‘Construction workers play key role in development’
Ishara Mudugamuwa
Construction workers play a key role in the development drive of the
country. The government has allocated a large amount of money for the
construction sector, said Construction, Engineering Services, Housing
and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa.
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Minister Weerawansa |
He was addressing the National Construction Awards Ceremony at Waters
Edge, Battaramulla recently.
More than 17.3 percent of the national economy is covered by the
construction field. It is necessary to encourage employees in the
construction sector, the minister said.
“Low quality raw materials affected the construction sector.
They are freely moving in the local market. It has become a challenge
for builders to find quality raw materials. The ministry will take
action to solve this problem,” he said.
He said there is huge competition among international construction
companies to invest in Sri Lanka.
Local builders should grasp new technologies as they have to compete
in the international market. “The country should produce more new
trained labour through the Institute for Construction Training and
Development and the Youth Affairs Ministry,” the minister said. |
