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A uniquely di�erent experience.

Purpose driven, uncompromised professional construction.

CORPORATE PROFILE 2013

It’s the challenge and satisfaction that comes from the successful completion of every group project that drives us forward.



A diversified building and civils contractor.

To create value for all our stakeholders by offering top quality, cost effective construction and civils services.

mission

To be recognised as a significant and highly competitive player in the building and civil construction industries in South Africa.To ensure our long term future by:• Serving the best interests of our clients and exceeding their expectations• Continuing the employment of a transformation process• Creating a safe construction working environment

vision

We are a diversified building and civil contractor with integrated divisions. We endeavour to provide our clients with a superior end product by consistently delivering excellent personal service of the highest ethical standards by:• Direct involvement in the daily running of the business by our shareholders• Employing highly skilled and experienced personnel to provide best quality building and civil construction services• Utilising the latest technology and management systems to drive every aspect of our business• Investing in our own, well maintained and operated plant and equipment • Collaborating and working closely with experienced associates, professionals and suppliers

group profile

who we are

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We believe that a strong corporate culture shared by all Probuild team members is the foundation on which we have built a successful business. Our corporate culture includes:• A purpose-driven ethos • Accountability to our clients• Dedication to finding the right solution• Emphasis on the development and growth of our previously disadvantaged staff, strategic BEE contractors, S.M.M.E’s and suppliers. We are rated as a Level 6 contributor with a B-BBEE scorecard of 45%• Maintaining a programme of meaningful social responsibility - We involve communities in projects whenever possible by employing skilled and unskilled labour from those communities - We set up the Village Safe Haven, a home for orphaned and abandoned children located in Buccleuch, Johannesburg• Consistently reviewing our operations in order to: - Maintain an environment which is conductive to and inspires exceptional construction performance - Instil “best practices” in all our construction operations - Provide equal opportunities for our people merit-based promotions - Raise our standards by challenging and improving our performance

Nicholas Buck B.Sc (QS) Wits 1984, MAQS

Founding Director. Started the company in 1989. More than 25 years in building

Philip Buck PR.CPM, Dip SBM, APMSA

Managing Director. Joined Probuild in 1990. More than 23 years in building

Michael SimmondsB.Sc (Bldg) Wits 1984, PR.CPM, MSAIB, APMSA

Founding Director. Started the company in 1989. More than 25 years in building

Kobus van der WesthuizenB.Sc (Bldg) UOFS 1994

Director and Divisional Head Probuild Civils. Joined Probuild in 2002. More than 18 years in the building and civils industries

directors

corporate culture

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group structure

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building

housing

civils

plant

refurbishment & revamping


Nicholas Buck – CEO

Philip Buck – Managing Director

Michael Simmonds – Director

Kobus van der Westhuizen – Director - Civils

Frank De Canha - Contracts Manager - Building

Matthew Simmonds - Contracts Manager - Building

Jacques Dreyer – Contracts Manager - Housing

Jaco Nel - Contracts Manager - Housing

Ivan van Zyl - Contracts Manager - Roads and Infrastructure

Rohan Ramphul - Safety Officer

Daniel Steyn – Plant Divisional Head

Ruan van der Berg – Divisional Head - Refurbishments

Petrus Janse van Rensburg – Financial Manager

Minda Herbst - HR Manager

• Probuild was established in 1989 by Nicholas Buck and Michael Simmonds as a specialist construction company• Philip Buck joins the company in 1990• In 1994 Probuild forms a strategic joint venture with Renprop Real Estate to develop multiple residential units. A total of 6 750 units comprising 68 projects have been completed to date• The Probuild/Renprop alliance diversifies into the development of commercial and industrial projects. To date, 75 projects comprising 178 450m² have been completed• In 2002 Kobus van der Westhuizen joined the company • In 2007 the Renprop alliance was formalised into Space Developments with a distinctive corporate identity and trademark. • A new affordable housing venture called Urban Housing is formed during 2009 in an alliance between Probuild, Renprop, Vuwa and Old Mutual. Urban Housing, the marketing company will deliver more than 20 000 houses worth R7bn in the next 10 years.• In 2011 Probuild diversified into an additional divisional structure and Probuild Civils was inaugurated.

notable milestones

leadership team

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As an integrated construction and civils business, built on a solid foundation with a strong management team, Probuild is able to ensure that it delivers “an experience with a difference”:• adherence to the principles of value-based management• management controls of the highest calibre comprising IT-based management systems, operating procedures and process controls which deliver: - Measurable and actionable results - Integrated process management - Precise administration of every construction, civils and plant project

Probuild remains committed to its founding principle – excellence through quality.

