ARTWICAR CONSULTING ENGINEERS CC
COMPANY PROFILE
September 2010
Contents…
This company profile has been broken down into the following sections:
Description / Page NumberIntroduction ------/ 3
Vision ------/ 3
Mission Statement ------/ 3
Services ------/ 3
Ownership & Management ------/ 4
Approach ------/ 4
Experience ------/ 4
Resources ------/ 6
Contact Us ------/ 6
Conclusion------/ 7
Annexure / No of Pages
AShareholding ------/ 1
BProfessional Affiliations ------/ 1
CProject / Employment References ------/ 1
DBanking Details ------/ 1
Introduction
Artwicar Consulting Engineers cc was registered specifically to deal with building and Civil Engineering projects as a division within the Artwicar Consulting (Pty) LTD group.
Artwicar Consulting (Pty) LTD was established in 1999 as a Project and Programme Management, and Cost Consulting practise, however due to the changing built environment and the growing needs of our Clients; it became necessary to broaden the services that could be provided by Artwicar, so as to offer multi-disciplinary management consulting services, information technology and civil engineering under one banner. Artwicarhas added to our portfolio a full-time IT Programmer for custom-built Management Information Systems (MIS) and other software applications.
Artwicar has continued to strive towards becoming a complete multi-disciplinary practise offering our Clients the specialist individual attention and solutions required by an ever-changing project environment. Artwicar sees teamwork on every project as the key success element and is responsible for creating this environment. The over-all project manager is duty-bound in ensuring efficient and regular communication to all stakeholders and at all levels.
Artwicar believes in a hands-on approach on all projects. That is why a Director of the firm will always be in control of the key functions on our projects. Artwicar is equipped with the latest technology and has the necessary staff and resources to ensure the best professional service is provided at all times. The firm is backed up by up-to-date Professional Indemnity Insurance by the Glenrand MIB group, which can be extended to cover risk on any size project the firm undertakes both locally and abroad.
Vision
Our vision is to grow our multi-disciplinary team in order to offer a broad spectrum of specialist Engineering, Information Technology and Management Consulting services to become our Clients' preferred Professional Service Provider (PSP) choice through excellence and efficiency in all aspects of the project life cycle. Whether it is a building project, civil engineering project, implementation of a project management system, or programme management of a multi-facetted initiative, Artwicar is a leading practice that will exceed expectations and set new standards!
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to offer excellent service in each of our professional disciplines, in accordance with statutory practices, codes of conduct and integrity, thereby developing our team and providing a leading platform from which to service the built environment and in particular, our valued Clients.
Services
Being a multi-disciplinary consultancy, Artwicar offers a wide range of Engineering, Project/Programme Management and Information Technology services. These include:
Bulk and Internal Civil Engineering Services (Urban and Rural)
Roads and Stormwater Infrastructure
Municipal Infrastructure Provision and Funding Applications
Project and Programme Management
Information Management Systems (custom developed software systems)
Construction Management and Cost Consulting
Site Supervision and Management
Contract Administration and Documentation
Procurement Documentation and Contractual Dispute Support and Advice
Storm-water Management Planning
Integrated Development Planning
Municipal planning & Project Lifecycle analysis
Ownership & Management
Affirmative Action is important to Artwicar, which is why the company has taken a leading role in the recruitment and training of Previously or Historically Disadvantaged Individuals. We recognise the social and financial imbalances of our society and seek to apply capacity building and training initiatives to address these areas.
The company is a level 4 B-BBEE contributor with 100% procurement recognition level and is headed by a dynamic, motivated and efficient team currently led by our Managing Director, Mr Mark Muckle (PrTech Eng). Mr Muckle is assisted by Mr Willem van Niekerk (PrQS) and staff.
Approach
Artwicar sees teamwork on every project as the key success ingredient and are responsible for creating this environment. The overall project manager is duty-bound in ensuring effective communication to all stakeholders and at all levels. Teams are built by combining the strengths of the individual members and refining skills to meet and exceed the Client’s expectations.
We also believe in a hands-on approach on all our projects. This is why a Director of the firm will always be in control of the key functions on a project. Artwicar is equipped with the latest technology and has the necessary staff and resources to ensure the best professional service is provided at all times.
