Building solutions to drive recovery

The City of Cape Town sees the construction industry as pivotal to economic growth and has therefore focused on playing an enabling role in this period of economic recovery.

Covid-19 has had and is continuing to have a devastating impact on Cape Town’s local economy. As with all of South Africa, and much of the world, the road to recovery will be an uphill one. The construction sector is critical to this recovery, as it creates direct and indirect job opportunities, and fuels the demand for goods and services associated with this industry.

The City of Cape Town’s Development Management Department has implemented various solutions to ensure business continues normally as far as possible during the Covid-19 lockdown period.

All has been set up to ensure that building plans and development applications can be submitted by the public, and to keep the turnaround time for assessments to about 30 working days for building plans, and 90 days for land use applications, pending statutory and other requirements in terms of the Municipal Planning By-law.

Building plan approvals The City has approved building plans to the value of more than R19.3 billion since 27 March 2020 to 3 June 2021.

A very promising trend is the number of building plans that the private sector has submitted for building work in the Khayelitsha planning district during this period. These were either submitted by residents or by private companies, indicating a lot of building activity is already ongoing, or imminent for the area – all of which is funded by the private sector: • The City has approved a total number of 3 405 building plans of which 1 282 are residential in nature, and 1 020 for additions and alterations to existing buildings. • This indicates a significant investment in properties in Khayelitsha. The estimated value of the building work in this area alone is R1.8 billion, and one can assume that many local businesses and residents stand to benefit from the work that will flow from the approved building plans once construction commences.

Department stats Overall statistics from the City’s Development Management Department for the period 27 March 2020 to 3 June 2021: • The Department approved 20 380 building plans with an estimated value of R19.3 billion. • The majority of these building plans are residential in nature (4 107), and for additions and alterations to existing buildings (10 527). • The Department finalised 6 868 land use applications. The City must find a balance between urbanising Cape Town and meeting the demand for well-located housing, while at the same time protecting the unique qualities and natural environment that make Cape Town such a sought-after destination.

It is important to mention that the City is compelled to assess all development and building plan applications in terms of: the Municipal Planning By-law; the City’s Development Management Scheme (DMS) or zoning scheme, which determines the land use for every site or land parcel that falls within the City of Cape Town’s municipal boundaries; and the National Building Regulations.

Managing construction and land use As such, the City’s Development Management Department controls and regulates the construction of new buildings and developments; the alteration, extension, or conversion of

existing buildings; changes in the use of existing buildings and sites; and the demolition of existing buildings or structures.

Also, municipalities are responsible for managing land use on sites that fall within their boundaries. Land use management is intended to: • ensure that the right development takes place at the right place, and at the right time, and that it happens in a desirable and sustainable way • ensure that land use supports economic growth and creates employment opportunities • creates a safe, healthy and sustainable built environment • finds the right balance between meeting communities’ needs, and protecting our natural and built heritage environment • works wisely with our available land, which is a scarce resource. Land use and development have an impact on all who live and work in Cape Town.

The City is compelled by law to notify interested and affected parties of applications that may have an impact on adjacent property owners and residents when an application goes over and above the existing land rights in terms of the DMS. These interested and affected parties have the right to oppose, object to, and comment on development applications. The approval of development applications usually takes longer when a submission is objected to, or opposed. All developments and building plans must be approved by the City, and all residents and interested parties, as well as developers and land owners, have the right to appeal the final decisions.

The City of Cape Town – between late March 2020 and early June 2021 – approved the following number of building plans in various planning districts

Planning district

Northern

Khayelitsha

Tygerberg

Southern

Blaauwberg

Helderberg

Cape Flats

Table Bay Building plan approvals

3 944 3 405 2 949 2 546 2 251

2 024

1 747

1 514

The City has approved building plans to the value of more than R19.3 billion since 27 March 2020 to 3 June 2021

ROADMAC SURFACING CAPE BUILDING QUALITY SINCE 2001

As a leading road rehabilitation contractor in the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape, Roadmac Surfacing Cape specialises in bituminous surfacing of roads. Roadmac Surfacing Cape has notable project management expertise and a reputation for delivering effective and specialised solutions under local industry conditions. Our fleet of modern and specialised equipment and plant reflects the latest technology available. Roadmac Surfacing Cape is known to be among the best in the industry. Our teams deliver quality, on time and within budget projects that underpin the longevity of our customer relationships. Since 2001, we have accumulated the best talent and skills in the industry relating to the laying of asphalt, chip and spray, surface enrichments, crack sealing and road rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation of Existing Roads | Construction of Airport Runways & Associated Infrastructure Asphalt Paving Asphalt Milling & Replacement | Pavement Recycling | Chip & Spray | Slurry Application Surface Enrichments | Crack Sealing

KEY SERVICES:

+27 (0)21 905 0170 info@road-mac.co.za 58 Range Road | Blackheath Cape Town | 7581 www.raubex.co.za

Established in 2001, Roadmac Surfacing Cape – a company of the Raubex Group – has evolved from a small road surfacing organisation to a reputable general civil engineering contractor specialising in the road rehabilitation market.

