Thursday afternoon, members of the Durban team had the privilege of sponsoring and attending the FMA International Women’s Day 2026 event, an inspiring evening dedicated to recognising leadership, equity, and the ongoing journey toward truly inclusive workplaces.
As a proud sponsor of the event, Durban was honoured to stand alongside industry leaders, professionals, and advocates who are working to create meaningful change across the facilities management sector and beyond.
The theme for this year’s event, “Balance the Scales,” served as a powerful reminder that while progress has been made, there is still important work to do to ensure women and girls are safe, heard, and empowered to shape their own futures.
Voices Leading the Conversation
The event featured an outstanding panel of speakers from across the facilities management, business, and mental health consulting sectors, each bringing unique insights and experiences to the conversation around leadership, inclusion, and gender equity.
The discussion covered topics such as:
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Breaking barriers within traditionally male-dominated industries
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The importance of mentorship and visible leadership pathways
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Creating workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported
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How organisations can actively contribute to equality and opportunity
Each speaker brought powerful stories and perspectives, reinforcing that change doesn’t happen overnight — it happens through consistent action, strong leadership, and supportive workplace cultures.
Why This Matters to Durban
For Durban, supporting events like this goes far beyond sponsorship — it aligns directly with who we are as a company.
Our culture is built around Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Quality of Work, and Safety, and those values extend into how we support the people within our business and the communities we work in.
The landscaping and construction industries have traditionally been male-dominated spaces, but we believe the future of our industry is one where opportunity is open to everyone.
At Durban, we’re proud to see women leading, supporting, and shaping the business across operations, administration, and leadership roles. Events like the FMA International Women’s Day gathering remind us how important it is to continue building workplaces where talent, passion, and capability are what define success.
Strength in Community
One of the most powerful parts of the evening was simply being in a room filled with professionals who share a commitment to building stronger, more inclusive industries.
Conversations continued long after the panel discussion ended, with attendees sharing experiences, ideas, and opportunities for collaboration.
It was a reminder that meaningful progress happens when organisations, industries, and individuals come together to support one another.
Looking Forward
Durban is proud to support initiatives that celebrate leadership, inspire change, and encourage the next generation of professionals to step forward with confidence.
Events like this reinforce something we strongly believe:
When people are supported, respected, and empowered, great things happen.
We’re excited to continue supporting initiatives that champion equality, opportunity, and strong workplace cultures across our industry.
Until next time — keep supporting one another, keep creating opportunity, and keep growing together.