“Empowering Contractors To Get The Job Done”

Corporate Profile
Contents
Director’s Statement 2

Construction Management Overview 3

Our Management Philosophy 4

Our Management Approach 5

Benefits of Our Services 6

Services 8

Project Experience 11

Photographs And Perspectives 12

Company Details 13

Company Ownership 14

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DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Usizo Construction Consultants was founded in November 2012; we provide expert project and contractor-focused construction
management services to Emerging and Small Medium and Micro Sized Enterprise [SMME] Contractors, Sub-contractors, Property
Developers, Project Consultants and Private Individuals. The company was established to explore an opportunity in the construction
and engineering sectors, whereby an operational disjuncture between Contractors and Consultants/Clients was found to exist with
regard to contracts management and administration of projects. This was particularly prevalent in projects in rural communities,
whereby SMME Contractors are awarded high value contracts yet, are later often found to be lacking in management capacity,
suitable supervisory personnel and shortages in site management skills to deliver on their mandates.

Usizo was founded with the aim to address this deficit by utilizing the experience acquired by the founding Director over the past 15
years in the industry providing construction, contract and project management to projects, both in the public and private sectors.
This experience includes management of the entire development process from the initiation phases, through design development,
and all various stages of procurement to construction phases and hand-over.

Our services focus on the implementation and use of fundamental construction and project management principles for effective
planning as well as efficient cost and resource management. We can provide you with: hands-on expertise, professionalism and
dedication which will enable us to understand your business needs and provide you with solutions that empower you get the job
done.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
Construction Management is a method of project delivery, which utilizes the expertise of construction industry professionals to
manage, coordinate and control all aspects of the building process. It involves the application and integration of comprehensive
project controls and relies on knowledgeable personnel with building, design and management skill to expand the Contractor’s
capabilities thus ensuring that the project is successfully delivered.

The method ensures the project Owner’s increased involvement on construction matters by bringing the Contractor closer to the
Professional Team. Use of a Construction Management Consultant improves stakeholder confidence in the potential success of the
project. This enhanced confidence grows out of the ability of the Consultant to provide experienced personnel who can provide advice
and recommendations regarding:
● The Effective Use of Available Funds ● Enhanced Construction Quality ● Construction Management Plan

● Improved Control of the Work ● Sub-Contractor & Supplier Selection & ● Optimum Flexibility In Sub-Contracting &
the Preparation of Agreements Procurement Options

● Recommendations Regarding Various ● Quality Assurance Throughout the ● Risk Management Plan
Suitable Construction Methods Construction Process

● Optimal Project Scheduling Options ● Cost Analyses/Value Engineering ● Construction Specification Adherence

● Value Added Use of the Contractor’s Site ● Matching Construction Spending to ● Frequent Construction Programme
Staff Tendered Amount Monitoring & Updates

● Strategies to Avoid Delays & Changes ● Safety, Health & Environmental ● Commissioning & Handover
Management Plan

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OUR MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY
Understand the Project Requirements and Operations.
We take it upon ourselves together with our Client to jointly assess and study the project’s requirements, thus ensuring that we
provide adequate guidance during the early stages of our involvement on the project. This ensures that the assessment equals the
need for our services and that the project is adequately recorded in detail and consequently efficiently managed.

Develop Customized Administration Methodology

Our method of using fundamental “project management” principles and combining them with sound construction management
expertise enables us to effectively deliver when undertaking projects. We also manage the flow of information closely and through the
use of technology such as cloud computing, we are able to keep our Client regularly informed of all updates on the project.

Deliver On-Time According to Specifications & Commitments

Our aim is to understand our Client’s obligations, align these with the project’s specifications and statutory compliance to produce a
construction management methodology that can effectively assist to deliver the required facility. This alignment enables us to
cement the relationship between our Client and the Professional Team to motivate them to timeously administer information and
other essential processes.

