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Cover Feature: Village Walk

From the Surveyorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk

Landscape feature

Project feature: Aspindale Park

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EDITOR’S NOTE WOW!! We are shocked! The response we received from the first issue of our BUILDING ENGINEERING MAGAZINE has been exceptional, and so encouraging. We are obviously meeting a need in the market and we have only just begun!! We have already increased the number of articles and features offered, as well as adverts and marketing from the many resources you are likely to need for your future building and engineering projects. Even with small beginnings, we can see this magazine is going to become a major information hub for everyone, small or large, planning to build or make-over their offices or homes – outside or inside. We have also received permission from the World Bank to publish their articles on infrastructure development as we seek to build relationships with Development Financial Institutions.

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EDITOR Laurie Thompson editor@thebemag.com

MARKETING Neema Paul Bonaparte T. Chifamba Arthur Mungule

The City of Harare`s Corporate Communications department has partnered with us and will be helping to grow public awareness on economic policies for building and development, relevant council laws to be aware of and the many land and investment opportunities available. In this issue we feature the new, upmarket VILLAGE WALK, in Borrowdale, and their many suppliers, contractors and associated partners. We also feature ASPINDALE PARK a new residential development. What is so exciting about this development is their use of EASY GAS - piped gas into each home for heated water and cooking purposes. This is the first of the many ‘go green’ projects we will be featuring in the future. We hope you enjoy this edition and start dreaming about the building, engineering, designing or landscaping projects you would love to see become a reality. Don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you receive your next copy.

Laurie Thompson

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COVER FEATURE THE VILLAGE WALK PROJECT BORROWDALE HARARE

CLIENT Mopani Investments PROPERTY MANAGERS JHI MAIN CONTRACTOR: AM Machado QUANTITY SURVEYOR Graham Adams STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Kingson Engineering LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT Graham Williams IRRIGATION SYSTEM Bob Miller ELECTRICAL L’Electron PLUMBING Lesop plumbers Civil: Level 42

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The recently developed Village Walk Mall in Borrowdale has clearly raised the bar in the development of convenience retail malls in Zimbabwe. Village Walk was developed as an extension of an already existing TM supermarket branch, which has since been refurbished into a modern and aesthetically astute design, where the retail giant TM Pick n Pay is the anchor tenant at the mall. The 8 500m2 mall with about 300 parking bays has also resulted in the development and expansion of the Borrowdale road leading to the mall including traffic lights to ensure a smooth flow of traffic in and around the mall. The Village Walk expertly executed by locals and using local resources clearly shows TM Pick n Pay’s confidence in this nation.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT THE VILLAGE WALK PROJECT BORROWDALE HARARE Cartographix ( Pvt.) Ltd. is proud to have had the opportunity to be involved in this prestigious project. Historically we go way back to the 2000sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; when approached to undertake a topographical survey for the Architects design for the original T.M. Supermarket, apart from the old round house section on the corner, now demolished, the old main building is incorporated into the now Village Walk as we know it today. Various proposals in one form or another were put forward over the years to further develop the surrounding areas, all of which our Company have been involved. However not until March 2015 were we instructed to carry out topographical detail surveys of the development as we know it now. Our mapping provided the Architects with a master plan for design of the shopping center.

from the very early days before T.M. existed, when the present site was occupied by a two story office block called Cleopatra Court, Borrowdale Veterinarian surgery and a block of garden flats ( for those that can remember that far back!), this is about to come to a successful conclusion with only a small second phase about to be launched for what will be a landmark in modern shopping centres desperately needed in this country. GRAHAM ADAMS DIRECTOR, CARTOGRAPHIX (PVT.) LTD.

