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As we usher in a new year there is one grim social reality most African countries are grappling with. Housing deficit. Decent housing continues to be a challenge on the continent with a majority of its population living in substandard housing conditions. The housing challenge is further compounded by the exploding population growth and the rural to urban migration phenomenon with most African cities awash with slum dwellings which are overpopulated and lack sanitation and drainage. Uganda's current housing deficit stands at 500,000 units with Kenya grappling with huge housing deficits in urban and rural areas estimated at 200,000 and 350,000 units respectively. The Egyptian government is yet to meet demand for housing which stands at 360,000 units per year. Nigeria sits on a growing housing deficit estimated at 17 million housing units with South Africa’s housing backlog standing at 2.1 to 2.5 million units and the deficit continues to grow. The housing deficits above are just the tip of the iceberg as most African countries are in dire need of housing resolutions. Key market players, especially real estate developers and banks have attempted to address the challenge but mortgage interests still remain high with real estate developers focusing on high and middle income earners largely ignoring low cost consumers. It is crucial for African governments and other stakeholders to make decent, low cost housing a priority and demonstrate such commitment with the necessary policy instruments and budget allocations to boost the continent’s housing sector. Prosperous New Year!

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NEWS

Ethiopia

Tanzania

Africa's largest wind farm launched

Tanzania, China pen US$1.7 billion energy, construction deals

Ethiopia has launched Africa's

Tanzania has signed contracts worth US$1.7 billion with six Chinese companies to construct power plants and housing units in East Africa's second-largest economy. The signing of the investment deals was witnessed by Tanzanian Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda in Guangzhou, China. The new investment deals mark China's growing economic presence in Tanzania, which has made big discoveries of natural gas off its southern coast. The deals include a US$692.7 million contract awarded to Tebian Electric Apparatus Stock, China's largest manufacturer of high-voltage transformers, for the construction of a 400 kV power transmission line. Tanzanian state-run National Housing Corporation signed deals worth US$700 million with the China Railway Jianchang Engineering Company and China Poly Group Corporation to develop residential and commercial property. Tanzania signed a framework agreement in May with China Merchants Holdings for the construction of a new port, special economic zone and railway network that could involve more than US$10 billion.

biggest wind farm in efforts to diversify electricity generation from hydropower plants and help the country become a major regional exporter of energy. The 120 MW, 84-turbine farm - straddling a sprawling field of grassland dotted by stone-brick hamlets more than 780 km north of Addis Ababa is part of a plan to mitigate the impact of dry seasons on the country's dams. The US$290 million Ashegoda Wind Farm is the second such project in the country after the 51 MW Adama I wind farm, which began production in 2011. Various studies have proved that there is potential to harness abundant wind energy resources

South Africa SA, Congo sign Grand Inga power import deal

Nigeria

Nigeria, Ghana named Africa’s rising stars A PwC report on ten African countries has named Nigeria and Ghana as Africa’s rising stars in terms of their future prospects for the transportation and logistics industry. Speaking in Johannesburg, South Africa PwC

capital

projects

and

infrastructure solutions associate director Andrew Shaw said

outh Africa has signed an agreement to buy over half of the power generated by the first phase of the Grand Inga hydroelectric project in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Nigeria should see its economy

generating capacity from 2, 000

(DRC). Energy ministers from the two countries signed the purchase

gross domestic product (GDP)

MW to 10, 000 MW within the

deal in Kinshasa during a recent visit by South African President

growth forecast for 2012 to

next three to five years, much of

Jacob Zuma to the DRC.

2017.

in every region of the country and Ethiopia plans to boost

it coming from the 6, 000 MW

President Zuma said the Grand Inga project has the potential to

Grand Renaissance Dam under

change the economic prospects of the DRC, the region and the

construction on the Nile.

continent adding that he was pleased by the progress taking place

Ethiopia is also planning to

towards its realization. As part of the agreement, South Africa will

build a 1, 000 MW geothermal

purchase 2, 500 MW out of a total 4, 800 MW projected for the first

power plant, Africa's largest,

phase of the project, Inga project coordinator Max Munga said at an

in the volcanically active Rift

energy conference earlier this month.

double in ten years, should it manage the average 6.8 percent

Nigeria was ranked as the world’s fourth-fastest growing economy, driven largely by oil exports. Shaw said the Nigerian government had ambitious plans to expand its infrastructure, rated in the study as average, to assist

Valley. When complete, the

DR Congo plans to build the world's biggest hydroelectric project

project will be Ethiopia's biggest

at the Inga falls on the Congo River in the Bas-Congo province,

in growing the economy further.

foreign direct investment, run

about 230 km downstream of Kinshasa. According to the Congolese

A new US$1.6 billion deep-

by its first privately owned

Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Bruno Kapandji Kalala,

sea port was planned at Lekki,

construction works will take approximately six years.

while

utility. Experts put Ethiopia’s hydropower potential at around 45, 000 MW and its geothermal potential at 5, 000 MW but the accessible geothermal resources could be nearer 15, 000 MW. Its wind power potential is believed

US$2

invested

billion to

would

reconstruct

2, 000 km of rail. The ten countries included in the study, completed with the assistance of

Econometrix

South

to be Africa's third-largest behind

Africa, were Algeria, Angola,

Egypt and Morocco. At present,

the Democratic Republic of the

Ethiopia's energy resources are

Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ghana,

almost completely derived from

Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria,

hydropower projects.

South Africa and Tanzania.

December - January 2014

Africa

South Africa

Kenya Kenya embarks on multibillion infrastructure projects

US$223 billion in megaprojects under way in Africa A 2013 Deloitte report ‘African Construction Trends’ notes that infrastructure boom in Africa has seen investment in 322

Bridge City progressing with Durban’s US$2billion public transport upgrade

megaprojects reach US$222.7 billion. Deloitte Southern Africa

Bridge City, the mixed use commercial and residential Town Centre

infrastructure and capital projects

and Business Estate to the north of Durban is set to attract R10 billion

leader André Pottas said the report

(US$1 billion) in public and private sector investment. The city will

focused on projects valued at

play a pivotal role in the development of the city’s R20 billion (US$2

more than US$50 million which

billion) public transport system, making it perfect for businesses

had already broken ground, but

looking for a prime position and highly accessible location along the

had not yet been commissioned,

rapidly developing northern coastal corridor.

as of June 1, 2013.

Speaking in the wake of the release of the 17 hectare Bridge City Industrial Business Estate, Cyril Gwala, Tongaat Hulett’s Development Director responsible for Bridge City, the River Horse

on energy at 36 percent for 97

Valley Business Estate and Cornubia, said that land released for

projects and transport at 25

development was optimally located just 17 kilometres from the

percent for 82 projects with

Durban port and 23 kilometres from the King Shaka International

the Chinese not as dominant as

Airport. It is expected to contribute towards lessening the shortage of

popular thinking would expect.

serviced, industrial land in Africa’s most rapidly growing city.

Association Partners

The report shows that most of the money is being spent

Kenya has embarked on major infrastructure projects to make up for decades of under-investment that stunted economic growth. The country has launched two major infrastructure projects. Work has commenced on a US$653 million expansion of its main airport aimed at boosting trade and cementing its status as a regional commercial hub. Upon completion, the new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will be able to handle 20 million passengers, three times the existing passenger flow through the airport. Kenya has also launched the construction of a new US$13.8billion railway that will eventually link its Indian Ocean port of Mombasa with Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Southern Sudan.

Kenya

Ethiopia

Namibia

- Architectural Association of Kenya - Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya - Institute of Engineers of Kenya - Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya - Association of Professional Societies of East Africa APSEA) - Kenya Property developers Association - Institution of Surveyors of Kenya

- Association of Ethiopian Architects - Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers

Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors

South Africa

Zimbabwe

- ASAQS - SAICE - South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession - Khuthaza ( Women for Housing) - Concrete Manufacturers Association - Green Building council of SA - South African Property Owners Association - Master Builders South Africa

Uganda Institute of Surveyors of Uganda December - January 2014

Botswana Institute of Botswana Quantity Surveyors

Ethiopia Construction Contractors Association of Ethiopia

- Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors - Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers - The Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe (Cifoz)

Association of Consulting Engineers of Namibia

Tanzania - Tanzania Institute of Quantity Surveyors - Construction Regulation Board (CRB) - Tanzania’s Registration Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (AQSRB)

Nigeria - Association of Consulting Engineers Nigeria - Association of Professional Women Engineers Of Nigeria - Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria

Ghana

- The Nigerian Institute of Architects

- Ghana Institute of Engineers - Architects Registration Council - Ghana Institute of Surveyors - Ghana Green Builders Association - Ghana Institute of Planners - Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana

- American Association of Petroleum Geologists Africa Region - Nigeria Society of Engineers - Nigeria Institute of Architects - Building and Construction Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria(BACSAAN) 5

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the risk of fire in buildings thanks to a new paint introduced by Crown Paints. The product is designed to make buildings resistant to sudden fires caused by paint on walls and ceilings. The product known as Crown Timonox is designed to provide a firstline defence against flames induced by flammable ingredients in paints. Solvents used in paint manufacture increase the risk of fire spreading through entire buildings

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December - January 2014

ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS

Smart Build: Sustainable Building Materials and Construction Technologies Date:

26-28 February 2014

Venue:

Cape Town, S. Africa

Contact: Jascinta Ling Email:

JascintaL@ marcusevanskl.com

Website: www.me-uk.com/ marcus-large-scale-events/ EventDetails. The building and the construction sector in Africa promises to be at the forefront of the country's economic development. Built environment professionals are aiming to lessen the carbon footprint associated with buildings by using design and technological innovation to minimise energy consumption and limit waste.