Quality Documentation and Reporting

Through the development and use of tried and tested construction management tools, we endeavour to ensure that our Client is
provided with an accurate representation of their project, and that it is presented in a professional and quality format.

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OUR MANAGEMENT APPROACH
The conventional method of developing and delivering construction projects is in four independent stages;

● Concept and Design Development Stage,

● Procurement Stage,
● Construction Stage and finally
● Closeout and Handover Stage.

Our active engagement can commence any point between the procurement stage up to the closeout and handover stages, and if so
required throughout the defects liability period. Our management approach divides the above stages into smaller discernible
components to develop the management strategy.

We also place a strong emphasis on maintaining a site presence on a regular basis to accurately capture and record activities as per
the project’s requirements. This may include attending site meetings, maintaining an accurate record of site activities and ensuring
the compliance to specifications.

Through the use of readily available mobile technology, downloadable apps and advancements in cloud computing (e.g. Google
Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft One Drive), we are able to provide our Client with continuous access to the project folder. Effective use
of this technology also enables us to effortlessly update and amend documentation in real time thus greatly shortening the
turnaround period on the delivery of our services.

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BENEFITS OF OUR SERVICES
Our scope of services is dependent on the needs, capabilities, resources of our Client’s organization and the challenges specific to
their project. The services aim to enhance and compliment their strengths to provide a comprehensive set of resources and
management skills as well as to facilitate the effective transfer of knowledge to their staff.

Compliance Coordination
Coordination and monitoring of all statutory and contractual requirement processes and document submissions including safety files,
compliance audits, permits procurement, etc.

Value Engineering and Cost Estimating

We conduct value-engineering workshops to evaluate building methodology and make recommendations on value improvements. We
also employ cost cycle estimating techniques to evaluate performance and constructability issues and make cost savings
recommendations to our Client, without reducing productivity or quality intended by the specifications. Development of cash-flow
projections coordinated with the approved construction programme is also undertaken.

Constructability Reviews
We review construction drawings and schedules for completeness and coordination. This entails verifying accuracy, availability and
cost of materials, labour, efficient building systems and develop coordinated scopes of work for each section.

Master Project Programming

Provide a baseline construction programme complete with milestones incorporating the conditions outlined in the project's delivery
parameters. Regularly revise the approved construction programme in relation to actual progress on site.

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Information Management
Review construction drawings, details and specifications to develop concise Request for Information schedules (RFI’s), Sub-Contractor
appointment schedules, procurement schedules and compile concise project reports.

Procurement
Conduct all post-tender award administrative issues. Coordinate drawing and specification clarifications with Sub-Contractors through
the quotation process. Receive all quotations, adjudicate and make detailed written recommendations to our Client.

Contracts
Administer and formalize agreements including communications, payments, monitoring of construction document interpretations,
changes in scope and other procedural aspects.

Site Management
Monitor, coordinate and supervise the day-to-day workflow of the construction site. Oversee trade contractors, maintain project
documentation, review and monitor programme adherence and report on all aspects of construction to our Client and the Professional
Team.

Variation Orders
Investigate proposed variation orders and advise our Client with regard to potential cost and construction programme impact.
Conduct estimates, manage processes and negotiate on our Client’s behalf.

Closeout
Oversee handover and completion procedures, organize all project documentation (as-built drawings, Certificates of Compliance etc.),
collate manuals, manage warranties and prepare a final project closeout and lessons learned reports.

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SERVICES
Site Briefings Attend compulsory site briefings and inspections on behalf of our Client prior to tender submission.

Tender Documents Filling out tender documents.

Safety Files Assist in compiling the project safety file according to project and statutory requirements. This includes the management
and coordination of site safety meetings, toolbox talks and conducting a site safety compliance audit.

Construction Programmes and Scheduling Develop baseline, construction and working programmes using the latest project
management scheduling software.

Update and Monitor Construction Progress Continuously monitor and compile construction programme updates in line with agreed
project milestones/goals.