On completion of the building plans in 2015 we were again asked to come on site as sub contractors to A.M. Machado to carry out the main setting out. This consisted of four parts, monitoring earthworks & checking volumes, placing accurate pile centre positions well in excess of 100 in number, setting out main grid lines and profiles, & setting out associated new road works & kerbing for access to this busy site. As with most of these building projects many challenges had to be faced, changes to structural design resulting in pile positions being changed, making sure that the setting out was to sufficient accuracy to match up to the existing old T.M. structure & conforming to City of Harare building lines. As many surveyors will confirm, being the first team on a site does not always lead to project being implemented. Often our mapping, or whatever form of measurement is done, will sometimes prove the task to be unviable and we do not have the satisfaction of seeing the end result. Thankfully this project, in our case spanning many years of involvement 18

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Cartographix (Pvt.) Ltd. Engineering Surveyors Directors G.M. Adams N.T.D. T.Zwe.I.E. F.S.I.Z. M.L. Adams P O Box EH 142 Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel (263 4) 333118 adams333@mweb.co.zw

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LANDSCAPE FEATURE THE VILLAGE WALK PROJECT BORROWDALE HARARE

When I was first asked to quote at Village Walk, it was a building site with rubble and all forms of rubbish strewn about in various places. Many sub-contractors were already on site, each one working to their own plan and schedule. I was given a drawing and an outline of what was required in terms of garden and parking space lay-out. These drawings changed several times over the course of a few weeks as work progressed. My original lay-out also had to change quite radically as Mr Williams, the landscaper, rearranged his lay-out as the areas became ready to work on. Initially, I was to trench and lay pipes with various sprinklers to water the designated areas. However, due to delays from outside sources, our plans had to be changed daily. Up until this point, water storage hadn’t been finalized and I normally design lay-outs according to water availability. This I had to “thumb suck” and fortunately the water supply was sufficient for the required delivery system. Working with the other contractors, we had to replace broken and damaged pipes on several occasions. I guess these are the pros and cons of having to work in unison with electricians, plumbers and the like. Meeting the dead-lines was always a challenge as we were held up on one hand by service providers while being pushed 24

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from behind by those wanting to complete their tasks. An example of this was the team that were installing the curbing and laying the tarmac as they had deadlines to meet from the project management. However, once my ring-main was established and the various ducts installed underground, the connection of pipes became straightforward. Once all my pipes and valves were in position, I was able to connect the flex to turn the solenoid valves on and off. Following that, I was able to install my 1.5 booster pump which is controlled by an easy press to turn on automatically when water is required. The final stage was the installation of pop-up sprinklers, misting sprays and drip irrigation for the trees. All that was left for me to do was to connect to the main water supply, turn on and set the automatic control box and test. Having installed this system in the public area, the hardest thing now is to find a way stop the public from playing with the water delivery mechanisms. To date, the system has been working perfectly with no glitches to speak of except when the road alongside Chicken Inn drive thru was tarred. The work force doing the tarring managed to disrupt several sprinklers and break pipes and fittings. All has now been repaired and I am very happy with the water coverage after 5 months of use.

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LANDSCAPE FEATURE THE VILLAGE WALK PROJECT BORROWDALE HARARE GRAHAM WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES

GRAHAM WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES is a professional landscape business that specializes in corporate and residential landscape projects. We chose to use a flowing, low elevation landscape design for the new Village Walk shopping complex. This was to ensure the buildings would remain highly visible while the landscape would add a softening element to the overall surrounds The design combined a flowing pattern of lawns and planted beds that entwined with each other to create a pleasing green space that would be easy to maintain. We also shaped the plant area into subtle undulations to give it a more defined three dimensional feel. Part of the design incorporate a number of planter boxes filled with mass plantings of perennials, to add some color into the car park areas and we completed the scheme by planting a range of quick growing ever green indigenous trees into the main parking areas. An automated irrigation system was 26

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also installed to ensure the scape had a planned watering program. The end result was a pleasing landscape that complimented the facilities, was functional and easy to maintain

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ISSUE FEATURE

Winsten Precast Pvt Ltd a company that specializes in the MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLYING OF PRECAST

Winsten Precast Pvt Ltd When you say durable in any form of construction, you mean the toughest surface or object that can withstand any temperature, force or object. In short you would be referring to concrete. However, when you add lasting to durable you would be referring to the aesthetics of the object or mechanism and how it is able to maintain its form while still serving its purpose. Making it a strong functionality meets aesthetics affair. Winsten Precast is a company that specializes in the manufacturing and supplying of precast concrete products with special attention to those used in civil engineering. Professional delivery of a quality product specific to a clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; need stands out as a driving force for the whole organization at Winsten Precast. Driven by a desire to supply sound and durable infrastructure, the organization has managed to satisfactorily supply its various customers which include government entities, housing cooperatives, construction companies and mines. The organization has been in operation since 2011 and has been growing from strength to strength ever since then. The in-house diverse product range includes manhole rings and covers, concrete sinks, drip stones and paving slubs for households, and culvert pipes, shelverts, kerbs, lintels and 28

