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July 2015, Vol 26 No. 7 Africa's leading construction journal
Road infrastructure development in Africa
Kenya: Medina Palms, Watamu Windpower: Ensuring sound practices Concrete Additives: 5 important functions
Botswana Pula 60.00, Ethiopia Birr 140.00, Ghana Cedi 23.00, Kenya Ksh 500.00, Namibia N$ 80.00, Nigeria Naira 1,300.00 Rwanda Rwf 4,800.00,South Africa R 60.00, Tanzania Tsh 12,700.00, Uganda Ush 20,000.00, Zambia Zmk 40.00, Zimbabwe US$ 7.00
INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS OF ZIMBABWE Pre-Conference Breakfast Meeting Date: 15th May, 2015 Venue: Rainbow Towers,Harare
Lusindiso Vikilahle-Technical specialist Gyproc saint Gobain South Africa.
Guests listen to the speakers.
Authur Matondo-President IAZ.
Invited guests enjoy a sumptuous breakfast.
Director of Works, City of Harare, Eng. Philip Phukwa.
Bruce Kaseke-General Manager Gyproc saint Gobain Zimbabwe.
Solar and Off-Grid Renewable West Africa conference Date: 21st to 22nd April 2015 Venue: Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, Ghana,
An exhibitor attending to a participant
The Trojan Battery exhibitors desk at the conference.
Participants from Nigeria speaking to Mr Anthony Perrino from First Solar.
The Network of African Businesswomen (NABW) Zimbabwean Chapter Launch Date: 20th March,2015 Venue: The Meikles Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
The Network of African Businesswomen (NABW) secretariat.
Delegates follow proceedings.
Mrs Graรงa Machel speaking.
MANAGING EDITOR Robert Barnes COUNTRY EDITORS Kenya - Francis Makari Uganda - Samuel Bujingo Nigeria - Boladale Ademiju South Africa - Newton Mthethwa SUB-EDITOR David Kariuki WRITERS Jimmy Swira, Thunile Alletta Nkosi Lindsay Wagner, Yvonne Andiva Erick Mongare, Hope Simuli Dorcas Kang'ereha WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN Augustine Ombwa Bonface Kimunyi ADVERTISING Kenya William Mutama, Fred Okoth, Frances Lagoussis (Mombasa), Trizah Njoroge, Faustine Salleh, Joseph Mwangi South Africa: Manoko Thosago, Happy Mokoena Shepherd Mthethwa, Winnie Sentabire, Angeline Ntobeng, Nqobile Ndlovu Uganda: Dan Nsalasata,Bill Collins Musaazi Botswana: Dickson Manyudza, Gerald Mazikana Ethiopia: Haimanot Tesfaye, Ruth Girma Tanzania: Tom Kiage Malawi: Anderson Fumulani
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Road infrastructure development in Africa
A survey carried out by the World Bank reveals that average road density in Africa is 20.4km per 100 square kilometers of land area. The USA has 67km of roads per 100 square kilometer.
Since 1989
July 2015, Vol 26 No. 7 Africa's leading construction journal
Road infrastructure development in Africa
Cover Picture: A road construction project somewhere in a rural setting that will open up the interior for greater commercial activity Kenya: Medina Palms, Watamu Windpower: Ensuring sound practices Concrete Additives: 5 important functions
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Botswana Pula 60.00, Ethiopia Birr 140.00, Ghana Cedi 23.00, Kenya Ksh 500.00, Namibia N$ 80.00, Nigeria Naira 1,300.00 Rwanda Rwf 4,800.00,South Africa R 60.00, Tanzania Tsh 12,700.00, Uganda Ush 20,000.00, Zambia Zmk 40.00, Zimbabwe US$ 7.00
REGULARS
Ghana: Samuel Hinneh
Pictorial 2
Zimbabwe: Cyri’l Zenda
Editor's Comment 5
Rwanda: Collison Lore Nigeria: Seni Bello
News 6
China:Weng Jie
New Products 8
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Inside Piling 11 Stable foundation, strong structure Cladding 13 Cladding for exterior walls Concrete Admixtures 16 Five functions of Concrete Admixtures
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Editor's Comment BRICS Bank closer to reality
In the last decade alone power generated from the wind has more than quadrupled with some estimates putting todays installed wind capacity has reached about 197 GW representing about 3 percent of global electricity consumption.
The plans of the BRICS countries to setup their own development bank are coming closer to fruition with announcement that the South African government has endorsed the nomination of Leslie Maasdorp as VP and has appointed former South African Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni as a nonexecutive director of
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the bank’s board. The heads of state from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa who form the so called BRICS countries agreed to establish a New Development Bank (NDB) at their summit meeting in Brasil last year with an initial capital of US$50bn. The establishment o f the bank has not cone as a surprise since the rising economic influence of these countries has outpaced their influence in the World Bank and the IMF. This is clear from statistics that show that a quarter of the worlds trade is now between south-south countries while in addition the BRICS have 40 percent of the world’s population. It is hoped that once the bank is up and running it will help to fill the US$1tn infrastructure investment
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gap in developing countries. It is warming to note that the banks priority will be electricity, transport, telecommunication and water and sewerage.
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NEWS
Ghana
Tanzania
Kenya
US$164m hydro power project
US$ 7.6bn standard gauge railway planned
33MW geothermal well drilled by Kengen
Ghana is set to receive a boost
Tanzania in conjunction with a Chinese company is set to construct a
from the development of a US$164mn hydro power project that will see the country generate an extra 43 Megawatts of power to the national grid.The deal was sealed in Ghana between Ghana’s
leading
Electricity
Company ECG and the small Hydro Development Company Limited.The hydro power plant project will be fully owned and run by the Ghanaian Independent Producer and the water for the generation will be tapped from River Ankobra. According to SHDCL Director Kwadwo Poku the feasibility of the project has already been carried out and so far three potential locations along the River Ankobra including Maham, Nsuaem and Tarkwa have been identified.He added that the company has acquired a provisional IPP licence from the Energy Commission and has
2,561 km standard gauge railway at a cost of US$ 7.6bn. The railway line will connect the Dar es Salaam port to land-locked countries and enhance the economy of the country.A Chinese consortium led by China Railway Materials (CRM) has been selected to undertake the construction of the project; this was confirmed by the Tanzanian Minister for Transport, Samuel Sitta.10 per cent of the funds will be generated from the Chinese group and the rest will come from banks in the region.Tanzania which aspires to become a regional transport hub in the coming years had projected to spend a whopping US$ 14.2bn in the next five years on the construction of new railway lines and upgrading of existing roads and railways. This development will enable them serve growing economies in the land-locked countries in the continent.The country has so far signed a US$ 10bn agreement with China Merchant Holding International (CMHI) to build a new mega port and economic zone at Bagamoyo.
