An estimated 80% of Brazil's construction activities are independently-run Creative Commons, nateone (2008) ©

In Brazil, the buoyant construction market means there aren’t always enough qualified construction workers to go around. Majoritymarkets.org estimate that 80% of housing projects in the country are independently-run, often by unskilled labourers. Although it’s been running since 2006, Construction Doctors is a clever and ethical way of educating and empowering the local community – and boosting profits for local retailers in the process.

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