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electricity poles among a myriad of other things equally as significant in any form of building or engineering. The beauty of Winsten Precastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superior offers does not however end there. As a well known brand their business model is also inclusive of a transportation option of the product at very competitive rates. This helps the client take time to worry about other process while the proper handling and timely delivery of their product is done by the experts. To make it a complete package, a team is always on standby from Winsten Precast to properly install, and secure the product ensuring minimal long term troubles and defects from poor workmanship. Seeing is believing , and for a person to understand the immense intellect and professionalism exhibited by the organisation, they may need to follow up on past work done. Winsten Precast has played a pivotal role in the supply of concrete material for the Madokero housing project, Cabs housing project, Timire Park and Hillside housing projects among other large scale construction projects. This not only proves its ability to deliver but also the trust a lot of clients have placed on their services and the way they conduct business. To ensure a strong, unshakeable future, you need a product that will stand the test of time and no product does it better than that of Winsten Precast!

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IAZ

The Institute of Architects in Zimbabwe

The Institute of Architects in Zimbabwe, popularly known as The IAZ, is headquartered in Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare. Established in 1924, the IAZ was originally named the Institute of Rhodesian Architects. At Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980 the institute was given its current name. The main aim of the institute is to provide support to its registered members, architects professionally working in Zimbabwe, and to improve the professional status of architects in the country. Membership is based on payment of an annual fee, and to join, the architects must meet a minimum educational qualification. The institute is run by an elected board which works together to ensure the aims of the Institute are maintained, and the architectural profession maintains its important status in Zimbabwe. The aims of the IAZ are as follows: The Institution aims to; Assist and co-operate with the Council in any matter within the powers and jurisdiction of the Council; Represent the views of the Architects’ profession and to maintain its integrity and status; to promote the amicable settlement or adjustment of disputes concerning profes30

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sional matters, to promote social intercourse between members and members of other professions and callings and to consider and deal with all matters affecting the professional interests of members; save where such matters fall within the sole jurisdiction of the Council; Encourage and promote the study of architecture and to provide means of securing efficiency and responsibility on the part of those seeking admission to the profession; Establish or arrange, support and maintain libraries, reading rooms, public displays and other functions and to print, publish and circulate books, periodicals, pamphlets and other matters on any subject relating to the profession of an architect and on architecture generally; Control, supervise and provide facilities for professional training and to determine the conditions applicable thereto; Fund, grant, accept or administer scholarships, bursaries and prizes and to adopt any means for encouraging and directing students in architecture; Conduct, assist or encourage architectural research and to make public the result of the same;

Affiliate or otherwise enter, into an alliance with any association or other organized body of architects and to co-operate with such association or body in any endeavor furthering the aims and advancement of architecture generally; Establish and support or aid in the establishment and support of matters relating to architecture generally and to promote or oppose legislation in Parliament. Zimbabwean architects have been an integral part of infrastructure development across the country.

FUMIGATION in Building Construction

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1) Inspection on the ground Firstly the ground is inspected in search of termite nests and if they happen to be there, they will be removed and that entire area is treated. Soil insecticide phase 1 Under floors, including ramming and poisoning shallow furrows against foundation walls etc Filling in furrows and ramming Phase 2 To bottom and sides of trenches.

