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First Batch of 'Earthquake Masons' Ready to Build Safer
Fifty-five masons in Charikot, Dolakha graduated from an earthquake-safe construction training today, following five days of intense instruction. The masons are the first of over 5,000 who will soon construct new buildings and retrofit old ones, with the purpose of helping people get back into their homes and reducing the risk of similar damage in future disasters. According to the Government of Nepal, the April 25 earthquake damaged more than 850,000 buildings in the 14 most-affected districts. This effort is designed to address the shortage of skilled construction workers in the wake of the earthquake.
The course is part of a longer-term effort by which the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partner the National Society for Earthquake Technology (NSET) aims to contribute to the Government of Nepal’s goal of training 60,000 construction professionals in disaster-resilient building skills. The course, organized by Bhimeshwor Municipality, DUDBC and NSET with USAID’s support, includes earthquake basics, site selection and building configuration, quality assurance, construction of earthquake-resistant buildings using stone, brick, and reinforced concrete framed buildings; periodic repair and maintenance; and an introduction to seismic retrofitting.
“The U.S. government is strongly committed to helping Nepal build back safer,” said USAID/Nepal Mission Director Dr. Beth Dunford. “Stronger homes, schools, hospitals, offices – these will form the foundation for Nepal’s earthquake recovery. Skilled builders who have the knowledge and tools to build back safer will play a critical role in that recovery.” Since the April 25 earthquake, the U.S. Government has committed over $130 million in relief and recovery assistance to earthquake-affected areas.
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