Construction in Panama slows downTuesday, December 9, 2008 In the last few months there has been a drop in the value of construction permits, although the year's accumulated total is still positive. The value of the construction permits approved in September 2008 totaled $118.5 million, $63.9 million or 35% less than for the same month the previous year, according to the Main Monthly Economic Indicators from the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic. Construction in Panama increases by 52%Friday, October 17, 2008 The construction sector in Panama recorded a total investment of 104 million dollars in the first eight months of 2008. This figure represents a 52% increase regarding the same period last years, the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic revealed. Controller Confirms Award of Oil Terminal WorksThursday, December 1, 2011 The Controller of the Republic of Costa Rica has confirmed the award of the works on the oil terminal to the consortium ICA-MECO. The regulator dismissed appeals filed against the award on the grounds that they lacked merit. Land Purchase for Cartago Hospital ConfirmedWednesday, December 14, 2011 The Controller General of the Republic of Costa Rica has dismissed the only appeal against the land acquisition. The Social Security Department (CCSS in Spanish) acquired the 118,883 meter estate worth $3.2 million from the Monte Picayo firm . Rising Costs of Construction Materials in PanamaWednesday, January 25, 2012 Some 13 products, including sand, steel rods and the stone became more expensive by up to 18% in December. The prices of various building materials went up 18%, reveal official statistics of Panama. $70 million to Build Legislative AssemblyWednesday, January 25, 2012 The approval of a trust agreement with Banco de Costa Rica will allow the Legislature to advance construction of its new facilities. The referendum on the trust by the Controller General of the Republic has enabled construction of a new home for the Legislative Assembly and the restoration of existing buildings. Convention Center Awarded For Second TimeFriday, May 11, 2012 The ICT has awarded to the consortium International Design Group the contract for the design and construction of a new convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica. The confirmation was made Juan Carlos Borbon, general manager of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), who said the decision must be countersigned by the Controller General's Office, reported Nacion.com. Concrete Production Grows by 21%Tuesday, June 26, 2012 One of the main indicators of the construction industry reveals the intense dynamic being maintained in this sector in Panama. According to the Controller General of the Republic, an increase of 20.9% was reported in the production of concrete in the first quarter, as a result of strong performance by the construction industry. $10 million for paint plant in GuatemalaTuesday, September 16, 2008 The Solid - Lapco Group will invest in a new paint plant to supply the market in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The 4D multi-annual expansion plan is betting on the consolidation of regional leadership in all the segments of the paint market and the opening of new markets in southern Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico where they are analyzing mergers. Costa Rica: Highway Maintenance Contracts CanceledTuesday, August 17, 2010 The National Comptroller's Office has annulled the award of 22 road maintenance contracts. Nine companies had presented a total of 11 appeals against the decision to award contracts to the construction companies Hernán Solís, Meco, Quebradores del Sur and Orosi. Hospital Tender for $14 million AuthorizedMonday, September 17, 2012 The Costa Rican Social Security Department (CCSS) is putting out a call for bids for the construction of a Health Area in the canton of Parrita, Puntarenas. On a plot of land measuring 10,200 square meters, five modules to house outpatient services, a laboratory, a pharmacy, and administration and support teams will be built. Building Permits in Panama Up 36%Friday, December 14, 2012 In the first six months building permits issued amounted to projects worth $832.8 million, 35.8% more than in the same period of 2011. According to information from the Comptroller General of the Republic, the district of Panama leads with $562.5 million, representing 67.5% of the total. It is followed by Miguelito with 7.2% and La Chorrera with 2.7%. Tender for Works in SchoolsMonday, May 6, 2013 The Ministry of Education in Panama is putting out to tender construction work for the expansion of General Basic Education Centers located in the regions of Nocribo and Nedrini, Comarca Ngobe Bugle. Design, Plans and Construction for Expansion Works at General Basic Education Centers located in Regions of Nocribo and Nedrini, Comarca Ngobe Bugle, Panama.Lot No.1 Cerro Gavilan School, Alto Saldaña School. $150 Million for Infrastructure in Central AmericaFriday, January 15, 2010 The Central American Bank for Economic Integration will invest, together with other institutions, in a Mezzanine Fund for Central American Infrastructure (Camif). The fund will contribute resources for infrastructure projects in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Colombia. Streets in the Costa Rican Capital to be NamedFriday, July 27, 2012 The Controller has endorsed a proposal to create street names in the city of San Jose. The initiative includes the installation of 16,000 name plates throughout the canton bearing the number of the street and avenue, which will be attached to facades or on poles, said Mayor Johnny Araya. |
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