Experience
Artwicar has a combined professional experience of some 60 years among its Principals and Members. Listed below are the projects that the firm has undertaken:
Project / Client / Value and Financial YearConverting of Residential Complexes to Sectional Title Schemes / Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) / R3 million (‘10/’11)
Engineering Services for Stutterheim Development of 48 Plots / Architectural Design Inc / R3,2 million (’10)
Upgrading of the Mdantsane Labour Centre / Department of Public Works (National) / R7 million (08’/’10)
CHDM: Inter-Modal Public Transport Facility / ChrisHaniDistrictMunicipality / R15 million (‘09/’10, ‘10/’11)
Project Management Unit Support / BuffaloCityMunicipality / R575 million(‘08/’09)
Acceleration of Development Fund Expenditure – Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal / Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) / R12 million (‘07/’08, ‘08/’09, ‘09/’10 and ‘10/’11)
Project Management of VulindlelaVillage Ph 1B / Coega Development Corporation and MADG / R89 million (‘08/’09)
Rehab Kuebung Access Road / ElundiniMunicipality / R1,6 million (‘08/’09)
PMU Support / Amathole DM / R250,000 (‘08/’09, ‘09/’10)
Management and Technical support to Local Government / ElundiniLocalMunicipality / R200,000 (‘07/’08)
Development of Standard Procurement Documentation under CIDB Regulations / BuffaloCityMunicipality / R70,000 (‘07/’08 and ‘08/’09)
Engineering and Technical services on Roads and Taxi Ranks / IntsikaYethuLocalMunicipality / R11,200,000 (‘07/’08 to ‘10/’11)
Programme Management of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant / The Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Traditional Affairs / R 886 Million (‘04/’05)
R 1,1 Billion(‘05/’06)
R 1,3 Billion(‘06/’07)
Disaster & Flood Relief Programme Management administered via MIG / The Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Traditional Affairs (‘06/’07) / R 369 Million (‘06/’07)
Programme Management of Consolidated Municipal Infrastructure Programme (CMIP) / The Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Traditional Affairs / R 567 Million (‘03/’04 and ‘04/’05)
Bucket Eradication Programme / The Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Traditional Affairs / R 20 million(‘04/’05)
R 24 million (‘05/’06)
R 22 million (‘06/’07)
Technical Assessments of Schools / The United Nations & ECA International (Barcelona, Spain) / € 24,000 (‘05/’06)
Departmental Infrastructure Plans / AFRICON Joint Venture (Dept. Provincial Treasury & RIDA) / R 500,000(‘05/’06)
Water Demand Management: AmahlatiMunicipality / Amathole DM / R 2,5 Million(‘05/’06 to ‘09/’10)
Upgrading of VCT Clinics / AFRICON Joint Venture (Dept. Health and Welfare & DBSA) / R 6 Million (‘05/’06)
New Water Treatment Works for Kei Mouth in GreatKeiMunicipality / Amathole DM, Eastern Cape Province / R 2,5 Million(‘05/’06 to ‘09/’10)
Ngqushwa Multi Purpose Community Centre / Ngqushwa Municipality, Eastern Cape Province / R 12,8 million(‘05/’06)
Programme Management of the SchoolsBuilding Programme / The Dept. of Education / R 400 Million(‘02/’03,‘03/’04 and ‘04/’05)
Development of custom software for applications including Medical Aids, Financial and Accounting, Project management and process management / Examples include IEC database, Asset Management tracker, Helpdesk systems, Programme/Project Tracking, Transportation logistics, etc. / Various (’05 to ’10)
Upgrading of the Jan Smuts Stadium in East London / BuffaloCityMunicipality / R 16 Million (‘03/’04)
VodacomSchool & Clinic / Vodacom / R 10 Million (‘01/’02)
Resources
Directors
Mark Muckle Pr Tech Eng (Civil), AMSAICE, MIMIESA, MIPET, NQF7 (LIC)
Willem van Niekerk PrQS, PMAQS
Technical
Richard Harebottle Engineering Technician*,
Gareth Schroeter Engineering Technician*
Siya Botya (N.Dip: IT, A+) Database Management
Nicky Jonker (Database Management and Project Administration)
* (N.Dip Eng: Civil) 2 subjects outstanding
Design/Software Platforms
Artwicar is a Civil Designer ® (from Knowledgebase) based consultancy and has registered modules dating to 2011 for: Water, Sewers, AllyCAD, MAP. Turn, Roads and Survey & Terrain, including Design Centre.Stormwater projects are designed using Sinotech “Utility Programs for Drainage software” and the latest publications governing best practise and design code (SANS 1200 Series and other relevant standards, SANRAL Road drainage Manual and Guidelines for Human Settlement Planning and Design, etc.).
