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The Chinese Premier's recent tour to Africa served to underscore China's participation in developing Africa's infrastructure. Given that the continent is being seen as the new frontier for business and investment, one would be forgiven to think that China was laying its stake in the region.

Cover Picture: The cover picture shows Africa on a backdrop of the Chinese flag.

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Uganda: Penny Komugisha, Betty Nabakooza

Is it a free lunch or is Africa the main course

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How Teamwork and Good Ethos Creates a Winning Team

Made in China

In our review of professionals

economic development. Roads, railways and dams

in the industry we take a

have been built or are in the planning stages across the

look at AAKI Consultants

continent. Admittedly China’s participation is not new

China has made a significant contribution to Africa’s drive to develop her infrastructure as a key driver for

Architects & Urban Designers

and can be traced but to the 1970s but the new impetus

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is unmistakable and even alarmingly to Africa’s more traditional Western partners.

The timing could not have been better. China is flush with huge foreign currency surpluses while Europe and

Cancer & Chronic Diseases Management Centre

the USA are still pre-occupied with trying to rebuilt

We take a look at the development of this medical facility in Kenya from start to finish.

as growth markets for China’s products. Africa on the

shattered economies and thus holding little promise

other hand is ripe for the picking with a young growing population and an expanding middle class. Housing, roads, power and water are in demand along with the need for consumer goods and services.

These opportunities have not been lost on the Chinese

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and foreign currency inflows have been growing given the attractive returns to be made in investments. In this

“The Creative Spirit” is what Drives Morphosis Architects Excelling in Engineering

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Runda Paradise set to stir Kiambu

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issue we look at the impact of the Chinese participation in the construction industry and what effect it has had on an industry critical to Africa’s growth agenda

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NEWS

Nigeria

Africa’s biggest economy Data from Nigeria’s statistics office indicate that the continent’s top oil producer has surpassed South Africa as Africa's largest economy after a rebasing calculation nearly doubled its gross domestic product (GDP).

Nigeria’s Bureau of Statistics said the country’s GDP for 2013 totaled US$509.9 billion, an increase from the N42.3 trillion (US$ 258 billion) estimated before the rebasing.

Speaking to reporters in Abuja, statistics Chief Yemi Kale confirmed that the new figure shrank Nigeria's debt-to-GDP ratio to 11 percent for 2013, against 19 percent in 2012. Most governments overhauled GDP calculations every few years to reflect changes in output and consumption, but Nigeria had not done so since 1990, so sectors such as e-commerce, mobile phones and its prolific film industry had to be newly factored in to give a more accurate picture.

Kale said the growing attention from foreign investors is forcing Nigeria to more accurately calculate its statistics, including GDP, adding that the base year would now be recalibrated every five years, in line with global norms. Nigeria, Africa's most populous country with 170 million people, has been growing as a destination for foreign investors owing to the size of its consumer market and increasingly sophisticated capital markets.

Nigeria’s new glory brings to question the economic strength of its longtime rival South Africa, the only African member of the G20. Strikes and violent protests have kept the country’s annual growth at around 3.5 percent.

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Zambia

Chinese company secures US$20.5 million roads contract The Zambian government has awarded a K126 million (US$20.5 million) contract to China Jiangsu International Economic Technical Corporation to tar selected roads in Choma, a market town in the Southern Province of Zambia. Choma Municipal Council (CMC) director of engineering Michael Kabungo confirmed that the contract has already been awarded and they are waiting for consultant Gladstone Engineering to finish designing the roads.

Mr. Kabungo said the local authority has further identified 25 township roads to be upgraded to bituminous standard highlighting Makalanguzu, Masuku and Third streets as among the selected roads to be tarred by the Chinese firm. Gladstone Engineering is already on the site collecting valuable information pertaining to the design of the earmarked roads to be upgraded. He expressed his confidence that the consultant would complete the designing process in the next one month adding that upon completion of the design process, the contractor would move on site to commence the works whose completion period is 1 year.

Ivory Coast Abidjan’s US$1.4 billion urban rail line Ivory Coast has signed an agreement with a French and South Korean consortium to build a €1 billion (US$1.4 billion) urban rail line in Abidjan. The French-speaking country has been emerging from a decade-long political crisis that ended in a brief civil war in 2011, and the government is now seeking to improve long neglected infrastructure. The proposed project would involve construction of a

Niger

Second River Niger Bridge to be completed on time The

Julius

Berger-NSIA

Motorways Investment Company (JB-NMIC) Consortium, who are the contractors of the Second River Niger, have given an assurance that the second River Niger Bridge will be completed as scheduled.

The assurance came about following

speculations

from

media reports that the project was suspended due to noncompliance with environment laws. The consortium cleared the air saying that, complying with the Nigerian Environmental

37 km rail line from Abidjan, the largest city and the chief port of the

Laws is a priority to them, as it

country, international airport in the south of the city through the city

is an intrinsic part of the project

centre to its northern suburbs.

in collaboration with the relevant

Financing for the project is to come from the private partners.

The consortium members will hold a minimum 40 percent stake in the rail line's operating company. The agreement was signed by the Ivory Coast government and DTP Terrassement and Bouygues Travaux Publics, both units of French industrial group Bouygues and

ministries. Currently the project is underway and on schedule to ensure timely completion of the bridge, which is set to be

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary Hyundai Rotem and

executed under the Public Private

Dongsan.

Partnership (PPP) arrangement

As of 2004, the nation’s railway system consisted of a state-

for a concessional period of 25

controlled 660 km section of a 1,146 km narrow gauge railroad that

years through the Design, Build,

ran north from Abidjan through Bouaké and Ferkéssédougou to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model.

The construction cost of the bridge is estimated at US$ 698 million of which US$ 249.1 million has already been provided for the commencement of the project. The project covers 2,150m in length including a 600m bridge plus train tracks.

May 2014

Rwanda

Algeria

Egypt

Dubai`s Drakes & Scull wins contract

Water system to receive US$78.6 million from the EU

Drake and Scull International,

The EU office in Egypt has announced it will contribute €57million (US$78.6 million) towards the Improved Water and Waste Water Services Programme in Egypt which is projected to cost a total €598million (US$825 million) when completed.

The 2 phase project will provide water to 1 million people and improve water services to 4 million people. The first phase is expected to provide water to about half a million people living in Gharbeya, Sharqeya, Damietta and Beheira Governorates.

According to reports about half of the population is not connected to sanitary sewers and this is exacerbated by low cost recovery due to water tariffs that are amongst the lowest in the world.

based in Dubai, has won a US$ 40 million contract in Algeria. The company announced

that they

will be constructing a mixed-use development in Algiers which is the Central Business District in Algeria. The company will do the civil construction part which is expected to cover an area of about 66,500 square meters. The company has earned a name for itself by being among the best globally renowned companies in the construction industry.

For a long time now, Algeria has locked out investors who would have otherwise helped

Kigali Convention Centre nears completion

The Kigali Convention Center is due for completion after experiencing financial setbacks for the four years that the project has been running. The Rwanda Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Ambassador Claver Gatete says the Convention Centre will be commissioned this year. The oval dome will have more than 292 rooms, a conference centre that can host 2,500 people, office and commercial spaces.

The convention centre, which is Rwanda’s first, is standing between the city centre and the airport in proximity to key government offices including the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court and Parliament.

in rapid development. Algeria`s

The Rwf128 bn (US$188m) project seeks to improve the country`s

population is increasing rapidly

hospitality sector, attract and host international conferences and

and thus the need for more and

enhance the country`s foreign exchange reserves. The facility will

better housing structures to avert

be managed by Radisson Blu, which is an international hotelier with

disgruntled citizens.

more than 420 hotel chains in more than 73 countries once completed.

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

Association of Consulting Engineers of

Tanzania

Ethiopia

- Tanzania Institute of Quantity Surveyors - Construction Regulation Board (CRB)

Construction Contractors Association of Ethiopia

Ghana

Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors

Institute of Botswana Quantity Surveyors

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

Namibia 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

- 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

May 2014

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

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ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS

The 5th East & Central Africa Roads & Rail Infrastructure Summit

Kenya Property Development Association

Date: 26th-27th August 2014 Venue: Serena Hotel, Dar es

Salaam, Tanzania Contact: Jose Carpio Email: jose@magenta-global. com Website: www.magenta- global.com.sg The 5th East & Central Africa Roads & Rail Infrastructure Summit

2014

is

the

most

authoritative meeting place to discover and discuss the projects, operational,

technical

and

administrative issues facing the land transport sector of the East and Central Africa regions. Hear about the new initiatives and

challenges in creating a top-notch infrastructure to meet the demand of international commerce and the opportunities of new projects to spur new economic growth.

