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Improving the image of the industry
At the turn of the millenium, output from the construction
industry world-wide was estimated around 3,000 billion US$
yearly, providing jobs for an estimated workforce of 111 million
construction workers. European international contractors contribute
their profound engineering and management experience in all
five continents to the building of infrastructure and industrial
facilities for the benefit of the people. By doing so, they
will team up with local partners who are familiar with the
employment of local personnel, the handling of local suppliers
and ready to assist in complying with local legislation and
customs. Thus, the value of the contract will for 65 % to
85% be spent locally, depending on the availability of local
equipment and supplies. But the benefits of such co-operation
are going far beyond the completion of the individual project.
They also contribute to a better understanding between peoples
and cultures, they provide training on the job and they can
be considered as an engine for the transfer of know-how.
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