Ukraine's rebuilding will be plagued by a lack of manpower, French architect warns
In a new interview with France 24, France/Singapore-based architect Martin Duplantier explained the concerning lack of manpower that may imperil rebuilding efforts in Ukraine if and when the more than two-year-old conflict there comes to an end. Duplantier is involved in the preparatory reconstruction of Izium, where he says 80% of all buildings have been ‘damaged.’ As per the most recent World Economic Forum reports, the estimated cost of rebuilding the country’s infrastructure and built environment is $486 billion. Between three and five million residents have reportedly vacated their homes as a result of the destruction as of January, according to Le Monde.
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In a new interview with France 24, France/Singapore-based architect Martin Duplantier explained the concerning lack of manpower that may imperil rebuilding efforts in Ukraine if and when the more than two-year-old conflict there comes to an end. Duplantier is involved in the preparatory reconstruction of Izium, where he says 80% of all buildings have been ‘damaged.’
As per the most recent World Economic Forum reports, the estimated cost of rebuilding the country’s infrastructure and built environment is $486 billion. Between three and five million residents have reportedly vacated their homes as a result of the destruction as of January, according to Le Monde.