– Inaugurates new training center
ADDIS ABABA- The Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC) revealed to explore the Middle East construction market apart from filling the domestic construction gaps.
The corporation inaugurated a construction professional’s development institute and displayed a photo exhibition in partnership with the Ethiopian Press Agency in its premises.
Speaking at the occasion, ECWC CEO Yonas Ayalew (Eng.) stated that the corporation has the plan to explore the Middle East huge market for the real estate development and to become competitive globally.
The CEO further noted that the new center is instrumental to nurture skilled and competent construction professional providing up-to-date training. “We are also working to substitute imported construction materials including pipes, HD construction and plastics locally.”
The corporation has been involved in the design and construction of essential infrastructure including bridges, houses and roads across the country. The institute has been employing digitization information technologies to modernize activities and equip the capacity of its professionals, Yonas remarked.
Board Chairperson of the Corporation Aisha Mohammed (Eng), on her part said that the company is discharging a commendable role in creating the modern construction industry. It has also made significant progress in executing projects with different size and complexity with allotted time and budget.
Aisha, Minister of Irrigation and Lowland Areas Development expressed optimism that ECWC would be a center of excellence in the construction industry by formulating international experiences and implementing modern technologies.
BY MISGANAW ASANKE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 12 NOVEMBER 2023
