Construction Magazine August 2014 | Page 251

Construction Global
“ coffee-growers axis ” across Caldas , Risaralda , Quindio and Valle del Cauca departments .
• Bogota - Girardot toll road concession : completed in record time .
• Troncal Central del Norte ( National Route 55 ): the company worked on this highway ’ s construction , which runs across the Santander department .
• Transversal del Sur : a project with great social and ecological impact due to its location between the departments of Putumayo and Nariño . This construction is being finance by BID ( Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo ).
Competitive workforce

“ It is very important to have reliable suppliers in this topic . Today our suppliers are aware of their part in the development of the works we do , which has also helped us control deadlines ”

– Sergio Ramirez , CEO for LATINCO
“ The most important factor for us is our staff ,” said Ramirez . The company has worked on training and specialization of its employees in specific areas of project development , from pavement , geotechnical engineering and structures to finances .
Benefits for employees include quality incentives , days off , leisure travel and school supplies aid , among others . The company has also introduced strict safety and health policies , guaranteeing a stable working atmosphere that will allow motivation and constant development .
“ Our employees develop a sense of belonging regarding the company , which reflects in our competitiveness and joint growth ,” says Ramirez .
Latinco employees
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