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February 2010
Registrations renewals and upgradeshave not let up during February. However, the rate of return of Certificates from NCC has slowed due to a number of reasons. The couple of reasons being that they require all copies to be certified and the other being latest accounts and Tax Clearance certificates. Whilst we believe that these may be neccessary when registering, a financial statement should be all that is required from companies. Certified copies are a very expensive business and there are no legal reasons for this to be applicable. Once a contrctor signs his orms he is liable for any fraudulent entry or submission. The Association will be addressing these issues in March at the fiorst subcommittee meetings of the 2010. Hopefully the NCC Board will see that this needles expense can be relegated to the sideline.
January 2010
As the new decade dawns we hope that it is full of promise, activity and profitable results that will contribute to Capital growth of this great country. We trust those of you that managed to have a break enjoyed the change in routine and that those who worked through the Industrial break, managed to find some time to enjoy the good things that the festive season brings.
Our IT Equipment at the office went down some two weeks ago and was restored to activity today (Tuesday). There has been little happening during the break, but an important meeting was held during on the 14th Dec 2009 with the NCC finally reverting all Registration and Scrutiny process to its 2009 state.
We thank you for your input and support over the previous three months when it seemed that the NCC was bent on ignoring the contractors input and influence in the Industry. There is still much work to be done before the NCC can begin to realize its full remit and ensure that the best interests of all stakeholders in the Construction Industry are met.
The registration process continues and for those who HAVE NOT YET submitted forms, you need to note that from Jan 1st the NCC is mandated to charge a 25% penalty on late submissions. This will increase by 2% per month. Please ensure all your documentation is presented for scrutiny as soon as possible.
For those who have submitted (+/- 80 Contractors), we have not received any certificates as at 14:00hrs today despite NCC promising to issue them on the 16th December. We have been chasing the NCC for an explanation and will revert with their reasons as soon as we know what they are.
We are hoping to send out another newsletter in two weeks time with updates and events that may be of interest to you.
Once again, all the very best for 2010 and we hope that you will find time to talk or visit us this year.
December
NCC Renewal
The process, although confused at times has been well supported by our members. The NCC have revoked their advert dissolving the Scrutiny Committees and have reverted back to the system in use last year. However, we will be changing one aspect of the process. As there are many forms from 2009 still unprocessed by NCC for one reason or another AND the subscription fees paid to NCC, we believe that in order for them to come to the table a lot quicker, we will retain these fees until such a time that the certificates have been issued. Hopefully this will speed up the process.
We can assure you that as long as documentation is submitted and complete we will be able to process them and hand them over to NCC within three days. It will be assumed that as long as you have paid ABCEC the full NCC fee (including penalty where necessary) your Subscription will be valid for the coming year. There may be issues that we need to resolve with NCC on the documentation and we shall maintain a dialogue for as long as it takes to ensure the certificate is issued. Below is the process we are trying to follow and you can see (I hope) where the bottlenecks may occur.
Please do not forget that
Forms submitted after Dec 18th will attract a 25% penaly on the NCC Subscription and a further 2% per month added thereafter. PLEASE REGISTER NOW.
NCC Have informed us that the first batch of Certificates will be ready on the 16th December 2009 for 2010.
November
INDUSTRIAL CLOSE DOWN 2009
Saturday 19th December 2009 -Sunday 3rd January 2010.
As per the collective agreement please ensure that you submit your written applications to the ABCEC Secretariat
NB: the deadline for written applications has been extended to
30th November 2009
12. ANNUAL CLOSE DOWN:
12.1. The Parties have agreed that there shall be an Annual Close Down period of all work places that are governed by this Agreement and the period of such close down shall be for 14 (Fourteen) consecutive days and as set out by the Joint Industrial Council during the course of each year
12.2. Any employer who so requires their employee, (other than a Watchman/Security Guard or employees working on operations involving continuous production within the mining sector), to work during the Annual Close Down period shall submit an application to the Joint Council in writing giving reasons why they so require the attendance of such employee during the said period. The Joint Council shall consider an application so submitted on merit in determining when such permission shall be granted to the employer for the attendance of such employee or employees as the case may be. Written applications by the employers for all employees, (other than Watchman/Security Guard or employees working on operations involving continuous production within the mining sector), to work during all or any part of the Annual Closedown must be received by the Joint Council not later than the 15th day of November each year
12.3. Provided that always when unforeseen circumstances require emergency work to be carried out, permission for such work may be granted at a later stage. Any employee, (other than a Watchman/Security guard or employees working on operations involving continuous production within the mining sector) working during the Annual Close down, without the permission of the Joint Council shall be paid at the rate of ordinary full pay for the time worked plus an additional ordinary full pay for that time so worked during the annual close down period, and he shall be granted as early as possible thereafter a period of leave equal to the period which he has so worked.
