More and more women are breaking the stereotype to succeed in the construction industry, which is traditionally a male domain. The challenge is for industry to be as creative as possible, and in that way attract, retain and develop the women of this country. Once momentum moves in the right direction, there is no telling what the women of this country could achieve.

Eunice Forbes, Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) President and keynote speaker at the TG 59 International People in Construction Conference held in July, is a fighter. Whilst battling Polio at a young age, Eunice learnt about the words ‘can’t’ and ‘bored’, realising that people give up too easily, when, in reality, there is a first time for everything.

Viwe Gqwetha - Nurcha's Chief Operating Officer and all round "go to” guy briefly discusses the company itself, his past, his present and his optimistic view of the horizon.

History has shown that women and men, together, have been creating homes for many years, despite the absence of this traditional partnership in the modern construction industry. Not only does our Constitution require that women be employed in all sectors of the economy but many of South Africa’s organisations are finally building initiatives and mindsets that aim to embrace women in the country’s flourishing construction sector. The eradication of history’s stereotypes is the fuel of transformation.