Housing fund shortfall may swell to R102bn by 2012 – Sexwale
Human Settlements
Housing fund shortfall may swell to R102bn by 2012 – Sexwale
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30th June 2009
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While great strides have been made in housing provision, the shortfall remains of great concern, Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale said on Tuesday.Speaking in the National Assembly during a debate on his budget vote, Sexwale said spending on housing service delivery had increased from R4,8-billion in 2004/5 to R10,9-billion in the last financial year – increasing at an average rate of 23%.Nationally, over 570 housing projects had been approved and a housing grant of R12,4-billion allocated for this financial year, translating into the construction of 226 000 new housing units across all nine provinces.In the first two months of this financial year – April 1 to May 31 – provincial housing departments had already reported delivery of 22 000 housing units, he said.This brought the number of established homes delivered by the government since 1994 to 2,3-million units, accommodating about 13-million people.“Additional funds are being allocated to provide large-scale upgrades of informal settlements and the alignment of the national housing grant with inflationary price increases.”However, although the housing grant allocation had been increased over the 2009 medium term expenditure framework, departmental studies concluded that continuing with the current trend in housing budgets would lead to a fund shortfall of R102-billion by 2012, which would increase to R253-billion by 2016.“This is of great concern,” he said.“Furthermore, we remain concerned about houses that are reportedly standing empty, especially in the light of huge demands for housing of almost 2,1-million units.“We have taken cognisance of the need for housing in urban pressure points around the country and are in the process of responding to this with alternative tenure options, including affordable rental housing stock.“We have also strengthened our resolve to provide housing assistance to people living in shacks, who constitute the bulk of the housing backlog.“Significant strides have been made towards identifying those informal settlements that can be upgraded in-situ with essential services, and work in this regard is progressing satisfactorily, as long as we successfully arrest the spread of informal settlements.“We have mapped all these informal settlements countrywide, and this area will be receiving serious ongoing attention,” Sexwale said.
moladi will give more houses for the same monies
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Mejor Hombre Premios 2009
Mejor Hombre Premios 2009
A la vanguardia Pack Mejor Hombre se estableció por primera vez por Salud de la Mujer en 2003 con el objetivo de reconocer la de Sudáfrica los hombres que están haciendo una diferencia en la sociedad de hoy. These men are leaders in their fields; they inspire us in our daily lives and create unique opportunities for all South Africans to reach their goals and develop themselves. Estos hombres son líderes en sus campos, que nos inspiran en nuestra vida cotidiana y crear oportunidades únicas para todos los sudafricanos a alcanzar sus metas y desarrollarse.
Finalists were selected after a public call for nominations and direction from a panel comprised of specialists in the respective categories and finalists from previous years. Los finalistas fueron seleccionados tras una convocatoria pública de candidaturas y la dirección de un panel compuesto por especialistas en las respectivas categorías y finalistas de años anteriores. These finalists were considered based on the iconic status achieved in their area of expertise, as well as the difference made in everyday life for the good of society. Estos finalistas fueron examinados sobre la base de la icónica estado alcanzado en su área de especialización, así como la diferencia en la vida cotidiana por el bien de la sociedad. Winners were selected by Men's Health readers via the website and the magazine. Los ganadores fueron seleccionados por los lectores de Salud de la Mujer a través del sitio web y la revista. It is once again that time of the year where we acknowledge these men - the leaders in sport, business, science and technology, arts and culture, media and public service. Es una vez más que la época del año cuando reconocemos estos hombres - los líderes en el deporte, los negocios, la ciencia y la tecnología, las artes y la cultura, los medios de comunicación y de servicio público. This year's gala event will take place in Johannesburg on 11 June 2009.” Este año, la gala tendrá lugar en Johannesburgo el 11 de junio de 2009. "
Science and Technology Catogory Ciencia y Tecnología Catogory
Hennie Botes CEO of moladi - Best Man Awards 2009 Hennie Botes CEO de moladi - Mejor Hombre Premios 2009
“A true leader and innovator in the field of science and technology, this is a man who is forging a new path, finding new answers and breaking ground. F ounder of moladi and the inventor of patented moulds that allow the rapid erection of low-cost, labour-intensive quality houses. Creating the much talked about employment." "Un verdadero líder e innovador en el campo de la ciencia y la tecnología, este es un hombre que está forjando un nuevo camino, la búsqueda de nuevas respuestas y romper terreno. Ounder F de moladi y patentado el inventor de moldes que permiten la rápida instalación de baja costo, intensivos en mano de obra de calidad casas. Creación de la hablado mucho sobre el empleo ".
