As part of a project submitted to the Klik Foundation and supported by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), the consulting team from Grupo Sofonías and the EcoSur Network is carrying out a comprehensive feasibility study for the implementation of LC3 (Limestone Calcined Clay Cement) in Uruguay.
In June 2024, Grupo Sofonías conducted the study “Connecting Knowledge: Transfer of Swiss Expertise to Strengthen Capacities in the Design and Development of Sustainable Social Housing among Actors in the Construction Value Chain in Colombia.”
This study was part of the actions of the Colombia–Switzerland Sustainable Construction Roundtable and the Colombia + Competitiva Program, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and facilitated by the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation – Swisscontact..
In August 2024, specialists from Grupo Sofonias and Red Ecosur conducted a consultancy in Mexico focused on the implementation of LC3 cement, a material that contributes to reducing CO2 emissions. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Mexico and Holcim Mexico, aiming to build sustainable housing and reduce the environmental impact of the construction process.
In the canton of Penipe, Ecuador, an innovative dual education program in masonry has been implemented, developed by the EcoSur Foundation and funded by DESWOS. This project aims to train young people in construction techniques while promoting their personal and professional development.