Throughout our operations we adhere to:• Strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, industry regulations and codes of practice in order to maintain the highest possible standards of safety

safety

As a diversified building and civils contractor with integrated management divisions, Probuild successfully maintains a number of operating divisions with excellent track records.

divisions

management ethos

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As a highly skilled construction division with extensive experience over more than 24 years during which we have completed projects including:

• Office blocks• Industrial buildings• Shopping centres• Hotels and conference centres• Schools• Warehousing

Contemporary

We deliver superior quality contracting services backed by a strong, diverse portfolio of residential projects. We main-tain operational standards of the highest quality, integrity and superior finishes.

we have delivered:• Over 200 housing projects valued in excess of R3 billion • An estimated 10, 000 homes in different market categories• Over 6, 500 upmarket Sectional Title townhouses and apartments• Together with the installation of all relevant services and infrastructure

A�ordable

We are at the forefront of the construction of affordable and RDP housing projects. We deliver quality, freestanding homes ranging in area from about 40m² to 80m².

Since the year 2007, we have completed: • Over 5, 000 freestanding affordable homes, flats and RDP houses• At present we are building 11, 200 freestanding homes in Gauteng, South Gauteng, Northern Cape, North West Province, Free State and in the Eastern Cape

housing division

building division

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Our housing division has developed a unique, tailor-made construction tracking and quality assurance system that has been designed to ensure the following:• Stringent on-site quality control of every aspect through to the signing off of the finished product• The correct specification and correct quantities of materials for each individual house• Strict adherence to National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and National Building regulations• Pre- and de-snagging of all houses

Strict adherence to these principles enables us to offer our principals and end-user clients a construction experience with a difference that includes:• Stringent controls, management disciplines and best practice systems• The follow up of strategically important information to ensure cost-effective and scheduled construction

The Civils Division was created in 2011 as a ‘best of breed’ business. We deliver projects within budget, on time and to the highest quality standards.

The Division offers high quality specialist civils work that includes:

• Road construction• Bridges• Reservoirs• Conservancy tanks

civils division

housing division - operational standards

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Probuild has a dedicated team responsible for:

• Rectifying all latent defects on newly completed contracts• Providing a maintenance services on all completed contracts• Small works, including refurbishments, tenant installations, redecoration and renovations

Probuild’s commitment to deliver quality work on time and on budget requires an holistic approach to project delivery. Investment in wholly owned plant and equipment, retention and training of skilled operators and maintenance of plant is required to deliver on the Probuild promise.

To this end, Probuild offers a fleet of plant that includes:• Trucks ranging in payload from 5 to 20 tons• Excavators• Motor graders, skid steers, and TLBs• Water tankers• 5 to 20 ton rollers and compactors• Extensive range of small plant and equipment

plant division

We believe in investing in the ongoing development of our people as our most valuable asset. Our investment in training and advancement is ongoing.

We extend our investment in people to local small and medium enterprises by ensuring that:• We liaise with local authorities and civic organisations to identify potential employees • Sub-contractors and labour used on our projects are drawn from local communities whenever possible • On-site training is provided to all S.M.E’s who require upgrading of skills • Local entrepreneurs and sub-contractors are earmarked • Providing employment to new recruits who show potential

Our site management team ensures that quality construction standards are strictly adhered to by local S.M.E’s.

investment in people

refurbishment division

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• Members of the CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board)• Members of The Master Builders Association of South Africa• Registered with the NHRBC• Nicholas Buck is a member of the Association of Quantity Surveyors• Philip Buck is a member of the Association for Project Management South Africa and a registered Professional Construction Project Manager• Michael Simmonds is a member of the Association for Project Management South Africa and a registered Professional Construction Project Manager• Kobus van der Westhuizen is a member of the South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC)

Joint Ventures:

• Space Developments, a JV with the Renprop Property Group, which develops commercial office parks and upmarket residential projects • Through Space Developments and Old Mutual, Probuild is active in the Urban Housing JV which develops, builds and markets affordable housing projects nationally

partnerships

professional memberships

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347 James Crescent, Unit 4 Probuild Commercial Park, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685PO Box 537, Wendywood 2144

Tel: +27 11 805 6223 | Fax: +27 11 805 6228

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.probuild.co.za

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