South Africa
Kyalami racetrack gets a Face Lift to Improve Track Experience The 54 year old Kyalami racetrack located in Midrand South Africa is set to be renovated by WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa an engineering consultancy.According to the MD for Porsche South Africa, Toby Venter who acquired the race track in 2014 in an auction, the Kyalami racetrack would remain a racetrack.The WSP divisional director for development, transport and Infrastructure in
Kenya Electricity Generating Company
(KenGen)
which
is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya has successfully drilled three new geothermal wells in Olkaria. The wells which are located in one pad have a total capacity of producing 33MW of electric energy and this will help boost the electricity production in the country.“The
multi-well
pad
drilling approach reduces drilling costs. We drilled two directional wells and one straight well and when we tested the wells, their output is up to 33 MW,” said Geothermal Development director Eng. Abel Rotich.This finding has come with a lot of benefits as it is able to produce a huge amount of megawatts compared to the other wells that were discovered. It is also among the biggest in Kenya and it increases their chances of
initiated approval processes with
Africa, Francois van Rensburg noted that the renovation of the track
the Water Resource Commission.
will focus on its attractiveness and improvement of the spectator and
Poku said the construction will
driver value for safety.The existing racetrack will be refurbished with
begin in the first quarter of 2017
realignment of the three corners of the track this will improve on
that we strike 33MW from a
after they have carried out the
safety, easy accessibility to the venue and development of a friendlier
single pad. The normal average
Social Impact Assessment and
race track experience.Van Rensburg noted that the track upgrading
capacity from one well is 5MW.
considered
of
will match up with world class standards. Spacing of the bleachers
This means that we needed up to
the communities living near the
and change of the pit lane exit for drivers will also be worked on. The
6 wells to attain similar capacity.
area.The company awarded the
finishing will be different from that of normal car tracks.During the
We have literally saved half
contract is currently the leading
whole construction process the area will be closed and a laser scan
of the drilling costs for 30MW
player in Ghana in applying latest
done to enable accuracy in the design. This will be done through the
with this single pad,” added
compensation
innovative technologies and also in discovering new opportunities
use of mobile, terrestrial and aerial scans.
meeting their vision 2030 goal of becoming a huge industrialized economy.“It is not every day
Eng. Rotich.KenGen produces about 80 percent of electricity
in energy resources.
consumed in the country. The
He also added that the company
company utilises various sources
is currently implementing the
to generate electricity ranging
gauging
from hydro, geothermal, thermal
station
by
merging the
and wind. Hydro is the leading
country to the main river so that
source, with an installed capacity
they can gather enough water to
of 766.88MW, which is 64.9 per
run the project.
cent of the company’s installed
major
tributaries
across
capacity. 6
July 2015
Liberia
Nigeria
Egypt
AfDB gets a new President
Power production to get a boost from Assiut electricity power plant
The
Development
Egypt’s power production is set
Bank (AfDB) has appointed Dr
African
to increase as the construction
Akinwumi Adesina a Nigerian
of Assiut power plant in Egypt is set for phase two as phase
National as its new President.Dr
one is complete.According to
Adesina comes in as the eighth
Orascom Construction the power
President of the bank after Dr Donald Kaberuka’s term came to an end on 31 August.Dr Adesina assumes most
office notable
at
Africa’s
multilateral
development finance institution at the head office in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.He will serve for a period of five years starting 1 September.At 55 years,Dr Adesina
is
an
agricultural
economist and Graduate from the Purdue University in USA and the University of Ife in Nigeria.He was also the Minister for
Agriculture
and
Rural
Development in Nigeria.
plant will be able to produce
Construction of a super highway linking Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire set to kick off The construction of a super highway linking Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire is set to kick off and the project will be funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB).According to the AfDB outgoing President, Dr Donald Kaberuka the project will start soon since they are currently evaluating on the budget that will be able to complete the project in the recommended time.The president who was speaking during the Bank’s 50th anniversary said those are the major projects that the bank is going to endeavor before he finally walks out of the office.He also added that the highway will ease transportation and link the two nations in order to end the short term fear they have had from each other being caused by Ebola and said the bank is ready to use its resources to fight Ebola.The outgoing president said many projects in the region have stalled due to the attack by the virus and people in the countries fear physical contact and interacting with each other.
Association Partners
Kenya
- 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
Uganda
Institute of Surveyors of Uganda
- Association of Ethiopian Architects - Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers
complete will be able to boost an additional power of 1000 MW to the national grid by July. This will make the plant Egypts second largest power supplier and will be a substancial boost to Egypt’s power production needs.Egypt currently produces 30,000 megawatts with natural gas accounting for for 68.7 per cent of its electricity production, according to the Egyptian stateowned Information and Decision Support Centre (IDSC).
Namibia Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors Association of Consulting Engineers of
Tanzania
Ethiopia
- Tanzania Institute of Quantity Surveyors - Construction Regulation Board (CRB)
Construction Contractors Association of Ethiopia
Ghana
of Egypt.The power plant once
Institute of Botswana Quantity Surveyors
- Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors - Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers - The Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe (Cifoz)
beneficial to the Upper parts
Namibia
Botswana
- Tanzania’s Registration Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (AQSRB)
Zimbabwe
South Africa
- 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
Ethiopia
over 375 MW which will be
- 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
July 2015
Nigeria - Association of Consulting Engineers Nigeria
- Association of Professional Women Engineers Of Nigeria - Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria - The Nigerian Institute of Architects - American Association of Petroleum Geologists Africa Region - Nigeria Society of Engineers - Nigeria Institute of Architects - Building and Construction Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria(BACSAAN) 7
PRODUCTS
Agile cement mixer from Lino Sella The new cement mixer packed in a box from the leading Italian
Immediate waterproofing with Mapei Plastimul 2K Reactive Mapei South Africa recently launched Plastimul 2K Reactive, a solvent-free, eco-compatible, bitumen waterproofing emulsion that further extends its comprehensive range of well-proven solutions
company Lino Sella makes it
for all waterproofing challenges. Another technology innovation
possible to reduce the required
from the international Mapei group, world leader in the production
storage and transport space by
of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for building,this
40%.Saving space also means saving time – and money. With more than 50 years of experience in the sector, Lino Sella
World
offers
unique product has no equivalent in the local market and is already attracting strong interest from waterproofing contractors.Plastimul 2K Reactive is a two-component emulsion that is applied by airless spray to give immediate waterproofing of structures below ground such as the outside of foundations and retaining walls, as well as
state-of-
virtually any horizontal and vertical surfaces that are not exposed
the-art production of cement
to UV. The product is suitable for all types of concrete and cellular
mixers, mortar machinery and
concrete surface, limestone, pumice, lightweight brick and breezeblock masonry, render and screeds.An example of the outstanding performance characteristics of Plastimul 2k Reactive was its use to
building
equipment.Its
latest
Volvo serves Africa with hydraulic breakers Volvo
has
introduced
their
range of purpose-built hydraulic breakers,
designed
to
work
in harmony with your Volvo hydraulic
excavator.
Volvo
breakers are available for both new and existing machines in your fleet, together with an allin-one package of hydraulic hoses,
breaker
bracket
and
tools, so you can start using your breaker right away.Volvo breakers deliver every strike with the same optimal power as the last, providing consistent power and breaking force, even
solve a longstanding problem with the concrete roof of a secondary
in demanding tasks. Using the
school in Danville Park, Durban. Mapei South Africa approved
two-speed control, operators can
applicator, Stonehaven Projects, was asked to find a solution for the
choose the best frequency for the
continual leakage being experienced through the existing torch-on
application to further increase
membrane. The situation was that the membrane was not coping on a
the
roof that was cluttered with pipes, vents and skylights.
Easy
machine’s to
productivity.
maintain,
Volvo’s
version of cement mixers packed
durable breakers feature an anti-
in a box is designed to make
blank firing function to prevent unnecessary wear or damage to
transport easier: the machines
the machine and are supported
are disassembled and packaged
by a vast network of technicians,
in a cardboard box that makes it
possible
to
parts and workshops.Top features
considerably
of Volvo Hydraulic Breakers for
reduce the space required for
hydraulic excavator include:
storage. According to the owner
An anti-blank function stops the breaker from striking when
Paolo Sella “We had the idea
the material has already been
of producing a cement mixer
penetrated,
that can be disassembled after observing the operative needs confirms the economic savings
New Ichthys Project Employs Sharp eye and safEye Detectors
in terms of transport. 40% of
The Ichthys Project is a world-class project to develop a gas and
space saved that, from initial
condensate field approximately 130 miles (200km)off the northwest
observations, has an impact on
coast of Australia.The project, which is operated by INPEX, is a joint
overall costs and many other
venture with major partner Total and various Japanese & Taiwanese
of our dealers.The feedback
factors”.Ease of assembly is guaranteed by the fact that assembly only requires the use of bolts and does not require any welding. 8
preventing
costly
damage and downtime.The twospeed control allows the operator to select either quick short bursts or long hard blows, increasing the
machine’s
versatility
and productivity in different applications.Your Volvo breaker is made to work in harmony with your Volvo machine.
