Construction World

Construction World partners with cidb to promote women in construction

While the construction industry has traditionally been male-dominated, there has been an evolution in the sector in recent years which has seen an increased number of women entering the industry – and thriving. To further encourage this trend, the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has launched the inaugural Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. In promoting information about the awards and its prestigious nominees, the cidb has named Crown Publication’s Construction World as the official media partner.

Wendy Buffa–Pace appointed as MD of Atlas Copco Board of Directors

Atlas Copco has appointed Wendy Buffa-Pace as managing director to the board of directors. Wendy Buffa-Pace has more than 17 years’ experience within the Atlas Copco Group, having served as corporate human resources and communications manager, Sub Saharan Africa for 2 years.

AfriSam-SAIA Sustainability Award extends entry deadline

AfriSam has extended its deadline for entries to its AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award to accommodate South Africa’s lockdown measures.

FM Solutions promotions

Facilities Management Solutions (FM Solutions), a subsidiary company of the AFMS Group, is proud to announce that Zaahir Forbes has been promoted to the position of company Director.

Call for the designation of construction sector as essential services

The construction industry has potential to create employment opportunities to cushion the impact of an anticipated increase in unemployment in the immediate aftermath of the current nation-wide lockdown. This is according to a submission made by the Construction COVID-19 Rapid Response Task Team (CCRR19TT) to motivate for a phased reactivation of the construction Sector. The task team is body representing major organizations in the sector including contractors, property developers, construction professionals, suppliers, and service providers.

Concor head rallies SA to fight virus

“South Africa has boldly taken the right steps to avoid the high number of coronavirus-related deaths experienced by many countries; we just need to stay strong, stay healthy and stay at home.”