By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The local contractors and provincial team have benefited from a one-day training workshop in Auki yesterday.
The training, funded by the World Bank, was basically to teach important knowledge and reminders when applying for construction tenders.
In an interview, one of the contractors, David Dan, said the training has given them more knowledge and information regarding the requirements for submission for any tender.
He said it also helps to understand the consequences and failures if they don’t meet the requirements.
“It really helps us. It broadens our knowledge about all the requirements to meet the aid donors’ regulations,” he said.
“It also provides ways to improve the safety of the company, workers, and other people,” he said.
The facilitator, Edward Danitofea from the Ministry of Provincial Government, said the training workshop will reach out to all provinces in the country.
He said the training needs to reach all provinces to improve and include mitigation measures during the implementation of any projects.
“It was very important when a contractor submitted their application for any construction tender because this also includes mitigation measures and costs. This is the required regulation that the World Bank and other donors need,” he added.
The Island Sun newspaper understands that the training workshop will be a bonus for all contractors attending, as they will receive certificates attendance.
