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“They have become masters of using alternative materials… materials that we want to introduce in building our new sectors and building our own homes in society,” Donald RamotarThe Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (IAST) located at the University of Guyana, has for several years been working on maximizing the use of resources available locally to be utilized in the construction sector.Head of State Donald Ramotar is intimating,Russell Westbrook Thunder Jersey, however, that in some instances there is no need to ‘re-invent the wheel.’Ramotar,Dirk Nowitzki Mavericks Swingman Jersey, on Friday,Authentic Paul Millsap Hawks Jersey, declared Guyana’s Third Annual International Building Expo open,J.R. Smith Cavaliers Jersey, and plugged the idea of looking to India and China.Patrons inspect a piece of furnishing during the just concluded International Building ExpoHe was speaking specifically to the transfer of technology.India and China, he says,Authentic Jeremy Lin Nets Jersey, have developed the technology already where items such as bamboo can become value added and high quality commodities to be used locally and for export.This year’s Building Expo saw participants from India and China as well as several regional neighbours, all of whom wanted to display the best of what they had to offer.Ramotar told the hundreds that had gathered at the Guyana National Stadium tarmac, “We will continue to push ahead in this regard.”According to Head of State Ramotar, the idea behind hosting a building Expo annually in Guyana is to encourage the use of alternative building materials “so that people can own their own homes.”Ramotar said that he has witnessed for himself,Kevin Love USA Jersey, floors built from bamboo.“This is a process we can do right here,” said Ramotar even as he reminded that Guyana is currently attracting the kind of technology that would allow for this to be possible locally.“The Chinese and the Indian Technology;” Ramotar reminded, “they have become masters at using alternative materials…materials that we want to introduce in building our new sectors and building our own homes in society.”Ramotar said,Russell Westbrook USA Jersey, “Not only are we looking for better,Authentic Dirk Nowitzki Mavericks Jersey, cheaper and more reliable types of materials…We are looking for materials we can produce at home.”He said that with the suitable species of bamboo, “we can find other alternative ways of using our materials to develop our construction sector in Guyana.”Ramotar was adamant that his administration “will continue to encourage this and we are willing to examine all methods and all ways, that we can use to encourage people to look at other forms of building materials.”This year’s building expo saw on display at least one pre-fabricated house which uses non-traditional materials.Patrons were also exposed to a variety of building materials available locally and for import, all of which has a heavy emphasis on the use of technology.The Institute of Applied Science and Technology is a local industrial research organization, which has as its mandate the development and/or adaptation of appropriate technology for the utilization of Guyana’s natural resources,Authentic Nicolas Batum Hornets Jersey, so that these resources can be gainfully developed and exploited for the benefit of the people of Guyana.The Institute was formed in 1977.Among some of the projects that IAST has worked on include the use of discarded tires as an aggregate for road construction. |
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