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http://www.futuregov.asia/articles/2011/apr/29/philippine-govt-eyes-green-engineering-projects/
Philippine govt eyes green engineering for projects
By Johanna Morden | 29 April 2011
The Philippine government will be applying green engineering to its ongoing and future public infrastructure projects to minimise costs and be more eco-friendly.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of The Philippines this month conducted a training on bio-engineering technology and the use of indigenous materials for the planning, design and construction engineers of its regional and district engineering offices.
Government engineers will be taught the bio-engineering measure of using coconut fibre erosion control materials and its proper application to public infrastructure projects.
DPWH’s goal is to reduce the impact of government projects to the environment and cost reduction through the use of indigenous materials over traditional concrete, which is more expensive.
It supports the national government’s initiative to encourage the adoption and the use of bio-engineering products and technologies for the projects of public agencies in the country.
Rogelio Singson, DPWH Secretary, encouraged the use of coconut fibre materials or coconets in soil conditioning and erosion control.
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