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ell, what a year it has been. Has the industry ever been through
a more difficult time? Chatting to so many people I don’t think
we have. Sadly some firms have not managed to overcome the
many negative factors against them and I am deeply saddened by
that. Some of these firms will rise again in other guises but some
will not and with that we lose skills and developed infrastructure that will be hard to
replace, in the short term at least.
These difficult times have not left Architect and Builder immune, but we thank our
clients that have stayed loyal and prepared to support us. We have done our best to
assist our clients by adding value to diminished budgets and publishing stories at no
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cost for firms that really could do with a boost.
There have also been times when I personally have had a crisis of confidence in our
country this year and wondered for a while whether there was a future for myself and
my family here. I have a British passport, I have somewhere I can go. It hasn’t been
helped by seeing friends and family emigrate or plan to, and you are left wondering
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state of affairs despite my optimist husband trying to convince me that we had so
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I have always been involved in work with the community, especially since moving
to Knysna and it’s what gives me the greatest satisfaction. It is working with so many
people who face massive challenges on a daily basis that has been one of the main
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factors in convincing me that my place is here. What will those in need do without
the army of volunteers working to make their lives just a little easier and give them
hope that they have a brighter future?
Discovering the Facebook group #Imstaying has also given me so much hope for
the future of our country. Nearly 900,000 members within just a few months. South
Africans of all races coming together here to embrace the spirit of Ubuntu and learning
that we have for more in common than the politicians would have us believe. It’s been
such a wonderful experience to see people helping each other and breaking down
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stereotypes. I have felt my spirits lifting and I have started to see some small positive
signs within the industry. Corobrik’s announcement of a large investment in new
factories, news of increased tender activity, Rabie’s launch of the massive Bridgewater
One precinct at Century City to name a few.
I hope you all enjoy a very well earned break over the holidays. Who knows exactly
what 2020 will bring, but I wish you all the very best both at home and work.
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