As one of the fastest growing economic hubs in the continent, there are new opportunities for various projects, material supply and

equipment

procurement.

Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda had launched a $13.8 billion flagship railway project that links Mombasa to Kigali and the railway line is expected to dramatically boost East African's position as a regional economic hub.

In

Africa,

landlocked

countries are inhibited by poor infrastructure

and

hinterland

countries are forced to pay more to export their goods through neighbouring countries.

According to a recently released report by the Kenya Property Development Association (KPDA) and HassConsult Limited, housing development in Nairobi County, Kenya’s capital, is moving at a slow and worrying pace. The report released in Nairobi indicates that construction of new houses is growing at 7.5 percent with only 15,000 new units in 2013 against a target of 200,000 houses annually by government.

With Nairobi's population set to increase, KPDA Vice Chairman Muchai Kunyiha cautions that at this growth rate there will not be enough housing in future. He pointed out that based on current trends, Nairobi city is headed for an extreme shortage in urban middle class housing and failed development goals. KPDA Chief Executive Officer, Robyn Emerson, said the production of an annual report in this kind of detail and depth is a key plank in the criteria for getting Kenyan property re-graded as a transparent investment asset.

Emerson said there are only 22,000 active mortgages accounts in the country adding that this is a low number. She pointed out that the lending rates needs to be reduced for the long run, length of mortgages should also be increased so as to have more mortgage accounts. She also called on government to work on infrastructure that includes roads, water, and electricity so as to ease the burden of developers.

Cityscape Qatar Date: 2nd - 4th June, 2014 Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Contact: Patyrina Polina Email: polina.patyrina@informa.com Website: www.cityscapeqatar.com/en/Forms/ Cityscape Qatar provides exhibitors with the best promotional platform to meet their corporate goals and target audience. In its third year now, Cityscape Qatar 2014 is the premier event for the real estate industry in the State of Qatar. Year after year Cityscape Qatar has garnered huge interest, and illustrated a marked increase in size and attendance. We expect this trend to continue for 2014 which illustrates the Cityscape brand building presence in the Qatar market and is testament to the growth and momentum of the Qatar real estate industry. Cityscape Qatar will play host this year to the launch of many new projects, while providing the latest updates from existing developments.Cityscape Qatar has firmly established itself as the only “must attend” real estate event focused on the bourgeoning Qatari market, and it is the perfect platform for attendees to see and experience how the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the government’s 2030 vision is changing Qatar’s skyline.

May 2014

PV Project Development Africa 2014 Date: 9-10 September 2014 Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa Contact: Rochelle Gayle Email: rochelle@csptoday. com Website: www.pv-insider.com Location: The Maslow, Corner Grayston Drive &Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2031, Gauteng, South Africa PV Project Development Africa 2014 will be the key to your business unlocking the potential for huge profits in the South African photovoltaic market.

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So you can increase profitability and develop your business strategy PV Project Development Africa 2014 will be bringing answers to the critical challenges; Project Finance: Don’t let lack of project finance be the death of your project, hear from leading financial experts to secure the future of your development, Procurement Strategy: Identify the best procurement strategy to source cost effective local partners who can help you meet your Local Content Requirements, Commercial and industrial opportunities: Expand your project pipeline to secure opportunities in mining, refrigeration and commercial sectors for long term profitability and Sustainable development plan among others.

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CORPORATE NEWS

US$1.6billion railway project on the cards

Bitcon secures more sub-saharan africa export orders

Mott

PDNA

Bitcon Industries, South Africa’s

Africa-

leading

MacDonald

(MMPDNA),

South

has secured more major orders as

of

the

feasibility

State-owned

rail

(US$1.6billion) Swaziland link railway project. The project entails

The world's longest heated oil pipeline in the offing Uganda and Kenya are embarking on constructing a 1,380 KM long crude oil export pipeline; the longest heated such facility in the world.

According to Tullow Oil Plc, both countries have agreed to build the pipeline and have commenced a comprehensive study on the project.

Since the waxy crude oil found in Kenya solidifies at ambient temperatures, the pipeline will contain a specialized heating system to keep it flowing. According to Tullow, the export pipeline route is expected to run mostly underground on the Kenyan side, over 850KM from the Lokichar basin to the coast.

Kenya is to construct the pipeline from Lokichar basin while Uganda is expected to construct its part of the pipeline from the Lake Albert rift basin to link up with the Kenyan pipeline and another from South Sudan to Lamu. Tullow has drilled seven wells in the south Lokichar basin, hitting 600 million barrels of oil in Kenya. According to Tullow, exploration, appraisal and development programmes will run concurrently and it expects to find more oil since it says the acreage has many similar geological qualities with Uganda's Lake Albert rift basin, where it discovered oil.

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and

transformer door manufacturer,

finalising

operator Transnet’s R17 billion

A US$8billion new city project has been unveiled for Modderfontein east of Johannesburg by a Chinese company, Shanghai Zendai. The project which will occupy 1,600 hectare land between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton was announced by Shanghai Zendai founder and Chairman Zikhang Dai during an investor briefing hosted by him in the Modderfontein Reserve.

Shanghai Zendai is a Chinese company which operates 3 major businesses; urban development, tourism development and finance.

The company has had projects of the same magnitude like the Himalayas Center and Thumb Plaza in Shangai China and is expected to generate long term growth for Modderfontein.

This mega project will focus on infrastructure with the initial construction directed at schools and houses. The city will include nine functional zones, the central business district, international conference and exhibition centre, an entertainment centre, silver industry and retirement industry, international residential community, education and training centre, sports Centre, trade and logistic park and light industry park.

security

is

stage

US$8 Billion New City Project for Modderfontein, Johannesburg

fire,

based engineering consultancy,

the

construction

of

146 km of new railway line, which will run from Lothair, in Mpumalanga to Sidvokodvo

its export drive into sub-Saharan Africa continues.

Bob Vollmer, director of Bitcon,

says

the

company

recently supplied Rubidor Class A and B fire doors to WBHO, the main contractor for the

complete

construction of West Hills Mall

the connection to Maputo, in

in Accra, Ghana. Developed

Mozambique, and Richards Bay,

by The Atterbury Group in

in KwaZulu-Natal. MMPDNA

conjunction with the Social

rail and transportation practice

Security

lead, Mike Hood, says that the

Trust of Ghana, West Hills

initial motivation behind this

Mall is set to become the largest

in

Swaziland,

to

project was to remove general freight traffic off the coal line between Ermelo and the Port of Richards Bay, and release capacity to increase coal export volumes.

Uganda to install 230MW crude oil thermal power plant Albatros Energy Uganda Limited and Lake Albert Infrastructure Services Limited, intends to put up a 230MW crude oil thermal power plant in Uganda, which could turn out to be the biggest thermal power plant in the country. However, the company will start with an initial 52.5MW

plant,

premeditated

to be ready sometime in 2015.

According

to

Lake

Albert

Infrastructure Service Limited (LAIS), the entire project will cost US$87million. In applying for the licences, the two energy firms gave a clearer picture of how some of the spin-off industries from Uganda’s oil will shape up.

National

Insurance

single-phase modern shopping centre in the Ghanaian capital.

LOESCHE receives first order from Tanga Cement LOESCHE GmbH has received an order from Tanzania’s Tanga Cement Company Limited for roller mills. The order covers the full engineering and supply of two LOESCHE vertical roller mills. One LM 41.4which will grind cement raw material at a productrate of 200 t/h with a fineness of 15% R 90 μmand one LM 19.2 D coal mill with a grindingcapacity of 20 t/h with a fineness of 12% R 90μm. Included in the scope of supply is a rotary starfeeder for the raw meal mill and a coal screwfeeder for the coal mill.

The delivery of the millkey parts is planned for July 2014. This is the first order from Tanga Cement for LOESCHE GmbH. Tanga Cement is a producer and supplier of cement used in the construction and making of concrete products.

