CONSTRUCTION

Background

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

builds residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings. contractorsother projects. activities related to construction such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. Seeing that the first two categories of construction require extensive institutional learning and that this categories are catered for in all the programs that support contractors the Business Support and Markets Units (BM&SU)category, which is, specialized trade contractors. Most of these contractors are on CIDB Level one and struggle to upgrade to CIDB Level twothat many Government Departments offer. In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to access both soft and technical skills, facilitate compliance and lprocurement opportunities by empowering them on how to tender, cost and price.

CONSTRUCTION

Background

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

builds residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings. contractors build sewers, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and other projects. Specialty trade contractorsactivities related to construction such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.

Seeing that the first two categories of construction require extensive institutional learning and that this categories are catered

ll the programs that support contractors the Business Support and Markets Units (BM&SU)category, which is, specialized trade contractors. Most of these contractors are on CIDB Level one and struggle to upgrade to CIDB Level two and above in order to benefit from the programs that many Government Departments offer.

In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to access both soft and technical skills, facilitate compliance and lprocurement opportunities by empowering them on how to tender, cost and price.

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

builds residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings. build sewers, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and

Specialty trade contractorsactivities related to construction such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.

Seeing that the first two categories of construction require extensive institutional learning and that this categories are catered

ll the programs that support contractors the Business Support and Markets Units (BM&SU)category, which is, specialized trade contractors. Most of these contractors are on CIDB Level one and struggle to upgrade to

and above in order to benefit from the programs that many Government Departments offer.

In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to access both soft and technical skills, facilitate compliance and lprocurement opportunities by empowering them on how to tender, cost and price.

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

promised during the world cup. Most of the people who regisfor such opportunities and those that tendered have not been able to access opportunities because of various reasons. Some of these reasons are also highlighted in the Construction Research conducted black of both soft and technical skills, lack of business drive, non compliance and lack of funds to start businesses. The construction industry is divided into three major segments.

Construction of buildings cbuilds residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings.

build sewers, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and Specialty trade contractors perform specialized

activities related to construction such as carpentry, painting,

Seeing that the first two categories of construction require extensive institutional learning and that this categories are catered

ll the programs that support contractors the Business Support and Markets Units (BM&SU) decided to assist the third category, which is, specialized trade contractors. Most of these contractors are on CIDB Level one and struggle to upgrade to

and above in order to benefit from the programs that many Government Departments offer.

In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to access both soft and technical skills, facilitate compliance and lprocurement opportunities by empowering them on how to tender, cost and price.

The program entails: • • • • •

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

promised during the world cup. Most of the people who registered as construction companies have not even tendered for such opportunities and those that tendered have not been able to access opportunities because of various reasons. Some of these reasons are also highlighted in the Construction Research conducted black of both soft and technical skills, lack of business drive, non compliance and lack of funds to start businesses. The construction industry is divided into three major segments.

Construction of buildings cbuilds residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings.

build sewers, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and perform specialized

activities related to construction such as carpentry, painting,

Seeing that the first two categories of construction require extensive institutional learning and that this categories are catered

ll the programs that support contractors the Business decided to assist the third

category, which is, specialized trade contractors. Most of these contractors are on CIDB Level one and struggle to upgrade to

and above in order to benefit from the programs

In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to access both soft and technical skills, facilitate compliance and lprocurement opportunities by empowering them on how to tender, cost and price.

The program entails:

Registering in the program (data base) Workshop on compliance, procurement process Needs analysis Screening/a Relevant intervention

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

promised during the world cup. Most of the people who tered as construction companies have not even tendered

for such opportunities and those that tendered have not been able to access opportunities because of various reasons. Some of these reasons are also highlighted in the Construction Research conducted by eThekwini Municipality in 2008, such as, lack of both soft and technical skills, lack of business drive, non compliance and lack of funds to start businesses.

The construction industry is divided into three major segments. Construction of buildings contractors

builds residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings. Heavy and civil engineering construction build sewers, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and

perform specialized activities related to construction such as carpentry, painting,

Seeing that the first two categories of construction require extensive institutional learning and that this categories are catered

ll the programs that support contractors the Business decided to assist the third

category, which is, specialized trade contractors. Most of these contractors are on CIDB Level one and struggle to upgrade to

and above in order to benefit from the programs

In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to access both soft and technical skills, facilitate compliance and linkages and probably assist in accessing procurement opportunities by empowering them on how to tender, cost and price.

The program entails:

Registering in the program (data base)Workshop on compliance, procurement processNeeds analysis Screening/assessmentRelevant intervention

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

promised during the world cup. Most of the people who tered as construction companies have not even tendered

for such opportunities and those that tendered have not been able to access opportunities because of various reasons. Some of these reasons are also highlighted in the Construction

y eThekwini Municipality in 2008, such as, lack of both soft and technical skills, lack of business drive, non compliance and lack of funds to start businesses.

The construction industry is divided into three major segments. ontractors, or general contractors

Heavy and civil engineering construction

In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to inkages and probably assist in accessing

procurement opportunities by empowering them on how to tender, cost and price.

Registering in the program (data base)Workshop on compliance, procurement process

ssessment Relevant intervention

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

promised during the world cup. Most of the people who tered as construction companies have not even tendered

for such opportunities and those that tendered have not been able to access opportunities because of various reasons. Some of these reasons are also highlighted in the Construction

y eThekwini Municipality in 2008, such as, lack of both soft and technical skills, lack of business drive, non compliance and lack of funds to start businesses.

The construction industry is divided into three major segments. general contractors

Heavy and civil engineering construction

In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to inkages and probably assist in accessing

procurement opportunities by empowering them on how to tender, cost and price.

Registering in the program (data base) Workshop on compliance, procurement process

Construction Industry has experienced an alarming increase in the number of people joining in and registering construction companies with the hope of accessing procurement opportunities which were

promised during the world cup. Most of the people who tered as construction companies have not even tendered

for such opportunities and those that tendered have not been able to access opportunities because of various reasons. Some of these reasons are also highlighted in the Construction

y eThekwini Municipality in 2008, such as, lack of both soft and technical skills, lack of business drive, non

The construction industry is divided into three major segments. general contractors,

Heavy and civil engineering construction

In addressing this challenge the BM&SU developed a development plan to assist these contractors to inkages and probably assist in accessing

Workshop on compliance, procurement process

y eThekwini Municipality in 2008, such as,

Achievements

The program started in 2009 and so far this is what has been achieved:

• 120 SMMEs work shopped on compliance by SARS, CIDB, NHBRC and Databases • 48 SMMEs trained on Tendering, costing and pricing, Project Management, Financial Management,

Marketing and Communication • 48 SMMEs trained on Painting • 30 SMMEs trained on Bricklaying

Future Plans

BS&MU plans to: • Continue with the training as detailed above • Facilitate compliance • Facilitate access to finance with Financial Institutions that we have partnerships with. • Negotiate linkages with Big Construction companies for sub contracting • Encourage participation in government programs

Encourage SMMEs to seek opportunities from local communities.