Governments and the private sector are becoming increasingly conscious of the need for environment-friendly building practices. Despite challenges the green building movement continues to gain robust momentum in Africa. In light of the fact that it is still in the nascent stages, there is no doubt that enormous potential and opportunities exist for companies entering the sustainable construction market. To gain more insights on how to develop new and sustainable projects, how to become more energy efficient, how to retrofit cost effectively, how to become resource efficient and how to implement the latest technologies and solutions, this is an event you should not miss. December - January 2014

National Council for Construction

Mozambuild 2014

Zambia’s National Council for Construction (NCC) has said there is need for increased investment in the cement production industry, especially in the small-scale production area, as a long-term measure to reduce and stabilise the retail price of cement. NCC public relations officer Chama Mwansa said in a statement that investments would be vital especially in the small-scale production areas, so that there were more players, availing more cement onto the local market. Ms. Mwansa said the reduction in retail prices for cement over the last few days, could be attributed to factors like increased production from the manufacturing industries which had flooded the market. She noted that most construction activities slowed down during the rainy season, and retailers would want to offload their current supplies, and the best way to do this is to reduce prices. She added that there could also be a possibility that there was an artificial shortage being created by retailers resulting in an overstock of supplies which they now realise they have to offload especially with the onset of the rainy season. According to NCC the two cement plants Zambezi Portland and Lafarge currently operational in Zambia were not adequate to meet the country's ever growing demand for cement. At its plant in Ndola, Zambezi Portland produces 1,400 tonnes of cement per day, while the two plants run by Lafarge in Ndola and Chilanga have a combined capacity to produce 1,230,000 tonnes of cement per annum.

Date:

26– 28 February 2014

Venue:

Mozambique

Powering Africa: Tanzania

of the Republic of Mozambique

Date:

29-31st January 2014

Venue:

Tanzania

Contact: Amy Offord Email:

Amy.Offord@energynet.co.uk

Website: www.energynet.co.uk

Email antonella@ametrade.org www.mozambuild.com MOZAMBUILD

2014

Mozambique’s

leading

construction industry platform, held

annually

Maputo,

designed to provide a meeting space for all existing companies and

potential

new

entrants/

exporters to Mozambique to network, engage, and cement business

relationship,

and

market products and services. Taking place from the 26th – 28th February 2014, the next edition

MOZAMBUILD

is expected to overcome its previous editions in exhibition size and service quality. Inaugurated by His Excellency Cadmiel Muthemba, Minister of Public Works and Housing in

2012,

the

MOZAMBUILD only

international

exhibition focused solely on Mozambique’s

construction

industry, making it the ideal platform

for

new

entrants/

Powering Africa: Tanzania coincides with the launch of U.S President

exporters to Mozambique to

Barack Obama’s “Power Africa” initiative, which announces

showcase their products to an

Tanzania as one of six priority countries for investment. It is an ideal

audience comprising of industry

time to promote a productive and long-term dialogue between public,

experts.

private, local and international energy partners. Prepare for Tanzania’s energy landscape to change Tanzania’s power industry is under tremendous pressure to transform, driven by concerns about growing consumer demand, blackouts, climate change, changing fuel preferences and aging assets. In addition, the discovery of important offshore natural gas reserves

Mozambique’s steady growth and the substantial increase in

international

investments

have created in the country unprecedented levels of demand in the construction sector. Due to

presents a transformational opportunity for Tanzania. To what extent

the lack of internal production,

will these gas resources contribute to international and regional

the industry needs to look abroad

energy supplies? Are legislative arrangements in place for Tanzania

to import the materials and

to benefit from its natural resources and encourage the development

machinery necessary to ensure

of its energy market?

the development of the country. 7

CORPORATE NEWS

US$318 million Jinja MMG plans to invest express highway US$507million in The Uganda National Roads Africa hotels Authority (UNRA) has said

Africa’s greenest hotel from the ground up

ailed as “Africa’s greenest hotel”, Hotel Verde, officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development & Tourism, Alan Winde, on 27 August 2013

is located just 400m from Cape Town International Airport and within easy driving distance of the city’s central business and shopping districts. Designed to meet the specific requirements of travelers on their way in and out of the city, Hotel Verde also has excellent conferencing and dining facilities. But, what makes it unique is the length to which the team has gone to minimise the hotel’s carbon footprint, from (under) the ground up. This hotel showcases some of the most advanced, environmentally conscious

technological

installations,

construction

methods,

procurement and operational practices in the world. Proving that they are “Africa’s greenest hotel”, Hotel Verde, scooped the Water Conservation Award at the Eco-Logic Awards held in Johannesburg in September 2013. The award was presented to the owners Mario and Annemarie Delicio at the ceremony hosted by The Enviropaedia, in association with SABC3. Staying true to their green vision, the hotel has recently completed the installation of its three 3kW wind turbines, landmarked outside of the hotel’s main reception area. The wind turbines make use of a free renewable resource to contribute up to 9 kW towards the hotel's energy needs.

Dangote’s US$12.3 million world class hospital for Kano The Dangote Foundation has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a N2 billion (US$12.3 million) world class health facility in Kano State. The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said that he is planning to build the world's best hospital in the state as means of cutting down on medical tourism by Nigerians to foreign land. The facility which has been named Mariya Sanusi Dantata Ultra-modern Theatre Complex will have a diagnostic laboratory situated within the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano. Dangote said the gesture is meant to support government's efforts in achieving a sound health programme for its people. He noted that it’s their commitment to improve the health and well-being of all citizens. Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso commended the Dangote Foundation for its numerous interventions in Kano. 8

construction of the proposed Kampala-Jinja Express Highway will commerce in 2015. Mr. Dan Alinange. The UNRA corporate communications manager said that work on the 77km stretch will cost more than Ush800 billion (US$318 million) and the land ministry has already frozen any further developments in areas where the road will pass. The master plan for the road is already at an advanced stages and UNRA shall be moving in full throttle in 2014 to address issues like compensation of the affected persons among others. Mr. Alinange further noted that the road designs were developed by Japanese Engineers though the project itself will be constructed through a privatepublic –partnership and they are already receiving statements of qualifications from suitable investors/consortia.

Kusile 3D plant simulator project crowned world best Eskom’s Kusile power station received top honours at global infrastructure software developer Bentley Systems’ 2013. Be Inspired awards, which took place at the Hilton Metropole in London recently. The South Africa’s 4, 800 MW state-owned power station, is currently under construction in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, took first prize in the Innovation in Power Generation category for its virtual three-dimensional (3D) plant simulator, a project spearheaded by Eskom Group Technology engineering and system integration chief technologist Riekie Swanepoel, who was in London to accept the prize on behalf of her team.

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Group (MMG), a hospitality management arm of Inaugure Hospitality, has disclosed its plans to invest US$507million in building hotels in 15 African countries. The firm said that it is constructing 2,200 rooms and suites across 15 properties in 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya is among the African countries where MMG has plans to set up hotels. Meanwhile the Kenyan government has said it is ready to work with the private sector under the public-private partnerships

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CFC Bank invests US$150 million on power plant construction CfC Stanbic Bank has entered into a partnership with Aeolus Kenya, independent power producer, to construct a KSh12.9 billion (US$152 million) wind power plant in Kenya. The new Kinangop Wind Park will add a further 60MW to Kenya’s 1,672MW national power grid and will provide electricity to 150,000 Kenyan households. The project which will be located in Kinangop, will be the largest wind power generation project to be built in sub-Saharan Africa to date outside of South Africa. Aeolus Kenya (AKL) is a member of the Power Africa initiative launched by the United States President Barack Obama which is developing 1 gigawatt of wind, geothermal and gas fired power projects in the East African region. December - January 2014

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Interview: Mr Alec Davis Chief Executive Officer, Davis & Shirtliff