May 2014

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Taking civil engineering to the remote and marginalised areas of South Africa and beyond

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Stanford Mkhacane is South African Institution of Civil Engineering's 112th president

Civil engineering professionals have disassociated themselves from infrastructure provision when a six year old child dies in a pit latrines 12

tanford Mkhacane is a registered professional engineer, a member of the South African Black Technical and Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO) and a Fellow of SAICE. He obtained the degrees BEng Hons and MEng (Transportation) in 1990, following it up with an MBA from Potchefstroom University for CHE (now the North-West University) in 2001. Since 1991 Stanford has been working in the consulting engineering environment as a director of Jordaan & Joubert Inc, as chairman of African Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd, as vice-chairman of GIBB Africa (Pty) Ltd, and from 1999 to date as chairman of Nyeleti Consulting (Pty) Ltd. Over the years he has been involved in the design and construction of roads, and the implementation of labour-intensive and community-based public works projects.

During his inauguration as South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s 112th president at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, he gave his address titled Taking Civil Engineering to the remote and marginalised areas of South Africa and beyond – forward with Civilution, which was motivated by his background. Mkhacane further discussed the seven ‘crocodiles’ hindering the delivery of services. Mkhacane challenged all engineering practitioners, “These days it is a common thing to see communities toy-toying to register unhappiness with poor service delivery!

You may ask, what are we doing wrong?

I say we because as civil engineering professionals, how can we dissociate ourselves from infrastructure provision, especially when a six year old child dies in one of the pit latrines still used in 11,450 of the 26,000 schools across the country? In the eyes of society civil engineering may be seen to be failing!” Attending the event, various high-profile guests, including champions of the infrastructure industry, government officials, engineering clients from both the private and public sectors, as well as SAICE

members were challenged by the global figures of 780 million people living without access to safe water and the 2.5 billion who lack adequate sanitation. Diseases caused by unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and accompanying lack of hygiene kill more than 5,000 people each day.

In South Africa these issues mainly affect rural and marginalised communities where 40% of the population live, and where socioeconomic challenges abound owing to lack of job opportunities. To make things worse, unemployment is very evident amongst the youth. According to Mkhacane, the challenges that confront civil engineering are vividly illustrated when you see people queuing for water from the early morning hours till late in the afternoon; or when you see road conditions deteriorating at alarming rates, with potholes that take too long to get repaired and some roads being turned into gravel roads owing to poor or lack of maintenance.

Below are excerpts from his speech.

Recent thinking in SAICE and sister voluntary associations has identified what are called the seven “crocodiles”in the delivery of services, namely diminishing technical capacity, specifically in state institutions, quality of engineering education, corruption in the engineering profession, our effective participation in the National Development Plan (NDP), technical leadership and learned society contribution, awareness of what engineering professionals actually do, and career guidance in the country’s 26 000 schools. In addition, I want to include two other important issues that impact negatively on civil engineering, and may threaten the success of the NDP. To read more and to comment on this story visit

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The 19th Kenya Homes Expo Date: April 10th to 13th 2014

Venue: Kenyatta International Conference Centre

Expo visitors at the cba stand.

Housing Finance stand at the Homes Expo.

Expo visitors at the Sigimo stand.

Aerial view of various expo stands.

Visitors arrive at the 19th Kenya Homes Expo.

Various water products on display at the Davis and Shirtliff stand.

Davis and Shirtliff representative at their stand.

Mabati Rolling Mills stand.

Sandstone Tiles and Home Deco representatives attend to visitors.

Civilution Congress 2014 Date: 6th -8th April, 2014 Venue:Emperors Palace Johannesburg, South Africa

SA Minister in the Presidency responsible for the National Planning Commission Mr. Trevor Manuel addresses delegates.

Congress delegates networking.

Delegates follow Civilution congress proceedings.

The Cost of China’s assistance Is it a free lunch or is Africa the main course Bui HEP Station in Ghana built by Sinohydro at a cost of US$790m.

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By Emmanuel Onsomu hough China’s development assistance has been a boon to many African economies some local construction industry players feel it hasn’t been

a free lunch as many would believe. Continuous trade growth between Africa and China has accelerated the Peoples Republic of China’s influence in the continent.

The jump of total Sino-African trade from US$55 billion in 2006 to US$163.9 billion in 2012 has seen an estimated 800 Chinese corporations set camp in Africa. Most of these companies are investing in the infrastructure, energy and banking sectors. China’s low credit rates have taken the place of the more restricted and conditional Western loans. Between 2009 and 2010, China Development Bank

East African heads of state with the Chinese Premier.

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(CDB) and Exim bank publicly offered around US$110 billion worth of loans to emerging markets beating the World Bank's record of offering just over US$100 billion between 2008 and 2010. Moreover, since 2000, more than US$10billion in debt owed by African nations to China has been canceled.

In addition, CDB has invested at least US$2.4billion in African infrastructure and commercial projects with the projects estimated to bring at least a further US$10billion of Chinese investments into Africa. In the construction industry China has largely followed a well trodden path first set up in the post-colonial era when European governments gave assistance for the construction of projects but ensured that projects were undertaken by their construction firms and supplies were sourced from their countries. Today the large construction firms from Europe that were household names because of the hydro-electric dams and road projects they built have long since departed and in their place are firms with distinctive Chinese characters riding the second wave in Africa’s growth. This growth has been brought on by a burgeoning population, brisk GDP growth and emergence of a middle class that has raised demand for products and services that is rare in a world recovering from economic collapse. According to a Deloitte Report there are about 322 megaprojects going on in Africa with a total value of US$222.7bn with a majority of project funding coming from China.

But what has brought on this huge interest in Africa?

According to a DFID report commissioned in 2006 China’s inroads into Africa has increased due to a need May 2014

for raw materials and nergy sources. In addition funding of large projects gives added influence to the Chinese on the continental and access to these resources. The Chinese have been lauded for ther lower bidding price, cheap capital and low cost of skilled labour. Their capacity to carry out large scale projects has also won them many projects along with their policy of not interfering in local politics. The Deloitte report further points out that China has provided project funding to the tune of US$43.6bn and has focused on doing fewer but larger projects such as the 8 lane 30 kilometer Thika Highway in Kenya and the electric railway from Addis Ababa to Djibouti. Timely completion of projects, high quality work, ‘freebies’, coupled with strong financial muscle has seen the Chinese contractors take a large chunk of the African construction industry. Their strategy of offering full solution to construction projects has also seen them score big. A case in point being the controversial US$4 billion Kenyan Standard Gauge Railway project where the China Road and Bridge Corporation is doing the design, feasibility study, costing and procurement of finance.

Quality of work Industry players who spoke to Construction Review have been on both ends of the divide when it comes to an assessment of the quality of the work done by Chinese contractors. What seems to be apparent is that while some of the contractors do good work others don’t but this has been a direct result of the level of supervision and accountability involved in each project. Take for instance in Ghana where Builder Martins Kwasi Nnuro, the President of the Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG) says there have been some complaints about the Chinese work not being the best in terms of quality.

“I have come into contact with their work and in fact some of their work is of low standards, I have experienced one in the Volta region, as well as one in the eastern region, and as a leader of the association I hear complaints from our members about their work, some work well alright but some of them do not work well,” Nnuro says. Some of the projects mostly have to do with roads which develop pot holes quickly after completion while buildings develop cracks upon completion.

The experts say the solution lies in good supervision, but in these instances the Chinese are left on their own leading to undesirable works. Nnuro supports the argument that the Chinese need greater accountability which would be possible if they were members of a local association such as a building and construction, roads association and so forth . Kenya Federation of Master May 2014

China is to fund a 1,385km railway line in Nigeria at a cost of US$13.1b.

Builders National Chairman, Moses N Muihia, says the Chinese complete their projects on time compared with the locals and their work ethics is better compared with locals. Pointing out that the standard is as good as the specifications; Muihia says the standard of their roads, compared with other international projects, is debatable.

UNABCEC Chairman, Jonathan N. Wanzira concurs that in Uganda, the Chinese have embarked on great projects that they have done and completed. He is however quick to point out that doesn’t rule out the fact that some of these companies are bad and are responsible for some poorly done works in Uganda. He says in Uganda they have had incidences of collapsing buildings and this is because some of the companies are not doing the good job they are paid for.