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A la vanguardia Pack Mejor Hombre se estableció por primera vez por Salud de la Mujer en 2003 con el objetivo de reconocer la de Sudáfrica los hombres que están haciendo una diferencia en la sociedad de hoy. These men are leaders in their fields; they inspire us in our daily lives and create unique opportunities for all South Africans to reach their goals and develop themselves. Estos hombres son líderes en sus campos, que nos inspiran en nuestra vida cotidiana y crear oportunidades únicas para todos los sudafricanos a alcanzar sus metas y desarrollarse.
Finalists were selected after a public call for nominations and direction from a panel comprised of specialists in the respective categories and finalists from previous years. Los finalistas fueron seleccionados tras una convocatoria pública de candidaturas y la dirección de un panel compuesto por especialistas en las respectivas categorías y finalistas de años anteriores. These finalists were considered based on the iconic status achieved in their area of expertise, as well as the difference made in everyday life for the good of society. Estos finalistas fueron examinados sobre la base de la icónica estado alcanzado en su área de especialización, así como la diferencia en la vida cotidiana por el bien de la sociedad. Winners were selected by Men's Health readers via the website and the magazine. Los ganadores fueron seleccionados por los lectores de Salud de la Mujer a través del sitio web y la revista. It is once again that time of the year where we acknowledge these men - the leaders in sport, business, science and technology, arts and culture, media and public service. Es una vez más que la época del año cuando reconocemos estos hombres - los líderes en el deporte, los negocios, la ciencia y la tecnología, las artes y la cultura, los medios de comunicación y de servicio público. This year's gala event will take place in Johannesburg on 11 June 2009.” Este año, la gala tendrá lugar en Johannesburgo el 11 de junio de 2009. "
Science and Technology Catogory Ciencia y Tecnología Catogory
Hennie Botes CEO of moladi - Best Man Awards 2009 Hennie Botes CEO de moladi - Mejor Hombre Premios 2009
“A true leader and innovator in the field of science and technology, this is a man who is forging a new path, finding new answers and breaking ground. F ounder of moladi and the inventor of patented moulds that allow the rapid erection of low-cost, labour-intensive quality houses. Creating the much talked about employment." "Un verdadero líder e innovador en el campo de la ciencia y la tecnología, este es un hombre que está forjando un nuevo camino, la búsqueda de nuevas respuestas y romper terreno. Ounder F de moladi y patentado el inventor de moldes que permiten la rápida instalación de baja costo, intensivos en mano de obra de calidad casas. Creación de la hablado mucho sobre el empleo ".
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Hands On - The Earth Report from TVE.org
Hands On - The Earth Report from TVE.org: "mohsen@aboutorabi@uce.ac.uk"
Report 1 of 4: Shacking Up - South Africa
Introduction
One of South Africa’s most pressing problems is the provision of suitable shelter for the huge numbers of people living in shacks in the sprawling settlements. These shacks are constructed from anything which can be acquired, such as scrap timber, old roofing sheets etc. and, while they may give some protection from rain and the heat of the sun, they do not provide adequate housing. The poor materials and the makeshift way in which they are constructed also lead to a risk of fire.
The construction of low cost houses in the township of Khayelitsha is based on locally-made building components and has been made possible by the development of equipment which is itself low in cost.
The low cost housing project for townships in South Africa
Work on the project started early in 1994 as a co-operative venture between the International Development Group (IDG) of Birmingham School of Architecture and the Margarette Pierson Research Trust (MPRT), with the support of the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID).
