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Specialists from the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine campus, will visit Antigua to help improve the durability and sustainability of flat concrete roofs. <\/p>

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They will collaborate with the National Housing and Urban Renewal Company and the Ministry of Housing, Works, Lands, and Urban Renewal, consulting on a new roof sealant product developed by UWI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Maria Browne, who invited the team, emphasized the importance of this initiative for enhancing Antigua\u2019s construction industry. <\/p>

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The sealant promises a more durable and cost-effective solution, aligning with the nation’s commitment to sustainable practices and improved housing infrastructure.<\/p>

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Specialists from the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine campus, will visit Antigua to help improve the durability and sustainability of flat concrete roofs. 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