Gas companies and is due to start production in 2016.The project, which is the first of its size to be operated by a Japanese company, has installed over 500 SharpEye IR3 flame detectors, accompanied by over 200 SafEye Open Path Gas Detectors.Spectrex Inc. is a technology leader in optical Flame and Open Path Gas Detection (OPGD). July 2015
ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS
China Power Expo Date: 18 - 20 Aug 2015, Venue: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan Contact: Vivian Zhang Website: South
China
production
is
the
base
of
Call for Proposals to Support Green Mini Grids
Date:16th-18th Feb,2015 Venue: Landmark Centre in Lagos Web:
main
Exhibition specialists ITE Group
power
plc. and fairtrade Messe GmbH
products in China and over
& Co. KG have joined forces to
60% power products companies
launch a building & construction
gather in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan,
Foshan.
MEAN WELL etc are the famous representative
exhibition in Africa’s largest
KSTAR,
EAST, JEIDAR, CHESHING, companies
in
Pearl River Delta.In China, the demand for power products has risen steadily year by year.
ITE Group plc. & fairtrade Messe GmbH combine
economy, The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has called for interested companies to bring proposals to support the creation of a policy and market environment for green mini grids (GMG’s). This will help address electricity issues and unlock private investment. GMG’s will help offer low cost solutions to electricity unlike grid extensions especially for remote communities. This will be done by
Nigeria.AfricaBuild
Lagos will take place from 16 to 18 February 2016, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. The event will bring together Nigeria’s
key
professionals
renewable energy either fully or partially.In order to support this
products
announced that the UPS income
move, SEFA will be giving US $5m to six Sub Saharan African
manufacturers
of China market will exceed
countries. The projects in these countries will address sector planning,
$820 million (RMB 5 billion).
regulatory and policy interventions, market development while at the
The
demand
same time addressing problems faced by governments, financiers of
international
such projects, developers and the community.Sub Saharan African
RNR Market Research recently
huge
attracts
market
many
famous brands to tap into China
so on.Whether you want to find suppliers or expand your market, China is the first choice. Power Expo is a golden business opportunity!The
present
international and
suppliers
GDP and this affects over 620 million people.The proposals will be evaluated on aspects such as recipient’s ownership, dedication and
from around the world.Nigeria
association with the country’s sustainable energy for all (SE4All),
is currently the largest economy
submit their expression of interest to:
Powerware, MGE, Sendon and
and
countries face electricity costs of up to 1 and 2 percent of their annual
action plan, policy, capacity and market potential.Applicants can
like Emerson, Santak, APC,
from
construction
BUILDINT KENYA 2015 Date:18-20 Sept 2015 Venue:Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi Kenya Website: www.growexh.com/ buildkenya/
in Africa with a GDP of $521.8 billion and is expected to triple in size by 2030 to $1.6 trillion, making it one of the world’s top 20 economies.The construction industry is Nigeria’s secondlargest employer, with around five per cent of the populace working in the sector. Over the
showcased
last five years the industry has
products of Power Expo2014
BUILDINT KENYA 2015 is the main international Building &
were displayed by TOPSAIL,
Construction Event. Setting new highs for participation from over 20
of 9.5 per cent. The exhibition is
countries and visitors from over 12 African countries, the event is
significantly located in the heart
BROAD LINE,SPDDEY,EKAI, Yingyeda,Jerrystar
and
other
exhibitors including UPS, EPS,
all set for its exhibitors meet serious buyers within the 3 days. The
voltage stabilizer, inverter, LED
event continues to to lead the way in showcasing the new products &
power, electric operation power supply, communication power supply, portable power, etc.
technology not only to Kenya but also to its surrounding countries.
averaged an annual growth rate
of the country’s commercial capital, Lagos, where major infrastructure development is expected to take place over the next few years.
The event is held in conjunction with 11th Kenya Trade Show 2015.
July 2015
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CORPORATE NEWS
Omega-Butler Refineries to deliver a mini oil refinery The National Standard Finance, LLC in conjuction with the Omega-Butler
Refineries,
a
Renewable Power to install 250MW of wind power Mainstream Renewable Power, an Irish wind and solar company has been awarded a tender to
UK based firm has committed
install 250MW of wind capacity
to construct a mini oil refinery
farms by the South African
in
Nigeria.
Government in the country. The
The project will have three
award was given to the firm
Powerhive ends Kenya Power’s distribution monopoly
integrated Process Units that
after the fourth round of the
is Deep Oil Refining (DOR),
Renewable Energy Procurement
The government of Kenya has awarded a power distribution
Catalytic Distillate Treatment
Programme by the Government
license to Powerhive East Africa a wholly owned subsidiary of US
(CDT) and Desulfurization and
of South Africa.South Africa has
microgrid solutions provider Powerhive Inc effectively bringing
Gas Fractioning (DGF) unit.
commited to introducing green
Furthermore, the project will be
energy in its power mix which
executed in two phases. Phase
currently stands at 95 percent
one will include the installation
use of coal for power, in order
national grid.Powerhive had successfully concluded a pilot project
of the DOR Unit and DGF Unit
to address the bad electricity
over the last 2 years in which they generated 0.08MW that benefited
within the period of 12 months.
shortages that the country is
1,500 people.The company is banking on First Solar Inc a leading
Phase two will involve the
provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions to generate
facing at the moment.The Irish
installation of the CDT Unit
company will construct two
which will take 24 months to
wind farms which will be worth
complete. The total cost of the
US $0.47bn in investment.
to an end the local power utilities monopoly in the distribution of power.The license allows Powerhive to generate, distribute and sell electricity in Kisii and Nyamira counties in the west of the country. It however restricts the company to rural areas not covered by the
energy from the sun and meet a growing demand for power in rural Kenya.First Solar is a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions with more than 10 gigawatts (GW) installed worldwide.
Port
Harcourt,
First Solar has developed, financed, engineered, constructed, and
project is about US$1.750bn.
currently operates many of the world’s largest grid-connected PV
Wet batch plants provide quality concrete at reduced operating costs
power plants in existence.The signing of the license it is believed will set the stage for other investors to enter into the power generation and distributon field
KenGen awarded Company
best
African
Energy
Kenya’s largest power producing company- KenGen has triumphed in scooping the title of the best Africa Energy Company award for 2014/15 in an event that was made up of utility companies in Africa.“KenGen is proud and happy to be on the lead in moving the country towards self-sufficiency and providing reliable, affordable and renewable energy,” said KenGen Managing Director and Chief Executive Albert Mugo after receiving the award.The company was competing against Umeme of Uganda, Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company Ltd and Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited and they managed to carry the award home.The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) which succeeded to commence on the Olkaria geothermal steam generation project was positioned eighth in the steam energy production category worldwide.The ceremony took place during the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa event in Cape Town, South Africa which saw 700 of Africa’s water and power industry professionals attend.The event seeks to identify and recognize exceptional utility companies in the continent. 10
Natural gas drilling project carried by Emirati Dana Gas Egypt’s natural gas drilling has
Africa
kicked off and is being carried
(PMSA) is the largest supplier of
out by the leading private natural
concrete brick, block and paving
gas Explorer Emirati Dana.The
Pan
Mixers
South
making machinery in Africa. To maintain its competitive edge, the company recently entered into a local partnership with Italian-based construction machinery manufacturer, IMER. The partnership will see PMSA
gas drilling is expected to be a game changer in the country and this is the second project being carried in the country.By the end of the project the production increase will provide Egypt with needed gas supplies and will allow the Emirati Dana Gas
stock and distribute IMER wet
firm to “sell the government’s
batch plants to industries across
share of incremental condensate
Southern
batch
production at market rates” to
plants provide quality concrete
recover receivables overdue to
at reduced operating costs.
the company by 2018.