The firm makes use forBILL and Conan software from CivilSoft ® for Estimates, Bills of Quantities and Payment certificate generation/production. As Artwicar has an IT division, the firm has custom built software for Drawing Registers, Office Administration and various design utilities for repetitive tasks, e.g. quantity calculations, etc.
Equipment/Facilities
Artwicar has a state-of-the-art boardroom boasting HD flat screen projection, Data projection, Digital White Board, conferencing and catering facilities. The firm has company vehicles, GPS facilities, cameras, Laptops, Printers and Plotting equipment is equipped to deal with project-related facilities and equipment needed to satisfy the requirements of our Clients at any time.
Support and Specialist Services Input
The firm is equipped to undertake works of geotechnical, structural, health and safety and/or environmental categories via specialist service providers that the firm has established excellent working relations with. The firm also has accounts with support and administrative organisations, e.g. stationary, Courier Services, Travel Services, etc. which can be made use of via project-related expenses.
Contact us
Artwicar can be contacted as follows:
Postal Address
P O Box 1199
East London
5200
Physical Address
“The Ridge” Office Block
2nd Floor
3 Berea Terrace
Berea
East London
5241
Contact Numbers
+27 (0)43 726 0350/64(t)
+27 (0) 86 639 5661(f)
+27 (0) 82 372 7473 (c)
Email:
Web:
Conclusion
Artwicar is a capable and dedicated multi-disciplinary management consultancy with the correct solution-based approach in meeting and exceeding our Client’s expectations.
Our experienced and focussed team are well placed and equipped and contain the correct experience and qualifications to carry out their functions with diligence and skill. It is our vision that Artwicar may be of service to all prospective Clients in the Private, Professional and Public sector.
Please direct all enquiries and/or requests for additional information to Artwicar on the details provided above and let us provide you with excellent service, proving our motto of “Development you can trust. . . “
ANNEXURE A – SHAREHOLDING
Name / Competence / % Shares / % Voting / PDI ? / Woman ?W. van Niekerk / Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager / 30 / 30 / No / No
M. Muckle / Civil Engineer, Project Manager / 70 / 70 / No / No
Totals / 100 / 100
Summary of BEE credentials
SMME Classification:Small(
B-BBEE ScoreCard:Level 4 Contributor
ANNEXURE B – PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Name / Description / Affiliation / Reference NoW. van Niekerk (PrQS) / The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession / 2074
M. Muckle (PrTech: Eng) / Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) / 2000 40 101
2003 70 157
Institute of Municipal Engineering of South Africa (IMESA) / M988
South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE) / 203472
Institute of Professional Engineering Technologists (IPET) / 3026 M
ANNEXURE C – PROJECT / EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES
Client / Project / Reference / Tel NoThe Development bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) / DBSA special interventions for Development Fund / Mr Norman Weitz (Senior Specialst: Development Fund) / +27 (0)11 313 3248
The Department of Public Works (National) / Mdantsane Labour Centre / Mr Een Greyling (Regional Project Manager) / +27 (0)41 408 2077
The Department of Housing, Local Government & Traditional Affairs (Eastern Cape) / CMIP, MIG, BEP and Disaster Management / Mr Tshitsho Majavu (Director Infrastructure) / +27 (0)40 609 5566
AFRICON International (East London) / Dept. Agriculture Infrastructure Plans, VCT Clinics / Mr Phillip Pratt (Office Manager: East London) / +27 (0)43 721 0900
ECA International (Barcelona, Spain) / Technical Assessments of European Commission Schools / Ms Natalia Diaz (Project Manager) / +34 (0)93 253 2244
AmatholeDistrictMunicipality (East London) / Amahlati Water Demand Management, Kei Mouth Water Treatment Works,
PMU Support / Mr Nico Jonker (Director Engineering Services) / +27 (0)43 701 4064
ElundiniLocalMunicipality (Maclear) / Various infrastructure projects and PMU Support / Mr Khayalethu Gashi (Municipal Manager) / +27 (0)45 932 1085
* Refer to “Experience”, pg 4
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ANNEXURE D – BANKING DETAILS
Bank :ABSA Bank
Branch:Frere Square Branch (East London)
Branch Code:632 005
Account Number:405 912 3421
Account Name:Artwicar Consulting
Account Type:Cheque/Current Account
Branch Contact No.:+27 (0) 43 709 7000
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ANNEXURE D – BANKING DETAILS
Bank :ABSA Bank
Branch:Frere Square Branch (East London)
Branch Code:632 005
Account Number:4076306789
Account Name:Artwicar 3
Account Type:Cheque/Current Account
Branch Contact No.:+27 (0) 43 709 7000
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