7.1 The IDT presented its planned strategic objectives for the 2012/13 financial year. The entity reported that it required funding for its continued viability, either in the form of a transfer or recapitalisation. 7.2 There were no specific timeframes with regard to drafting and tabling of legislation in Parliament by the Department of Public Works. 7.3 The implementation of iE Works and its challenges have not been cleared, and this would hamper progress in the finalisation of the Asset Register. 7.4 The funding of the IDT affects service delivery. 7.5 Entities reporting to Public Works to hire people living with disabilities in their organisations. 7.6 The use of innovative technology in the construction of schools results in the creation of less job opportunities or skills development for unskilled persons. 7.7 The certificate holders of Agrment-approved materials are subjected to quality audits that are performed by Agrment South Africa. 7.8 The cidb makes use of the audit blitz to monitor who complies and who does not comply with the regulations. 7.9 The cidb is providing more capacity to its Construction Contact Centres, enabling them to have full branch capacity in order to meet all the needs of the clients at regional level. 7.10 The four entities reporting to the DPW have created a forum that assists them in avoiding duplication and also assists in the sharing of resources amongst the four entities. 7.11 The Committee acknowledges that the Department of Public Works has serious capacity constraints that pose challenges in terms of delivery according to the mandate of the department.