Africa.Wet
July 2015
PILING
Stable foundation, strong structure Sub Saharan African construction industry could be losing hundreds of millions of dollars in project maintenance costs due to poor piling practices. What most project developers ignore is that there is still no alternative to good piling practices.
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An illustration of the correct application of piling on site
•
An open mindedness to new systems
t’s incredible how far construction companies can go to save costs.Even to the extent of sacrificing the quality of piling – literally, the very foundation of construction. In the course of doing this, the quality of the construction project is greatly compromised. As a consulting engineer remarked during the 2015 SAICE Awards: “It all starts from the foundation. If it is mediocre, the end product is most likely to be mediocre. There are no two ways about it.” He added: “Penny-pinching companies have more to lose and virtually nothing to gain. I wish they realised that.”
cost much at least in the long run, says Page,
Procurement due diligence
offer with huge benefits.Not only can we
Not a surprise South African based geotechnical consultant from Firmapile, Greg Page, is not surprised by increasing cases of buildings that fall apart due to poor piling. “As a result of poor piling practices, construction companies base their work on reports that are not thorough enough.” Doing things the right way does not
Page says when engaging services the
offer a system that is very mobile but also
company should follow these steps:
cost effective.
and procedures;
explaining that the most basic approach and the decision has to be made and determined
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construction companies make is that they utilise wrong piles in situations which they
Availability of the piling company; and
by the soil profile. The mistake which •
The cost effectiveness of the piling operation.
are not recommended for. “The driven displacement pile can be
Looking beyond the cost
used in many different soil conditions and
Page hopes to see the change in the approach
restricted areas.
to piling in African projects.
“There are also other methods of piling
“Our company would like to see the open
by which the soil is removed by means of
mindedness of contractors, developers and
augured piles,” Page says.
engineers in Africa, to support smaller piling companies like Firmapile who have a lot to
•
The feasibility of the system used;
•
How accessible the terrain is for
companies like ours, it can go a long way in
the piling companies and their
providing jobs for previously unemployed.
machinery;
We can offer training and even the possibility
Time restraints should be reasonable
of setting up small branches all over Africa,
and achievable;
providing job security,” he says.
•
“By the construction industry using
Firmapile’s process involves the use of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Equipment to drive steel sleeves to refusal by means of displacing the soil. • The equipment used to do this operates at high ramming capacities • The steel sleeve is then reinforced with concrete to take loads of 200 KN tested and guaranteed. The piles can be designed to take any load required by clustering it. • This piling system has proved to be an immense success over the past years both locally and internationally. • The use of piles to support structures is common practice. • Firmapile’s equipment allows piles to be driven beneath existing structures and in small spaces.
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GUEST
The Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers
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he Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (ZIE) is a multidisciplinary Institution covering
is an outline of the different membership
all aspects of engineering in Zimbabwe. Its
attainment of an engineering diploma or
operation and membership are regulated by an Act of Parliament but the Institution is a private body made up of its members. It is a Learned Society similar in many ways to the Dr. Sanzan Diarra, CEO Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE)
other Professional Institutions in Zimbabwe and elsewhere. The Institution was founded in 1944 as the Society of Engineers and received legal status as an Institution in 1952. It is governed by a policy-making Board made up of members elected from all grades of its ranks. Decisions on the running of the Institution are ratified by the Board. For effective operation of the Institution, the Board runs the Institution using a diverse of committees, namely – Executive Committee; Professional Panel; Education and Qualifications Panel; Learned Society and Membership Services, and Finance and Staff Committee. The Institution organizes a national congress every second year and invites other Engineering Institutions outside Zimbabwe to participate. Awards ceremonies are held every year and an invitation is sent to an outstanding professional (usually an engineer) from within or outside the country to come and deliver a public lecture in memory of the first President of ZIE, Eng. Cecil LeonardRobertson. It is the purpose of ZIE to set and maintain appropriate standards of engineering and
It is the purpose of ZIE to set and maintain appropriate standards of engineering and technician competence; to promote the advancement of engineering and facilitate the transfer and dissemination of engineering knowledge. 12
grades: Any
person
studying
towards
the
degree is supposed to be registered as a Student Member upon completion of a Student Form and payment of a nominal fee that covers the duration of one’s study. Upon completion of the studies the student member will then upgrade his/her status to Graduate Technician (Grad. TZweIE) or Graduate Member (Grad.ZweIE), for engineering diploma and degree holders, respectively. Onewho has an engineering diploma plus at least two years post-college engineering experience, may be admitted as a Technician Member of the Institution. Applicant needs to complete an M1 Form, write report on training and experience plus project report. One’s application has to be supported by three ZIE Corporate Members. Nominal registration fee is payable upon submission of the forenamed documents, together with certified copies of professional certificates and associated transcripts. The same applys to an engineering degree holder whose post- university engineering experience is more than three years. The difference is on the depth of the requisite reports. A degree holder is admitted as a Corporate Member. Applicants are encouraged to adhere to provisions of the associated membership guides. If one is a Member of an Engineering
technician competence; to promote the
Institution that is recognized by ZIE he /
advancement of engineering and facilitate
she will be exempted from submission of
the transfer and dissemination of engineering
a Project Report. However, application has
knowledge; to raise the character and status of
to be accompanied by a certified copy of
the profession and promote public awareness
the associated membership certificate.From
and confidence in it and to ensure correct
the ZIE Member Grade one can attain the
standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Fellow status which is the most superior ZIE
In an effort to realise the foresaid objectives, ZIE Members should strictly adhere to rules and codes of conduct. ZIE registers all engineering professionals. Below
professional engineer grade. To read more and to comment on this story visit
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CLADDING
Cladding for exterior walls
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ladding has over the years seen the emergence of materials that have meant an overall improvement in performance of a building. Wood and bricks that had been more predominant in the past has given way to more robust and innovative materials such as aluminum, glass, PVC, bricks, glass and concrete. This outer skin today plays are more important role other than improving the aesthetics of an otherwise dull looking building. Today cladding offers protection against weather elements, relatively lower maintenance when compared to a merely painted wall which is achieved by a mere regular washing, ability to reduce water absorption into the building, providing resistance to pollution and increasing the mechanical strength of a structure. It further provides thermal insulation and reduces the temperature variation inside the building and improves the acoustic. Cladding today has witnessed a huge upsurge in its variety and popularity in all types of buildings. Costs in some cases has also ceased to be a restraint. While at one point in time wall cladding with restricted
options was more a part of visual art, today the choices as well as the functions of cladding have increased. Introduction of pre-engineered structures, market demands of speedy project execution, the zest for quality and innovative options as well as environmental aspects have all played a part in shaping the industry. Common options for exterior cladding include brick or masonry veneer – it may have a higher initial cost but the advantage is that it requires virtually no maintenance. Autoclaved aerated concrete which has good insulation properties and comes in blocks, reinforced panels, and lintels. Weatherboards which can be made of timber or from composite materials are also popular. Some do not need painting. They have very good weather tightness properties. Depending on the weather tightness risk score a cavity may be required behind the weatherboard. Monolithic systems like, textured wall surfaces made out of plaster, polystyrene or fibre cement sheet are promoted as providing a sealed and waterproof outer skin but
must be installed strictly to manufacturer's instructions. The waterproof coating must be carefully maintained to ensure watertightness, and will require a cavity in most applications. Extruded
aluminium
weatherboard.
