Tag: construction
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Navakasiga road upgrade in Fiji slowed by heavy rains; urgent works funded at $1.1m as more money is sought
The setback has slowed the broader upgrade timetable but authorities say limited, urgent works funded for the current financial year are now under way to shore… Read more
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Fiji bets on bamboo for cyclone-resilient homes with cement-bamboo frame tech
Fiji is turning to bamboo as a climate-resilient alternative to dwindling timber. A new program blends sustainable harvesting with innovative cement-bamboo frame technology to boost green… Read more
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Fiji expands bamboo push with Training of Trainers after first rapid inventory and cement-bamboo frames
Fiji unveils a major step toward sustainable building with its first Bamboo Training of Trainers. Local instructors will spread bamboo production and construction know‑how, while a… Read more
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Nadi Chamber Pushes Fast-Track Work Visas to Meet Construction Boom and Fiji’s Skills Shortage
With a construction boom underway, visa delays stretching into months threaten critical roles. Business leaders are calling for an urgent review of immigration rules to keep… Read more
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Vanuatu Airport Terminal Upgrade Enters Design Phase After Fosi Consulting Secures 18-Million-Vatu Contract
Vanuatu’s international airport is moving forward with a long-planned terminal upgrade, entering the design phase after a local contractor won the tender. The project will cover… Read more
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Fiji’s Construction Activity Reaches $589.1 Million in 2024, Led by Civil Engineering Projects
Fiji’s construction activity nudges higher, with civil engineering taking the lead and both private and public projects shaping the pace. From roads and bridges to new… Read more
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Fiji’s Women in Construction and Trade (WICAT) Expands to 240 Members, Elevating Women’s Roles on Construction Sites
Julianne Verma turns a moment of isolation on a Suva site into a movement for Fiji’s women in construction. Since launching Women in Construction and Trade… Read more
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Fiji Moves Toward Local Labor as Foreign Worker Costs Hamper Construction, Says RBF Governor
Reserve Bank of Fiji governor Ariff Ali hints that local workers may be preferred over imported labor if available, highlighting cost and uncertainty tied to overseas… Read more