SANTO DOMINGO.- The Dominican Association of Portland Cement Producers, as part of the institutional agreement for housing support services with Habitat for Humanity Dominican Republic, conducted a workshop for master builders, with the aim of reinforcing basic construction knowledge and contributing to laying the foundations for safer and more resilient buildings in the country.
Practical and theoretical training was offered to members of the Association of Master Builders of Authorized Works (AMACOA) with a program focused on the correct use of materials with emphasis on cement mixing, the use of basic design units of measurement, blueprint reading, among other basic knowledge.
“This training is part of ADOCEM’s program, which aims to contribute to the growth and professional development of those involved in the construction sector. Master builders are essential for fostering best practices and promoting improvements in the quality of housing, which is largely built informally and poses a potential risk to public safety,” explained Julissa Báez, executive director of ADOCEM.
Cesarina Fabián, national director of Habitat Dominicana, highlighted that for the organization it is of utmost importance to build capacity among key actors in the social production of housing so that they know the basic elements of design, technical surveying and the identification of quality materials to ensure a safe and optimal construction for resistance that translates into benefits for the Dominican families we serve and to build safer communities.
Engineer Justo Cedeño, president of AMACOA, thanked both entities for the opportunity and anticipates the continuation of this type of training for master builders throughout the country.
The content of this workshop included the use of audiovisual material and training instructions designed and produced within the framework of the agreement with Habitat.
Since 2011, ADOCEM and Habiat for Humanity Dominican Republic have developed an alliance to address the qualitative housing deficit in the country.
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