Fumigation against termites and weeds, this is done before paving. If the building is not treated, fitted wardrobes, ceiling, roofing, skating boards and other fitted furniture will be affected by termites. Black and white ants may also be found in the building. The advantage of this service is that it prevents building dilapidation due to termites. After all this service has been carried out we give a year guarantee certificate. Sting Pest Control (pvt) Ltd specialists in fumigation, constructional termite proofing, rodent control and hygienic services

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PROJECT FEATURE ASPINDALE PARK

The development team behind Aspindale Park are extremely excited and proud to announce that they are setting a new standard for community living in Zimbabwe. The 56 hectare development will include two schools, churches, a clinic, retail space and over 1,200 residential stands (from 200m2 to 360m2). Its prime location at the junction of Kambazuma and High Glen Road is convenient for those working in Harare CBD or the industrial areas with easy access to main roads and transport links. The property will have all the desired services and amenities, in addition to durable roads, water, electricity and sewer connectivity the stands will be provided with solar powered streetlights and high-speed fiber internet connectivity. Aspindale Park will be a community with a difference, offering a premium lifestyle in the centre of the “Sunshine City”. In line with the short-term plan, quality schools, churches, day care centres, fuel filling stations with their an32

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cillary services as well as a top class clinic will be constructed within the community catering for residents every need. Small and medium enterprises will be established in the development to provide access to shops, markets and suppliers within walking distance of the residences. The property boundary will be secured providing a safe haven for families to flourish in. These amenities will create massive scope for employment and economic development as well as investment opportunities. Aspindale Park’s development plan has been approved by the City of Harare and the first phase of the road construction has commenced already. The teams aim is to complete the servicing by the end of 2017. Purchasers of residential stands will receive full Title to the land they have purchased, making Aspindale Park a sound investment choice. When looking for a new home in Zimbabwe’s Capital look no further

than Aspindale Park where you will find a reliable developer raising the standard of living. Watch this space for further updates on this once in a lifetime development, creating a community like no other! There is vast array of investment oppotunining within Aspindale Park from schools, clinics, churches to SMES business and fuel services station. Aspindale Park is looking for partners to rent purchase or develop a wide range of complementary business and services to cater the residents every need. Get in touch with Aspindale Park team to find out how you and your business can be part of the Aspindale Park Communities.

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SOLAR POWER FOR ASPINDALE PARK Cool Solar recently partnered with Aspindale Park in Harare, installing a demonstration solar power solution into their on-site, signature show home. The installation is comprised of a solar inverter system and a solar geyser. The inverter system is completely off-grid and generates enough solar power to run the lights and a basic entertainment system. Made up of two 250W solar panels, a 1440W inverter and two 100Ah batteries, the system is affordable, durable and easy to install, making it an ideal home solar solution for young families on a budget. A 100 litre gravity solar geyser heats water in glass vacuum collector tubes, the heated water is stored in an insulated tank, providing hot 34

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water from solar energy long after the sun has gone down. “We are excited to be partnering with Aspindale Park to showcase our home solar options. Solar power is one of nature’s most enduring and powerful gifts. Nothing can thrive without energy from the sun, and we are passionate about harvesting that energy for Zimbabwe. We want to show potential residents that solar power is efficient and affordable for everyone,” said Innocent Makacha of Cool Solar “The Aspindale Park show house gives prospective home-owners the opportunity to see solar power in action. Even a very basic system such as the one we have put into the show house can revolutionise the standard of living for families on a tight budget,” he said. A basic, affordable and reliable solar system allows the home to function

off-grid even when traditional power supplies fail. More importantly, solar energy is clean, safe to use and has no harmful emissions. “Installing a home solar system is an investment in the future, adding value to the property, increasing flexibility and contributing to a global movement towards a more responsible and sustainable future for our planet,” added Mr Makacha. Cool Solar offers prospective new Aspindale Park home-owners two solar options for their homes, which can be expanded to accommodate a growing family and can be adapted to suit individual budget and income. Set on 56 ha of prime residential land in Harare, Aspindale Park is changing the face of community living in Zimbabwe. With over 1200 residential stands on offer, the housing development project will eventually encompass two schools,

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GREEN ENERGY & INNOVATION LPG & THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

In Zimbabwe, there are numerous misconceptions about the use of Liquified Petroleum Gas (“LPG” or “gas”) in homes or for commercial activities. These misconceptions include perceived fire and explosion risks but largely anchor around an innate fear of gas, which the potential users are unclear how it came about or why. The biggest stumbling block to mass adoption of LPG lies in the method of consumption in the country; it is archaic, inconvenient and burdensome to the consumer. There is a smarter way of consuming LPG, which addresses these misconceptions and the responsibility to implement this lies within the architects, developers and construction companies! LPG is easy to use and has a wide range of cost efficient applications. It is a versatile and portable form of energy which does not compromise the design aesthetics of any building. The use of LPG can be incorporated into the blue prints of a new building for increased green energy efficiencies, pleasing aesthetics and cost savings at both the construction stage and for daily living. Incorporating LPG usage in a building can be done from inception of the building design, post design, pre-construction, construction and retrospectively. It is however recommended to install gas pipes during the construction phase to save on cost and avoid unnecessary rehabilitation of the affected finished walls and flooring.