Profiled metal. This requires careful detailing and workmanship and then there is plywood sheet and concrete masonry blocks have the advantage in that they don't rot, can provide good heat storage, but they need to be installed correctly. In some areas additional thermal insulation may be needed. All single skin masonry will require the application of a waterproof coating. When opting for cladding consult an expert. Problems occur when claddings are used outside their specifications or have been installed incorrectly. Try to limit the range of different claddings used on one particular building, so reducing the number of unnecessary cladding joints. Joints in cladding systems are its weakest part – increasing the risk of leaking.
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COVER STORY
Road infrastructure development in Africa Although African countries are registering impressive economic growth, the continent has been facing several challenges that are deterring its upward trajectory. Key among them is inadequate road infrastructure development. In recent years however, efforts have been made to foster road connectivity in the continent. But are they enough to spur its growth?
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oad networks in Africa are scarce and where available they are largely poorly maintained. A survey carried out by the World Bank reveals that
average road density in Africa is 20.4km per 100 square kilometers of land area. Worse still, of these only a quarter are paved. Southern Africa is the only region in Africa with a fairly good road transport system. South Africa in
hindered any meaningful investment in Africa. In 2011 for instance, reveals the report, total intra-African trade represented only 11% of African trade with the rest of the world. “Owing to poor road infrastructure in Africa job creation has stagnated because industrialization and manufacturing have tumbled,” quips Mr Ousmane Dore AfDB’s resident representative in Nigeria.
particular is reported to have 62km of road per 100km square kilometers close to the United States of America that has 67km of roads per 1000 square kilometer. This success story has been attributed to the country’s revitalization of its road and railway system before the FIFA World Cup of 2010. The effects of poor road connectivity in Africa can not be overemphasized. The World Bank notes that with poor road connectivity the cost of goods significantly goes up. For example, while to export a container from Hong Kong will only take 5 days and cost about US$575, it would take 12 days to export a container from Egypt at a cost of US$625. The cost triples and the journey takes over a month to move a container from Angola. Trade between African countries themselves has also been hampered by poor road networks. A recent survey by PriceWaterhouceCoopers shows that majority of African countries have poor road connection and this has 14
Policies for road infrastructure development Road infrastructure developmentis a challenge that resonates in all African countries. However, all is not doom and gloom. Major efforts are being applied to road infrastructure development in Africa. On average, Africa’s road connectivity has grown by 7,500km a year over the past decade. The Africa Development Bank names Tanzania and Lesotho as among the countries leading the pack in road connectivity with an annual increase of 15% and 24% respectively. In a move that signals a bright future for Africa, the Cairo-Cape town highway which was revived in the 80s is set for completion in 2016. The road network is being developed in partnership with the African Union, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the African Development Bank. July 2015
On the other hand, the Trans Sahara Highway which links several African countries is progressing well and maybe completed this year. The project aims to facilitate trade and regional integration between the Arab Maghreb Union, Economic Communities of West Africa and Central Africa States. The Trans Sahara Highway is part of a wider plan by Programme for Infrastructure in Africa (PIDA) to connect African capital cities. It is also supported by New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The main goal of PIDA in boosting road connectivity in Africa is to enhance trade and spur economic growth. A survey conducted near Johannesburg by Africa Infrastructure Country Diagnostic (AICD)-a knowledge program on Africa’s infrastructure, clearly shows the importance of road connectivity. The study reveals that farmers who lived near a road steadily increased their yields as opposed to those living in far flung areas. This is because farmers near roads could quickly access inputs like fertilizers and seeds. Private investment For the Nigerian government, road infrastructure is a challenge it is ready to confront head on. A new plan for infrastructure development with emphasis on roads development devised by the National Planning Commission, branded National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIIMP) estimates that $3tn will be required in the next 30 years to build and maintain adequate infrastructure supplies in Nigeria. The plan shows investment requirements for key infrastructural sectors including; transport, regional development; information and communication technology; social infrastructure and security. Energy and transport have been allocated the lion’s share of funding estimated to be $1tn and $775bn respectively over a span of 30 years. The Nigerian government and like-minded development partners have agreed that public resources can never be enough to help salvage road infrastructure challenges facing the country. This is especially because of plunging oil prices in the world market considering that oil is the biggest foreign exchange earner for Nigeria. In this light, Nigeria has resorted like in some other African countries to private investment. Experts say that private partnership is a prerequisite if Nigeria is to boost its road network. “The private financing of infrastructure is necessary without which Nigeria’s infrastructure investment will be underdeveloped and the country will not attain its potential in economic growth” says Mark Tomlinson, director of the UK Department for International Development funded Nigeria infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF). Annuity Financing Framework Kenya on the other hand has been planning to build 10,000km road through alternative financing. The 5-year July 2015
plan branded Annuity Financing Framework-where the private sector enters into financing agreements with the government for infrastructure projects-would see new roads built in a bid to foster investment and economic development in Kenya. Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is spearheading the project, notes that only 14,000km of roads have been built in the country since independence. According to President Kenyatta, the ambitious programme seeks to make Kenya not only a low-cost investment and trading destination, but also promote national integration and improve security due to connectivity of regions and communities. The programme seeks to ensure that 2,000 kilometers of small roads have been completed within the 2014/2015 financial year. In the 2015/2016 financial year, 3,000 kilometers made up of 80 per cent small roads and 20 per cent highways will be done, whereas in the 2016/2017 financial year 5,000 kilometers, 80 per cent of which will be small roads and 20 per cent highways, will be completed. With infrastructure seen as a prerequisite for poverty eradication and regional Integration, South Africa Development Community (SADC) developed the Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan as a strategic framework guiding infrastructure development in Southern Africa. The Transport Sector Plan component of this Master Plan aims to identify key hubs for rehabilitation and development in order to improve the ability of passengers and goods to reach markets Obstacles The cost of road maintenance remains a monumental task for Africa as a whole. While African countries recognize the significance of a functional and integrated road network, funding is often diverted into other sectors. Additionally, corruption has been blamed for low road infrastructure network in Africa. There have been reports that funds that were meant to be put into the road network were mismanaged by governments in many countries. This has ensured that road infrastructure in Africa still lags behind. A World Bank study called the Africa Infrastructure Country Diagnostic (AICD) shows that weak project planning and management capacity is a major challenge as well facing road development in Africa. For instance, some government ministries are able to spend only about two thirds of their allocated infrastructure budgets at any given fiscal year. This can slow the pace of new construction and reduce the amount of money set aside for infrastructure since unspent funds are often directed to other programmes. To read more and to comment on this story visit
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CONCRETE ADMIXTURES
Five functions of Concrete Admixtures
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oncrete admixtures are the ingredients in concrete other than Portland cement, water, and aggregate that are added to the mix immediately before
or during mixing. Producers use admixtures primarily to reduce the cost of concrete construction; to modify the properties of hardened concrete; to ensure the quality of concrete during mixing, transporting, placing, and curing; and to overcome certain emergencies during concrete operations.