The project included a study, at an early stage, of various low-cost housing schemes in South Africa, built by contractors using standard building materials. The study found that most were built to very low standards and were, in some respects, worse than the shacks they were intended to replace. The study concluded that many of these housing schemes produced houses which:
are neither structurally sound nor suitable for living
have high maintenance requirements due to poor construction
have no control or contribution from the owners
The study indicated that the involvement of the owner as unskilled labour could have saved more than 12% of the cost which could have been well spent on improved standards of construction.
The project avoids these old failings by using construction materials and techniques which allow good quality houses to be built. By actively encouraging the involvement of the community in all aspects of the process – decision making, materials production and construction, the project ensures that family members learn new skills. This allows them to contribute labour to the building of the home and also makes it possible for them to take control over the maintenance of the home.
The first part of the work concentrated on the development and testing of pedal-operated equipment and moulding system for the production of a range of building products. The equipment was used to make concrete blocks, roof arches, floor slabs, tiles and roof sheets.
When this production system had been developed, it was then possible to devise a low cost house-building system which was intended to:
facilitate self-help housing
meet the needs and expectations of the people
be simple and require minimal skilled labour
be affordable to low-income families
The complete system was the brought to the attention of the people of Khayelitsha township by means of organised training workshops which covered the production processes and quality testing methods for the building components, as well as the construction methods. The trainees were involved in the construction of a model low-cost house in the township in March 1995.
The building components
The basic components used to build a range of different houses are all the same and can be made by families after suitable training but the project team recommended that they should be made in a community production centre so that proper quality control could be ensured. Such a centre would also help to minimise production costs.
The building blocks for wall construction are 390x200x200mm and weigh about 21kg each. They are cast in a metal mould and vibrated for one minute on the pedal-driven table before being left to cure for at least three weeks. As with all concrete curing, this stage must be done in a damp environment to allow the concrete to develop its full strength.
Concrete paving slabs measuring 400x400x25mm are cast in plastic moulds and vibrated for 30 seconds. These must be kept in their moulds for 24 hours before being put onto a flat surface for curing.
Roof construction
The roof construction is based on two components:
The roof ‘T’ beam is four metres long and 160mm high and has a weight of about 130kg. It is cast in a metal mould and is reinforced with three metal bars 14mm in diameter. It is left in the mould for at least 24 hours before being turned out onto a flat floor for curing.
The roof arches are 700x500x18mm and each weighs about 17kg. They are made in a metal frame on the vibrating table and then slid onto the arched moulds where they remain for about 24 hours. When they are strong enough to be taken from the mould, they are stacked in a tank of water to cure for a week. They then require a further two weeks curing in a shaded area and must be wetted twice each day. This careful curing ensures that the concrete develops its full strength - which it will need in the construction process as the arches have to support the upper concrete layer until it has set fully.
House construction
The house walls are built up in the normal way using the concrete blocks and when they are complete, a wooden mould – known as shuttering – is fixed all round the top so that concrete can be poured on the blocks to form the ‘ring-beam’. When this is set, the ‘T’ beams are placed across the house at 80cm intervals so that they rest on the ring beam. The ‘T’ beams are carefully lined up so that they are parallel with each other and then the arches can be placed in position. The structure is completed by casting wet, lightweight concrete directly on to the arches. The roof is then completed with a waterproof outer coating.
A number of different types of house can be constructed with these components and most have been designed so that they can be extended later when more space is needed or when the owners can afford to improve the family home.
Finance
As part of the project’s design, another study focussed on the affordability of home ownership. It looked at the different income levels in the townships and calculated the loans which they could sustain which, over a five year repayment period, ranged from 4,300 to 20,000 South African Rand. This information helped to guide the designs of the houses themselves. The result was a range of home designs suitable for most incomes within the community. Each type of house can be constructed in several phases so that it can grow with the needs and income of the family.
This is why moladi is the solution for the quality delivery of low cost housing in South Africa - www.moladi.net
Report 1 of 4: Shacking Up - South Africa
Introduction
One of South Africa’s most pressing problems is the provision of suitable shelter for the huge numbers of people living in shacks in the sprawling settlements. These shacks are constructed from anything which can be acquired, such as scrap timber, old roofing sheets etc. and, while they may give some protection from rain and the heat of the sun, they do not provide adequate housing. The poor materials and the makeshift way in which they are constructed also lead to a risk of fire.