Request for Information Schedules Develop and maintain RFI’s on behalf of the Client for information requirements from the multi-
disciplinary Professional Team.

JBCC Contract Interpretation and application of the Building Agreement including advice on compiling claims.

Procurement Schedules Develop and maintain appointment schedules and long lead item ordering of materials coordinated with the
agreed construction programme.

Contract Management Coordinate and control the appointment of Selected, Nominated and Direct Sub-Contractors as well as
suppliers involved on the project.

Sub-Contractor Management Coordinate and administer Sub-Contractor scopes of work, including programme coordination,
specification compliance, chairing Sub-Contractor meetings, coordination of the shop drawings approval process and progress
meetings.

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Drawings Register Administer and maintain a working construction drawings register.

Risk Management Compile a schedule of associated risks to the project as well as a risk matrix.

Site Establishment Conduct site inspections, develop a site establishment layout, programme and procurement schedule.

Cashflow Assist in the preparation of cashflow projections in line with the agreed construction programme as well as assist in
compiling payment certificates.

Site Management Assist and manage construction kick-off and ensure that our Client performs with due diligence, regularity and
expedition; and that our Client has the appropriate resources to bring the works to completion.

Resource Allocation: Continuously administer and control the works and resource allocations in accordance with the construction
programme.

Site Records Monitor and Coordinate daily records including site access, daily diary, equipment and tool schedules, employee records
and contract information.

Practical and Final Completion Assist, coordinate and manage the maintenance and removal of temporary structures, notice boards
and construction equipment upon practical completion. Also manage the handover of as-built information and required
statutory/regulatory approval certificates, operating and instruction manuals and product guarantees. Receive the Practical
Completion list from the Project Manager and ensure the execution of the defects list to ensure practical and final completion.

Meetings Attend project meetings on behalf of our Client to address technical matters, information requirements and queries,
construction programme, progress updates and quality management.

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Defects Liability Period Manage and coordinate the remedial works after the construction period as well as during the defects liability
and latent defects periods.

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

PROJECT ROLE CLIENT VALUE

Construction of New Peter Mokaba Stadium for Project Coordinator Polokwane Municipality R1.4 billion
South Africa 2010 Contact: Frik V D Merwe
Office: (015) 723 0000
Mobile: 083 639 0598

Construction of Precinct Development for New Project Manager Polokwane Municipality R40 million
Peter Mokaba Stadium for the 2010 World Cup Contact: Frik V D Merwe
Event Office: (015) 723 0000
Mobile: 083 639 0598

Construction of New Kakamas Primary School Contracts Manager Independent Development Trust R35 million

Construction of Student Residences for the Project Manager University of Venda R300 million
University of Venda Contact: Malose Lamola
Office:
Mobile:

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PHOTOGRAPHS AND PERSPECTIVES

DBSA University of Venda

Student Residences
Project Value: R 300 million
Project Duration: 24 Months

Peter Mokaba Stadium

Project Value: R 1.4 billion
Project Duration: 24 Months

Kakamas Primary School

Project Value: R 40 million
Project Duration: 24 Months

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COMPANY DETAILS
Registered Name Nkosenhle (Pty) Ltd

Trading Name Usizo Construction Consultants

Registration Number 2012/197072/02

Office Address Unit 4 Block 3 Ga-Rena Polokwane 0700

Postal Address Unit 4 Block 3 Ga-Rena Polokwane 0700

Email [email protected]

Website www.usizocma.wix.com/usizoconstructionconsultants

VAT Registration No. Pending

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COMPANY OWNERSHIP
Usizo Construction Consultants is managed by 100% PDI’s and has 50% female and 50% youth ownership.

Managing Director Mr. Yese Cele [email protected]

Shareholding 50%

Contact +2763 001 8280

Administrative Director Penelope Madi [email protected]

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Shareholding 50%

Contact +2779 095 6374

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