Welcome to your daily briefing on construction developments in GH. Today we're covering 8 key stories including updates on ghana construction headlines, ghana construction updates. Let's dive in.
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The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources maintains a Classification Register to grade building and civil contractors for use by government bodies and tender boards in GH.
Construction professionals in GH need to be properly classified to qualify for public sector projects, making this register essential for market access.
Ghana's construction industry is projected to grow 5.9% in real terms in 2026, supported by the approved 2026 Budget (GHS357.1 billion) with major allocations to education, health, defence, and energy, plus a focus on public-private partnerships to close the infrastructure gap.
For construction professionals in GH, this signals increased public and private investment in transport, energy, housing, and coastal protection projects, offering new opportunities for contracts and collaboration.
The Architects Registration Council (ARC) is updating its register for contractors, consultants, and service providers under Ghana's Public Procurement Act.
Construction professionals in GH must register or update their details with ARC to remain eligible for public sector contracts and procurement opportunities.
The Energy Commission of Ghana has introduced an online portal for the registration of electrical contractors.
This simplifies compliance for construction professionals in Ghana, ensuring electrical work meets national standards and reducing project delays.
InfraPPP provides a market analysis of infrastructure and PPP projects in Ghana, including aggregated project data, market players, latest updates, and third-party market reports.
Construction professionals in Ghana can use this resource to identify PPP opportunities, track project developments, and understand the competitive landscape for infrastructure tenders.
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The Ministry of Roads and Highways has published a document on contractor classification, outlining categories or criteria for classifying contractors in GH.
This classification is essential for construction professionals in GH as it determines eligibility for public road contracts and project bidding.
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, with UK's DFID, launched an online system for building permits on 19 May.
This digital shift streamlines permit applications, reducing delays for construction professionals in GH.
The source outlines that development and building permits are the main instrument for controlling or managing physical development, covering planning and building applications.
For construction professionals in GH, understanding the permit process is essential for ensuring project compliance, public safety, and smooth project execution.
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