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Successful use of admixtures depends on the use of appropriate methods of batching and concreting. Most admixtures are supplied in ready-to-use liquid form and are added to the concrete at the plant or at the jobsite. Certain admixtures, such as pigments, expansive agents, and pumping aids are used only in extremely small amounts and are usually batched by hand from premeasured containers. The effectiveness of an admixture depends on several factors including: type and amount of cement, water content, mixing time, slump, and temperatures of the concrete and air. Sometimes, effects similar to those achieved through the addition of admixtures can be achieved by altering the concrete mixture-reducing the water-cement ratio, adding additional cement, using a different type of cement, or changing the aggregate and aggregate gradation. Five Functions Admixtures are classed according to function. There are five distinct classes of chemical admixtures: air-entraining, water-reducing, retarding, accelerating, and plasticizers (superplasticizers). All other varieties of admixtures fall into the specialty category whose functions include corrosion inhibition, shrinkage reduction, alkali-silica reactivity reduction, workability enhancement, bonding, damp proofing, and coloring. Water-reducing admixtures usually reduce the required water content for a concrete mixture by about 5 to 10 percent. Consequently, concrete containing a waterreducing admixture needs less water to reach a required slump than untreated concrete. The treated concrete can have a lower water-cement ratio. This usually indicates that a higher strength concrete can be produced without increasing the amount of cement. Recent advancements in admixture technology have led to the development of mid-range water reducers. These admixtures reduce water content by at least 8 percent and tend to be more stable over a wider range of temperatures. Mid-range water reducers provide more consistent setting times than standard water reducers. Retarding admixtures, which slow the setting rate of concrete, are used to counteract the accelerating effect of hot weather on concrete setting. High temperatures often cause an increased rate of hardening which makes placing and finishing difficult. Retarders keep concrete workable during placement and delay the initial set of concrete. Most retarders also function as water reducers and may entrain some air in concrete. To read more and to comment on this story visit
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WINDPOWER
Meeting Africa’s growing wind power demand
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s the clamour for renewable sources of energy reaches fever pitch the world has turned to wind as one of the most viable sources of renewable energy. In the last decade alone power generated from the wind hs more than quadrupled with some estimates putting todays installed wind capacity has reached about 197 GW representing about 3 percent of global electricity consumption. In some countries and regions wind has become one of the largest electricity sources. For instance in terms of wind share, Denmark is the world leader with 21 percent, Portugal follows with 18 percent, Spain at 16 percent, and Germany with 9 percent. Though China holds the distinction of being the country with the largest installed wind capacity, wind contributed 1.2 percent to overall electricity supply, while in the US, wind's share reached about 2 percent. In Africa things have only got started meaning that the scope for growth is significant even as Africa GDP maintains an upward trajectory and demand for electricity rises. An example of the scale of development in wind power can be seen in Kenya where the construction of the largest wind power farm is underway at a cost of almost US$1bn. The wind farm will cover approximately 160 square kilometers and have 365 turbines each with a capacity of 850 Kw. In South Africa renewable energy has seen commitments amounting to almost US$2bn procuring 6327mw of July 2015
which 53 percent is from wind power. The programme is based on competitive bidding. Potential developers bid to construct a renewable energy project below a certain tariff cap. With wind power going full steam ahead in several other countries, it is prudent to ensure sound practices are adopted to ensure sustainability. Siting Factors Wind turbines work efficiently, when the wind speeds is at 12-14 miles per hour, which runs the turbines fast enough to generate electricity. The turbines generally generate about 50 to 300 kilowatts of electricity, which can typically light ten 100watts light bulbs. In the case of Kenya though the site of the Turkana project offers amazing wind potential, its remote location has meant the development of road infrastructure and transmission lines
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that will cove rover 800kilometers to hook up to the national grid. In the case of smaller wind turbines, a major consideration when selecting wind power site is the proximity of the wind tower to the home or the business. In most cases the wind tower is attached to the building itself because of both noise and structural vibration considerations. However, if the tower is too far, chances are very high to incur momentous costs in running the power line from the tower to where the electric meter is or the batteries.. Topography Topography is another consideration. If the site is in a hilly area, take the advantage of the hills and gain additional height for the tower. Avoid locations on the leeward (protected) sides given that it will cut off the wind. When putting up the tower before building a residence, consider as well the collision the structure will enclose on the wind patterns. Similarly, wind turbines can be used as stand-alone applications, or combined with a photovoltaic (solar cell) system. For utility-scale sources of wind energy, large numbers of turbines are usually built close together to form a wind plant. Quite a number of electricity providers today use wind plants to supply power to their customers. Wind turbines of any size need to be located where there is enough consistent wind for effective power production. The required tower height will be determined after a site evaluation is performed. To read more and to comment on this story visit
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USED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Used equipment demand rises in Africa
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he face of the African construction industry is changing; more projects on the continent are getting bigger and more complex, currently the
continent. All these factors have contributed immensely to
annual growth in the demand for heavy construction
is the ability and willingness of sovereign nations and
equipment has remained steady at 4.5% since the second
private sector firms to commit funds for fixed investment.
half of the 1980s.
This in turn is influenced by a host of factors, chiefly per
the increased use of construction machinery. The key determinant of spending for such equipment
However, demand has changed in terms of region,
capita income, the condition of existing infrastructure, the
with the fastest annual growth (about 9%) reported
rate of urbanization, and various social conditions ranging
in South Africa and the slowest (about 3%) observed
from traffic congestion to housing shortages.
in few unstable countries. The increase in the sales of
It’s approximated that the construction machinery
construction machinery is being fuelled by such factors as
industry in African market worth US$900 million is
the need to expand infrastructure, to construct residential,
undergoing a steady transformation by moving from
nonresidential buildings, and to exploit natural resources.
a low volume, intensive use of equipment structure to
The rapid growth in the overall economy of many
high volume, and specific use one. In the coming years,
African countries has accentuated the need for improving
the major segments of construction machinery that are
infrastructure. Governments, development authorities and
expected to grow are excavators, loaders, dozers, dumpers
even companies have begun investing in infrastructure
and cranes.
development projects in several African countries.
It has been witnessed that unreserved auctions managed
Moreover, many African governments have invested
by internationally acclaimed companies have also
heavily in irrigation and mining projects across the
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mining and irrigation sectors in many African countries. Many auctioneers of used and refurbished machineries are riding the boom wave with many bagging orders from African countries. Most of them have managed to bag substantial orders from Africa with many registering as high as a 20 per cent increase in sales to African nations. COMPETITIVE STRTEGIES AND TACTICS Typically African purchasers emphasize lifetime costs, access to credit, high product quality, and maintenance support. Some counties like Sudan in Africa have smaller buyers who will actually look at price, as they have limited
access to credit; parts availability also is crucial, as they buy used equipment. Rising demand in Africa In developing nations, there is a clearcut imperative to put in place utility plants and pipelines and a is a dire need to construct low-cost housing to accommodate a fastgrowing urban population. The boom has started a rippling effect touching various other spheres of activity that are not directly related to the construction industry. Manufacturers of ancillary products such as crane ropes, cables, pulleys and buckles too are benefited from the boom.
