1.Old NDW/CSIR Mou (2005) needs to be replaced – no longer appropriate
2.New MoU awaiting signatures
3.Main role-players are BE, CAS & NDPW (see MoU’s addendum)
4.Overview of Program of Work entails CSIR expertise (among others) i.t.o.:
•NDPW’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) – R4m contract with BE currently underway;
•Green Building Programme;
•Energy and water efficiency in buildings;
•Design and construction of low-volume roads;
•Enhancement of and compliance with the Government Immovable Asset Management Act;
•Emerging contractor development models