distribution of remedial works (2004) challenges significant shortages of skills - project...
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Conciliations closed 200 173 200 573 488
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Distribution of Remedial Works(2004)
2.9%
7.1%
12.2%
11.0%
5.7%
0.2%
60.9%
Professional fees
Acommodation
Foundations
Sub-structure
Roof
Drainage
Superstructure
National Subsidy Project Status
Approved13%
Approved in principle
87%
Challenges
Significant shortages of skills-Project Management
-Construction Management
-Financial Management
-Construction Skills
Low Housing Consumer Education
– Poor Maintenance Housing
-Lack of Understanding of Contracts etc.
Shortage of Quality Material – Untested substitute material
Exposure of the Warranty Fund – High Risk and less Benefits to Home Builder and Housing Consumer
Challenges
Extension of the Warranty into the Housing Subsidy Sector
-Project Linked – Delays in Approach
- Rural Housing Scheme
-Consolidation Subsidy
-In-Situ Upgrade
-Individual Subsidy Schemes
-People Housing Process
Challenges
Participation of Emerging Home Builders in the Industry
-Little participation in the private sector
-Often used as sub-contractors or labour only
-Lack of equipment to undertake large projects
-Difficulty in bargaining for best prices for materials
Challenges
Demand for better quality at less costs-Insistence on the use of unskilled labour
-Inherent conflict of interest between housing consumer and home builder
Job Creation through further training-Less interest in learnership by established business
Hostile Environment - 100% Support by the Home Building Industry
• EXPAND THE PRODUCT RANGE OF SERVICES TO THE HOUSING CONSUMERS AND HOME BUILDERS
• EXPAND PROMOTION AND COMMUNICATION OF NHBRC SERVICES
• EMPLOYEE WELLFARE, SKILL DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION
• HOME BUILDER AND HOME CONSUMER EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS
• INTENSIFY ENGAGEMENT IN THE SUBSIDY AND LOW COST HOUSING SECTOR
• HOME BUILDER TRAINING PROGRAM
• STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
• IMPROVE RELATIONS WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Eldorado Park
Eldorado Park
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Tel. +27 11 348 5700
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