Construction

By Daryl Rose Virtudazo  Construction of the P277.90-million integrated transport hub south of Manila will commence on September this year following the signing of the Concession Agreement for the South Integrated Transport Systems (ITS), said Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya. 

A unique convention center, shaped like a surfing board, will soon rise on a 13 hectare-hilly spot in Barangay Sevilla, San Fernando City. 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reiterated its call that contractors need to attend the two-day authorized managing officers (AMO) course as a requirement for the release of a Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) license.

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said there are improvement projects in the pipeline this year for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) that would provide passengers a better commuting experience and enhanced system reliability. 

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the national project dubbed Konkreto at Ayos na Lansangan at Daan Tungo sa Pangkalahatang Kaunlaran (Kalsada) Program will help enhance economic activities among local government units and contribute to national growth. 

By Weng C. Ocfemia To facilitate faster the renewal of licenses of contractors, the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) has revised the schedule of filing based on the following:

Sen. Loren Legarda has urged the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units (LGUs) to implement road sharing particularly in Metro Manila, in a bid to improve the quality of life of citizens, as well as lessen air pollution. 

Maynilad Water will invest some P13.6 billion this year for its water and wastewater infrastructure projects. 

By Daryl Rose Virtudazo The Construction Materials Wholesale Price Index (CMWPI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) inched up 0.1 percent in December 2015. Based on statistics released Thursday, the CMWPI dropped by 0.2 percent in November last year and by 0.1 percent in December 2014. Except for the indices of cement; reinforcing steel; and fuel and lubricants, all the …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has improved in 2015 a total of 16 access roads leading to tourism spots in Region 1 under the DPWH-Department of Tourism (DOT) Convergence Program.