The road rehabilitation specialists

The company’s focal areas of operation include the Western, Eastern and divisions of the Northern Cape. With its head office conveniently located in the Blackheath industrial area in Cape Town, Roadmac Surfacing Cape employs an estimated 500 people at any given time.

It has a large plant department consisting of over 260 plant items and a highly skilled workshop team that maintains and services the plant and equipment. Primary clientele include the City of Cape Town, Sanral as well as the Western and Eastern Cape Provincial Government Departments of Roads and Infrastructure.

Roadmac Surfacing Cape has celebrated steady growth in the past 20 years thanks to its unwavering professionalism, dedicated employee base, and a primary objective of maintaining high quality standards and performance. The company is also extremely passionate about health and safety.

As a proud Level 1 BBBEE contributor, with a CIDB Grading of 9CE/9SB, Roadmac Surfacing Cape is able to take on work of an unlimited value.

Service offering The company’s wealth of experience is evident throughout all its operational regions whereby a wide range of expertise encompasses, but is not limited to, roadbuilding and road rehabilitation services, which include the following: • cold in-situ recycling of existing layers • milling and asphalt patching • asphalt overlays • UTFC (Ultra-Thin Friction

Course) overlays • various types of chip and sprays. The company further offers the following services: • construction of airport runways and associated infrastructure • earthworks • slurry seals • crack sealing • surface enrichments • layer works • drainage works. Roadmac Surfacing Cape undertakes all other ancillary works required to complete most roads contracts, including the accommodation of traffic, guard rails, fencing, road marking and road studs.

Exceptional expertise The company’s staff are experienced and well trained in the above activities, taking pride in the standard and quality of work they produce. This, along with the use of specialised plant and equipment, ensures Roadmac Surfacing Cape is well positioned to carry out the various aspects of any road rehabilitation contract.

All sites are very ably supported by the Roadmac Surfacing Cape head office administration and technical staff. The company prides itself on efficient reporting and costing processes, which provide an early warning system at any given time to every contract’s financial position.

All sites are supported by competent contract managers who are able to deal with operational and contractual matters.

Due to the nature of road construction, Roadmac Surfacing Cape almost always works within live traffic environments, which adds risk to the already demanding circumstances. Working under difficult and congested traffic conditions can present a new perspective on going to work. It demands a continuous focus on employees, plant and equipment, subcontractors and suppliers, as well as the general public in order to keep everyone safe. This is why there is an intense focus on safety on all of the company’s work sites.

The company strives to subcontract to SMMEs in the immediate vicinity of the project, in line with government requirements to extend economic opportunities and entrepreneurial capacity to all localities by optimising the use of local resources.

Roadmac Surfacing Cape is open to any venture that opens the prospect of skills development, technical growth and the expansion of industry research. It is a company that believes in the growth of its employees and strives to stay ahead of the field in terms of new technology and innovation.

The Cape’s preferred construction partner

Focused on delivering exceptional projects in the Northern and Western Cape, Nammic Group of Companies is a civil, mechanical engineering and building construction contractor with decades of in-house experience.

Nammic Group of Companies was established by Michael Hayes in December 2006 as a civil construction and engineering company. Through strong leadership and a commitment to excellence, the business has grown substantially since inception and developed an outstanding reputation with clients, financiers and suppliers.

Between its members, the company has more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry and it is fast becoming one of the top construction companies in its field in the Northern and Western Cape regions.

Upon its founding, Nammic’s first project entailed civil engineering services for a new development in Springbok, Northern Cape. The company then grew quickly between 2007 and 2010, opening branches in Springbok, Upington, Postmasburg and Brackenfell in Cape Town.

Nammic Western Cape was founded in 2009 by Michael Hayes and Jaco Ferreira. The following year, this branch started its first project for the City of Cape Town and subsequently has successfully completed projects for almost all of the Western Cape municipalities, as well as a number of private organisations including schools, non-profits, and international and local developers.

The Nammic approach In partnership with its strategic partners and local government, Nammic develops well-planned projects in order to create safe, comfortable working spaces for its clients and workforce. In doing so, the company provides work opportunities for both skilled and unskilled individuals. A sense of responsibility towards clients, suppliers, employees and communities motivates the Nammic team to maintain the highest standards and values.

Among the company’s key goals is the wish for everyone to be able to share in the quality of life that is possible in South Africa. With its extensive experience in the industry, Nammic has an intimate understanding of both the complexities and unique opportunities that exist in a developing country like South Africa, carrying this understanding through to the broader construction industries.

The company assists its clients with policies, planning, financing, design and the implementation of infrastructure, economic urban and rural development projects that enhance growth and prosperity, as well as improve quality of life.

Nammic follows a matrix approach, creating professional multiskilled teams to meet the specific demands of every individual project.

Because a project is successful only if it achieves its original objectives and continues to do so throughout its lifetime, the company provides follow-up services for all projects, evaluating their outcome and ensuring that maintenance and management systems are in place. Through technological excellence, and strong social and environmental awareness, Nammic provides costeffective and timely engineering and development solutions – creating lasting partnerships with its clients and host communities.