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and a Media and Communications
Excellence Award. “The awards are not only
about one night of celebration, but a year-
round pursuit to highlight the best of the
industry and to demonstrate the passion of
those working in the sector,” said Behr.
Education is key
One of the hottest and most pressing topics
discussed during the expo was the
Amended B-BBEE Construction Sector
Codes. Gazetted last December, the
Construction Sector Codes carry the
promise of effective transformation.
Awareness on the matter was provided via
the Transformation Corner which featured
a roster of informative talks angled around
transformation, development
and empowerment.
“Awareness about the Amended B-BBEE
Construction Sector Code is limited,” said
Vash Singh, managing director of Xcelerate
Verification Agency. She continued,
“Informing and empowering professionals
is now crucial to avoid companies being
negatively affected by the new provisions.
Construction is a BEE sensitive industry.
The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo welcomed over 9 500 public and private
stakeholders from across Africa.
Everyone in the sector needs to take heed
and implement the requirements as soon
as possible.
“Skills development and mentorship will
go a long way in reducing the competence
gap,” anticipates Singh.
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Behr concluded, “All indicators show that
South Africa’s government infrastructure
project pipeline is growing. With
transformation now a driving force in the
local industry, the scope of opportunity is
widening for emerging professionals.”
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