By Gina Baldivieso, EFE; Vision 360: Bolivian women are making their way in construction amid persistent inequalities and prejudices One of the main problems faced by women builders is wage inequality and, in addition, prejudices persist, along with fear or doubt about whether they will be able to do the job well. Photograph showing Martha…
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Building costs nearly 50% more | Construir cuesta casi 50% más
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Building a single-family home in Bolivia today costs 46.8% more than in 2023 In the case of residential buildings, the Housing Construction Cost Index (ICC) increased by 51.49%. These figures reflect the persistent impact of rising costs of materials, labor, and services associated with construction. Workers are building a…
Women Builders, an app for safe and efficient projects | Mujeres Constructoras, una app para obras seguras y eficientes
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: A system that helps meet demand safely Thanks to the app that bears its name, female workers can be contacted by clients in a secure manner, ensuring a fair agreement between both parties. One of the experts available on the app is working on building a brick wall. Photo: Women…
Public sector owes construction companies – Sector público es deudor de las empresas constructoras
Editorial from El Diario: Public sector owes construction companies The management of the national economy between 2006 and 2019 was undeniably unsuccessful because, due to the costly expenses, it is clearly established that the money of the State was managed irresponsibly, without any control and as if they were personal economies. The previous government, without…
Bolivia opens concrete tie plant
RailwayAge reports: Bolivia opens concrete tie plant Written by David Briginshaw, Editor-in-Chief, International Railway Journal Production of pre-stressed concrete ties has started at a new plant built in Bolivia by Bolivian Cement Company (Soboce) and equipped, set up and tested by Wegh Group, Italy. The new plant can produce more than 500 ties per day….
Faboce will make ceramic with gold for famous brand Lamborghini
Luis Escobar reports for Pagina Siete: This is one of the proposals of exclusive coatings Faboce will make ceramic with gold for famous brand Lamborghini The Bolivian factory signed an agreement with the Italian company and from the next year will bring limited collections of high quality for the entire region. Starting on 2016, the…
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