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Some special memories from the Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Annual Awards held last Friday. Part 2 of 2

Some special memories from the Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Annual Awards held last Friday. Part 1 of 2

Emerging contractor graduation #construction 

The Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Annual Awards honours exceptional achievements in construction and occupational health and safety. Held on 25 October 2024 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Umhlanga, this high-profile gathering brought together construction companies and key industry stakeholders to acknowledge those who have attained excellence in their respective disciplines. Dean Macpherson, the Honourable Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure delivered the keynote address via a recorded video speech, in which he announced key priorities that resonated with the audience. The Minister expressed commitment to help rebuild the nation's economy and address social challenges by transforming South Africa into a hub of construction and opportunity. He further stated that there was an agenda to create thousands of jobs by expanding the construction sector and to vigorously address corruption and criminal activity plaguing construction sites. Emphasis was placed on collaborating with the sector to unlock its full potential and one of the priorities was to transform South Africa into a construction site by fast-tracking catalytic infrastructure projects, which meant ensuring that such projects are completed on time and within budget. The Honourable Minister called on the Master Builders movement to partner with Government to translate these priorities into action. Marcus Peter Gonzalves, President of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal opened the gala event by conveying a warm welcome to all attendees. He honoured entrants for their remarkable achievements and exceptional standards upheld in the construction industry. He added: “These awards are not just about recognising outstanding projects, they are a tribute to the resilience, innovation and dedication that our industry embodies, even in the toughest times.” Vikashnee Harbhajan, Executive Director of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal unveiled the recipients of the awards for excellence in construction and health and safety, stating that by honouring these accomplishments, the Association aims to promote best practice, inspire continuous improvement and elevate the overall standards of the construction sector. “Through this competition, we proudly acknowledge the hard work and expertise that drive the success of our industry and contributes to building a stronger and more sustainable future,” she commented. Special Awards were bestowed to recognise outstanding contributions to the construction sector: • Award of Merit: Barry Livsey, Watertite Projects CC • Supplier of the Year: Thekweni Reinforcing (Pty) Ltd • Woman in Construction: Indrani Govender, Ricinz Construction • Health and Safety Person of the Year: Viresh Rajkumar, Enza Construction • Supreme Award for Health and Safety: Patcon Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (Pty) Ltd • Supreme Award for Excellence in Construction: CHA Construction CC • Overall Winner: WBHO Construction KZN

Educator Resources #construction #training 

Construction Ergonomics #healthandsafety 

Mental Health in the Workplace

Job and Area Restrictions. #healthandsafety

Construction Security.

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