During the first quarter of 2020, Central American companies imported hydraulic cement for $48 million, and purchases from Turkey increased 154% compared to the same period in 2019.
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The National Concessions Council of Costa Rica tenders the services to monitor compliance with the operation of the Concession Contract for the San José-Caldera Highway and the construction phase of the expansion of that route.
The Mayor's Office of the Central District of Honduras tenders the supply and application of continuous and discontinuous lines, crosswalk lines, speed reducers, various letters based on thermoplastic compounds, roads and other works.
The commitment to long term rentals instead of vacation rentals, preference for larger residences and innovation in the marketing tools of the projects under development are some of the changes expected in the coming months, which could set a new pattern in the sector.
The health crisis caused by the spread of covid-19 ended up changing consumer habits in all Central American markets. In this scenario the real estate market is no exception. This sector will have to adjust to take advantage of the opportunities generated by the current crisis.
Because of the new commercial reality that has emerged in an accelerated manner and with the boom of telecommuting, potential buyers are more inclined to buy an individual home, which offers more privacy, than an apartment.
With the spread of covid-19, strict home quarantines were decreed in Central American countries. This scenario encouraged the implementation of telecommuting and forced companies to adapt to new forms of operation.
The Secretariat of Security of Honduras tenders the construction of Police Headquarters in the municipalities of Yoro and Olanchito, department of Yoro and in the municipality of Tela, department of Atlantida.
Honduras Government Purchase PCCMB-310-LPI-0-2020:
The Central American Integration Bank approved the awarding and signing of contracts for various works, which together amount to $36.6 million.
The funds are part of the Debt Conversion Program of Honduras against Spain, which is administered by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), reported the multilateral organization.
Since office construction is still active and could enter a phase of over-supply, combined with the strong increase in telecommuting, the market could face a contraction in the coming months.
Because of the spread of covid-19, governments in Central America have decreed strict home quarantines.
The potential business of these establishments can be assessed by estimating the number of people living in the surrounding area, their socio-demographic characteristics, their consumption capacity and the type of products they are interested in.
Measuring the potential of micro markets, based on the evaluation of a business environment and its comparison with similar sales points, is essential for designing appropriate commercial strategies or deciding where to open a new store.
In February, March and April 2020, interest in property valuation and inspection services fell in all the region's real estate markets, but from May onwards there was a considerable upturn in Internet interactions associated with the subject.
A system developed by CentralAmericaData that monitors changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries in real time makes it possible to project short- and long-term demand trends for the various products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
The World Bank granted a $45 million loan that will be used by the government to finance the Urban Water Service Strengthening Project.
The project will support the establishment and operation of urban service providers by financing goods and works to rehabilitate and improve urban drinking water supply systems, the World Bank reported.
At the beginning of the covid-19 outbreak in most of the region's real estate markets, interest in commercial investments decreased, but in recent weeks the decline stopped and in some countries increases are already being reported.
Through a system that monitors changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries in real time, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
In 2019, 20 environmental impact studies were submitted to build hospitals, clinics and other health care centers in the countries of the region, projects valued at $340 million.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", of the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, includes an updated list of public and private constructionprojects that present environmental impact studies (EIS) to the respective institutions in each country.
The Municipality of San José, Costa Rica, will select a bidder to finance, design, build, and operate a plant to evaluate municipal solid waste in the metropolitan area.
During 2019, 80 environmental impact studies were presented to carry out work on electrical networks and to build energy generation plants in different areas of Central American countries.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", of the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, includes an updated list of public and private constructionprojects that present environmental impact studies (EIS) to the respective institutions in each country.
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