Authorities announced works to reinforce the structure of the Social Security Department building and the modernization of its mechanical and electrical systems.
The Disability, Old Age and Death regime ('Invalidez, Vejez y Muerte' or IVM in Spanish) will be the entity financing the refurbishment of the Laureano Echandi building, which houses the current headquarters of the Social Security Department (CCSS by its initials in Spanish).
The Ministry of Security in Panama is putting out to tender remodeling and maintenance at its site in Amador.
Panama Government Purchase 2013-0-18-01-08-LA-014 820:
"CREATION OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND REMODELING OF THE NEW SITE OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING LOCATED AT 1220, SECTOR OF AMADOR, PANAMA PROVINCE."
The scheduled date for submission of proposals is October 17, 2013.
During 2012 the construction of buildings dedicated to housing tripled in relation to 2011.
According to an article published by Elperiodico.com.gt, during 2012 the Territorial Control Directorate of the Municipality of Guatemala approved 12 projects in areas, 1, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 16 for new buildings, mainly high rise apartments.
"[the buildings] authorized were: two of seven and 11 stories in Zone 10, one of nine stories in zone 11, another of four stories in zone 12, three of 15 and 17 stories in area 14, two of four and 13 stories in Zone 15 and one of 4 stories in area 16", Sandoval reported. Two other projects appliled for permits for properties containing a mixture of commercial spaces and housing units, he said.
In the first two months of 2012, the Directorate of Heritage will put out to tender restoration works on the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Sandra Cerrud director of the institution indicated that the plans have been approved. The works, which could be finished by 2013, include the complete restoration of the Cathedral and other nearby structures.
"Now what is needed is the tender in order to know which company will execute the work.
The Public Security Ministry is putting out to tender the remodeling and adaptation of infrastructure at the Centre for Higher Education (CES in Spanish).
According to the specifications the tender is for the first phase of renovations, and infrastructure adequacy on No. 19 Building, Infrastructure in Buildings 18 and 32, the parade ground of the new site for the Centre for Higher Education (CES).
The Ministry of Health Launched a tender for refurbishing and equipping five hospitals.
The renovation work includes land movement, foundations, structures, hydraulics and electrical installations, furniture, finishes and external works, among others.
The work will take place in the National Hospitals of Coban, Jutiapa, Salama, Chiquimula and Jalapa.
W.W. Grainger, a US-based manufacturer of products for building maintenance, has plans to expand into Central America.
At a recent business conference, Grainger announced its intention to open a branch in Panama. Grainger makes adhesives, machinery, electrical tools and shelving.