12 June 2019
Gallagher Convention Centre
LEADING TRANSFORMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The African Construction Awards, powered by the National African Federation for the Building Industry (NAFBI), recognises key players in the construction sector. The Awards incorporate the 6th annual Women in Construction Awards and highlight the year-round pursuit of excellence that is demonstrated through the passion of leading professionals, entrepreneurs and rising stars working in the sector. The prestigious evening and gala dinner will be attended by 300 guests.
The judging panel will comprise of experts, entrepreneurs and industry leaders with expertise across the following categories:
• Youth owned business
• Women owned business
• Township business
• Rural enterprise
• Women in Construction – Young entrepreneur/rising star
• Lifetime achievement award: Women in concrete and construction
• Media and communications excellence
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2019
300+
leading industry experts
100+
organisations represented
10+
media + press houses in attendance
8
award categories
2019 JUDGING PANEL
- Charne Karaolis, Managing Director,MSHEQ Health and Safety Consultants
- Lentsu Mmako, Planner and Cost Estimator,Tshwane University of Technology
- Grizelda Du Toit ,Research Chemist,Afrisam
- Riefqah Abrahams,Director,Archi Cape Town
- Rahdia Khatieb , Director,Archi Cape Town
- Flavia Tau , Director, Tumagole Trading Enterprise
- Mandy Jayakody , Director, Aquile Projects
- Sandi Mbutuma, Managing Director, Azzaro Quanity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd
- Margaret S.M Ezekiel, Chief Quantity Surveyour, National Housing Corporation – NHC
- Mpinane Senkhane, Editor , 3S Media
- Kea Mokhukwane , Managing Director, Kgarebana Civil & Structural Engineers
- Zanele Mabathoana,Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Department
Get involved today!
There are a number of tailored sponsorship options available for any company wishing to support the drive to lead transformation in the construction industry contact us today.
Ron Harrybarran | +27 11 783 7250 | RonHarrybarran@dmgevents.com
FEEDBACK FROM THE 2018 EVENT
2018 AWARD WINNERS
Women in Construction – Young Entrepreneur/Rising Star
Winner
Aquila Projects
Media and Communications Excellence
Winner
Creamer Media
Winner
3S Media
Industry Leadership Award
Winner
WBHO
Winner
Group 5
Winner
SANRAL
Winner
Basil Read
Lifetime Achievement Award: Women in Concrete and Construction
Winner
Archi Cape Town
Transformation Award
Winner - Small Company
Winner - Medium Company
Winner - Corporate
Safety Standards Award
Winner
420 cc
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
Project delivery Excellence Award
Winner
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
ABOUT NAFBI
Founded in 1979, NAFBI is the oldest and largest Black Construction Industry Federation with over 6,800 members. Companies include Contractors, Builders, Professionals and Artisans. NAFBI is a member of Business Unity South Africa, and is represented in all nine provinces of the Republic of South Africa.