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r Alec Davis is Chairman and Chief Executive of Davis & Shirtliff, one of the best known companies in the water industry not only in Kenya but also increasingly around the greater East Africa region. The company has several product divisions - water pumps, borehole equipment, water treatment, swimming pools, solar products and generators. From its headquarters in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, Mr Davis oversees a fast growing business enterprise across nine countries in the region. Mr Davis, 63, was born and brought up in Kenya. He went to St. Mary’s School in Nairobi before proceeding to the United Kingdom at the age of 15 to continue with his education. While in the UK, he earned an engineering degree and subsequently enrolled for a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). He came back to Kenya in 1976 and joined Davis & Shirtliff, a company started by his late father Eddie Davis and a partner Dick Shirtliff way back in 1946. When his father passed away in 1982, he took over his shares and in 1990, the partner exited the company after selling his shares to Mr Davis. Under the leadership of Mr Davis, the company has been on a solid growth trajectory continuing to diversify its product portfolio and venturing into new markets and is now the largest company of its type in East and Central Africa. Mr Davis spoke to Construction Review’s Francis Makari about the company’s beginnings, sustained growth and future. Excerpts: CR: Davis & Shirtliff has grown tremendously over the years and is now one of the big names in the industry. Give us a background to the company. Mr Alec Davis: Davis & Shirtliff was started by my father with his partner Dick Shirtliff after the Second World War. They were both engineers and basically concentrated on water schemes for development projects, farms and the tourist sector, some notable

early ones being Karen Estates, Kitisuru and Gigiri. As the company grew, they went into swimming pools in the 1950s and also carried out some construction. In the 1960s, they began importing equipment. Their first major supplier was a Danish company called Grundfos, with whom we still have a close relationship. The importation business then grew to the extent that it eclipsed project activities and the emphasis changed to importation and distribution of products. We widened our product range and in the early 1990s took on Pedrollo, a water pumps company. In the mid and late 1990s, we accomplished two things: we moved into new product segments, that is solar energy and generators, and also began expanding our branch network. Our first branch, called The Poolshop, was established in 1994 in Westlands. We progressively opened in Eldoret and Kisumu before establishing in Uganda and Tanzania. The branch network has continued to grow since then and we now have 31 branches. Take us through your product range We are in five product segments, the most significant being water pumps where we mainly supply Grundfos and Pedrollo products. In the last five years, we have also introduced our own range of pumps known as Dayliff which are Far East sourced. These are value products of excellent quality. That is the core focus of our pumping business. We sell pumps for every type of use with boreholes constituting the biggest segment. We sell a whole range of borehole pumps from very small to large pumps for industrial use. Swimming pools are also a very strong market for us. We manufacture many of our own products here and import others from around the world. Water treatment is another long established and important segment and again we manufacture a number of specialized products here including Reverse Osmosis plants, water softeners and media filters. In order to satisfy the water treatment December - January 2014

market, one has to offer a very wide range of products because each water condition requires a different treatment process. These processes might be softening, filtration, desalination, chemical dosage and so on. We offer small equipment for use in domestic situations and large plants for small villages as well as for industrial and commercial applications. We have recently invested in a new factory here where we are focusing on two technologies: one is reverse osmosis and the other is ultra-filtration. This is basically a filtration process with the same result as sand filtration but filters out much smaller particle sizes. We are able to go down to 0.2 micron whereas conventional filtration achieves 5-10 micron, meaning very pure water is produced. These are very specialized treatment units which we bring in from the United States and then assemble here. In terms of new business areas, we are also one of the biggest players on the solar energy market. We import solar PV modules, we manufacture solar water heaters and we also supply power back up systems. As mentioned a big part of our business is water pumping and solar water pumping has really grown recently, the main reason being the drastic reduction in cost of solar PV modules which has dropped by as much as 80 percent in the last five years. This has transformed the economics of solar energy and particularly for pumping. There’s a whole new range of pumping solutions available making solar power more cost-effective compared to the traditional solution of a generator. This is an important new business segment for us and as well as supplying Grundfos products we have recently entered into an agreement with leading solar pumping specialist Lorenz to supply their extensive range so now we have a solution for all requirements.The final product segment is generators for standby applications. We have our own brand, all foreign sourced ranging from small high speed generators up to 10 KVA for domestic applications and larger slow speed generators up to 500 KVA. These are also supplied from the Far East and are of very high quality using international standard engines including Cummins, Lister and Kohler. What informs your decision to go into new business areas or product segments? Much of it is circumstantial, some of it is opportunity and some of it is strategic intent. Our strategy is that all our products must somehow be complementary and should be related to water. For example we entered into the generator business because we were supplying pumps and pumps needed power. We have used the water opportunities to springboard into other related products areas and generally there’s a strategic intent and also market opportunity. With the solar industry for instance, the market has been growing very fast and we saw that opportunity a long time ago and seized it. December - January 2014

Davis & Shirtliff has been expanding in the region and now has a presence in nine African countries. How is the performance of your subsidiaries in these regional economies? They are doing very well. Our basic business model is that we import, assemble or manufacture a very wide range of products which we then distribute from Nairobi. We have a fleet of trucks and all our branches are within reach of the head office by road. We operate in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Southern Sudan, Ethiopia and we are now also doing business in Somalia. We also have activities in DR Congo and Burundi although we do not have branches there. In 2004, your company was ISO 2001 certified. Why did you feel it was important to go through this process? We felt it was important for two reasons. The lesser reason was that many of our customers were increasingly requiring it and obviously from a marketing point of view it was an advantage. However the main reason was that the whole process focused on quality and quality management which have always been key issues at Davis & Shirtliff. We saw the process as a way of structuring the quality focus in the business but most importantly raising the involvement of all our staff. The ISO process is broken down into departments and functions with each department required to describe its own quality processes. We felt it was important to get everyone on board and make it a team building effort to push the commitment to quality in the organization. We have been very successful in that regard. What do you consider to be the main achievements for both you and the company since you assumed your position? I think that there are two achievements that have driven our success: one is that we have put in place a sophisticated Information Technology and Management Accounting System. You cannot run a business like this without good controls – and we have good controls. But even more important is our culture. We are an entirely indigenous African business; we have no expatriates and most of our senior managers in our branches are Kenyan. We are now a world class organization committed to quality, integrity and service to the customers. There’s a huge commitment and motivation in the workforce to make sure that the company succeeds. That really is the driving force behind our success. Everyone is involved in the business and that is how we have created the organization that we have today.

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ome construction projects could be likened to a complex word puzzle. This must be the breathtaking conclusion that comes to the mind of viewers of National Geographic’s incredible TV Series “Megastructures”. How is it possible for the client and construction team to deliver the projects featured? Whilst the architecture and design might seem more obvious to understand, it is quite baffling how the planning, costing and execution of the projects are done and in most cases on

schedule and on budget. In Kenya, for instance, one might wonder how the planners of the iconic Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) came to the conclusion how much the building would cost? More recently, how was it possible to determine what the moon shaped Coca-Cola building in Upper Hill would cost or Britam Towers that is under construction and is set to be Kenya’s tallest building? For most people, it might be near impossible to fathom the complexities

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and details that are usually at play in the implementation of mega projects that range from commercial buildings, hotels and restaurants, medical facilities, residential estates, airports, highways, railways to shopping malls. Yet for partners at Barker and Barton Kenya, these intricate processes are routine work. As pioneer project managers, quantity surveyors and construction cost consultants, Barker and Barton is a firm that has its name in some of the major building projects in Kenya and the East Africa region. It is at Barker and Barton where the complexities of a large project are broken into pieces which make it possible for implementation to happen. “We are the people who define the quantity for pricing,” says Anton Levitan, a Partner. This, in ordinary sense, is quite ambiguous. But in the building and construction industry, quantity surveying involves a process whereby a building is broken down into pieces and each component is measured and priced. No matter how huge a project is, quantity surveyors are able to ascertain for instance how much steel would be required, the quantity of concrete, stone and all other building materials. It is from this process that it becomes possible to put a price tag to a building. “KICC is among the biggest projects we have done,” adds Kishore Nayar, a Partner. Barker and Barton is among Kenya’s oldest quantity surveying and project management practices having been established in 1960. The firm came about following the amalgamation of Culham and Hunter, Barker and Richard and Kelly and Lawson. Though based in Nairobi, Barker and Barton is a regional firm targeting not only Kenya but also Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Seychelles’ and Somalia. December - January 2014

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the inception stage, the project manager works with the client in developing the project brief and understanding the clients primary business aims relating to the project. In the design stage the project manager creates a schedule and monitors the progress of the design team within the budget given by the client. Once the design is finalized he facilitates the procurement stage and evaluates the bids and recommends to the owner to whom the project contract should be awarded. After awarding the contract, he liaises with the quantity surveyor to finalise the agreed terms of contract. In the construction stage, the project manager acts as the client’s authorized representative in administering the contract. He will see to it that the project will be finished according to the specifications/design, schedule and budget. In post construction stage, he facilitates the handover of the project. “In this business it is important to get every detail right,” states David Lowe, a Partner.

