FEM Establishes R750 million Education Fund 21 November 2016, Johannesburg With the spotlight on the South African education system over recent months, a welcomed announcement has been made by The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) following the establishment of the R750 million FEM Education Foundation. The FEM Education Foundation was formed by FEM policy […]
FEM Awards R1,035 million once off special merit rebates At a Special General Meeting held on 19th October 2016, shareholders of the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (RF) Propriety Limited (FEM) approved a distribution of R1,035 million to qualifying policyholders in respect of a once-off special merit rebate scheduled to be paid before the end […]
CSCC urges construction industry to comment on the new Draft Construction Sector Code The Construction Sector Charter Council (CSCC) has reminded the construction industry at the new Draft Construction Sector Code (DCSC) has been approved and was gazetted on 28 October for public comment within 60 days thereof. “It is crucial therefore, that stakeholders and […]
What does the transformation of global power markets mean for SA’s renewables industry? According to a recently released report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the surge in renewables energy projects globally has changed power markets for good. Over the next five years, the IEA forecasts that renewables will remain the fastest-growing source of electricity […]
PMSA: celebrating 40 years of innovation and customer service Leading manufacturer of brick, block and paving machines on the continent, PMSA, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The OEM continues to focus on technological development, such as the introduction of its new Ultravibe vibrating system. PMSA has also been fine-tuning its internal processes and systems over […]
Anatomy of the MBSA National Safety Competition Itumeleng Leshoedi, Manager: Occupational Health and Safety: Master Builders South Africa, provides South African Builder with some insight to the background logistics, coordination and judging of this important competition. “The Judging / Audit Team comprised myself as Lead Auditor, Francois du Toit (Tokkie) and Ernest Pieterse, representing a wealth […]
FEM Safety Awards 2016 #AccidentsMustFall Striving to ensure that nobody in our industry is dying for a job The Federated Employer’s Mutual Assurance Company (RF) (Pty) Limited (FEM) staged its annual Health and Safety awards dinner in October, at which the company recognises policy-holding companies in the building and construction industry who have achieved outstanding […]
The NMC Construction Group committed to excellence in SHEQ Management The effective implementation of safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) best practices is a strategic priority to the NMC Construction Group. Compliance to SHEQ standards are a minimum goal for the group, with all employees striving towards a culture of no harm. This culture is […]
Outcomes of the 11th World Plumbing Council Conference, Cape Town The Institute of Plumbing South Africa hosted the 11th World Plumbing Council Conference in Cape Town in September. Under the theme of Regulations For Sustainable Plumbing – A Case For International Standards, the event was attended by over 200 delegates from around the globe […]
Passionate about light steel frame construction Just a decade ago light steel frame (LSF) building technology was a revolutionary new construction technique in South Africa. Within a few years it rapidly started gaining traction due to the efforts of a small number of pioneering companies in this technology. One such company is Light Steel Frame […]