This Sense-making Update comes as we are nearing the halfway mark of the year. This means that we should by now be developing quite a good picture of what this year holds.

At this point it is evident that there is an improving trend in both BPP and BC, at least as far as CURRENT VALUES are concerned, which of course includes the effect of inflation. It is similar, although not as pronounced in real (m2 or numbers) terms.

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The course covers all the brick making processes, methods and equipment presently used in the industry. The theory is explained in easily understandable terms, suitable for the South African conditions. The 8 day course runs over a period of sixteen (16) weeks, with learners attending one day (from 8h00 -16h00) every alternative week
                                                                    
The course will be held at the CSIR premises in Pretoria and the first module will start on 11 August 2010. For course bookings please contact Dries van Vuuren on Cell: 084 790 1321

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The Soccer World Cup has come and almost gone and our best expectations have been exceeded. Mnr. Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance, estimates that the tournament brought in R38 Billion, about the same amount as South Africa spent on infrastructure, security and transport. However it is evident that the Construction industry has lost momentum and cannot sustain the high level of activity achieved since 2006.

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