Haaks Quantity Surveyors

29/08/2023

We are hiring!

Are you looking for a great opportunity at a leading Quantity Surveying firm in Pretoria? This might be for you.

To join our dynamic team, please send your CV to [email protected]

27/07/2023

It’s a chilly morning in the Mother City.

Haaks Quantity Surveyors are busy with package one of a new mixed use development, located in Green Point.

Bulk earthworks and lateral support are currently being completed and the project is taking shape.

28/07/2022

Our latest retail development, Harvest Place in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, officially opened its doors this week.

The development consists of 56 tenants, with over 28,000m2 covered area and 18,000m2 lettable area.

Well done to our entire team.

09/06/2022

Some interesting content related to the construction industry on the Quantity Surveyor-blog.

What is critical path method? CPM) is a project management methodology often used by construction project managers to determine the time a project should

10/05/2022

We're optimistic about the construction industry in 2023.

According to the Construction in South Africa - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025 report, an upward trend can be expected, albeit slow, it shows the South African construction industry shows promise and resilience.

21/04/2022

An interesting take on the history of Quantity Surveying, published on LinkedIn by Todor Unkovski.

What do you think? Was surveying as a profession, born in England, Scotland or Ireland?

Quantity Surveying Practice, First Edition 1984, by Ivor H. Seeley Seeley and Winfield’s Building Quantities Explained (1998) “The quantity surveying profession largely developed through the 20th century and in this century, but has now grown to such an extent that it forms the second largest se...

07/04/2022

We are very excited to announce that the official opening of The Murex will be taking place over the weekend.

The team below, together with Haaks Quantity Surveyors worked on this project in Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town that boasts with 11 rooms and a roof-top pool area.

Architects
https://www.newurban.africa/

Contractor
http://re-nuprojects.co.za/

Developer
http://www.assembledevelopments.com/

Client
http://www.shelllodges.co.za/

14/03/2022

7 most impressive mega projects in Gauteng in 2022

Gauteng is an impressive city region and probably the largest focus of the South African economy. It contributes to more than a third of the South African economy with growing sectors like finance, real estate and sprawling business services.

According to Africa Business and Travel Guide, these 7 mega projects will greatly contribute to the living conditions of the local population while also creating job opportunities to build on its reputation as Africa’s business, finance and manufacturing hub.

7) Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone

This will be the largest automotive city in Africa. Located in Pretoria, it is set to be the hub for car manufacturing in Africa. According to Africa Business and Travel Guide, the first phase will create 8 700 jobs and is estimated to cost R3.4 billion.

6) Blyde Waterfront Project

This is a one-of-a-kind lifestyle estate in Pretoria. It consists of a sustainable, crystal lagoon for swimming and much more.

5) Montrose Mega City Development Project

This is a mixed integrated housing development with lost cost, affordable and upper market residential units, situated in the West Rand region of Gauteng.

4) Vaal River City

This is a new city being developed in South Africa. It consists of 250 hectares of land in Vereeniging, about 66km from Johannesburg.

3) Waterfall City

This is a mixed-use mega-development with a focus on a new urbanist way of life. It aims to be a vibrant, modern destination catering to offices, retail and residential.

2) Lanseria Smart City

The buildings in the city will be designed to optimize vertical integration with retail at ground level, offices above this and residential apartments, penthouses, and hotels above it all.

1) Mooikloof Mega Residential Project

This project has been billed as the largest housing project in the country to date. The estimated time of completion is 2030 and has a total project value of R84 billion.

To watch more on upcoming projects in and around Africa, subscribe to the Africa Business and Travel Guide on YouTube.

28/02/2022

Haaks Quantity Surveyors is very proud to introduce our new team member, Johan Laas.

Johan's role as Business Analyst is unique and dynamic.

Johan aims to create solutions using a variety of data to produce valuable insights that enable key stakeholders in any Haaks project to make data-driven decisions in a much shorter period.

"Being a Microsoft Excel specialist, I aim to understand the ever-growing need for improved systems in Haaks and offer that service to our clients. I have a keen interest in automation and optimisation using technology and I am all about technology and its implementation across all industries along with change management to drive businesses forward."

Johan has worked on high-end residential developments, was involved in the petro-chemical industry, and most recently dealt with a variety of functions in the coal mining industry.

"Quantity Surveying is a unique challenge where no consecutive day will be the same. Doing something new regularly keeps me engaged and motivated to grow and add value."

"I treat every project I am involved with as the ultimate project, it keeps me invested and motivated to exceed."

To learn more about the work Haaks Quantity Surveyors does, click on the website here >> www.haaks.co.za

18/02/2022

We are delighted to announce that Nimbati phase 1 is in its final stages.

The final preparation of the stormwater drainage and roadworks are nearly completed, and we are looking forward to a practical conclusion of the works in the next couple of weeks.

This development of approximately 5200 square metres, boasts with 72 residential units and is based in Pomona, Kempton Park.

For more information on Haaks projects in 2022, visit our website here>> www.haaks.co.za ..

11/02/2022

One consumer trend in the hybrid workplace in 2022, is the rise of podcasts as a tool to allow people to consume audio content while working. Podcast audio content gives listeners the ability to dive into topics without having to set aside time to read or watch a video.

Here at Haaks, we value podcasts based on its educational component at low cost and of course the convenience of informing oneself on a relevant topic at any time.

If you’re interested in upskilling yourself in the field of construction, whether it’s running your own construction entity, tips and tricks of a specific trade, construction law or expanding your business through construction tech (on an international level), here are some industry-related podcasts you have to listen to:

- The Building Code

- The Modern Crafts Man

- The Lien Zone

- The Art of Construction

- Con Tech Crew

- The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

- Protractor Podcast

- Construction Industry Podcast

This week, we would like to highlight Digital Builder, a podcast made by those at the forefront of construction technology, aimed at discussing topics centered around where the construction industry is headed on the international front, specifically in the US.

Actionable Insights on the Outlook for Construction >> shorturl.at/bcnG1

03/02/2022

The effects of load shedding on your business

South Africa is in its first week of load shedding for 2022. It’s safe to say that no business can longer afford to go without an alternative source of electricity.

Its effects include, but are not limited to:

- A loss in productivity
- A loss of profit
- An increased risk of theft or burglary
- Damage to electronics

In the construction industry, the highest risks during load shedding include:

- Completion of the project within the allocated time period (within the budgeted cost)
- The implication of time lost during load shedding such as: Penalties for late completion and late acquirement, thus lost income.
- Health and safety risks during a project with no electricity.
- Machine control difficulties.
- Manufacturing of building materials.

What are some of the knock-on effects you have experienced in your construction-related job, due to load shedding?

Is your company making any provisions with regards to timelines or claims for load shedding during projects?