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Metered Estates LPG should be supplied into a home the same way water is; through pipes, and be consumed the same way electricity is; through a metered system. Allow me to introduce Easy Gas Metered Estates (“EGME”), a product offered to housing developers, where homeowners can share a communal LPG bulk tank, with the gas distributed through a network of pipes into each home. Similar to supplying an individual LPG domestic customer, the storage tanks can be sited either above or below ground, with each property within the development fitted with smart meters that monitor the gas usage. Each property is then invoiced for gas used monthly or the meter can be a prepaid version where one uses any of the various payment platforms to top up for continued gas supply into their home. Our savvy automatic top-up technology tells us when the site is running low, so we’ll automatically schedule a delivery, meaning you don’t have to order your gas. The communal storage tank is automatically topped up by Easy Gas, giving the consumer continuity of supply and peace of mind. No more ferrying heavy cylinders to the nearest filling point. This method can also be implemented in food courts with multiple restaurants and for hotels and lodges. The EGME delivery method allows for multiple appliances to be smartly connected through a network of pipes for optimal use. There’s more

to gas than just cooking. It can also fuel a range of household appliances, including LPG Water heaters, LPG tumble dryers, fixed fires, and Braai stands, all of which can be run off the main supply if required. In addition, consumers can have reassurance in case of a power cut through use of an LPG generator, all connected through a network of hidden pipes. Aspindale Project Easy Gas is proud to have been invited by the Aspindale developers to partner on this exciting and modern project to implement gas energy solutions. We quickly took the opportunity to showcase our LPG Water Heaters and Single Home Piped gas products in the show house located at the project site. The LPG powered Water heater provides an alternative to expensive and high maintenance electricity geysers, and the not so reliable solar geysers. LPG Water Heaters are cheaper to set up than any other hot water solutions you can find on the market and their ongoing running costs are affordable. Building contractors would do their clients a huge favour by adopting this solution as it will save them money at construction and in daily living. Aspindale developers were quick to see this, and have given their future home buyers access to this alternative. Why Piped Gas by Easy Gas Piped gas is a solution whereby LPG is stored safely outside the home and piped into the house using copper

pipes similar to the way you receive all other utilities such as water and electricity. Undoubtedly this brings many benefits and advantages over the traditional and tedious management of a LPG cylinders and allows you to connect multiple gas appliances. These advantages include:

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• Peace of mind: you will never unexpectedly run out of gas, this can be incorporated with a free smart meter. • Convenience: there is no need to bother with transporting your cylinder for refilling, comes with free delivery • Cheaper: there is no need for multiple gas cylinders when using multiple appliances; • Safer: your gas is stored safely away from the reach of children or open flames from the kitchen. Piped Systems have multiple valves for that added safety. LPG Water Heater LPG Water Heaters is a tankless continuous flow water heater powered by LPG with a capacity to heat 6 to 26 litres of water per minute, offering the best solution to your domestic and commercial hot water needs. This exciting product delivers hot water instantaneously without having to waste energy to keep the water hot or being at the mercy of the weather (solar). It does not require an electricity connection hence it will work even during power cuts, all you need is cold running water. The gas igniter in the heat exchanger is powered by two batteries inserted in the unit, and these batteries can last up to a year without replacing. How Does a Tankless Water Heater Work? 1. Open a hot water tap in your house and cold-water flows into the water heater. 2. The water flow is detected by a sensor that ignites the gas burner in the heat exchanger 3. The gas burner fires and the heat exchanger warms the flowing water. 4. A thermostat modulates the amount of gas that goes to the burner, maintaining a pre-set temperature. 5. An Electric Control Unit (ECU),

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Cool Solar recently partnered with Aspindale Park in Harare, installing a demonstration solar power solution into their on-site, signature show home.