Apex Steel When You Don’t Want to Compromise on Strength
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t has recently emerged that Uganda has banned the use of twisted steel bars in construction over inferior reinforced concrete strength, raising questions over the use of the bars in Kenya.Kenya has in the recent past experienced a string of building collapses thus raising questions on the use of sub-par building materials. The use of twisted bars started around the middle of the 20th century but by the 1980s and early 1990s most of the developed nations had already ceased their use due to these inadequacies preferring the deformed bars. Deformed bars have ridges, projections or ribs on their surface to provide better anchoring for concrete. Steel manufacturers in Kenya produce both twisted and deformed steel bars with the only requirement from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) being they have a
strength of atleast 460N/m2. Apex Steel has always been in the forefront in production of quality steel. This can be traced back in 2007 when Apex Steel became the first steel manufacturer in Kenya to manufacture deformed bars. Not only has Apex been a pioneer in manufacture of deformed bars in kenya but also took a step further by exceeding Kebs requirements to produce deformed bars of higher strength of 500N/ m2. The deformed bar dubbed ‘APEX TMX’ can be described as a New Generation High Strength Steel having superior qualities such as better weldability, increased ductility and bend ability, anti corrosive properties, better and more consistent elongation. These properties meet the highest internationally recognized standards. In addition to that Apex Steel gives you the comfort of
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Medina Palms Paradise in Watamu The allure of the pristine beaches of the Kenyan coast ensures that the region’s tourism keeps bouncing back after occasional slumps as witnessed in recent years. Players in the hospitality industry are therefore undaunted and have continued to make huge investments. One of the new attractions at the coast is Medina Palms.
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ecent research has shown that the Kenyan coast ranks among the world’s top 10 beach destinations but there is a fundamental undersupply of quality accommodation. Medina Palms, a world class tourist accommodation, has come in to partially fill this void. Sitting on six acres, the resort is located in Watamu, on the North Coast of the country. Watamu, which a Trip Advisor poll recently placed in position 14 out of the 25 best beaches in Africa, has natural beauty, incredible scenery and an abundance of rare and amazing wildlife. Medina Palms is located 20 minutes from Malindi airport. The Nairobi-Malindi route is well connected by air with daily flights originating from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport. Medina is an Arab word meaning 'village' or ‘walled village’. Watamu was once under the control of the
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Sultanate of Oman and many buildings still reflect Arabic influence (Gede). The name Medina was deemed appropriate in a historical context. Architecture The architecture is a contemporary Swahili design inspired by ancient seafarers who visited this coastline in the 12th century. The development has been designed to capture the atmosphere of an ancient walled community. This design allows for breathing space, offering significantly more living space than the majority of similar developments in the region. Despite the external earth colours and traditionally carved hardwood used to make the doors, the stylish interiors feature the essentials of modern high quality fixtures and fittings. The floors are reinforced concrete 25
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These include 2 Luxury Ocean Villas, 8 Beach Villas, 2
As part of energy saving efforts and green building,
Ocean View Lodges, 16 Penthouses and 22 Apartments
Medina has tapped solar power extensively with the help
all with private access to the protected waters of Watamu
of Chloride Exide.
National Marine Park.
Accommodation
Dining, Leisure and Entertainment
Medina Palms consists of exclusive beachfront residences.
The resort has seven dining locations. The restaurant (Amandina) and bar (Long Bar) are the most popular with
Project Team A team of highly experienced consultants, contractors and suppliers worked on Medina Palms. Construction works kicked off in April 2011 and as of April 2013, all the construction work was complete. Architects: Micasa Design - Steve Ogwapit Civil/Structural Engineers: Manor Consultants Mechanical/Electrical Engineers: Howard Humphreys EA Ltd Quantity Surveyors: Armstrong and Duncan Project Manager: Mentor Management Ltd- Charles Maingi Main Contractor: Vapco Construction Company Limited
guests. Medina guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to amenities. Some of the other facilities offered in-house are: •
into their private beach •
Sakina Ocean Spa- the only rooftop spa in Kenya
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A fitness studio with a full time fitness instructor
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Nemo’s cave - A children’s play facility with a full time nanny
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3 swimming pools all interconnected with a waterfall
Tribe Watersports, which offers one of the world’s leading kite surfing training institutions as well as classes for stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, kayaking and body boarding.
Within and around Watamu visitors will also find more activities to keep themselves entertained and informed. These include: •
Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve which is the largest indigenous stretch of coastal tropical forest remaining in Eastern Africa. This ecological spectacle is home to endangered bird and mammal species.
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Sunset dhow cruises in the creek surrounded by extensive mangroves and lined with palms and beautiful skies covered with flocks of flamingos and kingfishers hunting in the shallow waters.
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Gede Ruins that dates back to the 12th Century. It was inhabited by sailors, traders and settlers from Oman who plied the spice trade.
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such as Medina Palms. To guarantee their guests peace of mind so that they can enjoy what Medina has to offer, the developer has put in place stringent measures including 24hour patrols by internal and external security teams. The resort is also part of a community policing organization known as Watamu Against Crime (WAC). WAC works hand in hand with the police to keep the residents and visitors of Watamu safe.
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We are proud to be associated with Medina Palms Watamu as the Main Contractor Nyali Road, Opp. Rockwall Restaurant, Next to New Mombasa Eye Hospital & Laser Centre, Tel: +254202021668 Mobile: +254 734 404 555 / +254 714 127 150. Email: info@vapco.co.ke
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First Homes Racecourse Gardens Classy Living on Ngong Road Racecourse Gardens is an up market residential development coming up in Nairobi. The 436-unit living complex and the individual units are designed for the discerning home buyer but with affordability as a key consideration.
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ith so many residential developments coming up every day in Nairobi, home buyers and investors are spoilt for choice. But how does one settle on a property amid the vast array of options available? It all boils down to three key elements – location, design and price. Location takes into account three considerations: the relative perception of a neighbourhood in terms of class, accessibility and proximity to essential services such as health, education, shopping and leisure. Design is about the general outer and inner appearance of the property. It has a lot to do with the fulfillment of personal tastes and basic minimum expectations of a buyer. And of course the price is all about affordability. Only when a potential homeowner or investors is satisfied on all these three accounts will he/she move to the next step in acquiring the property. These considerations appear to have played a big part in the minds of the developer behind First Homes, Racecourse Gardens. The vast residential development located off Ngong Road in Nairobi offers a staggering 436 units in four configurations and will easily become one of the city’s hottest addresses. Ngong Road is considered a prime area in the capital and many young upwardly mobile people are increasingly looking for accommodation here. Racecourse Gardens is conveniently straddled between two major shopping centres –The Junction and Karen. All around are major schools and hospitals. Project Team Client: Racecourse Gardens Limited (Pensinsula Development Company) Architect: Adventis Inhouse Africa Project Manager: Sterling Management Quantity Surveyor: Getso Consultants Civil & Structural Engineers: Apex System Consulting Group Electrical & Mechanical Engineers: Norkun Intakes Main Contractor: CITIC Enterprises Road Contractor: OPCON Works 28
