Find Construction and Engineering expertise in Mauritius
Construction accounts for about 6.4% of Mauritius’s GDP (2008). Around 400 building and civil engineering contractors are registered in the country and there are approximately 450 registered engineers. United Basalt Products (UBP) is one of the primary suppliers of building products in Mauritius and operates in nine locations on the island; Welcome Industries Ltd is one of its subsidiaries. Cement is primarily imported from Asia or the Middle East. Mauritius has a wealth of architectural expertise. The country utilises its unique bioclimatic architecture by exporting design consulting expertise to various locations in Asia. Leading sector bodies include the Council of Registered Professional Engineers of Mauritius, Mauritius Association of Architects and the Building and Civil Engineering Contractors Association.