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Having been established just before Kenya attained independence, the firm has been central in the country’s development and transformation over the past five decades. According to Anton who joined the practice in 1969 and became partner in 1983, the formative years were among the busiest for the firm. “There was lots of work, particularly government projects,” he explains. This was the case considering that having attained self rule, Kenya was determined to invest in infrastructure projects suitable for her development course. More so, this was a period when the country had relatively few quantity surveyors and project managers. During the early 1960s, there were only five firms. At the time, the process of quantity surveying was extremely time intensive because everything was done manually. Barker and Barton was able to stamp its authority in the industry having been part of a team of consultants involved in the construction of the magnificent KICC building that remains a Kenyan landmark. Though over the years the industry has undergone tremendous growth with the number of firms increasing significantly and embracing of technology, Nayar who is also known as Bobby explains that the basic principles of quantity surveying and project management remain the same. In any project, quantity surveyors are the cost managers. They are initially involved with the capital expenditure phase of a building or facility, which is the feasibility, design and construction phases. They can also be involved with the extension, refurbishment, maintenance and demolition of a facility. Quantity surveyors work in all sectors of the construction industry worldwide. Project management, on the other hand, is much broader based and leads and coordinates the whole process from initial concept through to detailed design, planning, execution of a project to its final completion. The process is divided into five stages namely inception, design stage, procurement, construction and post construction. During

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public buildings completed rose by 9.6 per cent from Kshs46.4 billion to Kshs50.8 billion. According to Levitan, the boom being witnessed in the sector is largely attributed to the fact that Kenya is an emerging market that offers foreign investors better returns on investments. “Cost of building in Kenya is low compared to developed world. The country offers investors’ better returns,” he says. In addition, Kenyans in the Diaspora are also investing heavily in real estate while the positive economic growth is significantly driving demand for commercial and residential properties. Though the boom in the sector is by all accounts positive

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Being among the premier firms in the region, Barker and Barton has provided professional services for many projects throughout the region. Some of the key projects the practice has appended its signature include Tribe Hotel, British Council, European Union Headquarters, Margaret Thatcher Library at Moi University, Eldoret, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport redevelopment (Phase 1) for Sofreavia among others. “We have a fair share of the market,” explains Nayar, adding that with 11 staff, the practice often has as much work as it can possibly handle. “We were among the first firms to computerize our operations. So we can now handle a larger volume of projects,” emphasizes Levitan. The significant boom in the building and construction sector that has been witnessed in recent years and which is projected to be sustained is a blessing for players in the industry. According to the Kenya Economic Survey 2013, the building and construction sector recorded a positive growth of 4.5 per cent in 2012 compared to a growth of 4.3 per cent in 2011. Loans and advances, which play a critical role in the boom, increased by 36 per cent from Kshs50.8 billion in 2011 to Kshs69.2 billion in 2012. During the same period, total value of new private and

for Kenya’s overall development agenda, it has also come with the challenge of compromising on quality particularly among contractors. The fact that Kenyans have witnessed buildings collapsing and causing loss of life have tainted the image of the entire industry. Nayar acknowledges that while the industry has come under scrutiny, quantity surveyors have no authority over the quality of buildings. More importantly, Barker and Barton operate in a segment of the market where clients are looking for high quality buildings and are willing to pay a fair price. “We are in the top level of development and our clients understand they get what they pay for,” he states. Apart from playing a pivotal role in the development of the country over the past five decades, Barker and Barton has also contributed significantly in the growth of discipline. By being a member of the Architectural Association of Kenya and the Institute of Quantity Surveyors, the firm is at the forefront in propagating policies that are favourable to the growth of the discipline. Barker and Barton also offers opportunities to students in universities to work at the firm while pursuing their education and more often than not employ them.

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Thailand’s Dusit International to open Hotel in Kenya Luxurious dusitD2Nairobi nearing completion

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enya is one of Africa’s premium investment destinations. The country’s strategic location on the continent as well as its relatively well developed transport and communication infrastructure makes it well leveraged to compete for both foreign and local investment amidst equally competitive countries in Africa. In the hospitality industry, the country hosts facilities of several big Western names and more are still establishing themselves. Come the second quarter of 2014, Kenya will see the first major hotel chain from the Far East open

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its doors. Under the umbrella of Thailand based Dusit International, dusitD2Nairobi is expected to take luxury to new heights in keeping with the group’s distinguished standards. The hotel is located at 14 Riverside, a prime address in Nairobi and is an initiative of Cape Hotels Limited. Cape Hotels is a new entrant in the competitive and highly dynamic hospitality sector in Kenya. Upon completion of dusitD2Nairobi, Cape Hotels intends to pursue similar opportunities in other Sub Saharan Africa markets. Background • Dusit International was founded in 1949 and has since acquired a unique portfolio of distinctive hotels, building upon Thai culture and tradition to create a personalised welcome for all guests made distinctive under the Dusit International brand promise the delivery of an “experience that enlivens the individual spirit no matter what the journey”. The organisation has grown into a leading collection of luxury hotels and resorts, taking unparalleled Thai hospitality and service standards throughout the world. Dusit International comprises unique hotel and resort brands including: • Dusit Thani: an up-market, full service brand which embodies the richness and tradition of Thai culture to deliver the experience of ‘heaven on earth’. • dusitD2 Hotels & Resorts: representing a colourful lifestyle – catering to the needs of today’s new generation travellers. Design and delight at every turn. • Dusit Princess Hotels & Resorts: affordable December - January 2014

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With over 60 years of experience, Dusit International is committed to quality, integrity and focus in delivering a genuine hospitality experience. It is these qualities that informed the decision by Cape Hotels to partner with Dusit International after a long elimination process. “The decision was based on a foundation of similar values, mutual philosophies and aligned interests. We have found that the increase in travel to Kenya has not been accompanied with the improvement in service expected from global hotel brands. We are certain that partnering with Dusit International will set a new benchmark of service and quality excellence in the local hospitality industry” says the management of Cape Hotels. According to Cape Hotels, dusitD2Nairobi will be synonymous with the vibrancy and ‘joie de vivre’ that comes with a contemporary, world-class hotel. “It will be an ideal base for business in the city or as part of a holiday in greater Kenya. The hotel will offer a refreshing take on ‘destination chic’, combined with the consistency and heritage of an experienced, globally renowned hotel brand.” Design and finishes The design of dusitD2 supports the Dusit brand philosophy and combines luxury accommodation and December - January 2014

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ven when dealing with professionals, experience of individual consultants becomes critical as most clients prefer to deal with those that have been in the field for some considerable period depending on the project at hand. Intershelter Sullivan Architects is a Kenyan architectural consultancy founded by one of the most experienced architects in the industry. The firm was established in 1998 by Architect W.S.W. Busolo under the name Intershelter Consultants before changing the name to Intershelter Consultancy Services and eventually becoming Intershelter Sullivan Architects in 2001. The firm was incorporated in 2007. Today, Intershelter Sullivan Architects is a multi disciplinary professional consultancy whose management cumulatively possesses more than 50 years of experience in the

industry. Arch. Busolo, who is the Principal Architect and Managing Director, has over 36 years experience in the building industry. He earned his B.Arch Degree in 1977 from the University of Nairobi followed by MSc. Arch 1990 from the University of London. He is a registered architect and worked with the Kenya Government for 17 years between 1977 to 1994 after which he established Intershelter Sullivan Architects. He has also attended specialized courses in various institutions among them being Lund University, Sweden and JICA Training Centre, Tokyo Japan. Intershelter as a company is registered with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) and the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK). The firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s December - January 2014

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Architectural Assistants, two Landscape Architects and an Associate Environmental Assessment expert. The technical team is backed by dedicated support staff comprising secretaries, office assistants and an accountant. Services Intershelter Sullivan Architects provides services from the initial stages of a project, i.e. project inception, carrying out field survey, to seeing it through construction. The firm is able to offer a wide range of services under one roof. These include:

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Nature of Projects Handled Intershelter Sullivan Architects handles projects of evey nature ranging from commercial, churches, schools, residential homes, guest houses, hotels torehabilitation centres. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However of all these project types, we are most fascinated by churchesâ&#x20AC;?, says the management. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a strong tradition in their liturgy and functionality which has got to be respected and reflected in the design of church buildings.â&#x20AC;? Schools are also a major component of the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s projects. It has handled several schools, including special schools across the country and beyond. Although Intershelter Sullivan Architects is currently not specialized in any

Projects Completed Intershelter Sullivan Architects has successfully completed numerous projects since its inception. Some of the major ones include: â&#x20AC;˘ Pan African Christian University â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Administration Block, Nairobi, Completed in 2007. â&#x20AC;˘ Administration/Tuition Block and Housing in Isiolo County for the Government completed in 2011. â&#x20AC;˘ St. Patricksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pastoral Centre, Kabula - Bungoma County completed in 2011. â&#x20AC;˘ Kileleshwa Civil Servants Tenant Purchase Housing Scheme for Ministry of Housing, Nairobi, Kenya completed in 2009. â&#x20AC;˘ Rehabilitation of Dispensaries and Health Centres in Tharaka County for Ministry of Health completed in 2012. â&#x20AC;˘ Longisa District H.Q., Completion of Hospital and Housing in Bomet County for Ministry of Health. â&#x20AC;˘ Bishop Stan Pastoral Centre Complex, Kakamega, completed in 2005 â&#x20AC;˘ Kericho County â&#x20AC;˘ Misikhu Catholic Parish Church in Bungoma County - 2013.