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REAL ESTATE FEATURE GROWTH OF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, CHALLENGE TO THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION

he real estate Industry is a fast growing industry in Zimbabwe. The growth is largely seen through various projects being initiated by both the government and private players, where some residential areas are being swallowed slowly by the Central Business District. We have also witnessed of late a group of private investors and business community transforming antic buildings lying in the downtown into new hub of retailers, warehouses and fast foods outlets. Housing projects have also been in the increase and this has seen the development of some amazing suburbs for ex-

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ample the Aspindale Park in the outskirts of Harare. A local bank CABS has also built low income housing units in Budiriro among other projects by various companies and building societies. This growth has thrust a major challenge in the real estate profession, an impact that will continue to be felt. New products and challenges are surfacing on a daily basis hence the need to keep up with the trends. New jobs are opening up as the industry grows. Clients are also becoming more sophisticated in their thinking and they require complex products. This change and boom in the industry requires players involved in the field of real estate to be

equipped with broad knowledge to keep them in pace with the change. The best way of keeping abreast with the changes in this industry is through interactive forums given through the Real Estate Institute of Zimbabwe (REIZ) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an organization that unites all persons practicing various disciplines of real estate.

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We proudly boast in a leading quality brand with up to 15year warranty. This coupled with our computerized state of the art tinting and mixing machines which equates to any of the top facilities found in our industry. We offer a wide range of painting solutions from waterproofing, wood finishes, automotive and decorative paints. As ICC we feel honoured to have had the chance to showcase part of our paint range at Aspindale Park. The paint detail is unique taking the whole decorative aspect to another level. On the sample house we used our Select range which comes with a 7year paint film guarantee. This paint gives good value for your money as it is friendly to your wall and your pocket. . On the ceilings we used

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Primalex white which is an affordable water based paint which dries to a brilliant white finish. The walls we used Select Matt water based paint which is a think matt paint that hides imperfections on the wall and gives a richly matt colour effect and is washable. For the trims and doors we used our premium gloss enamel paint which has great coverage and is UV stable when used outside in the sun. It also brings a very decorative finish when applied to the palisade fencing used for the Aspindale project. We offer a wide range of products to your taste. For the Kitchen and bathroom we offer a non-drip enamel paint that gives a satin finish and is heat and scratch resistant. For your interest we also provide durable floor coatings and they

all are tintable as per your colour request. They come in high gloss and matt finishes. Our floor coatings can endure high traffic and are easy to maintain. This means you can paint your floor any colour you want and enjoy being home. We also have a coating for pavers that come with a 12year paint film guarantee that works perfect on roofs as well. The colour is rich and the coating is strong, it gives a low sheen finish to enhance your pavers and or roofs. We also offer a very good water based sealer for face bricks giving them a hydrated clean look. We have the expertise, the knowledge and the ability to match your expectations. We are best suited to assist you with any of your Paint queries and requirements.

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PRODUCT FEATURE

REBRAND OF SCHINDLER TO SCHINDWE COMBINATION OF WORLD CLASS SCHINDLER PRODUCTS AND THE EXTENSIVE LOCAL EXPERTISE

Schindler, the world’s leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the lift and elevator industry rebrands. Launched at a prestigious function at the Meikles Hotel in Harare, Schindler announced that it has rebranded the Zimbabwean business to Schindwe. The partnership is based on the successful combination of world class Schindler products and the extensive local expertise and exceptional service provided by the Schindwe team in Zimbabwe. Schindler has built its global reputation on the provision of industry leading products and services delivered against the foundation of traditional values and Schindwe is the only authorised and exclusive distributor of Schindler in Zimbabwe. These values and service ethic have been embraced by the Schindwe team and the partnership is designed to deliver world class products, services, technical expertise, local knowledge and exceptional maintenance capability in a flagship Zimbabwean partnership

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The company has a firm desire to dominate the mobility market in Zimbabwe through a solution driven approach that combines the best in global product development and implementation, service, technical expertise and cost effective and efficient maintenance programmes. All in support of its customer for life philosophy.

