Experts confer on investigation, maintenance of emergency service gates of Kesem Dam
Date: Dec 21, 2023
Experts confer on investigation, maintenance of emergency service gates of Kesem Dam
Date: Dec 21, 2023
Would-be project managers begin practical training
Date: Dec 21, 2023
Would-be project managers of the Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation have begun practical training (on job training) as of Dec. 2023 after month-long theoretical instructions.
Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Eng. Yonas Ayalew said the on job training that followed the theoretical instruction would enable the trainees acquire practical knowledge, skills and experience in the various projects of the corporation.
The practical training will help the would-be project managers encounter contemporary problems that may occur while executing construction projects, he said; the trainees are expected to apply their knowledge and skills during the upcoming months.
The trainees have already gained thorough understanding about those construction projects they visited at the beginning of the theoretical training, he said, they were also able to forwarded excellent recommendations as to how to scale up the execution of those projects being undertaking in different sites of the Addis Ababa city.
Throughout the training, the trainees will be regarded as regular employees of the corporation so long as they displayed the expected professional competency, responsibility, transparency and accountability.
Speaking at the occasion, Executive Officer of the Construction Professionals Development Institute (CPDI) of the Corporation, Dr. Argaw Asha said the trainees will be exposed to practical trainings on 22 road construction, building and housing construction projects of the corporation.
Dr. Argaw said the on job training will mainly focuses on identifying the contemporary problems of executing construction projects and on fining feasible solutions for those obstacles observed in the stated projects.
Project in the Final Phase
Date: Dec 21, 2023
Kolfe General Hospital Construction Project being built in Kolfe Karaniyo Sub-City, Woreda 7, Bethel Mendida area with a contract amount of more than 3.4 billion Birr by Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC) is in the final phase.
Engineer Meresa Tesfaye, manager of Lot 1 of the project, informed reporter of the Corporation's Communications Affairs Department that the structural work of the project has been completed.
The manager stated that the finishing work, road, fence, green area and other site works are currently being carried out at a high speed.
Engineer Meresa added that close and strict monitoring and control is being done to complete the project by June 30 of the fiscal year.
According to the engineer, the level and work progress to complete the project within the scheduled time frame is being evaluated by leaders of ECWC and stake holders every week by drawing up a monthly plan.
Engineer Meresa Tesfaye, who stated that the physical performance of the project has reached 64 percent, and now a days it is being worked on day and night to complete it by June 30 of the 2016 fiscal year.
Engineer Meresa said that the rising prices of materials and their non-availability in the market, design and payment problems were the problems encountered during the construction process and now the design and payment problems have been solved.
The project, which is spread over an area of 24,500 square meters, includes 14 blocks of 2B+G+1-4 buildings providing various medical services with a total capacity of 500 beds, another 4 blocks of G+0 buildings and site works.
Engineer Meresa said that the project has created permanent and temporary job opportunities for 550 citizens, including sub-contractors.
The project is being carried out by Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation as a contractor, Addis Ababa City Administration Construction Bureau as a client, and Ethiopian Construction Design and Supervision Works Corporation as a consultant.
Project in the Final Phase
Date: Dec 21, 2023
Kolfe General Hospital Construction Project being built in Kolfe Karaniyo Sub-City, Woreda 7, Bethel Mendida area with a contract amount of more than 3.4 billion Birr by Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC) is in the final phase.
Engineer Meresa Tesfaye, manager of Lot 1 of the project, informed reporter of the Corporation's Communications Affairs Department that the structural work of the project has been completed.
The manager stated that the finishing work, road, fence, green area and other site works are currently being carried out at a high speed.
Engineer Meresa added that close and strict monitoring and control is being done to complete the project by June 30 of the fiscal year.
According to the engineer, the level and work progress to complete the project within the scheduled time frame is being evaluated by leaders of ECWC and stake holders every week by drawing up a monthly plan.
Engineer Meresa Tesfaye, who stated that the physical performance of the project has reached 64 percent, and now a days it is being worked on day and night to complete it by June 30 of the 2016 fiscal year.
Engineer Meresa said that the rising prices of materials and their non-availability in the market, design and payment problems were the problems encountered during the construction process and now the design and payment problems have been solved.
The project, which is spread over an area of 24,500 square meters, includes 14 blocks of 2B+G+1-4 buildings providing various medical services with a total capacity of 500 beds, another 4 blocks of G+0 buildings and site works.
Engineer Meresa said that the project has created permanent and temporary job opportunities for 550 citizens, including sub-contractors.
The project is being carried out by Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation as a contractor, Addis Ababa City Administration Construction Bureau as a client, and Ethiopian Construction Design and Supervision Works Corporation as a consultant.
ECC Unveils Quarterly Performance in 2016 Fiscal Year Review
Date: Dec 14, 2023
The Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECC) has disclosed its quarterly performance for the 2016 fiscal year, showcasing remarkable achievements and a surge in profits. The announcement came during a comprehensive review session attended by the corporation's management and staff.
The corporation, presently engaged in the construction of 67 projects valued 55.75 billion birr, has reported profit of 273.9 million birr for the first quarter of 2016. This notable financial success represents a remarkable 71% increase compared to the same quarter in 2015.
The corporation attributes its impressive results to a series of institutional reforms initiated since 2012. Key reforms include significant overhauls in Organizational Reform, Project Management Reform, Industrialization & Digitalization Reform, and Internationalization reform; with the latter being a focal point of the Investment reform in the 2016 Ethiopian fiscal year.
A pivotal component of these reforms includes the establishment of a construction input production center, the implementation of cutting-edge technologies such as ERP system, BIM, GPS, and CCTV, and active participation in international events and collaborations with foreign institutions.
To further expand business opportunity the corporation has strategically opened new branches domestically in Kombolcha, Arba Minch, Jimma, and Dire Dawa. Additionally, it is actively working on establishing new branches in Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and South Africa through collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and IGAD.
The Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation has been duly recognized by the integrated management system (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018). The corporation has submitted a request to the Ethiopian Standards Agency for recognition in additional areas, according to the report.
The report also highlighted the corporation's commitment to continuous improvement through the implementation of kaizen, with kaizen initiatives worth over 200,000 birr successfully executed during the quarter.
However, the report noted several challenges faced by the corporation, including issues such as a shortage of cement, payment delays, right of way problems, and lack of foreign exchange, design change and design delay of the projects, and market fluctuation. Despite these challenges, the corporation remains optimistic about its future endeavors, driven by its commitment to excellence and ongoing reforms and profit.
Furthermore, a discussion took place regarding the report prepared by the Ministry of Planning and Development, detailing the development works accomplished at the national level during the first quarter report discussion forum.