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Tuesday, 5 July, 2011

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Editors Note

Hello and welcome to our weekly Newsletter for BuildMind; where building industry people meet. Now before we go on, let me introduce myself. I am Claire Taylor, the recently appointed Community Engagement Manager and Publisher for BuildMind. You will be receiving weekly updates from my desk in the form of this newsletter; which
will include hot topics in the industry over
the past week, upcoming events, new members, discussions, leads and just loads of interesting content, which I hope will have you visiting the site every day. As part of our commitment to you as the most valuable member, we would encourage you to visit your profile regularly and connect with like-minded industry professionals ensuring you get the most out of this site.

Here are just a few things you can do to get networking now:

  • Invite your colleagues to interact with you and your business
  • Comment on other members blog posts
  • Join groups which are of interest to you
  • Post photos and examples of your outstanding projects
  • Comment on other members blog posts
  • View the latest industry event listings
  • Post interesting blogs which you feel are valuable to the community at large
  • Use the press office function to post article about your own company news

Industry Events

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Green Building Conference and Exhibition

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Green Building Conference and Exhibition

Latest Members

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In the News

Reduced Gauteng toll tariffs unveiled

Toll tariffs for Gauteng's freeways could be between R0.05/km and R0.09/km cheaper for cars, minibuses and motorbikes with e-tags, according to new proposed fees released on Thursday. Read more »

New building codes to help save electricity in SA

New building codes that state that at least 50% of water heating requirements in all new buildings must be met by either heat pumps or solar geysers will help boost the solar geyser market.Read more »

Construction sector transparency initiative aims to reduce industry fraud & corruption

Earlier this month, chief executive officer of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Ronnie Khoza, told Sowetan that the organisation recently held a conference to introduce the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) to the sector.Read more »

Finalists announced in 2011 Construction News Awards

The time has come to honour the pioneers behind the construction of cities and towns. The South African Construction Awards will be held at the CTICC on the 23 of July. The awards will recognise the work of these artists as well as praise them for the creation of landmarks that help us find our way. Read more »

R500m prison to be constructed in Port Shepstone

Planning for a R500m prison for KwaZulu-Natal’s Port Shepstone has started, the Hibiscus Coast municipal manager said on Thursday. "We are very excited about the project because we believe that it will bring major economic spinoffs for our area," Sbu Mkhize told Sapa after a council meeting in Port Shepstone. Read more »

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It’s a fact – BuildMind is currently the fastest growing building industry network in South Africa, but the more it expands, the more valuable it becomes to its members. This way, your own community also grows and that means you have access to more contacts, job leads, business opportunities and news sources.

We would love you to tell your colleagues and friends about BuildMind and how their businesses can benefit from the use of this powerful business tool.

They can register quickly and easily at: http://www.buildmind.co.za/signup.php

 
 
 
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