The construction of low cost houses in the township of Khayelitsha is based on locally-made building components and has been made possible by the development of equipment which is itself low in cost.
The low cost housing project for townships in South Africa
Work on the project started early in 1994 as a co-operative venture between the International Development Group (IDG) of Birmingham School of Architecture and the Margarette Pierson Research Trust (MPRT), with the support of the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID).
The project included a study, at an early stage, of various low-cost housing schemes in South Africa, built by contractors using standard building materials. The study found that most were built to very low standards and were, in some respects, worse than the shacks they were intended to replace. The study concluded that many of these housing schemes produced houses which:
are neither structurally sound nor suitable for living
have high maintenance requirements due to poor construction
have no control or contribution from the owners
The study indicated that the involvement of the owner as unskilled labour could have saved more than 12% of the cost which could have been well spent on improved standards of construction.
The project avoids these old failings by using construction materials and techniques which allow good quality houses to be built. By actively encouraging the involvement of the community in all aspects of the process – decision making, materials production and construction, the project ensures that family members learn new skills. This allows them to contribute labour to the building of the home and also makes it possible for them to take control over the maintenance of the home.
The first part of the work concentrated on the development and testing of pedal-operated equipment and moulding system for the production of a range of building products. The equipment was used to make concrete blocks, roof arches, floor slabs, tiles and roof sheets.
When this production system had been developed, it was then possible to devise a low cost house-building system which was intended to:
facilitate self-help housing
meet the needs and expectations of the people
be simple and require minimal skilled labour
be affordable to low-income families
The complete system was the brought to the attention of the people of Khayelitsha township by means of organised training workshops which covered the production processes and quality testing methods for the building components, as well as the construction methods. The trainees were involved in the construction of a model low-cost house in the township in March 1995.
The building components
The basic components used to build a range of different houses are all the same and can be made by families after suitable training but the project team recommended that they should be made in a community production centre so that proper quality control could be ensured. Such a centre would also help to minimise production costs.
The building blocks for wall construction are 390x200x200mm and weigh about 21kg each. They are cast in a metal mould and vibrated for one minute on the pedal-driven table before being left to cure for at least three weeks. As with all concrete curing, this stage must be done in a damp environment to allow the concrete to develop its full strength.
Concrete paving slabs measuring 400x400x25mm are cast in plastic moulds and vibrated for 30 seconds. These must be kept in their moulds for 24 hours before being put onto a flat surface for curing.
Roof construction
The roof construction is based on two components:
The roof ‘T’ beam is four metres long and 160mm high and has a weight of about 130kg. It is cast in a metal mould and is reinforced with three metal bars 14mm in diameter. It is left in the mould for at least 24 hours before being turned out onto a flat floor for curing.
The roof arches are 700x500x18mm and each weighs about 17kg. They are made in a metal frame on the vibrating table and then slid onto the arched moulds where they remain for about 24 hours. When they are strong enough to be taken from the mould, they are stacked in a tank of water to cure for a week. They then require a further two weeks curing in a shaded area and must be wetted twice each day. This careful curing ensures that the concrete develops its full strength - which it will need in the construction process as the arches have to support the upper concrete layer until it has set fully.
House construction
The house walls are built up in the normal way using the concrete blocks and when they are complete, a wooden mould – known as shuttering – is fixed all round the top so that concrete can be poured on the blocks to form the ‘ring-beam’. When this is set, the ‘T’ beams are placed across the house at 80cm intervals so that they rest on the ring beam. The ‘T’ beams are carefully lined up so that they are parallel with each other and then the arches can be placed in position. The structure is completed by casting wet, lightweight concrete directly on to the arches. The roof is then completed with a waterproof outer coating.
A number of different types of house can be constructed with these components and most have been designed so that they can be extended later when more space is needed or when the owners can afford to improve the family home.
Finance
As part of the project’s design, another study focussed on the affordability of home ownership. It looked at the different income levels in the townships and calculated the loans which they could sustain which, over a five year repayment period, ranged from 4,300 to 20,000 South African Rand. This information helped to guide the designs of the houses themselves. The result was a range of home designs suitable for most incomes within the community. Each type of house can be constructed in several phases so that it can grow with the needs and income of the family.
