Sumisetsu Philippines Opens Training Hub to Boost Construction Expertise in the Philippines

Japanese construction services firm Sumisetsu Philippines Inc. (SPI), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Densetsu, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art training facility in Baliuag, Bulacan. The center aims to enhance the skills of Filipino employees, subcontractors, and workers selected by government partners.

The new SPI Technical Center spans three buildings, including a 1,160-square-meter Training Center, a 620-square-meter Fabrication Workshop, and a warehouse equipped with energy-efficient technologies like solar panels and skylights. The facility will offer training in advanced construction methods and worker education, leveraging expertise from Sumitomo Densetsu’s training programs in Thailand.

SPI President Tomonori Nakagawa stated that the center will allow the company to expand its services beyond Japanese corporations, targeting Filipino and Western companies. He also emphasized that SPI’s programs align with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) standards, boosting the quality and recognition of the training offered.

Headquartered in Makati City, SPI provides electrical and mechanical services, including air conditioning, sanitation systems, and communication installation.