2009

Remember to register for the 6th Post Graduate Conference, 6 to 7 September 2009 at ESKOM!
Time is fast running out for registration, so book your seat now. For more information, registration forms, programme, etc, please visit our "events" page.

Women in Construction Excellence Awards; 2009
The cidb hosted the Excellence in Construction Awards for women contractors and established contractors for gender empowerment in July and August 2009. The awards were hosted in the different provinces culminating in the national gala event in Johannesburg on 27 August 2009.

Women in Construction Excellence Awards
The Excellence in Construction Awards recognise achievements of women contractors in self empowerment as well as outstanding contribution by established contractors to gender empowerment in the construction sector. Awards in various provinces will be given to cidb registered contractors in the categories of Small, Medium and Large business enterprises. The cidb will host provincial awards in KwaZulu-Natal on 31 July 2009, Eastern Cape on 1 August 2009 and in Gauteng on 6 August 2009. The national awards will be held in Johannesburg on 27 August 2009.

6th Post Graduate Conference is set to take place in September 2009
The conference is organised by the cidb and the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying of the University of Johannesburg, under the theme: Sustainable Construction Through Quality and Innovation Beyond 2010. It seeks to encourage debate amongst researchers, students and people working in the built environment. Papers presented at the conference are expected to focus on new research themes and topics and innovative research strategies.

Youth in Construction is an annual careers exhibition for the construction industry targeting pupils between grade 8 and 12. This showcase of limitless career opportunities existing in the construction industry will in 2009 take the first steps to becoming a national event by including Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal regions. The 2009 exhibition will be held in Gauteng on 27 - 31 July, KZN 4 -6 August and Western Cape 18 - 20 August 2009. Additional information is available on www.youthinconstruction.co.za

The Construction Industry Stakeholder Forum is constituted in terms of the cidb Act (Act 38 of 2000) to inform the Board on issues that affect the industry. The Forum provides an opportunity to promote understanding and support for construction industry development and improved delivery of infrastructure to the South African public. Stakeholder Forum which convenes annually promotes dialogue on industry progress with a special focus on improved quality and service, highlighting necessary partnerships for value-added industry improvement and development. The date for 2009 Stakeholder Forum will be communicated within the near future.