The annual Construction Industry Development Board’s (CIDB’s) National Women in Construction Excellence Awards, presided over by former Public Works Minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde, was held at the SAX Arena, in Centurion, in August this year.

The ceremony celebrates the achievements of female contractors in the construction industry, and awards are presented to contractors with over 51% women ownership in three different categories.

These awards encourage women to distinguish themselves through performance excellence, and a proven record of performance on projects is a key element of evaluation in selecting award winners. Clients play a significant role in verifying a contestant’s suitability, and are important in developing women contractors by creating opportunities for female participation in contractor development programmes.

Over 120 women-owned companies in nine provinces participated in the awards, with company sizes ranging from CIDB grades one to six.

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