In Kenya however a different story emerges where the Chinese are being lauded for their speed and quality. They have built a name for themselves in the local industry as reliable contractors though the more indigenous contractors have only themselves to blame given their largely poor track record in the past. One local developer commented that he would rather work with a Chinese contractor any day because he felt they had more integrity.

Kenya's 8 lane highway built by 3 Chinese contractors at a cost of US$360m.

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China's gift to Africa - The AU headquarters built at a cost of US$200m.

“The Chinese perform their works diligently. I envy their

embark on projects they can manage to undertake, do well

workmanship,” argues Jedida W Muchoki, MD Linear

and complete. “Some local firms will bid for a job and fail

Cost Consultants Ltd a Quantity Surveying firm in Kenya.

to deliver what they promised to do. When a project is too

She further notes that for the Chinese artisanship is a serious business as opposed to local artisans who do not want to soil their hands but rather supervise.

The UNABCEC Chairman dismisses the belief that

big to handle, I would advice not to go for it, because when you fail to do as promised, you are staining the company’s reputation” he says.

the Chinese offer cheaper services than the locals adding that there are times when locals offer cheaper services,

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but the Chinese beat them on a higher prices service. He

Besides agreeing that language barrier is a major

advices African contractors to be frugal. “Like Asians,

challenge encountered when working with the Chinese,

for any business to grow, some personal sacrifices have

the consensus is that the Chinese are more experienced

to be made and that calls for financial discipline. One can forego a luxury if that asset will cost him or her much more than they can afford” the UNABCEC Chairman advices, referring to the tendency to misdirect capital to luxury items. With most local contractors known for biting more than they can chew, he further urges local contractors to

and have significant resources in terms of finances, equipment and technical personnel and are therefore able to undertake large construction contracts as opposed to the local contractors. However, Engineer Brian Barr, a civil engineer with over 40 years of civil engineering experience working in the UK, Eastern Europe, Africa, Caribbean and the Far East, points out that he has worked with both African and Chinese contractors and even though some Chinese contractors are extremely experienced others are not so experienced. He points out contract administration as one area where the Chinese contractor sometimes has less experience than their local counterpart. Perhaps what attracts the greatest ire is that the Chinese use limited local labor preferring to employ Chinese to carry out many menial tasks which cannot be considered specialised.

Ethiopia -Sudan Highway Link.The cost of over US$27 million was underwritten by China.

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WATER AFRICA & WEST AFRICA

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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Exhibition and Seminars Accra International Conference Centre 02-04 July 2014 Top Water, Sanitation & Building Show returns to Ghana.

Water Africa and West Africa Building & Construction Exhibition and Seminar programme will be taking place again this year at the Accra International Conference Centre from the 2-4 July 2014.

The exhibition area is now 90% booked with over 75 companies confirmed exhibiting from all the world as well as Ghana. Only a few remaining stand locations are still available.

If you are in the WATER SUPPLY and BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Industries and you want to display your products and innovations to your clients, THEN HURRY IF YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT! Running alongside the exhibition will be a two-day seminar programme dedicated to the Water Supply and Building & Construction sectors. This will give governments officials, contractors, consultants, engineers, architects and surveyors the opportunity to discuss in detail challenges facing Ghana in these sectors. Entrance to the seminar programme is FREE OF CHARGE! If you wish to give a presentation, then hurry as the deadline for submission is the 5th of May. Topics below for discussion are outlined below:

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Thursday, 3 July 2014

Topics to be discussed: • Progress Towards the Millennium Goals • Financing Water and Sanitation Projects • The Role of the Private Sector in Water Supply and Sanitation in Public Private Partnership • Industry and the Environment - How They Can Work Together • Promoting Water Quality and Sanitation in Urban Areas • Sustainability of Water and Sanitation Projects in Poor Urban Areas • Advances in Rural Water and Sanitation • Water Recirculation and Reuse in Industry

Topics to be discussed: • Financing Infrastructure • Affordable/Low Cost Housing in Urban and Rural Areas • The Role of the Public and Private Sector in Housing • Industry and the Environment - How They Can Work Together • Advanced Technology in Modern Buildings • Development Control in Urban Areas • Road and Transport Development • Challenges Facing Indigenous Building Construction Companies in Ghana

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If you don’t want to miss out on this exciting opportunity to exhibit, sponsor or give a presentation please contact our Ghana office on: 0248518390 or please email info@ace-events.com.

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Solar power technologies for buildings Compiled by: By Yvonne Andiva, Erick Mong'are and Torah Onyango

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he immense power concentrated in the sun has fascinated man since the dawn of time with the dream of tapping this vast source of energy remaining his burning ambition. Though the complete replacement of fossil fuels by the use of the suns inexhaustible power supply remains the stuff of science fiction, today with the help of advanced technology great strides have been made in attaining this dream though a lot still remains to be done.

As a testament to these strides, this month the world’s largest solar power plant officially started generating energy in California. The plant is capable of producing 392MW of solar energy to power 140,000 homes and

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thus replace 400,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Though the plant has been criticized for producing energy at a cost four times the cost of conventional energy from thermal plants it does mark a milestone in the development of solar energy. Research focused on lowering the cost and improving efficiencies promises to further make solar power more popular in the market. This includes the use of innovative materials such as ultra thin film-type solar cells which are flexible and adaptable for use in corners, curvilinear and other structures.

Today almost 20 percent of global solar power generation is done by these thin-film solar cells and this market is expected to grow. In this issue we look at recent trends and solar products available to the Africa market where the sun is plentiful all year round.

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LP Hoying LLC’s installed cathodic protection for photovoltaic power

SEPCO SEPCO is a commercial solar lighting and off grid solar power system manufacturer. Their systems are built to provide off grid lighting to roadways, parking lots, signs, billboards, pathways, bus stops and shelters, warning flashers and remote buildings. Their off grid solar power is used primarily for cameras and Wi-Fi applications but can also be used for many other applications. Every solar lighting system uses high powered LED light fixtures, but they still have options for CFL, HPS, LPS and Metal Halide lamps if they are required. Their systems are built specifically for each project and provide a custom solution to every application.

According to SEPCO’s Sales and Marketing Liz Karschner currently their company is focusing on Africa and they offer their products and services through their

designated agents located in Africa. Liz added that their systems are unique in that they are built with marine grade aluminum to withstand coastal areas with no corrosion.

The solar panels backside is also protected by aluminum panel pans and is vandal and theft resistant. Additional vandal hardware can be purchased to add additional protection to every system. The batteries are contained within vented aluminum battery boxes and are mounted directly under the solar panel for shading.

Their Off grid solar power provides power at night when there is no sun and uses the sun during the day to charge a battery bank. The battery bank is what the device runs on at night, or when the power is needed. Sepco’s small solar power systems provide power for smaller applications or where dusk to dawn lighting is not required. They are comprised of a single solar panel, solar battery assembly,

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control electronics, and system mounting bracket while the medium solar power systems provide power for a wide range of applications.

Caplor Energy Caplor energy costs and energy security are becoming increasing threats for businesses, communities and home owners. We are all responsible for the environment and can take control of the future, yet we must find financially viable solutions to these fundamental issues. At Caplor Energy they believe addressing these issues through energy generation and efficiency measures will help us all on this journey.

Caplor Energy provides high quality renewable energy installations that generate a great investment opportunity for both commercial and domestic environments. Whether you’re looking for a renewable energy system for your business or home, Caplor Energy has the experience and expertise to recommend and install the best solution for you. Caplor is a long established business based in rural Herefordshire, West Midlands. Throughout each strand of

the business (agriculture, property rentals and renewable energy) a commitment toward achieving a sustainable future which not only benefits but involves the local and wider community has been demonstrated. Rather than focusing merely on profitability, they advocate the more sustainable approach of “triple bottom-line accounting“, with a keen awareness of social, environmental and economic issues.

LP Hoying LLC LP Hoying, LLC designs and manufactures solar power supplies that are used in the cathodic protection industry.

These power supplies are used worldwide for the protection of assets including oil and natural gas well casings, pipelines, and associated infrastructure. LP Hoying, LLC has been in business since 1995 and has a broad base of installed units providing reliable protection for their customers. All of their units come with all components needed for installation, and are easily assembled in the field.

LP Hoying, LLC’s marketing manager Doug Hoying said

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their company is focusing in Africa since some of their products are being used in some major countries in Africa.

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scardenas@heliosenergy.es

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Periodic routine maintenance is limited to cleaning battery

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suited to the environment of the African continent.