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put in by professionals in projects that should be rewarded according to the law. The architect concludes with an observation that with the recent trend where middle level colleges are being upgraded to universities, there will soon be a shortage of technicians. “For every single professional (graduate) produced, there ought to be at least three technicians”. Kenya

Perspectives on the Industry According to Arch. Busolo, prospects for the construction industry in Kenya are good. “With the new legislative changes we are experiencing in the country such as the establishment of the National Construction Authority, the building industry is set for good tidings and great expansion”, he says. “One of the greatest achievements in the new legislation is on sectional property completion in which developers can be allowed to purchase and own their own apartments or condominiums on leasehold basis, something which was unheard of in the past. This has made home ownership easier and more convenient.” Arch. Busolo also hails the reforms in the land sector noting that laws revolving around land issues such as adjudication, transfer, ownership and registration have been reviewed. He believes that with the enactment of the new Land Act, Land Registration Act and review of the Physical Planning Act, the process of land ownership will be easier and faster. However, although the architect praises the business climate in the country that has seen the construction industry prosper, he is concerned that the government is not providing adequate infrastructure fast enough. “A good example is Ongata Rongai, a fast growing town under the watch of the National and County governments, but which is still grappling with issues of waste management, absence of trunk sewer and clean water.” Arch. Busolo believes the government support for stakeholders is not properly defined but notes that Counties are making conscious efforts to attract developers and other investors into their regions. He feels that the National Government should come up with incentives for developers. With regard to training offered to undergraduates in the universities and middle level colleges he notes that employers should appreciate the fact that practical training for graduates is necessary during the first one to two years of employment before they can achieve the expected output. On professionalism, the architect is satisfied with both the level of professionalism and the skills available in the construction sector. He however decries the proliferation of “plan makers” who pose as professionals, a situation that endangers lives, leads to loss of property and undermines the work of genuine professionals. Arch. Busolo notes a curious trend in the industry where foreign designs are being copied without due consideration of local conditions. “Some architectural styles being borrowed from western and eastern countries may not be fit for these tropical regions”, he reckons. Regarding remuneration of professionals, Arch. Busolo notes that there is a clear provision in law but enforcement is lax. He calls on clients to appreciate the immense work

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SARL’S road to the top In less than two decades, Specialized Aluminium Renovators Limited has steadily grown into a remarkable organization serving the constantly changing needs of the construction industry in Kenya.

Specialized Aluminium Renovators Limited (SARL) was founded in January 1993 by two brothers - Kamaljeet S. Sihra and Kulvinder

S. Sihra. Initially, their main focus was aluminium fabrication for commercial and residential properties. However, due to the scarcity of suitable profiles and an increasing demand for interior fit-outs, they decided to diversity and venture into interior fit-out projects in 1995.

The company has worked with numerous interior designers and architects, both local and international. It has an experienced, highly skilled and loyal workforce. According to the management of SARL, its dedicated staff is one of the main reasons for its success today. Because of this high quality of personalized service, the company often gets repeat business from happy clients as well as referrals.

Today, SARL boasts 17 years of experience in this industry and is now a force to reckon with. The company aims at providing professional services to its clients regardless of the size of the project. To SARL, quality and timely delivery of projects are the two most important considerations. “We give each

Mission SARL’S mission is to provide its clients with an unforgettable experience, while creating their dream workspace. This is attained by providing excellent service at competitive prices.

and every project our undivided attention from the initial stages up to completion”, says the management. “We have been awarded the Top 100 Mid-Sized Business Award for the past three years, and are hoping to achieve a good position in the coming year”. 32

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Core Values SARL has clearly stated values that guide its conduct of business. The company believes that these values are the main reason for its success: “Our Projects – Each project we take is different from the previous one, giving us different challenges that we need to overcome and teaching us new things. Our Clients - each client is given our undivided attention, understanding their requirements and fulfilling them in the most cost effective way possible. Our Team - each and every individual is respected for who they are, and teamwork is always emphasized. Our Suppliers - we build good strong and long term relationships with both local and international suppliers. Our Associates - we use the best sub-contractors who, like us, will provide an excellent service and adhere to deadlines.” Services SARL offers the following services: • Aluminium Windows, Doors and Partitioning Fabrication – Office Partitions, Residential and Commercial Products (Sliding Windows, Projecting Windows, Sliding Doors, Hinged Doors, Curtain Walling, Composite Panels) • uPVC Windows & Doors Fabrication – Residential & Commercial Projects ( Sliding Windows, Projecting Windows, Sliding Doors, Hinged Doors) • Interior Fit-Out Contractors – Commercial Projects only (Gypsum & Acoustic Ceilings, Flooring Works, i.e. Tiling, Carpet Tiles, Laminates, Gypsum Partitions, Painting Works, etc) • Mild Steel Fabrication – Commercial (Structural

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Works, Doors, Grills, etc.) Stainless Steel Fabrication – Commercial & Residential (Kitchen equipment, Railing Systems i.e. Glass and Stainless Steel, Custom made Fitments, Architectural Fittings i.e. Skirtings, Kick plates, Handles, Plumbing items, Cash trays, Entrance Canopies etc.) Joinery Works Fabrication – Commercial (Skirtings, Reception Counters, Corian & Quartz Tops, Cabinets, etc.)

Projects SARL has been involved in several commercial and residential projects. A few of these are: Aluminium • SARL was appointed by AMS Properties Ltd, a major developer in Nairobi, to fabricate all the doors and windows for all flats and duplexes of One Riverside Drive, an exclusive residential development in the Westlands suburb of the city. • Central Plumbing Works Office Block: SARL’s scope of works here involved fabricating all the doors and windows for this commercial development in Loresho Area. • SARL also undertakes curtain walling, skylights and structural glazing.

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unique workspaces for its clients. In the near future, SARL intends to open its first showroom in Nairobi and later have a presence in the greater East Africa region over the next 10 years.

uPVC Commercial • The company fabricated all the sliding and hinge doors as well as sliding and projecting windows for Nanaksar, a religious institution. Interior Fit-Out • Banking Sector: I&M Bank, Commercial Bank of Africa and National Bank of Kenya. Works for these institutions involved masonry walling, gypsum partitioning, installation of floor tiles, gypsum and

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Retail Sector: KFC, Telkom Kenya, Little Red, Autoxpress.

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gypsum partitioning, aluminium partitioning, floor tiles, carpet tiles, gypsum and acoustic ceilings, painting works, etc. Mild Steel and Stainless Fabrication •

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SARL’s joinery division allows the company to fabricate custom made furniture required in its projects. These include items such as reception counters, draw boxes, storage units, office furniture, corian and quartz tops, etc.

Future SARL is optimistic about the future. It hopes to become one of the leading companies in its sector and increase products and services. The company is also eyeing regional and international expansion in the years ahead. “Currently we are in the process of partnering with an international aluminium extrusion company, which has extrusion plants in various parts of the world along with a large distribution networks”, reveals the management. With such determination and a clear direction on where it wants to go, Specialized Aluminium Renovators Limited is undoubtedly a company to watch. December - January 2014

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Shelving, Racking and Storage Systems By Newton Mthethwa

echnology in the shelving, racking and storage industry has had an impact and brought in considerable

changes

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through the use of robotics and fully automated lines which obviously increase production, while on the same level reducing down time, improving efficiency and keeping costs down. The systems available on the market include the bolted shelving which is available in both static and mobile systems and is ideal for small parts storage and archives. Boltless shelving also available in both static and mobile systems, is suitable for libraries, archives, records, and samples, with Gondola shelving ideal for the retail industry, such as supermarkets. Light duty racking is ideal for small parts, back-up stores and light duty goods. Pallet racking on the other hand allows for the storage of palletized materials in horizontal 36

rows with multiple levels starting with low level storage to narrow aisle high rise systems. Mobile racking is mostly used in cold store applications, with push back racking being ideal for batching different commodities to the height. Drive in racking is suitable for same batching commodities of bulk goods. Cantilever racking is specifically used for the storage of long lengths of product. In addition, Shuttle racking which are a specific requirement for FIFO(first in first out) for large batches; live storage- constant flow of product FIFO. A needs analysis should be undertaken to understand the exact requirements before acquiring the storage system. The type of the product that needs to be stored, batching, FIFO, type of lifting equipment, growth expected, and financial viability will determine the system. Southern Storage Solutions - Dexion has been operating in South Africa since 2004, and is affiliated to Dexion Worldwide that December - January 2014

has been in existence for over 50 years. The company is synonymous with slotted angle products, and it provides simple cost effective solutions to any storage problem. In addition, "Dexion" assists their customers in South Africa and abroad to find the correct solution to their needs ranging from small shelving requirements up to large narrow aisle high rise pallet racking.

Damage limits Damage to frames is especially important as any deflection of the frames will greatly reduce the load carrying capacity of that section. Be safe! Contributors: Southern Storage Solutions - Dexion Tel: +27 21 5520 220 , Cell: +27 83 2646 043 South Africa

Racking Operation and Maintenance It is important to ensure that the racking installation continues to be both serviceable and safe- the first factor to be conscious of is that, for economy, racking components are produced from light gauge sections and this naturally limits the amount of abuse which can be absorbed without recognized levels of safety. Inspections as part of planned maintenance need to be carried out on a regular basis and everyone involved should be encouraged to report any damage incurred, whether it is minor damage, so that its effect on safety can immediately assessed. "Dexion" will assist the user in identifying the deficiencies, and if required advise on the frequency of inspections.

