SAFCEC has changed its name to the South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors. The company says forum better describes its way of business than federation.

The business believes the name change could not have come at a better time. SAFCEC sees the name change as a significant symbol to illustrate all its changes and achievements as the company celebrates its 75^th anniversary. “In 2013 we were presented with a great opportunity to strengthen the organisation through restructuring and ensure we are well placed to improve service delivery to our members and to enhance transformation efforts internally as well as in the civil engineering contracting industry,” the company said in a statement.

SAFCEC was founded as the South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors in 1939 to support established and emerging contractors, irrespective of the company’s size. “Times have changed, and we have grown leaps and bounds to where we find ourselves today,” the statement says.

“We continue our resolute focus on our members and existing relationships and we remain committed to service excellence when we support our members by meeting their needs for Human Resources & Labour Relations, Training, Transformation & Development, Health & Safety, Contractual and Economic advice, so that they can stay informed and operative in an ever changing demanding environment,” the company concludes.