And thanks to the Southern Bypass, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will soon be only a 20-minute drive away. The development comprises Studio Units, Standard One Bedroom Units, Deluxe One Bedroom Units and Two Bedroom Units. A Studio Unit occupies 26 square metres and consists of living area, kitchenette, sleeping area, bath/ water closet and a balcony. A Standard One Bedroom apartment occupies 37 square meters and has a lounge, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and balcony. A Deluxe One Bedroom Unit is slightly larger at 40 square meters with similar facilities. The Two Bedroom apartment is much bigger occupying 72 square meters and featuring a living area, a kitchen, a regular bathroom, a master bedroom ensuite, a common bath/WC and a balcony. Determined to create a unique, stress-free environment, the developers of First Homes Racecourse Gardens have incorporated landscaped gardens and water features using natural materials and bright colours. The development will be a standard setter when it comes to finishing and fittings. The lighting and water management within the property has been designed using the latest in green technology. There will be adequate parking with each residential unit allocated a bay. There is plenty of additional parking for visitors. In terms of security, a perimeter masonry wall topped with an electric fence encircles the development. There will be a central gate manned 24 hours by a reputable security firm. CCTV will offer additional security on the property. The developer will also install Wi-Fi. Other conveniences at Racecourse Gardens include a nursery school, supermarket, salon and barber shop, gymnasium and swimming pool. As with most residential properties on the market today, homes at Racecourse Garden are on offer to both cash and mortgage buyers. And as one would expect, cash buyers will get a discount. Although prices start provisionally at Ksh 3.1m, buyers are advised to make their commitment earlier due to normal escalation in property prices. The project kicked off in April 2014 and is expected to be complete by December this year. July 2015
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ELSAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LTD. Nyayo Stadium Pool Complex, Mezzanine Floor, Aerodrome Rd, P.O. Box 78431-00507, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 020 6008144 Cell: 0722 951 091. Email: info@elsanmechltd.com, sales@elsanmechltd.com, elsangitahi@yahoo.com, Website: www.elsanmechltd.com
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We are proud to be associated with Racecourse Gardens Consultants Limited GETSO STUDIO 60 Muiri Lane, Opposite Galleria Mall, Karen P.O. Box 52979 - 00200; NAIROBI Tel: 020 2696500 / 020 2316997 0720 696500 / 0786 696501/0726491770 Email: info@getso.co.ke Website: www.getso.co.ke
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APEX SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP LIMITED P.O. Box 10529 Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254 20 2738032, +254 20 5101111 Email: info@apexsystemsconsulting.com Website: http://www.apexsystemsconsulting.com
We are proud to be associated with the Racecourse Gardens Development as the Civil & Structural Engineers
Electrical & Mechanical Consulting Engineers Morningside Office Park, 3rd Flr, Ngong Rd, Kilimani P.O. Box 605-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 386 0904-5 +254 20 230 0284-7; +254 771 403784-6 Cell: +254 729 381360 +254 736 230 287, +254 771 403784-6 Fax: +254 20 3860903 Email: info@norkun.com
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Zamia Heights Apartments Another Quality Development in Mombasa
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yali is a residential area within the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa. It is located on the mainland north of Mombasa County and is connected to Mombasa Island by the New Nyali Bridge. Nyali is known for its many high-class hotels, high standards of living and long white sand beaches making it a popular destination for tourists visiting the coast. It is also considered one of the plushest areas of Mombasa to live in. To cater for the affluent population, investors have put up malls housing supermarkets, banks, entertainment places and many other amenities. Indeed, many residents of Nyali do not need to cross the busy and often congested Nyali Bridge to get to the busy centre of Mombasa as they can find all the goods and services they need within their residential area. There has been a sustained growth in property development in Nyali with luxury residential properties coming up over the last few years. ICDC, a Kenyan development finance and investment company, is one of the latest entrants to the property market in the area. Their development, known as Zamia Heights, is conveniently located within walking distance of City Mall, one of the popular shopping and entertainment places around Nyali.
Project Team Design Architect: M/S AAKI Consultants, Architects and Urban designers Quantity Surveyor: M/S Zimaki Consult Civil & Structural Engineers: M/S Pleng Ltd Mechanical & Electrical Engineers: Mecoy Consultants Ltd Construction Main Contractor: M/S Landmark Holdings Ltd Plumbing Sub-Contractor: Bowl Plumbers Ltd Borehole water treatment sub-contractor: Bowl Plumbers Ltd Electrical Sub-contractor: Contemporary Electricals Enterprise Ltd Lift Sub-contractor: Shanghai Engineering Company (K) Ltd Solar water heating sub-contractor: Steel stone (K) Ltd 30
Established in 1954, ICDC has over 60 years of experience in promoting projects that create wealth and jobs for Kenyans in diverse sectors of the economy. “We enjoy a heritage of expertise and stability as we promote businesses with the potential to become tomorrow's blue chip companies”, states the company. ICDC says it is committed to providing high quality, competitive financial products and management services that meet and exceed its customers’ expectations through continual improvement of its resources and management systems. Zamia Heights will certainly go a long way in the company’s quest to fulfill its dream. Their project consists of 28 high end apartments offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean. There are 21 three-bedroom units and 7 two-bedroom units, all occupying 8 floors on two blocks Facilities and conveniences include 2no. lifts, one for each block; borehole; underground and roof water storage tanks; standby generator; transformer and transformer room; reverse osmosis plant for borehole water treatment; gate and gate house; boundary wall and electric fence; bio-digester for waste treatment and ample parking space. Construction commenced in March 2012 and was scheduled to be completed in June 2015. Design The design team is led by led by Aaki Consultants Architects & Urban Designers. The practice is well known for landmark projects such as Enashipai Resort and Spa, CIC Plaza phase II, Kenya Police Staff Sacco Headquarters, Mwalimu Sacco national Headquarters, July 2015
allowing for easy air movement and lighting. This has a double positive effect: it cools the house while providing fresh air to occupants as well as enhancing the view of the ocean and neighbourhood. The cooling of interior spaces is further enhanced by the incorporation of deep balconies to shade the adjacent rooms from the harsh sun. There is a large open court within the two blocks. A typical unit comprises an entrance lobby with clock room, lounge with balcony, bar area that overlooks the balcony, dining area, kitchen space, pantry and kitchen yard, two bedrooms with shared bathroom and shared balconies and master ensuite with a balcony. While not every new development is necessarily different, the ICDC Nyali project has adopted use of aluminium sliding windows and aluminium sliding doors for the balconies. This is attributed to the target market and clientele of the apartments. For the main entrance, mahogany solid core doors have been adopted, while flash doors are used for the wet areas. The walls are constructed using Coral stone which is locally available and cladded with mazeras stone to give the building a natural look that blends well with the environment. This combination of coral stone and Mwalimu Sacco Housing scheme, Doctors Plaza (next to
mazeras was adopted due to its thermal properties. The
Nairobi Hospital), Thika Greens and The Kenya National
building is cooler in the hot climate.
Library Headquarters.
For the floor, the architects have adopted granite floor
The apartments’ design borrows substantially from
tiles in all spaces and high quality ceramic tiles in the wet
Swahili Architecture which has been interplayed with
areas. Kitchen fittings and wardrobes are built using MDF
contemporary Architecture to strike the perfect balance.
boards, while worktops are finished with polished natural
The design features arches, both internally and externally,
jet-black granite.
and Swahili balconies with molded concrete balusters on balconies. Well set out with high ceilings and wide fenestrations, the apartments fit the coastal atmosphere,
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In association with AAKI Consultants, Dale House, Rhapta Road, Westlands. P.O. Box 66091-00800, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 4443997, 4448126 Cell: 0715 167090 Email: info@aaki.co.ke Website: www.aaki.net
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JASO cranes are designed and manufactured according to FEM 1001 are designed to machine classification A4, Other Indian and Chinese brand cranes reaches only machine classification A3. Our cranes life is 25 years plus, where as A3 means a life of 10-14 years. We have official steel certification to prove this. Our smallest crane J36 can free stand to 30meters, our competition cranes are not strong enough for that and need anchoring much earlier....this anchoring is also a cost in terms of erection, dismantling and repairing of the areas after dismantling. Low Maintenance & extremely reliable design. This is especially a strong argument in areas with limited availability of ‘off-the-shelf components. The crane needs very little maintenance and is a cheap crane to operate & maintain. As to safety features there is little more to say that JASO crane complies with the European Safety standards as one of the promoters of the European Safety norm EN14439 for moment and overload safety system.
We are proud to be associated with AAKI Consultants in the construction of the proposed Residential Properties for ICDC Mombasa
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