Government of Nepal National Reconstruction Authority Singhadurbar, Kathmandu Nepal ROSTER OF TRAINED HUMAN RESOURCES IN RETROFITTING OF PRIVATE HOUSES IN NEPAL March 2021 Government of Nepal National Reconstruction Authority Singhadurbar, Kathmandu Roster of Trained Human Resources in Retrofitting of Private Houses in Nepal March 2021 Roster of Trained Human Resources in Retrofitting of Private Houses in Nepal PREAMBLE Earthquake risk is one of the most significant threats to the safety of a population, its investments and its economy; thus, earthquake risk mitigation and reduction through the retrofitting of buildings is essential. As retrofitting is a relatively new concept to most stakeholders, training and demonstration will enhance a common understanding of retrofitting. To date, around 700 partially damaged houses have been retrofitted, using technologies such as the Strong Back approach and the Splint and Bandage approach. The enclosed roster contains detailed information on the builders and engineers who were trained on retrofitting approaches and practices during the retrofitting process of these buildings. This valuable information can be used to support retrofitting work at local levels in the future. Capacity building and demonstration ability is essential for our technical personnel, and these core competencies were enhanced through various trainings on retrofitting. Both engineers and local masons completed training in retrofitting technologies. More than 800 engineers received on the-job-training, whereas more than 2,600 received classroom-based training with field visits. Similarly, more than 2,200 local masons and builders were capacitated through trainings. The roster incorporates detailed information on all the personnel trained in 31 earthquake affected districts. This roster is a valuable resource to be used by all stakeholders who are working for the reconstruction at central and local levels. It provides access to a skilled and experienced workforce for knowledge sharing and the implementation of retrofitting. Sushil Gyewali Chief Executive Officer National Reconstruction Authority National Reconstruction Authority Roster of Trained Human Resources in Retrofitting of Private Houses in Nepal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my gratitude to Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Building), together with partner organizations UNOPS, Build Change, UNDP, NSET, CRS and Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (HRRP) - Nepal for their initiation and continuous involvement in the retrofitting of houses in earthquake affected districts, as well as capacity development for the implementation of retrofitting work. NRA CEO Mr. Sushil Gyawali deserves a special expression of appreciation for seeing the possibility and encouraging retrofitting of private masonry houses, which is commendable in itself. Without his leadership to NRA, this kind of solidarity and smooth operation of the activities and knowledge sharing would not have been possible. I would hereby make most of the opportunity by expressing sincere thanks to all personnel involved, both directly and indirectly, for their valuable contribution to the preparation of this roster and to Mr Manohar Ghimire, NRA’s Under Secretary & ICNR Secretariat’s Member Secretary and Mr Sandeep Gurung, the Assistant Conference Expert for facilitating and expediting the process. I am confident that this roster will be a valuable reference for all the practitioners of Nepal’s retrofitting activities. Mani Ram Gelal Secretary National Reconstruction Authority National Reconstruction Authority Roster of Trained Human Resources in Retrofitting of Private Houses in Nepal FOREWORD I would like to sincerely congratulate everyone involved in the implementation of retrofitting and the capacity development of technical personnel in retrofitting of masonry houses. I believe it is one of the most important outcomes of Nepal’s Reconstruction Program. The roster contains all the details of retrofitted houses from 31 earthquake affected districts in Nepal, whose completion represents a positive step forward in the construction process. Those retrofitted houses can be an exemplary resource for academia as well as construction practitioners. As retrofitting is different than constructing a new house, it requires building the capacity of existing masons and engineers, with sensitization of the house owners, to implement retrofitting on any site. The detailed list of engineers and masons trained on different retrofitting topics is an important asset to Nepal’s retrofitting program. It will contribute to a complete guidance for retrofitting in various districts and continues to pave the way forward toward safe housing. I look forward to seeing retrofitting implemented across the earthquake affected districts and all vulnerable houses in the country, and to seeing the impact that it will have on making the communities more resilient to earthquakes. Dr Chandra Bahadur Shrestha Executive Member & ICNR Convener National Reconstruction Authority National Reconstruction Authority TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �III ACKNOWLEDGEMENT � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � V FOREWORD � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � VII INTRODUCTION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1 Mason Training . 1 Engineers Training . 4 DETAILS OF RETROFITTED BUILDINGS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 DETAILS OF TRAINED TECHNICAL PERSON (ENGINEER/SUB-ENGINEER) IN RETROFITTING THROUGH ON-THE-JOB TRAINING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 77 DETAILS OF TRAINED TECHNICAL PERSON (ENGINEER /SUB-ENGINEER) IN RETROFITTING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 111 DETAILS OF TRAINED MASONS IN RETROFITTING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 191 DETAILS OF TRAINED BUILDERS IN RETROFITTING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 249 Roster of Trained Human Resources in Retrofitting of Private Houses in Nepal 1� Introduction As of January 2021, there are about 8.13% of total beneficiaries (Total beneficiaries: 801,042; Reconstruction beneficiaries: 735,911; Retrofitting beneficiaries: 65,131) catagoried as retrofitting beneficiaries. Out of the total retrofitting beneficiaries, only 82.01% have enrolled in grant aggrement. The Government of Nepal, with the support of partner organizations, has been implementing projects to implement the retrofitting of private houses. To date, 758 buildings have been retrofitted: 387 buildings were completed with the support of partner organizations, and 361 buildings were retrofitted by the government. Throughout the ongoing retrofitting processes, a significant portion of the country’s construction workforce including engineers, sub-engineers, assistant sub-engineers, builders, and masons were trained in retrofitting methods. Masons and builders received on-the-job training (OJT) while engineers completed OJT and theoretical sessions. This document provides detailed information about technical manpower trained throughout the retrofitting of private houses in Nepal from 2015 to 2020. 1�1 Mason Training Different types of trainings have been provided to masons to learn and carry out the retrofitting of private houses post reconstruction. Some details on the training are provided below: A� 50-day OJT for Strong Back Approach The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) approved OJT builder trainers manual and a picture guide for strong back retrofitting was developed and approved by CTEVT. A detailed list of competencies required to retrofit a house was also produced. Based on these competencies, an OJT schedule was developed. Engineers and builder trainers delivered on-site training for the builders during the construction of model houses. The training included: • Safety and site management • Basic construction tasks • Shoring and scaffolding • Repair works National Reconstruction Authority | 1 Roster of Trained Human Resources in Retrofitting of Private Houses in Nepal • Installation of ring beam, strong backs, timber member splicing, slab strips, through concrete, gable wall • Connection improvements at the roof, porch and balconies • Plaster and wall finish B� 25-Day OJT for Splint and Bandage Approach The aim of this training program was to strengthen the capacities of existing skilled masons to help with retrofitting of partially damaged houses in the post-quake reconstruction campaign. A crucial part of the training program was the retrofitting of a partially damaged house by the trainee masons, which was then utilized for raising local awareness and as a capacity building site using the demonstration model. Thus, the training served the dual purpose of capacity building and preparing a demonstration site. The training is based on a 25-day curriculum adhering to the standards of other OJT training curricula developed by CTEVT and endorsed by the NRA. The major objectives of the retrofit training are: . • To enhance the capacity of skilled masons working in the field of housing construction to undertake the retrofitting of partially