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We await confirmation from NCC for changes to the Registration process for 2010 which has already started.
The negotiations with NUBEGW have stalled for the moment as we await confirmation from them regarding our proposals for changes to the Agreement.
The Secretariat submitted a concept paper to the PS at the Ministry of Science, Technical and Vocational Training. Please feel free to read it and submit other ideas if you believe there is need.
-----Click Here -> Download the Concept Paper.
The concept paper was sent as a result of a meeting with TEVETA and the Thorn Park Training Centre to discuss ABCEC involvement with the training and testing of Artisans,
October
Tuesday 20th October, Members should go to JIC menu to see details of latest outcomes of negotiations.
Tuesday 6th October:- We await confirmation and details from National Council fro Construction of the 2010 Certification renewal Exercise. We are reliably informed that the 2010 forms will be available Wednesday 7th October 2009 and we can confirm that the Fees are the same as last year for all grades.
Tender thresholds and limits for the Grades 3 to 5 have been changed and will be reflected in the new form. There will be a page on the website when confirmed.
We also still await the final outcome of who will be scrutinising these documents and we will keep you informed of progress as and when the information becomes available.
We are meeting TEVETA on the best way to get more involved in skills training and we have made a proposal which involves Thorn Park Trades training. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see in skills assessment and training please submit your views or contact us.
September
Since July the Secretariat has not been too busy with renewals or registrations and have directed efforts towards adding value to your Membership and instituting other changes that became effective as of the AGM.
Activities
The new Executive is now fully registered with the Registrar of Societies, the Accounts are now fully computerized with new software. Mr Nyanga who has taken over from Mrs. Golson is now responsible for all the financial affairs of the Association and has made a great effort to ensure that everything is now handed over and running smoothly. The Association owes a great thanks to Mrs Jerne Golson for all her work in keeping the affairs of the Association in order and we wish her well as her business now expands and takes more of her time.
Ms. Wamupu has taken over the brunt of the work in the Registration department and is picking up the intricacies of dealing with some of our more impatient contractors.
Registration 2010
This brings us neatly to the imminent activity of renewals for 2010. We are hoping that the NCC will provide the renewal forms in the next week to enable those of you who would like to get this process underway and in time for 2010. We are currently awaiting approximately 60 certificates from NCC for this year and we are unsure of the reasons for their delay. Unfortunately, we may still have to provide all the same paperwork and information for the coming year as I have not been made aware of any progress in the digitization of the registration process. Should this change I will be the first to let you know.
Scrutiny
At the same time, ABCEC and the National Association for Medium and Small Scale Contractors met to combine forces against the decision by NCC for the dissolution of the Registration Committees. We have written to them and copied the same to the Minister of Works and Supply to appeal against this move as it would seriously undermine the transparency of Private Sector involvement in the Construction Industry.
Construction Act
To this end we have also begun to gather information and resources that will hopefully culminate in a Construction Act that will ensure the Industry is self regulated and provide for clear contractual policies with regards to payments, both from Clients and between Contractors, sub Contractors and Suppliers. It will also provide for more mutual association with National Council for Construction. Should you have any views on this or other issues in this newsletter please contact us either by return or Logging on and registering (free) on our new look website. www.abcec.org.zm .
Collective Agreement
Lastly, we have been contacted by the National Union for Building and Engineering General Workers to begin dialogue and wage negotiations for the next collective agreement 2010/11. I will be keeping you informed via e-mail and website once I have been given their letter of intention.
I wish you all a good month and hope that you will be communicating on a regular basis on these and other issue. |
