. But far worse, the explosion was not contained on the site and large pieces of debris were projected towards spectators situated 500 metres away on the opposite side of the Lake, in a location that nobody considered unsafe or inappropriate. A twelve-year-old girl, Katie Bender, was killed instantly, and nine other people were injured. Large fragments of masonry and metal were found 650 metres from the demolition site.
In cases of demolition gone wrong, these demolition failures did not only cause destruction to near surrounding buildings or the loss of reputations, but the cost was so much more, the cost of lives.
In order to practice the phenomenal art of demolishing, one must always have the necessary qualifications and truly know their story.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_implosion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demolition#Manual
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_implosion
Canberra Hospital Memorial stone image
Philadelphia building collapse image
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1. Event:
Manufacturing Indaba EC
Date:
20 October 2017
Event location:
The Boardwalk Conference and Hotel, Port Elizabeth
Event Description:
The annual Manufacturing Indaba Eastern Cape roadshow brings together provincial manufacturers and businesses to explore growth opportunities, find out about the latest manufacturing incentives and trends, and provide a platform for networking and collaboration
Contact Person:
Siyenza
Tel: +27(0)11 463 9184
Event Website:
2. Event:
Kathu Mining Roadshow Expo
Date:
19 October 2017
Event location:
Kalahari Country Club, Kathu Northern Cape, 8446
Event Description:
The Kathu Mining Exhibition brings the latest in new products and technology trends to market with resounding success, benefit from on-site sales leads, brand visibility and live demonstrations. It delivers a great return on investment for an exhibitor, with visitors keen to see the latest in products, services, technologies and trends across the Mining, Construction, Industrial, power generation and machine tool sectors.
Contact Details:
Tel: +27(0)62 294 6364
Event Website:
3. Event:
Africa Oil Week
Date:
23 October 2017 – 27 October 2017
Event location:
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
Event Description:
Africa Oil Week is the meeting place for Africa’s upstream oil and gas market
Contact Details:
E-mail: info.africa@ite-events.com.
Event Website:
4. Event:
Propak Cape 2017
Date:
24 October 2017 – 26 October 2017
Event location:
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
Event Description:
The Packaging, Food processing, Plastics, Printing, Labelling and Wine and Olive Oil Production Expo
Contact Person:
Sven Riddle
E-mail: svenr@specialised.com
Tel: +27(0)10 003 3075
Event Website:
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.
So when I got my topic for our blog I thought to myself, how am I supposed to know? Well seeing as though we’re in the Industry and get to work with the Pro’s on a daily basis, why not ask them how they do it? I reverted to my client Mr Brenton Bokelmann from Supa Diggers. With his great sense of humour, his first response was “drive the machine through the wall”
Please note, it is imperative to use the proper tools. Employ care when demolishing the wall to steer clear of injury. Wear the relevant PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, a dust mask, heavy duty gloves and safety boots.
First things first! Everyone dislikes a mess and extra work, so best you clear out the room or the area where the wall is and place a plastic covering for minimal cleanup time and effort.
Knowledge of the simple basic construction craftsmanship and knowledge with power saws and power hammer drills is convenient when demolishing the type of brick wall found in and around a home in South Africa.
For your regular buildings, such as houses, that are one, two or three stories high, demolition is quite an effortless process when you don’t have close by buildings etc. The wall is pulled down either physically or by using yellow hydraulic equipment: cranes, bulldozers or excavators.
Size Matters! If you have a neighbour to bear in mind and don’t necessarily want your debris lying in their dining area, break down the wall piece by piece ensuring the wall doesn’t come down all at once, causing damage to surroundings. Begin by measuring and marking the area of the wall you want to be removed, doing this you create a breaking point for your wall. Score over the said marks with a utility blade that is sharp. This prevents unwanted wall breaking or being demolished in error. Then slowly take it down piece by piece Either with your sledgehammer or excavator depending on size.
If it is a load-bearing wall, in other words, it keeps the roof in place, best you be ready to first remove the roofing in that specific area.
“A brick wall is as easy as pushing it over with an excavator and when it falls it breaks into manageable sizes so that you can move the debris,” Brenton says. If the wall has items such as electrical cables, plumbing or gas lines you will require a professional to come out and give the relevant permissions for you to be able to go ahead.
Final step, remove and dispose of all debris from the demolition in a safe and responsible manner
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Sources:
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/demolish-brick-wall-23306.html
http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/decorating/how-to-basic-wall-demolition
Brenton Bokelman from Supa Diggers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demolition
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