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Damage requiring Replacement Damage requiring replacement- which significantly changes the original cross-sectional profile of any mainload-bearing member; which deforms the straightness of any main-load-bearing member; which significantly weakens jointed members; damaged or wrong type pallets; hazards requiring attention; mis-alignment of racks; incorrect location of beam connectors; looseness of floor fixings; dislodgement of accessories; spillage of goods; floor soilage; fork lift truck deficiencies and missing beam locks. Rack Protection Steps should be taken to protect corner uprights from being struck by handling equipment. A first line of defence should be incorporated, such as column guards or guide rails, which prevent the truck getting too close to the main racking structure. Column protectors in other areas likely to incur damage should be considered. Rack Inspections It is necessary to inspect racking systems regularly for damage; typically a formal inspection should take place as follows: Racking should be inspected for broad based serious damage on a daily bases and also by a supervisor on a weekly basis. In addition, an extensive and a detailed monthly check should be carried out by management. "Dexion" would conduct inspections at least twice a year. December - January 2014

Fall Protection Preventing Falls and Elimination of Hazards

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all hazards are a serious problem amongst the growing workforce and account for numerous serious injuries and fatalities in the industry. However, the industry has become more aware and conscious of the standards and legal requirements, including the better quality gear as more international brands compete with the local brands. There are three components of Fall Protection and they include hazard elimination through safe practices, fall prevention with travel restraint systems and guard rails, and fall arrest through safety nets or fall arrest systems. However, Shaun Wakelin, Sales Manager from Vertical Safety Systems, further states that, fall protection systems can be divided into Suspension, fall arrest or fall prevention and fall prevention systems, and can be categorised into permanent and temporary systems. Permanent systems are permanently put in place with bolts, clamps or brackets, and they are normally aluminium rail or stainless steel cables with a combination of intermediate and end anchors. However, temporary systems are 38

designed for short periods of work and can be installed and removed easily. They make use of clamps or brackets, nylon webbing and a tensioning device like a ratchet. Fall protection systems should be used by any person who is accessing an area where there is a risk of falling. Regardless of the source of training or how it is provided to the workers, the employer has the duty to ensure it is adequate to protect the health and safety of the workers who work in or around the fall hazard. Installation Considerations The installation must comply with the requirements of EN795, and if the system is certified to EN795 by the manufacturer then the installation will have to be done in accordance to the manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; installation instructions or manual. The equipment should be subjected to full inspection at least every three months and the details recorded on a three-monthly full inspection, as specified in the SAN s 10333-3: 2006. In addition, the equipment should be inspected daily before the work December - January 2014

Fall Protection Plans Fall protection plans assist in identifying fall hazards, specifies the safe work practices that eliminate the hazards, trains your employees in Fall Prevention and Fall Arrest, and makes all employees aware of the details surrounding a ‘written rescue plan’ for each jobsite. A Fall Protection Plan is required by law on any site where workers are exposed to the risk of falling. “A contractor shall cause the designation of a competent person, responsible for the preparation of a fall protection plan” OHS Act CR 8.1(a) Vertical Safety Systems (VSS) Vertical Safety Systems offers a full range of equipment for work at height from a selection of the top international and local brands including fall protection systems in the form of cable and rail lifelines from Fallprotec.VSS and Gravity Access are December - January 2014

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commences, while on long term jobs, equipment should be subjected to further weekly inspection with a weekly equipment form completed, explains Wakelin.

certified to carry out installations and inspections on Fallprotec systems in South Africa. Some of VSS’s major projects and clients include Nestle SA, SAB Newlands, Port Elizabeth Broadwalk hotel, Mpact Plastics, Alice Lane-Sandton and 30 Jellicoe Avenue- Flumans. FALLPROTEC offers a very comprehensive range of rail and cable solutions including suspension rail systems. They work closely with the team of engineers in Luxemburg to provide our customers with customised solutions to suit their specific needs. The brand also offers a comprehensive set of anchor solutions for all kinds of roofs- which provides a multitude of options for roof workers, construction or warehousing, adds Wakelin. SINGING ROCK also offers a very comprehensive range of European standard fall arrest, fall prevention, rope access and rescue solutions. The range has been very well received by the market due to the balance it achieves between superior quality and good value, adds Wakelin. 39

Façade Solutions Adds Value to New and Existing Buildings

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building’s skin can define its value, performance and architectural expression, hence a well thought façade design system can make a new building work more effectively for its owners, occupants and environment. In the past decades, buildings where constructed of mainly brick with very little glass, and the green concept and architectural requirements are such that currently, every building has a glass façade as the envelope of the building, and this has ensured the continuous growth of the industry that is now able to provide a unique and wide range of systems such as the skylights, point fixed façade systems, unitised curtain walls, flush glazed systems, pressure glazed systems, shop fronts, generally for internal glazing mention a few. Façade systems are prominent architectural and design elements that are designed to meet the architectural, strength and mechanical requirements of the buildingthey are also understood to be as important environmental moderators and key influencers in project risk and commercial success. Glazing and façade systems have very large impacts on all aspects of commercial building performance and they directly influence peak heating and cooling loads, and indirectly influence lighting loads when day light is considered.

Façade designs that are cognisant of the fundamental synergistic relationships between the façade and, lighting and mechanical systems have the potential to deliver high performance over the life of a building. The aluminium system used to support the glass is designed to handle the required wind loads as prescribed by the structural engineer and the complete system is tied back to the structure through the use of steel brackets that are custom designed to suite each project. High performing glass products and unitised facade systems are some of the latest innovations, and the industry is experiencing the increased demand for these systems. These are automated facades that track the sun and with integrated blinds they ensure the correct comfort level is maintained 365 days of the year. These systems provide an opportunity for commercial buildings to significantly reduce energy demand, and thus reducing the carbon foot print of the building. The performance improves the comfort level in the building, productivity, energy use and running costs by the occupants. Hence, it is essential to identify well-considered façade solutions that add value to the new and existing buildingsfrom enhancing durability and producing energy savings to re-positioning an occupant’s brand. December - January 2014

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outh Africa is facing a number of challenges with regard to its water resources and the management thereof. Africa and the world over- today's major challenges for water engineers and managers include securing water for people and for food production: protecting vital ecosystems: and dealing with variability and uncertainty of water in space and time. The development of new and the maintenance of existing water and wastewater infrastructure is very important and key- as reflected in the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC), which has included water and sanitation among its 18 Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs). SIPs aims at ensuring a sustainable supply of water to meet social needs and support economic growth, as well as a comprehensive sanitation service that enhances community wellbeing, reducing healthcare costs and improving productivity. The overall desire of the infrastructure push is to ensure that citizens have access to clean, potable water and hygienic sanitation, and that there is also enough water to meet the needs of agriculture and industry. The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) acting directorgeneral Trevor Balzer, speaking at the third South African Water, Energy and Food Forum in Fourways, Johannesburg, explained that the offsets by way of operating efficiencies, improved water management and governance, were currently under discussion. The country needs change its approach and thinking, since a ‘new era of smart water management has emerged’. Continued urbanisation, industrialisation, mining, energy and agriculture placed increasing pressure on the management and allocation of South Africa’s dwindling water resources, demand for which was expected to rise over 1% a year over the next ten years.Over the past ten years, domestic consumption had increased from accounting for 22% of water supply, to 27%. The agriculture industry, which currently consumed over 60% of available water, was expected to increase consumption as it moved to ensure the growth aspirations outlined in the National Development Plan. Water consumption for energy generation – currently consuming between 2% and 3% – would increase by 85% by 2035 on the back of increased electricity demand. The mining and industrial sectors used 2.5% and 3% respectively of the available water in South Africa. The country’s 4 395 registered dams were fast approaching capacity, currently reaching 98%, and opportunities and sites to build new dams were in short supply. Progressive strategies to ensure a December - January 2014

sustainable equitable water mix and to reconcile supply and demand were required and stakeholders needed to re-examine water demand management, desalination, rainwater harvesting, acid mine drainage mitigation and water conservation. The department aimed to establish new regional water utilities, which would complement the existing 152 water service authorities, 98 water user associations and 12 water boards. South Africa was set to establish nine new water catchment management agencies (CMAs), as the DWA moved to replace the 19 existing agencies within the next three to five years.The DWA aimed to bring all stakeholders together with a common ambition of ensuring equitable and sustainable water supply. The nine CMAs, two of which were already functional, would provide “wall-to-wall” coverage of the country.Fewer agencies would be established in a bid to improve the operations of the CMA’s and centralise much-needed skills, which were unable to support a spread of 19 agencies, in a more manageable framework. A task team had been established to identify and deal with the challenges that had hampered the functionality of the previous South Africa

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NUM is pushing, going forward with its mandate By Luphert Chilwane

Just three of our comrades who were senselessly murdered

NUM media support officer

in a similar manner to several other union members

following last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strike by Lonmin workers.

mining, construction and the energy sectors. The past

in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal as a result of poor safety

twelve months have been particularly tough, having left

measures by the CMI JV, the company that has been

many scars on the NUM as an organisation. The union

contracted to build the power station. The comrades were

sadly lost a number of members through violent crimes

doing welding and grouting on a platform in one of four

committed by invisible assassins operating in and around

tunnels when the platform came loose and rolled down

the platinum belt.

the tunnel.

he years 2012 and 2013 have been difficult mixed bags for the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and its membership organised in the

We recently bowed our heads to say fair well to our six comrades who died at Eskomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ingula Power Station

