españolSocial Interest Housing for $8 millionThursday, April 19, 2018 The Ministry of Housing in Panama is putting out to tender construction of 500 social interest houses in the province of Veraguas. Panama Government Purchase 2018-0-14-0-09-LV-013092: Housing Construction Figures in HondurasThursday, April 19, 2018 Representatives from the sector reported that during the first quarter of the year, 1,069 homes were built, which is equivalent to 14% of the total units that they plan to build this year. According to the Honduran Chamber of Construction Industry (Chico), so far about $3.4 million has been invested in the construction of 1,069 homes, and to complete the 7,695 housing units planned, about $212 million will be disbursed in 2018. $20 million Investment in New Industrial ParkThursday, April 19, 2018 Plans are underway to build an industrial park on a 124-hectare plot in the province of Limón, Costa Rica, which will operate under the free zones regime. At the end of January 2018 the company Zona Franca La Francia S.A. submitted an Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to build an industrial park. The project is called "Zona Franca La Francia", and will be located in the canton of Siquirres, province of Limón. Hospital Construction Awarded for $90 millionWednesday, April 18, 2018 Van Der Laat and Jiménez will be in charge of the construction and equipping of the new 40,000 square meter hospital in Turrialba, Costa Rica. The hospital will have 110 beds, it will be a set of seven buildings on two and three floors, to be built on a plot of land measuring 10 hectares. Fund for Housing ConstructionWednesday, April 18, 2018 The proposal to create an entity in Guatemala in which workers can save up to buy a home is under review by two law firms, and it is expected to be presented to the congress this year. With the creation of the Housing Savings Institute (AVI by its initials in Spanish), which is based on similar experiences that have taken place in Mexico and Colombia, it is intended to include among the beneficiaries people who receive family remittances, workers in the informal economy and the self employed. Health Infrastructure: $55 million ProjectsTuesday, April 17, 2018 In Costa Rica, contracts have been awarded for three construction and equipment projects for new branches in San Isidro de Heredia, Santa Bárbara de Heredia and Santa Cruz de Guanacaste. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Social Security Department: Plan to Build New Educational CentersTuesday, April 17, 2018 In Panama, the Specialized University of the Americas is considering building next year a new site in Colón and another one in Azuero, and making improvements to the Coclé facilities. The rector of Udelas, Juan Bosco Bernal, explained to Prensa.com that "... Panama: Economic Activity Up 3%Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Trade and manufacturing are the sectors that contributed the most to the year-on-year variation of 3.1% registered during the second month of the year in the economic activity index. From a report compiled by the General Comptroller of the Republic: Tender for Construction of a Cruise TerminalTuesday, April 17, 2018 The Port Authority at the Dominican Republic will announce a proposal to develop a cruise and passenger terminal in Puerto Plata. Tender for Basalt RockTuesday, April 17, 2018 In Guatemala, the supply and on-site delivery of 4,400 cubic meters of boulder-type basalt rock is being put out to tender. Guatemala Government Purchase 7820054: Costa Rica: Construction Prices - March 2018Monday, April 16, 2018 The prices of buildings and low-income housing prices registered year-on-year variations of 9.7% and 6.2%, respectively, in the third month of the year. From a statement issued by the National Institute of Statistics and Census: Concern Over Strikes in PanamaMonday, April 16, 2018 Paralysis of works by construction workers and organizations in the province of Colon, is causing concern among Panamanian businesses. From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP): Nicaragua: Financing for Works in the Caribbean AreaMonday, April 16, 2018 The IDB plans to disburse up to $150 million this year to finance road construction and electrification works in areas of the Nicaraguan Caribbean. Representatives of the entity in Nicaragua explained that the goal is to approve up to $280 million in loans for development works in the country this year. Too Many Jobs, Not Enough WorkersMonday, April 16, 2018 It is estimated that between 2015 and 2020, Panama will need to hire around 68,000 employees with technical specialties, and the logistics sector will be the leader in the demand. According to a labor market study carried out by the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development (Mitradel), estimates for from demand companies for technical personnel is high, with the logistics, industry, tourism, agriculture and construction sectors being those that most need staff with these capabilities. New Institution for Road Works ProposedFriday, April 13, 2018 In Guatemala a bill has been presented to create an autonomous entity, made up of government and private investors, which would be responsible for planning and contracting out infrastructure works. The legislative project that emerged at the National Entrepreneurs Meeting (Enade) 2017, includes the creation of a Superintendency of Road Infrastructure (Sivial), which would be an autonomous entity with the function of planning, tendering and contracting out infrastructure works. |
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