In alignment with its national mandate, the Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction & Housing (MPWR&H) provides a wide range of essential services aimed at regulating and supporting the construction, housing, and infrastructure sectors in Somalia. These services include:

1. Construction Regulation & Certification

  • Certification of Construction Companies – Issuing licenses to qualified construction firms to ensure technical and legal compliance.

  • Certification of Construction Technicians – Verifying the skills and credentials of individual professionals working in the construction sector.

2. Project Oversight & Quality Assurance

  • Supervision of Construction Projects – Monitoring and evaluating construction activities to ensure adherence to standards and timelines.

  • Confirmation of Completion Certificates – Issuing official confirmation upon satisfactory project completion.

  • Compliance Certification – Ensuring that projects meet regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

  • Quality Control of Construction Materials – Testing and approving raw materials used in construction to guarantee durability and safety.

3. Design & Planning Approvals

  • Approval of National Designs – Reviewing and endorsing architectural and engineering designs for public projects.

  • Urban Plan Appeals – Reviewing and adjudicating appeals related to urban development plans and zoning regulations.

4. Procurement & Contracting

  • Management of Bidding Processes – Facilitating transparent and competitive tendering for public construction contracts.

  • Approval of Public Procurement – Endorsing procurement plans and ensuring alignment with national policies and standards.

5. Land, Housing & Registration Services

  • Cadastral Registration of Permanent Houses – Recording and certifying the ownership and location of permanent residential properties.

  • Tenancy Management of Public Housing – Administering the leasing and management of government-owned residential units.

  • Registration of Construction Material Handcraft Cooperatives – Supporting and formalizing cooperative groups producing local construction materials.

6. Infrastructure Regulation

  • Enforcement of Highway Regulations – Overseeing compliance with safety and operational standards on national roadways.