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What are fasteners in construction

Fasteners are used in the construction industry to join two or more objects together in a non-permanent way. Each construction project requires a different kind of fastener. Read more about the various types to consider.

Importance of compresors in construction

The construction industry relies on air compressors for a wide range of tasks and processes. From grinders to jackhammers, many tools and pieces of equipment need a strong, high-volume stream of pressurized air 12

Choosing the right pump

Water pumps are commonly used on construction sites to remove excess water accumulated due to heavy rain or high water table. They primarily serve two purposes: keep water out of foundations, tunnels, and other excavations pits; and provide a supply of water for jetting and sluicing, pumping water for cofferdams,

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Ghana Agent

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Email: ghana@groupafricapublishing.com, Calebhadjah@gmail.com

Kenya Agent

Northwest Ventures Ltd

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Nairobi, Kenya

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Nigeria Agent Rahma Associates

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Rwanda Agent

Kolline & Hemed Inc., B.P. 3328, Kigali, Rwanda

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Zambia Agent

Dayflex Limited, Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka, Zambia.

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Tanzania Agent:

Group Africa Publishing Ltd tz@constructionreviewonline.com

Dar-es-salaam

Shelter Afrique roots for green buildings

Toyota Tsusho inks agreement to build a 25MW solar Power Plant in Benin

Toyota Tsusho Corporation has signed an agreement with the Beninese Electricity Production Company to build a 25MW solar power plant in Benin. This project is the first major renewable energy power plant development effort by a Japanese corporation in West Africa.

Toyota Tsusho has contributed to increasing the production of renewable energy in Africa, including the completion in 2015 of a wind power project in Egypt with a capacity of 262 MW and the start of commercial operation of a geothermal power plant in Kenya with a capacity of 280 MW.

Pan African housing development financier, Shelter Afrique, has implored stakeholders in the built environment to put more emphasis on addressing climate change, describing it as "one of the most pressing challenges of our era."

Speaking at the Zambia EDGE Discovery Workshop - organized by Shelter Afrique Centre of Excellence (CoE), in partnership with IFC EDGE and the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development, Zambia - Shelter Afrique Managing Director, Thierno Habib Hann, said the company shares the goal of fostering sustainable and responsible housing practices for a more resilient future.

"In a world where climate change is reshaping landscapes and altering lives, our collective efforts hold the power to forge a more sustainable path forward," Mr. Hann said.

Through its Centre of Excellence, Shelter Afrique collaborates with IFC to deliver EDGE Discovery Workshops to developers and other stakeholders in the housing industry across Africa, to accelerate the development of resource-efficient affordable housing.

Construction work is scheduled to be completed in 2024. Toyota Tsusho conducted a project development study with support by the Benin government such as the Beninese Electricity Production Company, under the programmeof the “Feasibility Study Project of Overseas Development for High-Quality Energy Infrastructure” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in FY2021.

The construction of the 25MW solar power plant in Benin will be marketed as a Japanese public-private cooperation project. That will provide reliable electricity at a lower cost. Through the development and application of new renewable energy sources, Toyota Tsusho will support the realization of a decarbonized society. As well as green economic growth in Africa in order to leave a better global environment to the next generation

HEAVY EQUIPMENTJCB ‘Zero Carbon’ Hydrogen Engine Debuts at US Expo

The JCB hydrogen engine, which already powers a prototype backhoe loader and telescopic handler, is the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction equipment.

JCB hydrogen engine production

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said engineers at JCB Power Systems – the company’s engine factory in Derbyshire, UK – have made huge strides in a short space of time to build a groundbreaking hydrogen internal combustion engine.

“As the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen, I’m delighted we are now able to present this technology on the international stage,” Mr Bamford said in a statement.

The new JCB hydrogen engine is designed to utilise a brand-new combustion technology that replaces diesel fuel with hydrogen gas.

Using and adapting established engine technology with readily available components, hydrogen is ignited and power is delivered the same way as a diesel engine.

“We kept the DNA of the engine; the only difference is the fuel, which is clean-burning hydrogen gas,” says Ryan Ballard a senior director at JCB.

As such, machines fitted with a hydrogen engine can do everything their diesel-powered equivalents can do.

JCB is not new to these kinds of inventions.

The company designed the world’s first battery-electric mini excavator and has been fronting electric technology development to meet customers’ demands for zero-carbon equipment with its E-TECH range.

It currently holds the largest electric lineup in the construction industry.

Angola Oil & Gas 2023 conference

Energy Capital & Power, in partnership with the Angolan Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum, will host the Angola Oil & Gas 2023 conference this September to showcase investment opportunities within the country’s burgeoning energy industry.

Having recently been anointed sub-Saharan Africa’s largest oil producer and boasting confirmed reserves of 9 billion barrels of oil and 11 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, the southern African country hosts some of the world’s foremost oil and gas companies, including supermajors TotalEnergies, Chevron, ExxonMobil, bp and Eni. Angola’s current output is approximately 1.37 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) and 17,904.5 million cubic feet of natural gas.

As such, the country’s resource potential is high, and the country’s Government has sought to develop an enabling environment for its oil and gas industry while incentivizing investment into the sector through a robust series of regulatory reforms, infrastructure developments, and exploration strategies.

Oman Home and Building Expo 2023

We are pleased to invite you to participate at the Home and Building Expo, co-located with Architecture and Urban Planning Expo, which is taking place from 10-12 October 2023 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Expos will showcase the most comprehensive range of innovative products, services, solutions and the entire supply chain under one roof by local and international participants to trade visitors, potential buyers, policy makers, government officials, C-Level executives, business leaders, leading industry experts, top-tier public visitors and key decision makers from the region and beyond, making it a definitive power packed networking platform, where new projects and partnerships are initiated and visionary objectives are implemented.

Commercial UAV Expo, September 5-7, 2023 in Las Vegas

Commercial UAV Expo, September 5-7, 2023 in Las Vegas is the premier event for the commercial drone industry focusing on the integration/operation of commercial UAS.

The event will feature exhibits and demonstrations by UAS solutions providers; keynotes, panel discussions, and presentations with interactive Q&A and chat; AI-powered networking; and more. Industries covered include Construction; Drone Delivery; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping.

It is presented by Commercial UAV News and organized by Diversified Communications. Use code SAVE100 for a $100 discount and/or FREE expo admission. 4,000 attendees from 75 nations. www.expouav.com

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

-Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK)

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

Uganda

Institute of Surveyors of Uganda

Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE) &

Uganda society of Architects

Botswana

- Institute of Botswana Quantity Surveyors

Ethiopia

- Association of Ethiopian Architects

- Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers

- Construction Contractors Association of Ethiopia

Zimbabwe

- Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors

- Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers

- The Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe (Cifoz)

Ghana

- 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

Namibia

- Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors

- 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

- 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)

Zambia

- Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA)

- Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (ABCEC).