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Doug Hoying

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dhoying@lphoying.com

www.caplor.co.uk

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Association of Ethiopian Architects (AEA) presents

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ANNUAL CONVENTION &

EXHIBITION

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26th - 27th July 2014

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Sika has developed advanced new flooring and wall coating solutions for cleanroom environments.

The right floor covering Compiled by: Yvonne Andiva, Torah Onyango and Erick Mong'are loor coverings today come in all shapes, sizes and materials and users are spoilt for choice when it comes to fitting out rooms. Manufacturers don’t make the task any easier as they continue to churn out new and innovative products literally daily each designed to improve installation, create better aesthetics and address environmental concerns. When deciding on what floor coverings to put in a home it all comes down to personal taste, the feel and ambience that is desired, practicality and of course cost. The choices ranges from hardwood floors, vinyl, laminates, ceramics, stone and of course carpets. These all come in a range of colors to compliment the color schemes for the room and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The most common looks in a home or hotel are warm and cozy or the more modern, cold and sterile look that are common in hospitals.

The more adventurous go for something unique that can be achieved by mixing up the various tiles. Don’t forget the need for functionality though because rooms with heavy traffic will need more durable tiles while rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens will be better served by waterproof products that are easy to mop up and don’t suffer from damp. More innovative coverings have been

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developed for the industrial commercial and sports environments which need to be highly resistant to wear and tear. BSW for instance focus on elastic sports floorings and insulation products that offer resistance against high humidity or heat. When it comes to flooring proper installation is key as Paolo Berti Artigo an Italian flooring company points out: “correct installation is key for a happy customer.”

Epoxy flooring enjoys a wide following given its inherent advantages. Epoxy resin products come in a variety of colors and textures to create a decorative floor coating over a concrete subfloor. The surface is durable and easy to clean, which makes resin floor covering ideal for a garage and other high-traffic locations. Sika’s cleanroom flooring has gone further and meets stringent international standards that demand limits on outgassing and particle emissions found in airborne molecular contaminants and organic compounds. In this issue we take a look at the key suppliers of tiles in the market for you to see what is available to you.

Dickson Constant Dickson constant was establishing in twenty years ago,itself as the ultimate reference in the awning fabrics industry. Dickson then expanded and managed to be recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of technical textiles for home improvement, the covered May 2014

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deep within concrete to block pores and seal microcracks against water and aggressive chemicals – even under extreme hydrostatic pressure. Available as a coating, dry-shake and admix, Xypex is ideal for new construction, rehabilitation, and precast applications.

markets being solar protection, indoor/outdoor furnishing and marine. A new turn recently orientated Dickson to floor covering.

Based on Dickson historic weaving skills its always improving revolutionary fibers, Dickson® Woven Vinyl Flooring was created for new solutions to cover floors.It combines the remarkable durability of vinyl with the aesthetic appeal and texture of traditional carpeting. A true technical innovation developed for the most demanding public areas, such as hotels, offices, shops, restaurants, etc., Dickson® flooring is durable, comfortable, easy to maintain and attractively designed. Independently tested and certified by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), Dickson® flooring meets the official emissions criteria for volatile organic components (VOC) and is recognized as contributing to good indoor air quality.

Good indoor air quality is essential because people spend most of their lives indoors.

The air we breathe affects both our health and our well-being, from minor disturbances, such as odors, skin and eye irritations, to the development or aggravation of more serious ailments, such as respiratory allergies. Dickson® flooring has also been awarded the Oeko-Tex 100 label certifying that they do not contain any toxic substances and do not represent any risks to human health, skin or the environment.

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How Teamwork and Good Ethos Creates a Winning Team The case of AAKI Consultants Architects & Urban Designers

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he Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is a non-profit making professional management organization engaged in the promotion of excellence and integrity in the practice of management. The 50 year old Institute is widely respected in the country and beyond for its quality programmes and benchmarks for excellence.

To encourage good management in organizations, KIM has come up with annual awards of excellence for both organizations and their managers. Among these is Company of the Year Awards (COYA) which recognizes organizations that have met and surpassed various criteria in pursuit of management excellence. Last year, KIM also introduced SMOYA, which aims at rewarding rising small and medium scale enterprises.

So when AAKI Consultants Architects & Urban Designers, an architectural consultancy based in Nairobi, won in the inaugural SMOYA awards, it did not come as a surprise to many. Since its inception in 1991, AAKI has established itself as one of the most respected consultants in the construction industry in East Africa and has over the years bagged many other awards for pioneering a sustainable approach to architecture through a wide range of work - from urban master plans, educational, civic and cultural buildings, offices and workplaces to private houses and hospitality projects.

The practice is led by seasoned architects Gitau Mungai and Kariuki Muraya with Arch Gitau Mungai serving as the Principal Partner.

AAKI offers services in architectural design, project management, urban design, feasibility studies and financial analysis both for public and private organizations. Over the years, the firm has endeavored to design buildings that ascribe to value creation, both aesthetically and functionality. The studio’s vision for a new building is that it should always add new and positive qualities to the site and the brief.

This happens through careful ana¬lysis of the site, the surrounding buildings and the brief.

The consultancy has an approach where it always sees the project’s complexity and challenges as a positive creative force to create something unique for the site and purpose. This has resulted in an impressive portfolio of projects. From the beginning AAKI consultants has pioneered a sustainable approach to design, through work that spans the entire building spectrum - from master plans to intricate details like furnishings. The firm’s approach is sensitive to location and culture, often combining the latest advances in building technology with techniques drawn from vernacular tradition to postmodern ideologies. It harnesses the skills, enthusiasm and knowledge

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of integrated design teams, clients and communities to create inspirational environments.

Teamwork AAKI has a competent team of Architects, Landscape Architects and Technicians who together create architecture for people through a simple approach tailored to suit the firm’s clients. Ideas can flow more freely when architects and landscape architects work together creatively from the beginning of a project. By doing so, they can combine their knowledge and learn from one another, to devise sustainable fully integrated design solutions.

The firm’s commitment to research and development has allowed it to bring its combined expertise to bear on an unprecedented range of projects around the East African region. Although design works tend to be focused in Kenya, the Nairobi office is just one of a network of offices that spans virtually every time zone. The practice reflects this mix of cultural connections; the team is young and cosmopolitan and this diversity helps to create a good mix of ideas.

By working together creatively from the start of a project, architects and landscape architects combine their knowledge to devise integrated, sustainable design solutions. From appointment to completion, the teams are supported by numerous in-house disciplines, including project management and a construction review panel.

And to ensure consistency and personal service, the same core team sees a project through from beginning to end. The design process is reviewed regularly by the design team and by creating numerous opportunities and in-house competitions the firm is able to provide a service that is unparalleled.

Projects AAKI has changed the landscape of the region through creative projects in virtually all genre. The firm has put together an impressive portfolio of projects in commercial, residential, institutional, healthcare and finance.

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A few of these include: • Commercial • Mayfair Centre, Nairobi • ESAMI Kampala (in collaboration with Uganda’s J.B. Nsubuga) • CIC Plaza Phase 2, Nairobi • Jadala Investment Building, Nairobi • Nginyo Towers • Kenya Police Sacco Headquarters, Nairobi • Tea Board of Kenya Phase 2, Nairobi

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Chatur Group adds new properties to portfolio Five star Hotel and Parking Silo with Helipad to be completed this year

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he Chatur Group is a family run real-estate business which has its humble beginnings in 1977 under the stewardship of M. S. Chatur. Initially trading in electronic appliances and components from a single store, the company propelled ahead with rapid and well managed expansion into 13 branches within Nairobi, gaining the well deserved status of being the largest and most prominent electrical retailer in Kenya by 1980.

With futuristic vision, Mr. M.S and Mrs. T.M Chatur foresaw a lucrative real-estate market barely budding at the time, and thus steered the Chatur Group into the property development industry in 1981. Beginning witha residential estate development in the Parklands area of Nairobi, the company has organically grown its assets and has steadily amassed several real estate landmarks in Kenya, with over 1.5 million square feet of built-up area representing residential, retail, office, warehouse and leisure facilities, all owned andexpertly managed. The company also holds agricultural land in Kenya. The Chatur Group has grown to be among the most respected property developers in Kenya. From a staff of 6, the Group has expanded rapidly and now boasts several hundred employees.