This is why moladi is the solution for the quality delivery of low cost housing in South Africa - www.moladi.net
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Lightweight Construction Method
Introduction - lightweight Construction Method
moladi has been supplying its comprehensive lightweight Construction formwork system, of which the moladi formwork is merely a constituent of this technology, for the past 22 years. As a result, we do not simply supply modular plastic formwork, but a holistic building technology, that has been specifically designed and is proven too benefit the end user with its simplicity and ease of use.
moladi has developed a cast home building system to construct durable homes and structures of quality in the shortest possible time.
This system has developed into a construction technology that addresses four key challenges embodied in the low cost and affordable housing shortages facing developing countries namely:
lack of resources
insufficient funds
skills shortage
time constraint
work flow control
time constraints
waste
Traditional bricks or blocks are moulded in a small mould and then laboriously stacked by an artisan, sandwiched with mortar to create a wall. The electrical and water pipes are placed by grinding and chasing into the wall. The wall is then plastered to cover the pipes and services, as well as the brickwork, to create a level and smooth surface.
A few disadvantages of brick or block construction are:
Labour intensive
Compressive capacity only
Skilled labour
Mortar shrinkage
Thermal expansion and contraction
Leveling
Erratic supplies = erratic delivery
Waste
Rework
Slow delivery
Inconsistent quality
Unpredictable cash flow
Increased cost
The moladi patented technology is cost effective due to its repetitive application. It is affordable due to the fact that the formwork is used on a repetitive basis for up to 50 reuses per kit; this results in the cost of the formwork being amortized over the construction of 50 units.
By combing the modular re-usable, patented, recyclable lightweight plastic injection moulded formwork system, with a South African Bureau of Standards approved lightweight aerated mortar, Agrément Certificate 94/231, a full scale mould of the designed house is configured with all the services, both plumbing and electrical, are cast in situ as a monolithic reinforced walling system. Chasing, beam filling, plastering and wastage are eliminated, producing a fast track, cost effective, transferable construction technology.
In simple terms, moladi has:
A constant supply of materials
Known costs
Unskilled operators
Next to no waste
Increased productivity
Reduced cost
Consistent quality
Predictable cash flow
Over and above these advantages, moladi is:
a recipient of the South African Bureau of Standards Design for Development Award and aims at providing millions of people around the world to obtain equity in their country by providing them with homes that are of a high standard and at a reduced cost.
moladi is a unique patented plastic injection moulded form work system, which produces cast-in-place mortar structures.
a fast, simple, adaptable and a low construction cost technological building system.
suitable for all types of buildings, yet it is highly suited for use in mass housing markets, without compromising quality.
utilizes indigenous materials to produce high standard permanent structures that are earthquake, cyclone and tsunami resistant.
unique in that it forms all the walls in a building simultaneously. At the same time, it brings to field construction all the benefits of a factory assembly line - quality work, by unskilled workers at a maximum rate of production.
versatile and allows for easy adaptation to varied design specifications, whether they are schools, homes, clinics or factories whist maintaining design aesthetics for social acceptability.
promotes a high standard in the construction industry.
successful in alleviating many of the logistical problems facing the construction of affordable repetitive housing projects.
creates a high production output capacity.
facilitates the possibility for many in situ structures to be built in just one day.
amortized over many re-uses, reducing the cost of construction and transportation significantly.
far outweighs poorly designed and costly concrete-block and masonry structures, as they often fail to timeously meet the requirements of mass housing schemes.
does not rely on traditional skilled labour and can employ the local indigenous unskilled community.
train local contractors and entrepreneurs to use our technology and, in turn, empowering communities to build quality structures. Jobs are created within the community and members become participants in the construction of their homes.
Key Points:
Holistic building technology
Ease of use
Monolithic reinforced walling system
Fast track, cost effective, transferable construction technology
Use as Home construction | home builder | house construction
- Low cost housing construction system - Challenging the tradition bound construction industry since 1986
moladi has been supplying its comprehensive lightweight Construction formwork system, of which the moladi formwork is merely a constituent of this technology, for the past 22 years. As a result, we do not simply supply modular plastic formwork, but a holistic building technology, that has been specifically designed and is proven too benefit the end user with its simplicity and ease of use.
moladi has developed a cast home building system to construct durable homes and structures of quality in the shortest possible time.
