News & Events
News & Events
We understand that keeping up with all the latest news in the South African construction industry can prove challenging. That’s why we keep you abreast with curated and relevant content, that assists you at staying at the top of your game, while allowing you to do what you do best. Check back in with us here regularly as we do our utmost best to keep you as updated as possible.
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IMIESA January/February 2023 Edition
cidb CEO, Bongani Dladla, discusses the organisation’s role in transforming the SA construction...
VIEW THE ARTICLE Construction industry offers solid career opportunities
Research indicates that now is the time to highlight career prospects, attract new talent and improve...
VIEW THE ARTICLE #BizTrends2023: BIM will transform construction industry
cidb CEO, Bongani Dladla, discusses how Building Information Modelling is delivering cost-efficient...
VIEW THE ARTICLE ERWIC Awards 2022 - Highlights and Winners
The cidb ERWIC awards celebrates the indelible mark that women are making in the construction industry.
VIEW THE ARTICLE ISET Careers SA Magazine - 2022 Gauteng Edition
Read about the cidb’s Centre of Excellence and be inspired by careers in the construction field,...
VIEW THE ARTICLE #BizTrends2023: Reinventing the way in which the world builds
cidb CEO, Bongani Dladla discusses how innovative technology is reinventing the way in which the...
VIEW THE ARTICLE Statement by KZN Premier Nomusa Dube
The Premier commits goverment towards advancing women empowerment and transformation of the construction...
VIEW THE ARTICLE Real recognition for women in construction
Now in their 3rd year, the ERWIC Awards are building female representation in construction through...
VIEW THE ARTICLE Smart materials coming to a building near you
The future of the construction industry has arrived as the use of ‘smart building materials’...
VIEW THE ARTICLE #BizTrends2022: Sustainable construction is the trend to watch
This trend is accelerated by a greater awareness about the impact of the sector on the global environment...
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Concrete Newsletter - Issue 31
This issue features Dr Nokulunga Mashwama’s dealings with the “construction mafia”,...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 30
The latest issue features the formidable Ms Boitumelo Mokgatle, one of the cidb board members,...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 29
Gain greater insight into the advancements of the cidb by perusing the 2021/2022 Annual Report,...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 28
There is perhaps no more special an edition of Concrete than the one we issue just after Women’s...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 27
This issue is devoted to cidb personalities – Board Chairperson Khulile Nzo, CEO Bongani Dladla,...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 26
This issue highlights the relocation to our new home, our latest annual report, the impact...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 25
Construction could be in for a good news in 2022, with the promise of more government-led infrastructure...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 24
It’s been a year of ups and downs, and businesses are pushed beyond their comfort zone to become...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 23
This issue of Concrete is devoted to the Empowerment and Recognition of Women In Construction...
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Concrete Newsletter Issue 22
As Covid took its toll on the construction industry, it put women doubly on the backfoot. They...
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Minister Sihle Zikala ERWIC Awards Keynote Address
Address by the minister of public works and infrastructure sihle zikalala during the erwic...
VIEW THE ARTICLE 2023 cidb ERWIC Awards Winners Media Statement
The Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, organised by...
VIEW THE ARTICLE cidb ERWIC Awards Media Statement
What started as a celebration of the achievements of women working in the field of construction,...
VIEW THE ARTICLE 2nd SACI Seminar
05 July 2023- The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) in partnership with the...
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Entries to the 2023 ERWIC Awards are open
The cidb is excited to announce that entries into the 4th Empowerment and Recognition...
VIEW THE ARTICLE Public sector to improve implementation of infrastructure projects
The cidb held Capacitation training to impart critical skills such as planning and procuring...
VIEW THE ARTICLE cidb National Stakeholder Forum
Construction industry stakeholders are invited to serve on the NSF 2023-2025. Applications...
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The cidb is relocating to Centurion in the New Year
The cidb is pleased to announce that it is moving office in the new year. The Head Office...
VIEW THE ARTICLE The cidb drives compliance with the B.U.I.L.D Programme
Key stakeholders engaged on the cidb’s Register of Projects which monitors construction...
VIEW THE ARTICLE cidb announces 2022 winners and hosts 1st ERWIC seminar in Sandton
KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube addressed the first seminar of cidb ERWIC Awards network...
VIEW THE ARTICLE Women winning in construction – ERWIC awards winners announced
The cidb hosted the prestigious Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC)...
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