15 August 2025 – Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, opened the 2025 ERWIC Awards by celebrating the resilience of women who have overcome stereotypes in boardrooms and on building sites, showing that professionalism, competence, and leadership are not defined by gender or race. ...
22 May 2025 – As South Africa’s (SA’s) construction sector is preparing for a new era of growth and transformation, the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is placing the spotlight on women trailblazers with its 2025 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. This year, the cidb is urging women contractors to seize the moment by registering with the organisation – an essential step to unlocking the doors to industry opportunities, quality assurance and national recognition through the prestigious ERWIC Awards initiative, a key driver for #WomenBuildingOurFuture. Bongani Dladla, cidb CEO, highlights that the Awards are not only...
22 May 2025 – As South Africa’s (SA’s) construction sector is preparing for a new era of growth and transformation, the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is placing the spotlight on women trailblazers with its 2025 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. This year, the cidb is urging women contractors to seize the moment by registering with the organisation – an essential step to unlocking the doors to industry opportunities, quality assurance and national recognition through the prestigious ERWIC Awards initiative, a key driver for #WomenBuildingOurFuture. Bongani Dladla, cidb CEO, highlights that the Awards are not only...
5 May 2025 - The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has officially opened the entries for the highly anticipated 2025 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. These prestigious annual awards celebrate innovation and leadership. They recognise women and organisations driving change in the South African construction industry. The awards highlight their best work over the past year. They also aim to inspire new standards for women as a powerful force in advancing gender equality. “This year, we encourage all the women who’ve ever considered entering, all the trail blazers, the jet setters, the path finders and the change makers...
10 April 2025 – The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is gearing up for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. These awards have become a cornerstone in celebrating the achievements of women within the construction industry. Entries for this year’s awards are set to open in the second quarter of 2025, and women across the sector are already preparing to showcase their accomplishments. ...
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will honour the outstanding achievements of women in the construction industry when he delivers his keynote address at the cidb’s 5thAnnual ERWIC Awards taking place @Sandton Hotel, Benmore Road, on Thursday, 22 August 2024....
17 July 2024: The cidb ERWIC Awards have been an important catalyst for change in the construction industry, recognising and empowering women who have made significant contributions to the sector. The awards have also helped to create a more inclusive environment by providing a platform for women to showcase their work and achievements. Taking place in Sandton on the 22nd of August this year, the cidb ERWIC Awards are celebrating their 5thyear of promoting Gender Agenda....
30 May 2024- The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is thrilled to announce the opening of entries for the 2024 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. Now in their fifth year, the ERWIC Awards continue to set new standards in celebrating the achievements of women in the construction industry. Entries are open and will close on 28 June 2024....
25th August 2023 - The Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb), took place in Gauteng, on Thursday, 24 August 2023. This year's event featured 15 categories that commended both individuals and companies for their contributions to transformation, development, and mentorship within the construction industry....
19 July 2023 - What started as a celebration of the achievements of women working in the field of construction, the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) ERWIC Awards has grown to become a platform that encourages women to be fully recognised and celebrated as leaders and drivers of change in the construction industry....