-Natio-Con magazine to recognize top performers
ADDIS ABABA – National Construction has announced various initiatives aimed at achieving construction excellence through collaboration with key stakeholders.
During a briefing for journalists yesterday, National Construction Magazine (Natio-Con) Founder Eliyas Admasu highlighted ongoing efforts to address gaps in the construction industry by leveraging technology and fostering cooperative engagement. He noted that the sector has faced significant challenges over the years, including a shortage of skilled labor, inadequate inputs, limited technology, and quality issues. However, he pointed out that many of these challenges have begun to diminish over the past two decades due to constructive efforts.
“Currently, the government is placing significant emphasis on the construction sector, with mega projects being completed efficiently across Ethiopia,” Eliyas stated. He added that National Construction is working to bridge the gap between government and private engagement in the industry, helping to address public complaints and ensure quality in project execution.
Eliyas further explained that National Construction is focused on enhancing international competitiveness in the construction sector by sharing experiences and knowledge with relevant bodies.
He announced that National Construction will soon host the first Natio-Con Magazine Awards to recognize contractors, innovative business idea generators, effective work executives, and institutions excelling in technology adaptation and implementation. Among the contractors selected for awards based on performance are N K H, Bridge, and Asir, with an additional 40 institutes set to be honored.
Awards will also be presented to Alefa Post Tension, Extreme Post Tension, Ovid Construction, and AZM for their advancements in technology adaptation within the construction industry. The Addis Ababa Mega Project, Addis Ababa Design and Construction Works Office, and the Ethiopian Road Administration have been recognized as exemplary executive bodies and will receive awards.
National Construction Magazine Chief Executive Editor Atinafu Alemayehu noted that consulting and experience-sharing have been central to the construction sector for over two decades. “As a media entity, we engage in activities such as providing information on technological advancements, supporting policy preparation, offering consultation services, promoting safety, and addressing inclusiveness,” he added.
BY MESERET BEHILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2024
