Council for Built Environment Overview

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What is the purpose of the Council for the Built Environment (CBE)?

To coordinate the six Councils for the Built Environment Professions (CBEP)

What Act established the Council for the Built Environment?

The Council for the Built Environment Act (No. 43 of 2000)

Who does the Council for the Built Environment report to?

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

What is the role of the ECSA in the built environment sector?

Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is one of the Councils for the Built Environment Professions (CBEP) Signup and view all the answers

What are the six Councils for the Built Environment Professions (CBEP)?

Quantity Surveying (SACQSP), Engineering (ECSA), Property Valuation (SACPVP), Landscape Architecture (SACLAP), Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), and Architecture (SACAP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Council for the Built Environment Act (No. 43 of 2000)?

It established the CBE as a statutory body, giving it the authority to regulate the built environment sector. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key mandates of the CBE in relation to the industry, specifically regarding the protection of public interests?

Promoting the use of registered persons on engineering and construction projects Signup and view all the answers

How does the CBE contribute to a sustainable built environment and natural environment?

By promoting the use of registered professionals to provide sustainable solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CBE in facilitating the participation of BE professions in integrated development?

Collaborating with DPME to create and implement a monitoring, evaluation, and auditing tool to ensure Transformation targets are set and attained Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for professionals in the built environment to be registered in order to obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance?

Because non-registered persons cannot obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key areas of focus for the CBE in terms of promoting health and safety in the built environment?

Writing standards for health and safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of CBEP in relation to education?

Accreditation and validation of Accredited Learning Sites (ALSs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Professional Code of Conduct?

To regulate built environment professions Signup and view all the answers

What is the Department of Employment and Labour's role in promoting health and safety in projects?

To ensure compliance with the health and safety acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of voluntary associations in the skills pipeline?

Member companies are employers of built environment graduates and registered persons Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the uniform application of norms and guidelines set by the Council for the professions?

To ensure sound governance of built environment professions Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step for a graduate to reach professional status?

Employer allocates a mentor Signup and view all the answers

What is the CBE Skills Pipeline responsible for promoting?

Ongoing human resource development in the built environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the logbooks and training materials?

To prepare for the professional interview Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Transformation Indaba Platform?

To promote professional status and discuss legislation impacting on the built environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CBEP's workplace training requirements?

To ensure compliance with CBEP regulations under supervision of a registered person Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CBE in promoting liaison in the built environment?

To promote standards of training in the Republic and elsewhere Signup and view all the answers

What is the CBE's mandate in relation to education, training, and human resource development?

To promote ongoing human resource development in the built environment Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the challenges faced by graduates in terms of employment?

Unemployment, stipend of R2500, employment exposure in irrelevant field of work, inadequate employer support, difficulty in securing mentors, and incomplete reporting and supporting documentation on experience. Signup and view all the answers

Why do SMME employers face challenges in terms of access to projects?

Unfair tendering environment, lack of monitoring on the implementation of procurement legislation and policies, and BBBEE legislation that allows level 1 to companies with no black ownership. Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by candidates in terms of salary?

The salary/stipend is too low to cover candidate expenses. Signup and view all the answers

Why do some candidates drop off from the program?

They receive other better alternative employments. Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by graduates in terms of professional registration?

SOEs and other entities do not require professional registration. Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the training program?

Skewed training due to limited type of project required to meet training requirements. Signup and view all the answers