Project Info
- Client : PEM Consult
- Category : Building Construction, Completed
- Duration : 16 December, 2019 to 08 June, 2021
- Website : www.pem-consult.de
- Project Location : Panjshir Province, Afghanistan
Project Info
Construction of the MultiTrade School (MTS) in Panjshir
Project Details
| Contract Ref. No. | TVET-II_W-03 |
|---|---|
| Employer | Ministry of Education (DMTVET), IRA |
| Represented by | PEM Consult |
| Funding Agency | KfW Germany |
| Project Duration | Dec 16, 2019 – Jun 08, 2021 |
| Location | Khenj District, Panjshir Province, Afghanistan |
| Company Role | Prime Contractor |
Project Overview:
The Construction of the MultiTrade School (MTS) in Panjshir was a landmark initiative aimed at advancing vocational and technical education in central Afghanistan. The project was funded by KfW Germany and implemented under the supervision of PEM Consult on behalf of the Ministry of Education (DMTVET).
Located at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters on a plateau safely elevated above the Panjshir River, the project focused on developing a robust and resilient educational facility. As the Prime Contractor, our company led the civil works, structural engineering, and delivery of infrastructure in full compliance with international safety and seismic standards.
Scope of Work:
The construction included two major buildings and several key auxiliary structures within the school campus:
Two-Floor Administrative and Laboratory Building
Ground Floor: Administrative offices
First Floor: Laboratories and technical workshops
Three-Floor Academic Building
Floors 1–3: 19 classrooms
Third Floor: Multipurpose room for training and events
Single-Story Ancillary Buildings
Automotive workshop
Male toilet facility
Female toilet facility
Power house
Water tower
Guard house
Design & Technical Specifications:
All infrastructure components were engineered for durability, safety, and climate suitability in the Panjshir Valley. The technical design featured:
Earthquake-resistant structural design
Reinforced Concrete Frame (RFC) skeleton structure
Roofing: Profile steel sub-structure with trapezium sandwich panels at a 7° slope
Openings: PVC windows and steel doors
Impact & Significance
The MTS in Panjshir significantly enhances the region’s capacity for vocational education by offering modern facilities in a resilient and inspiring environment. It provides young people in Panjshir with critical hands-on technical skills, supporting economic self-reliance and reducing urban migration.
This investment in education supports Afghanistan’s national development goals by fostering workforce readiness, economic inclusion, and regional stability. The facility stands as a durable asset in the long-term development of Panjshir and surrounding districts.
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