Most recently, we were witnesses to the cold-blooded

In August 2012, hundreds of mineworkers at Lonmin

killings of comrades, namely Percy Letanang, William

mine in Rustenburg went into a strike that turned into a

Brown Setelele and Cynthia Letuka both in Rustenburg.

tragedy when over 50 people died. December - January 2014

The mineworkers demanded wage increases of up to R12.500 per month. About 34 workers were shot dead in August 16 after several confrontations with the police. Before the police shootings, six people which includes two members of the police, two mineworkers and two members of the mine security team died in the senseless violence ravaging at Lonmin. One of the two workers was stabbed whilst inside the mine premises whilst the other

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was shot five times. The two members of the police and the two members of the mine security were shot at, and one of their vehicles was burnt down. To name a few of our fallen comrades: In October last year, Cde Daluvuyo Bongo was shot and killed at Wonderkop hostel. Earlier this year, Cdes Isiah Twala and Dumisani Mthinti were murdered. Again in May this year, CdeMbuleloNqeto was shot execution-style at our offices in Western Platinum by unknown gunmen. Three months later Cde Nobongile Nora Madolo was also shot and killed at the Rowland shaft. As if that was not enough, hundreds of our shop stewards have been forced to flee their homes and are currently living in hiding. While voicing our on-going concerns the NUM strongly condemns the continuous killings of innocent mineworkers in the harshest possible way. This situation has been allowed to continue unabated by law enforcement agencies. Our members are being subjected to brutal physical attacks, not as a result of clashes or rivalry, but through organised crime syndicates in their endeavour to destroy the loyalty of our members. People are being murdered solely for associating themselves with the NUM. Wearing certain t-shirts, particularly a red t-shirt is a serious offence and one gets brutally assaulted. One example of this was an attack on an innocent man who happened to have worn a red t-shirt on his way to attend an NUM workers rally at Wonderkop stadium, few metres from the infamous Nkaneng Township. Workers are being coerced into joining or participating in certain rituals meant to discredit other organisations in the area. For most workers, freedom of association remains a pipe dream despite the fact that it has been entrenched in the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constitution. 45

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This is enough evidence to conclude that Marikana peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; constitutional rights are being tarnished and suppressed to a certain extent. In addition, at numerous workers gatherings and rallies, particularly around the Rustenburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mining area of Marikana, the world was starting to get used to politicians who are purposefully going there to scavenge on unsuspecting mineworkers. But still, we have been encouraged by the swift work done by the police men and women who have arrested suspects in the cases of Binky Mosiane, Cynthia Letuka, Norah Madolo and William Setelele. However, our debate remains that prevention is always better than cure. There has also been a much concerted effort to undermine the historic role of this union in the struggles of the working class in this country, and certain people have started writing obituaries for this giant union. Such people have easily forgotten that through the turbulent years of 80s and the 90s, or eventually today, the NUM played an important part in developing political and economic resistance, and eventually was one of the driving forces in realising the transition to an inclusive democratic government today. NUM's strength is ensuring that workers are protected all the time from health and safety hazards and where there is negligence, the company must adequately effect compensation. It has also succeeded in its struggle to transform hostels into decent family units and single accommodation units as opposed to the crowded compounds that deprived workers privacy. It is unpalatable today to see every Tom, Dick and Harry, claiming the space while telling workers lies. It is so much disgusting indeed to hear some promising workers milk and honey, but delivering none. There is no battle which the NUM has taken up and did not come out with lessons and implemented the intervention strategies from those lessons to drive change inside the organizations and set standards and trends for the rest. In a positive light, the NUM approached the bargaining season with much desired zeal. Contrary to the obituary that many critics and analysts have written about, the NUM rose again to the disbelief of sceptics. The union pulled out a massive industrial action that shook the Chamber of Mines, Eskom and the Construction companies. Though such companies had earlier indicated their reluctance to budget beyond inflation, as the strike started to bite, they trembled and shivered and called for urgent meetings to resolve the impasses. At the end, most 46

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The NUM successfully pushed harder for a better wage increase with a final settlement of between 9 and 12%.

Yes, it has been a tough year for the NUM, but the tide has turned in our favour. Many of our members are coming back home where they belong – to a union that they know will fight for nothing but their very best interests, and not just those of our membership but also their family members. 2013 has also been a year of immense evolution for the NUM. We have learnt a lot and progressively grown through our experiences. We go into 2014 with confidence, having emerged a stronger more powerful unified voice of our people. workers got increases of beyond inflation, up to 8.5%. The union want to commend the work done by negotiating teams during this year‘s wage negotiations with the Chamber of Mines, the South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC) , Petra diamonds, De Beers and all the other participating companies. The union praises the conduct of our members, particularly during the gold sector strike. Their demeanour during this industrial action was exemplary and we call on the general membership and other unions to emulate the behaviour of our gold miners. The NUM further applauds the historic milestones again achieved by the union through effectively negotiating resulting in above inflation wage increases. The union also proudly resolved with positive outcomes on the following issues: • Wage increases in both the gold and coal sectors of between 7,5% – 8%, • Family responsibility leave to accommodate spouse, • Medical incapacity benefit of R40 000 minimum, December - January 2014

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The Ministry of Transport, Tanzania The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is charged with the responsibility for development of Transport and Meteorology and to ensure that the services provided in these sectors are efficient and meet the needs of the population.

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he Ministry was established in January 2011 from the then Ministry of Infrastructure Development. Ministry offices are located in Dar es Salaam; the sitting Minister of Transport is the Hon. Dr. Harrison G. Mwakyembe (MP). Since its establishment the Ministry has focused its attention on ensuring availability of adequate transport infrastructure as well as ensuring a well maintained and safeguarded environment against irresponsible infrastructure development in addition to integrating all modes of transport in order to achieve a coherent vision for economic development. The government recognizes that availability of an efficient and affordable transport system is a crucial condition for economic development and poverty reduction. Hence, adequate transport infrastructure and services are key factors in Tanzania's efforts to promote growth and reduce poverty. Transport is seriously considered to be the engine of socio-economic growth in Tanzania. The Ministry of Transport is responsible for; formulation of sectoral policies and; overseeing implementation of those policies, the objectives being to ensure enhanced performance of the sector, and also to provide optimal contribution to national social economic development. The ministry's goals are summarized by the vision and mission defined here under: Vision To have high quality, safe, efficient, cost-effective and self-sustaining transport and meteorology, infrastructure and services that adequately facilitates social-economic development of Tanzania by year 2025. Mission To facilitate provision of economic, safe and reliable transport and meteorology that meets the needs of the public through development and implementation of appropriate sector policies, strategies and standards.

Transport Sector Policies In order to address the shortcomings in the transport system and to achieve sustained development of the sector a National Transport Policy (NTP) was put in place in 2003. The vision of the Transport Sector is to have "Safe and efficient transport services for all". The transport infrastructure system in Tanzania consists of road, railway, air, water and pipeline modes. The total road network length is 85,517 km including trunk and regional roads (28,892 km) which are under MoID while the urban, district and feeder roads with a total of 56,625 km are under Local Government Authorities. The Tanzania railway system has a total length of 3,676 km of which 2,706 km is operated by Tanzania Railway Limited (TRL) and 975 km by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA). There are three major sea ports, Dar es Salaam, Tanga and Mtwara, and several inland ports. There are four international airports namely Julius Nyerere, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Mwanza. The pipeline system consists of 1,750 km used to transport crude oil products from Dar es Salaam to Ndola refinery in Zambia, and 232 km used to transport natural gas from Songo Songo to Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is in the process of putting in place a PPP Policy and Regulatory Framework to enable the private sector to actively engage in the infrastructure development agenda of the country. With a view of attaining national strategic goals, the Government of Tanzania has prepared a Ten Year Transport Sector Investment Programme (TSIP) as a roadmap towards achieving the goals. The TSIP is planned to be implemented in two phases of 5 years each from financial year 2007/08 to 2016/17. The programme resource requirement for the Phase One of the TSIP is US$ 6,192.52 million for implementing various development projects, maintenance of existing facilities, institutional support and cross cutting issues. December - January 2014

Institutional Sector Reforms

reforms include increasing Private Sector Participation in

The Government has made notable progress in the

the Transport Sector through management contracts and/or

transport sector. In order to support economic growth,

outright sale of parastatals. Furthermore a strategy for the

several reforms have been realized. Among the reforms is the transformation into semi autonomous agencies whose

operations of TAZARA as well as the other revenue units

functions are of operational or service delivery nature.

of Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) and those of the Marine

Operational Agencies are Tanzania Airports Authority

Services Company Limited (MSCL) is being finalized.

(TAA),

The establishment of Roads Fund Board has shown

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Meteorological

Agency

(TMA),

Tanzania Government Flight Agency (TGFA).

positive impacts as road maintenance has been improved.

Reforms have also resulted into the establishment of In the ongoing privatization of public operational entities,

Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA)

the government has already managed to transfer various

and the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA). The

entities to the private sector in the form of PPP.