This system has developed into a construction technology that addresses four key challenges embodied in the low cost and affordable housing shortages facing developing countries namely:
lack of resources
insufficient funds
skills shortage
time constraint
work flow control
time constraints
waste
Traditional bricks or blocks are moulded in a small mould and then laboriously stacked by an artisan, sandwiched with mortar to create a wall. The electrical and water pipes are placed by grinding and chasing into the wall. The wall is then plastered to cover the pipes and services, as well as the brickwork, to create a level and smooth surface.
A few disadvantages of brick or block construction are:
Labour intensive
Compressive capacity only
Skilled labour
Mortar shrinkage
Thermal expansion and contraction
Leveling
Erratic supplies = erratic delivery
Waste
Rework
Slow delivery
Inconsistent quality
Unpredictable cash flow
Increased cost
The moladi patented technology is cost effective due to its repetitive application. It is affordable due to the fact that the formwork is used on a repetitive basis for up to 50 reuses per kit; this results in the cost of the formwork being amortized over the construction of 50 units.
By combing the modular re-usable, patented, recyclable lightweight plastic injection moulded formwork system, with a South African Bureau of Standards approved lightweight aerated mortar, Agrément Certificate 94/231, a full scale mould of the designed house is configured with all the services, both plumbing and electrical, are cast in situ as a monolithic reinforced walling system. Chasing, beam filling, plastering and wastage are eliminated, producing a fast track, cost effective, transferable construction technology.
In simple terms, moladi has:
A constant supply of materials
Known costs
Unskilled operators
Next to no waste
Increased productivity
Reduced cost
Consistent quality
Predictable cash flow
Over and above these advantages, moladi is:
a recipient of the South African Bureau of Standards Design for Development Award and aims at providing millions of people around the world to obtain equity in their country by providing them with homes that are of a high standard and at a reduced cost.
moladi is a unique patented plastic injection moulded form work system, which produces cast-in-place mortar structures.
a fast, simple, adaptable and a low construction cost technological building system.
suitable for all types of buildings, yet it is highly suited for use in mass housing markets, without compromising quality.
utilizes indigenous materials to produce high standard permanent structures that are earthquake, cyclone and tsunami resistant.
unique in that it forms all the walls in a building simultaneously. At the same time, it brings to field construction all the benefits of a factory assembly line - quality work, by unskilled workers at a maximum rate of production.
versatile and allows for easy adaptation to varied design specifications, whether they are schools, homes, clinics or factories whist maintaining design aesthetics for social acceptability.
promotes a high standard in the construction industry.
successful in alleviating many of the logistical problems facing the construction of affordable repetitive housing projects.
creates a high production output capacity.
facilitates the possibility for many in situ structures to be built in just one day.
amortized over many re-uses, reducing the cost of construction and transportation significantly.
far outweighs poorly designed and costly concrete-block and masonry structures, as they often fail to timeously meet the requirements of mass housing schemes.
does not rely on traditional skilled labour and can employ the local indigenous unskilled community.
train local contractors and entrepreneurs to use our technology and, in turn, empowering communities to build quality structures. Jobs are created within the community and members become participants in the construction of their homes.
Key Points:
Holistic building technology
Ease of use
Monolithic reinforced walling system
Fast track, cost effective, transferable construction technology
Use as Home construction | home builder | house construction
- Low cost housing construction system - Challenging the tradition bound construction industry since 1986
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Viet Nam News
Viet Nam News
Gov’t ponders house plan for low-income families
HCM CITY — The Ministry of Construction on Monday proposed that the Prime Minister approve a programme to build 184,000 houses for low-income people in urban centres between 2009 and 2015.
The programme needs an investment of VND49 trillion (US$2.97 billion) from central and provincial budgets and different economic sectors.
According to the ministry, of the 2 million civil servants in the country, 700,000 of them who live in urban centres do not have housing and often live with relatives.
Ha Noi tops the country’s list in providing limited housing with an average of 7-7.5sq.m of housing space per capita. HCM City has 12sq.m of space per capita.
