Articles and Events

Cannabis In The Work Place – Where Does The Labor Law Fit In

Featured, Legal Updates in Construction, News | 26.11.2018
A landmark court ruling by the Constitutional Court that decriminalised the private and personal use of cannabis could leave employers in a pickle when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, experts have said. This is because it may be difficult to determine for certain whether an employee is under the influence of cannabis or
Read more

Cannabis ruling poses a challenge for construction industry – MBA

Featured, Legal Updates in Construction, News | 26.11.2018
Occupational health and safety specialists have noted that the ruling by the Constitutional Court to decriminalise the private use of cannabis has raised important questions for the construction industry. Gerhard Roets, Construction Health and Safety Manager at the Master Builders Association North, says that companies and their health advisors need consider the impact of the
Read more

Tender Bulletin – November

Members Updates, News, Tender Bulletin | 27.11.2018
For current and upcoming tenders see below Olifantsvlei Wastewater Treatment Works_Infrastructure Renewal Plan David Place Construction of Tlhabane Square Construction of Dithakwaneng Sports Facility Renovations to Sibasa SAPS Training Centre Basic Sanitation Services in Informal Settlements 80 Eloff Street Construction of Dipaleseng Community Hall and Creche Roads and Stormwater in Braamfischerville Ext 12 Olifantsvlei Wastewater
Read more

Weed in the workplace – experts weigh in on cannabis and labour law

Featured, Legal Updates in Construction, News | 26.11.2018
A landmark court ruling by the Constitutional Court that decriminalised the private and personal use of cannabis could leave employers in a pickle when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, experts have said. This is because it may be difficult to determine for certain whether an employee is under the influence of
Read more

World AIDS Day 2018

Events, News | 26.11.2018
01 December 2018 is World AIDS Day 2018 and is an opportunity for organisations worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, through support for people living with HIV and to acknowledging people who have died. In recognition of this, Master Builders Association North has partnered with the International Labour Organisation to present a free webinar
Read more
MBA Awards

Construction sector to discuss dangers of cannabis on building sites

Featured, News | 26.11.2018
The South African construction sector – concerned about the potential effects of the legalisation of cannabis on health and safety in the industry – has organised a special seminar next week to deal with the issue. “Consequences of Cannabis Use in the Workplace” will be presented by Master Builders Association (MBA) North in collaboration with
Read more
Awards Dinner

The Annual MBA North Awards

Events, Featured, News | 25.11.2018
The Annual MBA North Awards were held on 25 October 2018. The Association president, Mr Musa Shangase highlighted that with the state of the economy, the road to rebuilding institutions, sound governance, and injecting dynamism in the economy, was foggy as the country was still peeling through the frightening legacy of Zuma’s reign that is
Read more

Categories

Archives

2018
2017

Upcoming Events

  1. CHS Forum

    7th February @ 13:00 - 16:00

  2. MBA North 115th AGM

    7th February @ 16:00

  3. CHS Working at Heights Seminar Gauteng

    20th February

  4. Built Environment Seminar: Fall Protection

    20th February @ 08:30 - 13:00

  5. CIDB/ MBA North Mpumalanga (Steve Tshwete) Contractor Breakfast

    21st February

View All Events