“The company will continue to develop state of the art residential estates, office and business parks, commercial complexes, warehouses and hotels custom-made for its diverse target market”, promises the management. Among the Group’s best known landmarks is Diamond Plaza, located in the Parklands area of Nairobi. A truly ideal premise for business convenience, Diamond Plaza is a sprawling business complex boasting an established shopping centre strategically situated at the junction of Masari Road and Fourth Parklands Avenue.

The plaza provides the consumer a one-stop location with a reputation for having availability of just about everything. Set on a 5 acre piece of prime property, the main building within the complex put up in the late 80’s consists of retail, office and residential space spanning 100,000 square feet spread over 8 storeys with apartments on the sixth and seventh floors.

Over the years, a business tower, minicomplex, food court with an extension square and annexe have been added to this fine business hub, all built with state of the art technology. The diverse product and service offering available at the Diamond Plaza is complimented by the close proximity of a major hospital, grocery stores, fresh produce markets and readily available transport services. Other Chatur properties include The New Muthaiga Shopping Mall, Langata Paradiseapartment’s, Shelly Beach Hotel and Bahari Dhow Beach Villas among many others.

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Diamond Plaza 2 Retail Complex with Helipad An icon of modern real-estate excellence, this breath taking Parking Silo is a chic 12 storey retail and office complex built with state-of-the art features, suitable for any modern outlet. The building is designed with a vision of the future in mind offering 3 floors of retail space, 10 floors of office space (50,000 square feet dedicated to fine dining), 10 storey parking to accommodate 1000 cars, a 30,000 square foot exhibition/conference hall, a helipad and a revolving restaurant on the top most floor for exceptionalviews of the city. Patrons will enjoy natural May 2014

light streaming in from the glass roofs and bay windows.

According to Mr Meshack Mutisya, who is General Manager of Cloud Hotels & Suites (an arm of the Chatur Group), there will be a helicopter shuttle service operating from this building to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

“This will provide huge time savings for travelers as they will no longer have to worry about the notorious traffic congestion that often characterizes Nairobi”. With these two additions to its portfolio, the Chatur Group is well on its way to achieving its stated mission of providing the best quality in real estate products and services.

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Fivestar Hotel The hospitality industry in Kenya has become very competitive and patrons are demanding only the very best. A number of international hotel chains have recently established a presence in Kenya. In keeping with its stated objective of providing high quality properties, the Chatur Group is currently putting up a five star hotel on Wangapala Road in the city’s Parklands area. A statement of architectural excellence, the hotel is located within walking distance from The Diamond Plaza Shopping Centre and The Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.

The lobby is spacious and tastefully decorated emanating an ambience of hospitality and warmth. Each room is an artistic delight fitted with modern points for TV/DSTV/ Cable TV, telephone, fibre optic internet, intercom, push button alarm, smoke detectors and instant hot water.

Facilities include: • Card system door access option • Electric Fence around perimeter • Secure and sizeable car park for 80 cars adjoins the hotel and is set over 2 floors (basement and ground floor) • Spacious lobby on ground floor • Conference hall and business centre • Laundry room • Disabled access ramps within building plus disabled toilet facilities on ground Floor • 3 lifts (1 Service) • Convenience store, hairdresser and beauty salon • Fitness centre / gym, spa • Separate steam, sauna and Jacuzzi facilities for ladies and gents • Swimming pool • 2 Restaurant’s & A café • Children’s playroom and entertainment room • Borehole to ensure constant supply of water • Standby generator and power stabilizer for uninterrupted electricity • supply • CCTV, air conditioning and heating • Provision for ATM/forex services

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At Parbat Siyani Construction Limited, we work based on the philosophy of delivering quality, economy, performance, safety and integrity. We believe that each client’s needs are one of a kind challenge, hence our workforce mission is to build this dream into reality by proposing innovative solutions that delivers the client highest quality work and service for the best possible cost.

We are proud to be associated with the Chatur Group in the construction of their Five-Star Hotel and Commercial Complex in Parklands, Nairobi.

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PARBAT SIYANI CONSTRUCTION LTD P.O. Box 10748-00100, 1st Parklands Avenue, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 2658134/5 Mob +254731 337001/40 Fax+254 20 2658136, E-mail:pscl@seyani.com PARBAT SIYANI INTERIORS LTD P.O. Box 10748-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 2658134/5 Mob +254731 337001/40 Fax+254 20 2658136, E-mail: psi@seyani.com

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SEYANI BROTHERS & CO. (U) LTD P.O. Box 2175, Plot 469, Ggaba Road Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda Tel: +2556 41 4266142/4266218, Mob: +256 755 789000, Fax: +256 41 4267097/4266142, E-mail:sbcu@seyani.com

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Texas Cancer Centre Kenya

TCC is putting up an ultramodern cancer treatment facility along Mbagathi Way at a cost of KSh90 million .

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ontractors in Kenya have largely been bypassed when it comes to implementation of specialized projects. Though the country prides itself for having highly professional and well trained construction companies, foreign firms have for long dominated huge as well as specialized projects. This has not helped in empowering local firms and in enhancing capacity. Indeed this explains why until recently when the government established the National Construction Authority, the industry had been fragmented.

The situation is however fast changing and clients, even those with specialized projects, are appreciating the fact

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that local companies have the capabilities and knowhow to implement any project. A case in point is Texas Cancer Centre (TCC), a leading private cancer care and treatment centre that is building an ultramodern facility. Unlike other hospitals that are offering specialized cancer screening, treatment and management that opted to contract foreign firms to build their facilities, TCC has purely contracted local firms to implement the project.

That cancer is becoming a major health concern in Kenya is without a doubt. According to statistics by the Ministry of Health, at least 49 Kenyans die every day from the disease and more than 18,000 annually. Every year, about 25,000 cases are diagnosed. Research has also shown that one in three people in the developing world will develop cancer during their lifetime, one in nine risk developing cancer again if they survived the first and two in nine have an increased risk of developing a second primary cancer. Though there are hundreds of types of cancers, in men lung cancer accounts for 31% of the cases, prostate 10%, colorectal eight%, pancreatic 6% and liver 4%. In women, lung cancer account for 26% of the cases, breast 15%, colorectal 9%, pancreatic and ovarian at 6%.

It is this pandemic that Dr Catherine Nyongesa, the proprietor of TCC wants to help contain. Established in 2010, TCC is a leading private cancer care and treatment centre in Kenya. Based in Hurlingham, the centre offers May 2014

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A side perspective of the proposed Centre.

specialized cancer treatment under one roof. Some of the services include laboratory and diagnostic procedures, ultra sound, pharmacy, blood transfusion, hydration and palliative care. It also offers 24-hour nursing care, counseling services, nutritional support, physiotherapy as well as a cancer support group. With a 20-bed capacity, the centre is able to see between 20 and 30 cancer patients a day. Though barely four years old, TCC is already a major player in the provision of cancer treatment and care in Kenya.

Having established itself as a leading cancer centre, TCC is seeking to expand to increase its capacity to handle the rapidly rising number of cancer cases in Kenya and the East African region while increasing its financial value.

TCC is the most affordable private cancer treatment centre in Kenya charging 40% lower for services compared to other private hospitals, making it the centre of choice for many Kenyans. In effect, TCC is putting up an ultramodern cancer treatment facility along Mbagathi Way at a cost of KSh90 million. The new centre is a delicate and complex facility owing to the sensitive nature of cancer treatment that also involves the use of radiation. More critically, being in an area with residential houses and a school means the facility has to be world class in all standards and parameters.

In effect, TCC has contracted leading professionals to implement the project. They include The Centric Architects who offered the architectural consultancy services, Abba and Wandu Engineers who are overseeing the civil and structural component of the project, BuildAfrique Consulting are the quantity surveyors and Erihast Associates in charge of mechanical and electrical consultancy services works. The work of putting up the building is entrusted to Jipsy Civil and Building Contractors. “We are in charge of constructing the facility, which is the first cancer bunker to be constructed by a Kenyan firm,� says George Ngacha, adding that being a specialized cancer treatment facility, the project involves delicate works to conform to set standards.

Jipsy embarked on the project in August last year and has already completed 60% of the works. The company has completed most of the reinforced concrete structures on the site, it has begun on the finishes that include tiling works, painting, placing timber door frames and aluminum windows. Being a specialized cancer centre, the project encompasses unique architectural features. For instance, the walls for the bunker are thick reinforced concrete walls to contain radiation within the treatment areas.

