Two groups advocate revamping of the construction industry

Accra, Nov.18, GNA - Two construction groups have jointly proposed the creation of an independent multi-stake-holder body to scrutinize contract agreements, and ensure efficient and competent delivery of work in the construction industry in Ghana.       The Construction and Building Material Workers Union (CMBWU) of Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC), and the Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana, suggested that such a body should be akin to the Construction Industry Development Board of South Africa.                 The two groups at meeting in Accra on Friday said that any such body should be tasked to ensure that contractors, who win bids include issues regarding safety gadget, labour-management cordial relations and fair labour practices in contract agreements.          Mr Pius Micheal Quaino, General Secretary of the CMBWU of the TUC,   called on stakeholders to collaborate and improve the welfare of workers and contractors.      He appealed to the association to remain politically neutral in the award of contracts.       Mr Martins K. Nnuro, President of the Association, expressed concern about domination of foreigners in the award of contracts in the country to the disadvantage of local contractors with better qualification.       He said the association has engaged the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing, the Ghana Highway Authority and Feeder and Urban Roads Department, in pursuit of regulatory framework for the industry.   GNA... Read Full Story