The ministry said civil servant salaries were too low to cope with rising prices in the housing market, and the programme can provide accommodation for only 30 per cent of low-income households facing difficulties in buying their own homes.
The low-income housing programme hopes to provide 26,000 houses with a total floor space of 1.36 million sq.m of space each year.
The ministry also requested that funding of VND1.2 trillion (US$75 million) be earmarked for Ha Noi and HCM City to pilot the programme in 2009, the first year of implementation.
The ministry proposed that the Prime Minister consider the programme so that different ministries, relevant agencies, the municipal and provincial People’s Committees can provide capital.
Rising costs
A typical family in an urban centre has an average income of VND4-6 million a month.
At least 20 years of savings are needed to buy an average apartment in a high-rise residential building at the cost of VND800 million-VND1 billion ($50,000-62,500) per unit.
Minister of Construction Nguyen Hong Quan said the construction of low-income housing remained sluggish.
He blamed the slow speed on companies’ reluctance to invest big capital in projects, only to see low profits and a long period of cash retrieval.
The limited allocation of capital for low-income housing construction in localities is also blamed for the slow progress of the programme.
Localities said they had spent most of their funds on health, education and transport facilities. Few incentive policies exist to encourage businesses to build houses for low-income people. — VNS
Gov’t ponders house plan for low-income families
HCM CITY — The Ministry of Construction on Monday proposed that the Prime Minister approve a programme to build 184,000 houses for low-income people in urban centres between 2009 and 2015.
The programme needs an investment of VND49 trillion (US$2.97 billion) from central and provincial budgets and different economic sectors.
According to the ministry, of the 2 million civil servants in the country, 700,000 of them who live in urban centres do not have housing and often live with relatives.
Ha Noi tops the country’s list in providing limited housing with an average of 7-7.5sq.m of housing space per capita. HCM City has 12sq.m of space per capita.
The ministry said civil servant salaries were too low to cope with rising prices in the housing market, and the programme can provide accommodation for only 30 per cent of low-income households facing difficulties in buying their own homes.
The low-income housing programme hopes to provide 26,000 houses with a total floor space of 1.36 million sq.m of space each year.
The ministry also requested that funding of VND1.2 trillion (US$75 million) be earmarked for Ha Noi and HCM City to pilot the programme in 2009, the first year of implementation.
The ministry proposed that the Prime Minister consider the programme so that different ministries, relevant agencies, the municipal and provincial People’s Committees can provide capital.
Rising costs
A typical family in an urban centre has an average income of VND4-6 million a month.
At least 20 years of savings are needed to buy an average apartment in a high-rise residential building at the cost of VND800 million-VND1 billion ($50,000-62,500) per unit.
Minister of Construction Nguyen Hong Quan said the construction of low-income housing remained sluggish.
He blamed the slow speed on companies’ reluctance to invest big capital in projects, only to see low profits and a long period of cash retrieval.
The limited allocation of capital for low-income housing construction in localities is also blamed for the slow progress of the programme.
