SIG Together with Semen Baturaja, Held Construction Expert Training in Palembang City

PALEMBANG – To improve the competence and skills of construction workers, PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) together with PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) held a Construction Expert Program or abbreviated SIG SIG. This program is one of the training programs from GIS for construction workers. The training was held on 13-14 February 2023 at the Jakabaring Athlete’s House, Palembang City, South Sumatra.

The AKSI SIG skills and competence improvement program was attended by 3,915 construction workers from various regions in East Java, West Java to Sumatra, one of which was held in Palembang City, South Sumatra. In the city of Palembang itself, 160 construction workers participated.

This training covers basic construction practices including the installation of red bricks, wall surface finishing, and plastering to smooth the results of wall plaster. In addition, they are given knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) procedures, effective and efficient construction methods, the concept of healthy homes built with sustainable construction principles, as well as an introduction to GIS products and the cement production process.

One of the SIG SIG participants, Suprapto, said “I am very grateful to SIG and SMBR for providing this training, this has added value for us because they are equipped with insights about construction and cement,” he said.

The Main Director of SMBR, Daconi Khotob, represented by the Senior Manager of Sales for Sub Area 1.1 SMBR Yantasman said “This training is an effort to strengthen synergy and collaboration with construction workers to improve the quality of human resources so that they have competitiveness in the construction services sector.” he said.

“Construction workers who participate will get various benefits including certificates, pocket money, T-shirts and PPE during training,” he said.

SIG’s Business and Marketing Director, Aulia Mulki Oemar said, construction workers also need to equip themselves with knowledge through direct training and practice, which will help improve skills and competencies to be competitive. This competitiveness will boost the productivity and welfare level of the construction workers.

“Besides training, SIG also contributes to building public facilities in the form of park benches. 110 park benches were built in Malang Raya and 10 park benches each in Palembang City, Bandar Lampung City, Bandung City and Yogyakarta City,” said Aulia Mulki Oemar.{}