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ISSUE FEATURE

Financial consequences of purchasing property from a seriously ill-seller in Zimbabwe

Questionable contractual capacity of a seriously-ill seller In Zimbabwe purchasing property being sold by a seriously ill-seller can be dangerous so it must be approached with great caution. If the seller heals, armed with medical records he/she can rise from his sick bed and claim that when he sold the property, he did so when he was not sane and in a state of mind that was not suitable for such a critical undertaking. This argument holds water and justice will demand that it should be taken seriously, but for the purchaser it means another extra cost because of unexpected legal expenses, not to mention the arduous time it will take to have a judgment given in favor of the would be purchaser to perform the contract. A critical issue to always be considered is contractual capacity. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement entered into by two or more different persons with legal capacity. The parties should have serious intention to create legally binding obligations. Their agreement needs to be within partiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contractual capacity. Furthermore, parties should communicate such intention without vagueness each to the other and being of the same mind to the subject matter. In the case in point, particularly where one of the parties is sick or incapacitated in some way, the general rule is that any party who suffers from a mental illness or incapacity at the time of contracting has no contractual capacity at all. Therefore in such a situation it is better safe than sorry, and holding back on paying on a potentially defective contract is better than paying bitterly in a bid to enforce a defective contract.

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FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES SERIOUSLY ILL-SELLER

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Harare City is promoting the city's industrialisation through a number of initiatives that include strategic p a r t n e r s h i p s a n d new investments. Sunway City is one such industrial complex that the city in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation is developing. It will house factory shells, specialized factory units, ofď&#x20AC; ce complexes, shopping malls, distribution centres and entertainment parks. Harare is responsible for the planning and approval of all construction work in and around the complex with IDC coming as project owners. Several companies are operating at the complex. Residential, institutional, commercial and recreational facilities will be expanded once construction work switches to top gear. Industrialisation will take centre stage with factory shells backing work to improve rail, road and technological infrastructure. Over 80 000 new jobs are expected to be created by companies setting shop in the park. The developments include an inland port that will service the whole of Southern Africa. The inland port is expected to become an economic hub. The inland port, the ď&#x20AC; rst in Zimbabwe, is expected to enhance trade within SADC by providing services ordinarily given at seaports. An inland port is usually located away from traditional land, air and coastal borders to facilitate and process international trade through strategic investment in multimodal transportation assets and by promoting valueadded services. The 1 560 hectare integrated industrial park, located about 11 kilometres east of Harare's CBD, is home to PPC

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Cement the newest baby in town. The company opened its doors late last year bringing the much needed momentum to the city's construction industry. Industries with linkages to the construction sector are increasing their production capacities in response to increased construction activities in the Sunway City Industrial Park. This will lead to an economic boom in the country in the same manner the construction industry has led to economic booms in other countries such as South Africa, China, Dubai and Malaysia. The park comes with a low density housing estate with over 500 stands. The Park is strategically located as it is traversed by a regional road and railway. It is conveniently located, only 6.5 kilometres from the Harare International Airport. This provides a direct link between the Sunway City's Inland Port (Dry Port) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe's Air Cargo Hub development project at the airport. It is also directly connected by road and rail to various seaports in the region, and is a transhipment centre that includes facilities for storage, consolidation of goods, maintenance for road or rail cargo carriers and customs clearance services. The location of these facilities at a dry port relieves competition for storage and customs space at the seaport itself. The region's biggest seaports include Durban and Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Beira and Maputo (Mozambique), Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). Construction of four buildings is currently underway in the Export Processing Zone. Two are textile factories, one is a software development building and the fourth is a storage warehouse.

UNLOCKING THE BARRIERS TO GREEN URBAN DEVELOPMENT GROWTH OF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, CHALLENGE TO THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION

It is also important to recognize that the widespread planning failures evident in African cities are, in essence, a symptom of institutional weakness. In a â&#x20AC;&#x153;greeningâ&#x20AC;? context, green urban planning fails to emerge because African urban management institutions lack the capacity to generate such plans, and, whether or not they are environmentally sensitive, the plans that are produced are seldom implemented or enforced. While the strengthening of government institutions is key, it is also perhaps one of the most challenging issues to address. Waiting for good institutions to emerge should not be allowed to delay the transition from a downward spiral to green urban development, as there is great urgency in transitioning to sustainable, resilient cities. Nevertheless, immense effort and innovation is needed to push this agenda: where cities are unable to manage natural assets effectively due, for example, to jurisdictional constraints, consideration should be given to allocating these responsibilities to national or regional institutions that have the incentives and capacity to do so. Targeted finance Finally, the green urban development agenda needs to be better

financially resourced. In the context of the limited fiscal devolution characteristic of cities in many African countries, there is a very substantial agenda here. This is not particular to environmental management concerns, but in the long term it will be a necessary condition of putting African cities on a more environmentally sustainable trajectory. For example, measures involving the extension or upgrading of waste management services will require increased revenues from new and existing users, including reductions in explicit or implicit subsidies in rate setting and increased public expenditure that has to be financed in some other way by local governments. Other measures related to land use and pollution control will require public expenditures for monitoring and enforcement, as well as private compliance costs.

recovered from those who benefit most, those interventions (such as Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes, or the funding of green public space by developers who recover their costs from the sale of residences adjacent to that space), should be explored.

More immediately, given the limited local revenue capacities and authorities of most African cities, consideration needs to be given to targeted environmental programmes supported by conditional grants funded by national governments and/ or development partners. Where feasible, the development of innovative financing instruments where the costs of environmental interventions and infrastructure are ultimately BUILDING ENGINEERING 2nd ISSUE

ZBCA

Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association ZBCA ( Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association) Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association is a non-profit national organization formed in 1985 with a mandate to represent emergent building contractors in the categories of Building and civil, electrical, mechanical and structural steel engineering fields. The Association registers suppliers as associate members. The purpose of the Association is to ensure that its members uphold the observance of the highest standards of workmanship in the construction business. ZBCA is an Association driven by its members, who through their participation in Association structures, such as regional committees, provide direction and guidance to the Association Secretariat.The Association has more than 250 members nationwide in its five(5) administrative regions namely Harare/Mashonaland, Bulawayo/Matebeleland, Midlands, Manicaland and Masvingo. The organization’s Mission is to promote, empower and capacitate a growing membership and advocate for equity in the construction and allied industries. They also see a future where they are the leading member organization in the built environment within the region which is boldly declared by their vision statement.

ings within the construction industry.

Registered members are able to tender for state, local government and parastatal tender and to enjoy a 10 % local preference over foreigners.

The Association hosts an annual general meeting, the annual conference open to the business community, the annual awards gala, monthly meetings that discuss topical issues, plans and coordination of events. These also help facilitate for networking and sharing notes on the current go-

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ZBCA holds training workshops, conferences and seminars that help in member capacity building in order to stay competitive within the industry. Most of the trainings are tailored to suit issues raised by the members at periodical company visits by the Association.

Manufacturers and service providers are also engaged by the Association to negotiate for discounts on behalf of the member.

ZBCA works with members, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, and real estate agents to produce tools, publications and promotional material that facilitate members to provide customers with a full and satisfactory service.

Member Benefits

Member representation is also a key facet where the Association represents members on any issues regarding legislation, regulations and statutes that may affect their businesses. Representation is done at National Employment Council for the Construction Industry in Zimbabwe, also by engaging policy makers, government officials, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders on matters of concern to the members’ business.

The Association also represents member companies at the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National housing during categorization meetings.

Up-to-date industry information, trends and market briefs are done by carrying out research and packaging the information in the form

of weekly bulletins monthly newsletters, quarterly magazines, an annual directory and the Association’s website.

ZBCA runs a library and Business Centre that is accessible to members for free and offers other discounted services to members.

Selected local, regional and international trade fairs are also a part of the Association’s initiatives and it facilitates its members to participate under its umbrella helping manage participation costs.

The Association also does company visits for members to get feedback and insights on how to lobby pertinent issues to the relevant bodies for resolution.

Through the National Joint Practice committee (NJPC) ZBCA participates in developing standard documents that are easy to understand and up-to-date for use by building contractors.

ZBCA trains members on how to use the Trade Map market analysis tool to identify new sources and export markets for their business.

ZBCA is registered with the ministry of Public Service, labour and social welfare, Zimbabwe Construction industry council, Joint industrial council, Chamber of mines, Employer’s confederation of Zimbabwe and the Standards Association of Zimbabwe.

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