Localities said they had spent most of their funds on health, education and transport facilities. Few incentive policies exist to encourage businesses to build houses for low-income people. — VNS
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
ABSA to provide 100,000 low cost homes by 2010 - South Africa - The Good News
ABSA to provide 100,000 low cost homes by 2010 - South Africa - The Good News:
Monday, 02 April 2007"
ABSA to provide 100,000 low cost homes by 2010 - South Africa - The Good News: "Steve Booysen"
Monday, 02 April 2007
ABSA has committed R2.6 billion to provide 100,000 low cost homes in South Africa by 2010. Speaking at the handing over of more than 200 government subsidised houses, ABSA Chief Executive Officer Steve Booysen said the R2.6 billion was the bank's contribution towards sustainable human settlements for the nation. "By 2010, ABSA will be involved in 100,000 homes in collaboration and consultation with the national housing ministry, provincial governments and local governments. "We will have at least one project for every province and two to three projects for every metro," he said. The bank is doing this to ensure every family in South Africa has security of place where they can establish their roots and from which create a better life, said Booysen. "We know that a South Africa where every family has a real home, savings in the bank for a rainy day and a reliable income in their old age is a South Africa where pride has meaning." South Africa's major banks in 2005 entered into a memorandum of understanding with government that would result in R42 billion being spent on low cost housing. ABSA has also set aside R400 million to develop the Olievenhoutbosch housing project, in the informal area south of Pretoria. The project, to be completed by 2008 would result in 5,400 homes built, with 1,200 being bonded, 3,000 subsidised and 1,200 rental homes on 180 hectares of land. These investments, said Booysen, were also part of the bank's investments in the infrastructure investments. "We regard urban renewal through residential development as wise infrastructure development, because wise infrastructure investment helps to make development sustainable." An example is Brickfields apartments complex in Newtown, Johannesburg, where ABSA has funded 35 percent of the R100 million residential project. Brickfields, he said, was a typical example of a public private partnership that works for the benefit of individual families. The project is to benefit 727 families providing a return on the bank's investment and at the same time improving the quality of life. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the bank and the Gauteng provincial government to deliver 7,500 units in Droogeheuwel and Midddelvlei in the Randfontein Local Municipality. About 2,600 hectares of land have also been acquired by the bank to be used for affordable housing in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria. "This project will allow in excess of 65,000 residential homes in mixed mode developments to be developed in phases over about five years," said Booysen. The development, he said, will make a big contribution towards eradicating shacks and other informal dwellings by 2014. Housing minister Lindiwe Sisulu said the bank's dedication to the provision of housing would go a long way in providing a roof over the head of many South Africans. Source: BuaNews
Tick tick tick...2 years and two months to go to reach the target of 100,000 - moladi can help you achieve your commitment in delivering low income houses. Ready since 1986...
Monday, 02 April 2007"
ABSA to provide 100,000 low cost homes by 2010 - South Africa - The Good News: "Steve Booysen"
Monday, 02 April 2007
ABSA has committed R2.6 billion to provide 100,000 low cost homes in South Africa by 2010. Speaking at the handing over of more than 200 government subsidised houses, ABSA Chief Executive Officer Steve Booysen said the R2.6 billion was the bank's contribution towards sustainable human settlements for the nation. "By 2010, ABSA will be involved in 100,000 homes in collaboration and consultation with the national housing ministry, provincial governments and local governments. "We will have at least one project for every province and two to three projects for every metro," he said. The bank is doing this to ensure every family in South Africa has security of place where they can establish their roots and from which create a better life, said Booysen. "We know that a South Africa where every family has a real home, savings in the bank for a rainy day and a reliable income in their old age is a South Africa where pride has meaning." South Africa's major banks in 2005 entered into a memorandum of understanding with government that would result in R42 billion being spent on low cost housing. ABSA has also set aside R400 million to develop the Olievenhoutbosch housing project, in the informal area south of Pretoria. The project, to be completed by 2008 would result in 5,400 homes built, with 1,200 being bonded, 3,000 subsidised and 1,200 rental homes on 180 hectares of land. These investments, said Booysen, were also part of the bank's investments in the infrastructure investments. "We regard urban renewal through residential development as wise infrastructure development, because wise infrastructure investment helps to make development sustainable." An example is Brickfields apartments complex in Newtown, Johannesburg, where ABSA has funded 35 percent of the R100 million residential project. Brickfields, he said, was a typical example of a public private partnership that works for the benefit of individual families. The project is to benefit 727 families providing a return on the bank's investment and at the same time improving the quality of life. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the bank and the Gauteng provincial government to deliver 7,500 units in Droogeheuwel and Midddelvlei in the Randfontein Local Municipality. About 2,600 hectares of land have also been acquired by the bank to be used for affordable housing in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria. "This project will allow in excess of 65,000 residential homes in mixed mode developments to be developed in phases over about five years," said Booysen. The development, he said, will make a big contribution towards eradicating shacks and other informal dwellings by 2014. Housing minister Lindiwe Sisulu said the bank's dedication to the provision of housing would go a long way in providing a roof over the head of many South Africans. Source: BuaNews
Tick tick tick...2 years and two months to go to reach the target of 100,000 - moladi can help you achieve your commitment in delivering low income houses. Ready since 1986...
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