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What Strength Is Made Of
We rarely see what holds our homes together. Concrete hides it. Paint finishes it off. By the time a family moves in, the bones of a house — the steel that keeps it standing — are already buried, unseen. And that’s precisely the problem. In 2023, the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) found that nearly 4 out of 10 rebars sold in local markets failed to meet national standards. Some broke too early under stress tests. Others were made from melted scrap — the kind used
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Oct 242 min read


The Shadow Industry
There are 190,391 contractors in the Philippines. Of the 19,391 licensed contractors, PSA says only 2,293 are formal companies. Most work...
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Aug 201 min read


If Walls Could Talk (Part 1): Construction Sector Report Card
We've been a contractor for ten years. This is difficult for us to admit. Eight out of ten people have an unfavorable view of...
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Oct 17, 20241 min read


People That Build Your Homes | 3
Proof that calm can lead Magis Men and Women David, Minus the Noise Company culture is easy to underestimate. Like background music, it...
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Mar 11, 20222 min read


People That Build Your Homes | 2
Magis Men and Women She Said The Quiet Part Out Loud | Stephanie Engineer Steph, without hesitation When Steph was asked whose job she...
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Oct 22, 20215 min read


The People Who Build Your Homes |1
The construction industry in the Philippines has barely moved in decades. Robots now build homes, cars drive themselves and wallets live...
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Aug 14, 20214 min read
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