The walls are 3m, 2.1m and 1.2m wide. This will ensure that by no chance will radiation escape from the cancer

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treatment machines. In the bunker, there is a point known as an Isocentre that walls, ceiling and floor all relate to.

This will enable the treatment equipment in the bunker to be set to oscillate on this point therefore the precision in construction has been taken. The building has also been designed for to have additional floors and Jipsy is only constructing Phase 1 of the project.

The facilities of the project, according to buildings and site plan, are divided into four sections. They are the power centre that is the building that will handled the power demands of the development and it houses the transformer, generator, UPS and switch rooms. There is also the bunker, which are actually two, and will house the radiotherapy machines. The third section is the operators’ console which is adjoined to the bunker. The console has facilities that include the waiting area, reception, kitchen, laundry and common area for the hospital. There is also the ablution block which has the washrooms and changing rooms for ladies, gents and disabled Persons. The external works include the gate house, ambulance parking and emergency entrance, general parking and common vehicle entrance and pedestrian entrance. The centre will have three access points for ambulances, vehicles and pedestrian.

Being a hospital the finishes are basic and functional. These include tiles for washroom floors and walls, antibacterial epoxy finish, tuff texture finish for the external walls, aluminum windows and doors for the washrooms and operator console building and gypsum cladding for the bunker walls. Other design features of the facility include natural lighting and ventilation, provision for future growth, use of locally available materials, minimal level changes to accommodate persons on wheelchair, use of fire rated materials, provision for waste handling and management unit and provision for a garden. It is also critical to note that the site location is strategic and highly accessible.

According to Ngacha, though implementation of the project has been without any major challenges, during the in the initial stages Jipsy was supposed to construct one bunker but in order to avoid differential settlement of the bunkers it was instructed to build both at the same time. “The work is very specialized especially the bunker setting out and once the radiation equipment is installed is when the project would be deemed complete,” he explains. When completed, the centre is bound to raise the profile ofJipsy Civil and Building Contractors in the highly competitive industry of contractors.

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Mechanical and Electrical Engineers:

Client:

Erihast Associates

Dr. Catherine Nyongesa, Texas Cancer Centre Architects: The Centric Architects Civil & Structural Engineers:

Main Contractor: Jipsy Civil and Building Contractors

Abba and Wandu Engineers

Subcontractors:

Quantity Surveyors:

ICONET Solutions Ltd, WENA Technical Services,

BuildAfrique Consulting

Muga Electrical Contractors, Seven Fourteen Ltd

Dr. Fixit Waterproofing Solutions in Kenya Brought to you by Crown Classics Ltd. & Pidilite Industries Ltd rown Classics Ltd., a leading Kenyan construction firm has teamed up with Pidilite Industries, India’s leading adhesive, sealants and

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construction chemicals company, to bring Dr. Fixit, India’s

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finest construction and waterproofing expert to Kenya. Mr

an outcome of heavy rainfall and high ground water table

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that is recorded in the country. We plan to meet these end

has a wide range of state-of-the-art waterproofing solutions

user demands with our holistic product systems approach.

to meet various needs of healthy construction. Known

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customers look for trust and quality assurance as the cost

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of Construction Chemical as percentage of construction

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an increased demand for waterproofing solutions in Kenya and we are happy to partner with Dr. Fixit to address these water leakage issues”.

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Mr. Shankha Banerjee, President Sales and Marketing “Kenya is a key market for us as there is a constant

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“The Creative Spirit” is what Drives Morphosis Architects

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ORPHOSIS is one of Kenya’s architectural firms at the forefront of fine concepts and designs across the country’s buildscape. The consultancy was created in

2005 when three creative individuals, Adnan Mwakuloba, Leonard Mcharo and Yasir Brek decided it was time for a new discourse on architectural thought within the region. The quest for a ‘change’ in the architectural landscape was the main reason behind the adoption of the name “Morphosis”.

Morphosis is registered by the Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) and is also a member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).

Staffing, Management and Managerial Structure Morphosis operates using the Holacracy system of management. It The Boma Nairobi has no hierarchy in management; it is inward looking and operates Kenya

through circles of creative individuals who are empowered to make independent decisions but grounded on the Morphosis Credo “the Creative Spirit” while at the same time reflecting on the fusion of contemporary African Architecture. The firm has a total of 10 Architects, 4 Interior Designers, 1 Project Manager, 6 Technicians, 3 Administration and Finance personnel, 2 Model Making and CAD Renderer’s and 1 IT staff. The three partners at Morphosis are all highly trained architects with impressive academic and professional credentials.

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Adnan Mwakulomba graduated in 1995 from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and later in 1998 with a Masters Degree in Design from the University of London. He is registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors in Kenya and is a member of the Architectural Association of Kenya. Adnan is also a lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Building Science, University of Nairobi.

Leonard Mcharo graduated in 2001 from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. He is registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors in Kenya and is also a member of the Architectural Association of Kenya. Yasir Brek graduated in 2001 from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and later with a Masters Degree in Business Administration at the United States International

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University, Nairobi. He is registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors in Kenya and is also a member of the Architectural Association of Kenya.

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Excelling in Engineering Norkun Intakes Limited

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ngineering services literally form the backbone of the construction industry. Without the supply of these critical services by personnel, no built

structure can withstand the test of time. Kenyan engineers are reputed around the continent for their professionalism and excellent knowledge of their trade, an attribute that has seen many of them launch successful careers in various countries. Others have formed formidable local consultancies to serve the ever expanding building and construction industry in Kenya.

Kenya The Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Tanzania

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One of the big names that have emerged over the last decade is Norkun Intakes Limited. Established in 2003, the company set its eyes on becoming a world class engineering consultancy by providing services in an innovative and efficient manner while observing the highest possible levels of ethics and integrity. The company enumerates its core values as customer satisfaction, innovation, efficiency, professionalism, productive work ethic, integrity, honesty and respect.

Leading a team of technical and administrative staff at Norkun Intakes is Engineer Ikundo Muhoro who serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive. He is assisted

by Peter Kimani, Technical Director and Jane Waithera, Finance and Human Resources Director.

In total, Norkun has a staff of 20. The technical side consists of seven mechanical engineers and seven electrical engineers. Finance and Administration has a staff of three while the other three are in support services.

Scope of Services Norkun Intakes Limited handles a broad range of engineering jobs. However, they tend to mostly undertake industrial contracts, mega master planning schemes, commercial establishments, expansive residential schemes, highrise towers and MSRs among others.

The company’s services may be broken down into the following: Electrical Services • Interior/Exterior lighting and power installations including luminaries and fittings specifications • Electrical power distribution and layout for utility supply • Electrical systems protection against transient overvoltages and other secondary effects • Lightning protection design • Fire detection and alarm system

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Street lighting design Security alarm installations, CCTV, electric fence, access control system, BMS etc Verification of the adequacy of protective switch-gear and fault level calculations.

Load study in production lines to ascertain power supply stability.

Electric power generating plant sizing and specifications Power factor correction Plant designs.

Other specialized supply systems and/plants and services ICT infrastructure design & specifications.

Structured Cabling and equipment Incinerators (electrical).

Industrial Electrical installations Electric lifts, escalators, paternosters and travelators SELF and FELV systems design Agricultural & horticultural electrical installations design Pumping station controls and power supply

Mechanical Installations • Ces • Boiler plants and auxiliaries • Calorifier plants, steam and hot water distribution • Plumbing • Cold and hot water services • Drainage • Internal, soil and foul water drainage • Rain water drainage • Sanitary fittings - Ordinary use and Medical sanitary fittings • Water storage, pumping and treatment plants • Pressure vessels / tanks and accumulators • Water filtration and treatment plants • Compressed air services including compressor plants and distribution • Medical and Petroleum gases storage and distribution • Firefighting systems • Air conditioning • Cooling, heating humidifying, dehumidifying and refrigeration systems • Mechanical ventilations • Equipment selection and layout for Kitchens, Laundry, factory etc.

• Incinerators and macerators • Industrial installations

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Projects Undertaken The company has undertaken projects in several countries around Africa. These include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. In the long term, it is the desire of Norkun Intakes to have an active presence in the entire East and Central Africa region.

