Construction

By Weng C. Ocfemia The government should encourage the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as the country embarks on a massive infrastructure program in the next six years, Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (Pice) National President Ernesto de Castro said. 

A new ASTM International standard is providing a test method that uses a specialized tool to prepare samples of and to test the density of roller compacted concrete (RCC), which is expected to help companies that design mixes of RCC, as well as laboratories that test it. 

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ordered its regional directors (RDs) and district engineers (DEs) in the Visayas and Mindanao to develop a comprehensive master plan to address flooding and climate change. 

Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian renewed his call for the abolition of the Road Board at the Senate budget briefing with the Department of Transportation last Wednesday. 

Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno has underscored the significance of a strong alliance between the government and the private sector in fast tracking infrastructure development projects and improving public services.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is asking for P2.65 billion to revive the Pasig River ferry as one of the solution to Metro Manila traffic problem.

By Weng C. Ocfemia Avalon Pools, one of the leading swimming pool contractors in the country, is set to revolutionize the process of treating pool water by adopting the Waterco Ltd, Hydroxypure technology a truly chlorine-free water treatment system.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the completion and upgrading works of the 16- kilometer Dinadiawan-Casiguran Section of Baler-Casiguran Road, which leads to Casapsapan Beach in Casiguran, Aurora – known for its white sand and crystal clear water.

To ensure the quality and timely implementation of big ticket infrastructure projects, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will create an ad-hoc body called Infrastructure Monitoring Advisory Groups (IMAGs).

By Daryl Rose Virtudazo  With at least P40.6 billion budget for this year to maintain and repair national roads, Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to deploy “pothole patrols” that will undertake minor road repairs round-the-clock in Metro Manila and other urban centers, “so that small road cracks can be fixed before …