LABOUR
UNSKILLED WORKERS
moladi is an affordable construction technology, a technology which is an
inexpensive means of construction. The end result however is a superior
quality, durable structure with a speedy construction time. It is the simplicity
and speed of the moladi construction technology, which makes the
construction process both affordable and successful. By combing elements
that are designed to make the simplicity of the technology benefits the end
user. moladi is committed to providing a construction technology that
provides and assists with the full range of requirements involved in the
transfer and use of a proven technology.
moladi follows an optimized and sequential process. This allows for the
number of unskilled labourers, which are utilised effectively, to be
predetermined according to the size of the house, area of formwork for the
intended unit and volume of the mortar. The speed of construction is also
taken into consideration to calculate the number of unskilled labourers on
site, with larger units having additional unskilled labour to optimize
construction time.
Local unskilled labourers are trained by a moladi foreman on the client's
first unit. The duration of the training process usually takes 1 – 2 weeks,
depending on the size of the unit, and all the procedures and phases of the
construction process are followed through and explained thoroughly. The
client will be supplied with a working document and assembly instructions,
which are compiled specifically for the client's project. After training has been
completed, the team of unskilled labourers are awarded certificates for the
completion of the training programme and will be graded accordingly by our
foreman.
A certified structural engineer is involved in the design of the reinforcing
according to your local sites soil conditions. A reinforcing schedule would be
supplied to the client, or alternatively, a local independent structural engineer
would be employed by the client. The engineer would also be involved in
signing off the units and verifying that the correct measures were taken in
following the supplied reinforcing schedule.
On-site training of local unskilled labourers encourages community participation and skills
transfer which is essential to job creation in developing countries.
With
its
streamlined
and
simplistic
approach
to
construction,
the
application
of
the
moladi
technology
is
not
dependant
on
skilled
labour
or
artisans
for
construction
and
utilises
local
unskilled
labourers
to
build
moladi
homes,
enabling
community
involvement
in
the
construction
of
their
own
homes.
It
brings
to
the
field
of
construction
the
benefits
of
producing
quality
assured
work
by
unskilled
labourers
at
a
maximum
rate
of
production.
Over
90%
of
the
construction
team
on
a
moladi
housing
site
consists
of
unskilled
labourers.
Also,
women
who
have
traditionally
been
either
reluctant
or
discouraged
from
working
within
the
male-
dominated
sector
are
encouraged
to
participate
in
the
non-labour
intensive
moladi
building
process.
The
moladi
construction
method
has
been
designed
with
the
objective
to
allow
for
an
unskilled
team
of
people
to
follow
moladi
’s
optimized,
repetitive
and
sequential
process
that
eliminates
the
probability
of
any
errors
occurring
that
are
crucial
to
the
outcome
of
the
structural
quality
or
integrity
of
a
moladi
housing
unit.
The
opportunity
to
create
‘sweat
equity’
is
a
key
advantage
in
the
use
of
the
moladi
construction
system.
Most
traditional
and
alternative
construction
methods
require
certain
skills
and
trained
artisans
who
would
be
essential
to
contributing
towards
the
structural
integrity
of
a
building
and
in
many
cases
within
South
Africa,
skilled
artisans
are
not
available
or
skilled
workers are wrongfully replaced
with
a
cheaper,
unskilled
workforce,
resulting
in
shoddy
and
unfit
structures.
moladi is an affordable construction technology, a
technology which is an inexpensive means of
construction. The end result however is a superior
quality, durable structure with a speedy construction
time. It is the simplicity and speed of the moladi
construction technology, which makes the construction
process both affordable and successful. By combing
elements that are designed to make the simplicity of
the technology benefits the end user. moladi is
committed to providing a construction technology that
provides and assists with the full range of
requirements involved in the transfer and use of a
proven technology.
moladi follows an optimized and sequential
process. This allows for the number of unskilled
labourers, which are utilised effectively, to be
predetermined according to the size of the house,
area of formwork for the intended unit and volume of
the mortar. The speed of construction is also taken
into consideration to calculate the number of unskilled
labourers on site, with larger units having additional
unskilled labour to optimize construction time.
Local unskilled labourers are trained by a moladi
foreman on the client's first unit. The duration of the
training process usually takes 1 – 2 weeks, depending
on the size of the unit, and all the procedures and
phases of the construction process are followed
through and explained thoroughly. The client will be
supplied with a working document and assembly
instructions, which are compiled specifically for the
client's project. After training has been completed, the
team of unskilled labourers are awarded certificates
for the completion of the training programme and will
be graded accordingly by our foreman.
A certified structural engineer is involved in the design
of the reinforcing according to your local sites soil
conditions. A reinforcing schedule would be supplied
to the client, or alternatively, a local independent
structural engineer would be employed by the client.
The engineer would also be involved in signing off the
units and verifying that the correct measures were
taken in following the supplied reinforcing schedule.
With its streamlined and simplistic approach to
construction, the application of the moladi
technology is not dependant on skilled labour or
artisans for construction and utilises local unskilled
labourers to build moladi homes, enabling
community involvement in the construction of their
own homes. It brings to the field of construction the
benefits of producing quality assured work by unskilled
labourers at a maximum rate of production. Over 90%
of the construction team on a moladi housing site
consists of unskilled labourers. Also, women who have
traditionally been either reluctant or discouraged from
working within the male-dominated sector are
encouraged to participate in the non-labour intensive
moladi building process. The moladi
construction method has been designed with the
objective to allow for an unskilled team of people to
follow moladi’s optimized, repetitive and sequential
process that eliminates the probability of any errors
occurring that are crucial to the outcome of the
structural quality or integrity of a moladi housing
unit. The opportunity to create ‘sweat equity’ is a key
advantage in the use of the moladi construction
system. Most traditional and alternative construction
methods require certain skills and trained artisans who
would be essential to contributing towards the
structural integrity of a building and in many cases
within South Africa, skilled artisans are not available or
skilled workers are wrongfully replaced with a cheaper,
unskilled workforce, resulting in shoddy and unfit
structures.
On-site training of local
unskilled labourers encourages
community participation and skills
transfer; essential to job creation
in developing countries.
ADDRESS
PO Box 16553
Emerald Hill
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
6011
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NAVIGATION
SOCIAL
LABOUR
UNSKILLED WORKERS
ADDRESS
PO Box 16553
Emerald Hill
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
6011
Copyright reserved © Terms of use apply
NAVIGATION
SOCIAL
