Tag: Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry
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Sign Real Estate Authority Bill into law – Construction Chamber urges Akufo-Addo
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GCCI) has joined calls for the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, to accent to the Real Estate Authority Bill. According to the Chamber, this will contribute significantly to sanitizing the sector. Parliament in September 2020 passed the Bill pending the assent of the President. Speaking to Citi Business News, Chief Executive…
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Chamber of Construction Industry threatens to sue government over unpaid debts
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry is threatening to sue the government over monies owed its members for contracts executed. According to the chamber, the current situation is taking a toll on the businesses of its members adding that the delay in payment causes them to incur more debts on the loans they acquired in…
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Road contractors give government 14-day ultimatum to pay arrears
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to pay all outstanding debt owed its members. The road contractors have threatened to demonstrate should their warning fall on deaf ears. According to the Chamber, the government’s inability to pay them their due has led to the loss of jobs and…
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Construction Industry Chamber expresses concern over rising cost of building materials
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry has expressed concern about the rising cost of building materials particularly cement and its impact on the cost of housing. The Chamber says considering the country’s huge housing deficit and the rising cost of rent, it is imperative that government takes steps to ensure a reasonable pricing of goods…
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Construction Industry Chamber urges Gov’t to involve them in new hospitals project
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry has asked government to consider members of the association in the plan to build 88 district hospitals across the country. Government as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare announced to construct 100 bed hospitals in 88 districts nationwide. In addition, government would also provide new regional hospitals…