Organization and

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Agency (TMA)

Human Resource Management Section

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Ministry includes:

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Planning Section

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Departments Departmental work within the Ministry itself is organized into Divisions and Units:

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Finance and Accounts Unit

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Roads Transport Services

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Internal Audit Unit

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Railway Transport Services

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Environment Division

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Agencies.

Security Management •

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Authorities

Transport Environment and

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Aerodrome Infrastructure Ports Infrastructure Section

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Railway Infrastructure

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Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA)

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Surface and Marine

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Transport Regulatory

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Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA)

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Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)

Social Management Section Transport Infrastructure

Dar es Salaam Maritime

Legal Services Unit

Transport Safety and Transport Safety and

(TRL)

Information and Communication Technology

Air Transport and Meteorology Services

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Tanzania Railway Limited

Communication Unit

Maritime Transport Service Section

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Railway Holding Company (RAHCO)

Procurement Management

Division

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TANZANIA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (TAA) All Time Major Development works Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) was established by GN.No.404 of 1999 which was made under section 3 of the Exec- utive Agencies Act, 1997.It is a semi autonomous government executive agency tasked to manage and operate 58 Gov- ernment owned airports and airstrips on the Tanzania mainland.

Construction of Songwe Airport- Mbeya This new airport is intended to be the link to SADC countries. Its CODE 4C status means it can accommodate airplanes with capacity of 100 - 150 passengers. Songwe Airport’s “soft opening” took place in December 2012 and the airport is currently in use.

Construction of Terminal III The on-going construction of Terminal III at Julius Nyerere International Airport is meant to increase the airport’s capacity to handle passengers after Terminal II being overwhelmed despite being able to handle 1.2 million passengers per year.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Tabora Airport

Hon. Minister Dr. Harisson G. Mwakyem- be The rehabilitation and upgrading of Tabora Airport which witnessed the exchange of contract documents involved construction of pavements, runway to bitumen standard, runway stripping works, and drainage works is between TAA Acting Director General, Eng. S. complete. This project is sponsored by the World Bank S. Suleiman and Managing Director BAM Interand Government of Tanzania. The project commenced national , Mr. Martin Bellamy after signing the in December 2011 and was completed in May 2013. The contract for construction of Julius Nyerere Inter- contractor continues undertaking minor repairs as, connational Airport Terminal III.

tractually, he is within the Defects Liability Period.

Upgrading of Mwanza Airport In June 2012 the contract for upgrading of Mwanza Airport was signed. This project is expected to improve safety to aircrafts, security and comfort to passengers, and make it an all weather airport. When completed the airport will increase its passenger handling capacity as well as ability to reFHLYH LQWHUQD WLRQDO ÀLJKWV 7KH SURMHFW LV ¿QDQFHG by Arab Bank for African Development and the Government of Tanzania

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Bukoba Airport The project scope involves rehabilitation of runway, taxiway and apron to bitumen standard including stripping works and storm water drainage system, construction of a new Terminal Building and power station including access road and car parking to bitumen standard, and construction of security fence. Construction of sub base on runway and apron are complete. Base course and terminal building in progress. Completion of this project will improve safety to aircrafts, security and comfort to passengers and make the airport all weather. This project is sponsored by the World Bank and Government of Tanzania .

Scope of Works:

Extension of runway by 500m to asphalt standards Construction of Terminal building with associated infrastructure including extension of passenger apron Construction of Cargo terminal with associated infrastructure Construction of control Tower with associated infrastructure Construction of Power house/station Construction of storm water drainage system and water supply system for the entire airport

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Shinyanga and Sumbawanga Airports The government has secured a soft loan from the European Investment Bank to upgrade these airports to bitumen standard. The project scope will include rehabilitation of runway, taxiway and apron to bitumen standard, stripping works, and construction of storm water drainage and sewer- age systems. The project, which is at procurement stage, upon completion, will improve safety to aircrafts, passengers and be all weather.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of 11 Airports Tanzania Airports Authority is in the process of procuring consultancy services for carrying out feasibility studies and detailed design including preparation of tender documents for rehabilitation and upgrading of 11 airports to bitumen standards. These are Iringa, Kilwa Masoko, Lake Manyara, Lindi, Moshi, Musoma, Njombe, Singida, Shimiwi, Songea and Tanga. The cost of consultancy services will be met by the World Bank .

TANZANIA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (TAA) Julius Nyerere International Airport , Terminal 1, P.O. Box 18000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tel: (Gen) +255 22 2842402-3, Fax: +255 22 2844495 Email; info@airports.go.tz Website: www.tanzania-airports.aero

Upgrading African Airports By Emmanuel Onsomu rowing at an average rate of 6.1 percent, Africa is the third fastest growing region in the world in terms of international traffic. Not only is demand for intra-African passenger and cargo traffic on the rise but there is also an increase in demand for Africa as a preferred partner in global trade. The African air transport industry is currently worth over US$11 billion per annum with its related tourist business contributing an additional US$45.5 billion per annum. Although Africa continues to host some of the fastest growing economies in the world, spurred by strong GDP growth in local economies, air traffic can only expand within the existing confines of infrastructure capacities at African airports.

is necessary if Africa is to keep up with the growth trend in air traffic. This dramatic growth is evident in several African countries which have embarked on developing growth strategies for expanded airport infrastructure and increased safety ratings for international compliance.

Airport awards In the 2013 World Airport Awards ceremony held in Geneva, Switzerland, only 3 African airports made it to the top 100 airports in the world Cape Town International Airport, Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and Durban King Shaka International Airport, all in South Africa. The World Airport Awards are based on 12.1 million survey questionnaires completed by 108 different nationalities of airline customers during the nine month survey period in 2012 and 2013, covering more than 395 airports worldwide. This established industry survey evaluates traveller experiences across 39 different airport service and assesses key performance indicators - from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration through to departure at the gate. Air traffic on the African continent is forecast to increase by more than 6 percent a year for the next 18 years and this is a clear indication that designing and building modern,world class airports

Developments In South Africa, the Cape Town International Airport has completed the upgrade of its cargo division at a cost of US$1.7 million in a bid to streamline its cargo operations. 6.5 million passengers passed through the airport in 2004 which increased to 8.2 million in 2010. It is projected that this figure will increase to 16 million by 2015. To meet this growing demand, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has committed more than US$203million over 20 years to extend existing terminal buildings and construct car parks, two new satellite terminals and an expanded runway system. In Tanzania construction of Terminal 3 at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) will kick off in January this year and it is expected to be completed by October 2015. Upon its completion the airport will be able to handle a total of 6 million passengers per annum and be able to handle all types of aircraft, including Airbus A380. After completion of Terminal 3, Terminal 2 will be devoted solely to domestic passengers. Kenyan Airport Authority (KAA) intends to expand and improve Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to make it a premier regional hub in East Africa and prolong its usefulness until at least 2024 when projections expect over nine million passengers a year. In subsequent phases the airport is set to have a new parking lot to accommodate 1,500 cars, airfield lighting and apron flood lights. Parking stands will be increased to accommodate 43 aircraft from the current 23. Construction of unit 4 and a car parking December - January 2014

facility is ongoing and it is expected that these additional facilities will increase passenger capacity to eight million. The airport suffered a significant setback when a fire destroyed the international arrivals terminal recently and African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved to finance the construction of a US$ 24 million, 10,000 m2 interim terminal at the JKIA with capacity to handle annual traffic of 2.5 million for international and domestic arriving and departing passengers. In addition to the JKIA plans there is a proposal to build a greenfield terminal, that is billed to be the largest single terminal in Africa, with a 178,000m² floor area built at an estimated cost of US$ 654 million. In order to cope with increasing passenger numbers to the west of Africa the Nigerian government has approved the expansion of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Libya’s Tripoli International Airport will also see the construction of two new terminal buildings with a combined area of 350,000m2 and will be able to handle 10 million passengers annually when completed. The government plans to massively increase the capacity of the airport to handle 28 million passengers by 2030. Zambia’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport will also undergo a US$200million expansion which includes the construction of a new terminal building at the airport to have new international arrivals and departures area. New aprons, taxiways and a control tower will also be added as part of the expansion. The Ugandan government intends to invest US$300 million in expanding Entebbe International Airport in order to boost Uganda’s tourism sector as well as

attract new investments following the discovery of about 3.5billion barrels of oil. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has procured a consultant to undertake a six- month’s feasibility study which was expected to be ready by December 2013. Passenger traffic through Kigali International Airport has been increasing at an annual rate of 15 percent and the airport currently handles around 40,000 passengers every year. The airport is currently undergoing a US$24 million expansion. Importance These are just some of the developments either underaway or at the planning stages that clearly attest to the fact that African is not unaware of the importanceof improving its airports to meet passenger expectations and benchmark itself against world standards. As globalisation continues to to take root Africa’s aviation industry will play an important role in the continent’s continued economic and social growth. The continent’s economy will benefit significantly from the civil aviation infrastructure developments as their impact goes beyond airport fences. As the industry gets modern, secure, reliable, safe and sustainable, cargo and passenger volumes will increase hence bringing both direct and indirect impact to the continent by way of job creation, tourism, airlines economic activities, fixed base operations,airport management, on-aiport and offairport economic activities such as hotels, travel agencies, banks,restaurants,shops among others.

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