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sector. The company feels the business climate in Kenya has improved tremendously over the last decade and the industry has consequently been vibrant and encouraging to stakeholders.

On infrastructure, Norkun directors note that during the previous political administration, multiple infrastructural projects got off the ground countrywide. These have continued with the present administration, hence speeding up development. Road networks have been expanded through bypasses, trunk roads and creation of missing link roads. Telecommunication has been enhanced by the arrival of fibre optic cables while power generation and distribution has also improved with better results expected from the ongoing efforts at tapping renewable energy. The company observes that although the water sector has also registered improvement, more must be done to expand and extend existing sewer, which in a number of areas has not been upgraded to meet the needs of upcoming developments.

The directors feel that on the issue of professionalism Company’s take on Engineering in Kenya Kenya has a substantial pool of highly qualified and On legislation, Norkun Intakes believe the industry is experienced professionals. However, they call for closer well leveraged since there are various Acts governing the liaison between institutions of higher learning and We areprofessional proud to be associated ARK CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDat various players. They cite CAP 525 for Architects and bodies towith ensure that courses offered and wish them a happy anniversary Quantity Surveyors and Engineers Act 2011 that serves these institutions are geared towards making the students the engineers, FIDIC and Republic of Kenya Conditions relevant to the industry and in sync with market demand We are proud to be associated with ARK CONSTRUCTION LIMITED of Engagement document that mainly deals with the public and the trajectory of the country. andgrowth wish them a happy anniversary

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MTRH Eldoret, Kenya Background

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he donor through the Indiana Institute for Global Health Kenya based in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States, and Moi Teaching and Referral

Hospital (MTRH) proposed a medical facility at MTRH Eldoret Campus with a very sketchy brief. The brief statement to the Architect was “design a Centre for Cancer and Chronic Disease Centre Building and Cardiac Care Centre”.

The site was slightly over an acre located in between the main MTRH administration block and the Nyayo wards on west and east respectively. It fronted Nandi Road to the North and Ampath building on the South end. There were existing structures to demolish – a very old psychiatry ward and a semi-permanent Tuberculosis clinic. A water desalination building was within the site and had to stay.

Design therefore had to make this consideration. The donor had a fixed budget with no variations allowed.

Architects and design team had to design to the dollar.

The brief was essentially non-existent and had to be developed by the Architect as the lead consultant (picked on the basis of experience with related health facilities funded by the client) and the medical practitioners at both Indiana University, USA and MTRH Kenya as well as Moi University Medical School Eldoret, Kenya.

Brief development therefore took long - from December 2011 to July 2012 - to firm up though there were still post contracts adjustments.

Firmed up Accommodation Schedule The firmed up accommodation schedule consisted of; CCU – Cardiac Care Unit adjacent to Nyayo ward; CDM – Chronic Diseases Management Centre (Main building) and ; Radiology Oncology Centre (Radiotherapy wing) all covering a total plinth area 104,000sqft Architectural Responses Donor and Architect agreed to the use of locally available materials, labour and sustainable building technology.

Health friendly finishing materials, mostly water based paints and natural stone external finishes, were to be used.

Design Concepts The anchor facility as proposed by client was Radiology Oncology and Cancer Treatment Centre therefore forming

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Chemotherapy and Surgery Thus there exists a tripartite synergy and relation. To accentuate this relation, the architect used a tripartite design theme that consisted of three blocks (CCU, CDM and Oncology), the main storeyed block i.e. CDM Building (which has three floors, three wings and three atria) and three rectilinear wings also having three curvilinear edges mainly housing services and circulation (fire exits).

The courtyards afford the internal oriented clinics natural ventilation and natural lighting especially bearing in mind the geographical location of the site i.e. tropical climate with no extreme weather conditions. Ninety percent of all spaces are naturally lit and ventilated. This being a public hospital with very little maintenance and operation budgets, the above considerations are important. Solar power harvesting is also incorporated through a joint venture with Solar Energy Contractors. The building will produce enough energy for its use and even neighboring buildings. Due to the sensitivity of the Medical equipment in this facility and other upcoming ones at MTRH campus, the institution shall now invest on a ring main power supply system that allows a dual power supply to cater for persistent Kenya Power supply cuts. There will also be a main back-up generator. A rain water harvesting reservoir of 150m3 is incorporated and constructed.

Medical Facility Requirements Circulation areas are wide and straight to cater for high human traffic, waiting and movable medical equipment.

The Corridors are over 2.4m wide. There is a gentle sloping ramp and properly finished for vertical circulation.

The Ramp has 10% slope. This being a teaching hospital, lecture rooms and conference rooms have been incorporated. The second floor is dedicated to research; third floor to teaching and lecture with administration taking just a third of the floor.

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The Radiology Oncology Wing This is a unique facility requiring special design solutions mainly because in radiotherapy a potentially lethal dose of radiation is administered to patient and staff, visitors and general public must not be exposed. The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Association) radiation protection and shielding standards have been met in the design. The position of the radiotherapy unit is as important as the design safety requirements especially for the radiotherapy facilities (liner accelerators or cobalt 60.)

Included are maze design interlocks and thick concrete walling (about 1.6m wide reinforced concrete). The concrete contractor has to be competent to pour uniformly the concrete checking no weak points on the finished shielding walls.The project commenced in December 2012 and is expected to end in January 2015.

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the conceptual theme heavily borrowed from cancer treatment. From research and interviews, cancer is treated using three main approaches namely Radiotherapy,

Project Team Client: Indiana University, USA Architect: Atticspace Architects Quantity Survey: Zimaki Consult Civil and Structural Engineers: Maiyo and Partners M&E Engineers: Metroeng Consultants Environmental Experts: Eco Plan Management Limited Main Contractor: Vishva Builders Limited Electrical contractor: Reliable Electrical Engineers Ltd Plumbing and Drainage: Plumbuild & Equipment Ltd Mechanical Ventilation: Intercool Ventilation Solar panel supply and installations: Solarworks Ltd 49

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Runda Paradise set to stir Kiambu Maha Properties in bid to create “affordable luxury” Kenya

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unda is one of Nairobi’s most exclusive suburbs where wealthy Kenyans and high ranking staff of international organizations live. Houses are expensively priced reaching

upto US$1 million or more but the serene atmosphere and proximity to high end social amenities and other facilities are an attraction. Houses in areas near Runda are also highly priced. But Maha Properties Limited, a local developer, has been seeking to bring down prices to manageable figures without compromising the quality of living. The company recently embarked on a project to put up 150 housing units in the form of maisonettes in close proximity to Runda.

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Runda Paradise is, according to Maha Properties, “your home in paradise”. “When we started out, we wanted to avail the "up market" lifestyle for a price accessible to most Kenyans”, says the management. “By partnering with Housing Finance, Shelter Afrique and ICDC, we have realized our dream.”

Project Details The project has been named Runda Paradise Estate due to its proximity to the lavish Runda estate and the family facility Paradise Lost. The site is 8km from the city centre along Kiambu Road with further access from the Eastern By-pass. Runda Paradise consists of one hundred and fifty (150) four bedroom houses, set in a gated

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community built on 25 acres. The maisonettes are finished with high class finishes, linked together by cabro access roads within the estate and a playground for children.

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We are proud to be associated with Maestro Architects Shanghai Engineering Company(K) Limited P.O. Box: 50658-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Address: 12th floor, Uchumi House, Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi Tel&Fax: 020-2223029 Moble: +254706335066; Email: sales-kenya@mitsuelevator.com Website: www.mitsuelevator.com May 2014

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Educational Resource Centre, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Parklands, Nairobi

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Dynamism, Integrity and Design Excellence Francis Mungai, a renowned Architect and university

and venture more into the corporate world and government

and is certified as a lead auditor with NEMA (National

projects. It was officially registered on 15th February 2005.

Environment Management Authority).

lecturer. Kimathi soon sat his BORAQS exams in 2001 and was registered with the Board. He has also trained

The founding partners, Architect Charles Ogeto and aand

One day, in early December of 2004, the two met for a

Partners Architects, where Charles was a junior architect

cup of tea with one agenda in mind, and the rest is history.

and Kimathi was then a student on attachment programme

Charles is poetic whilst Kimathi is practical and business

from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

oriented and the idea of “master builders” came up – an

Technology (JKUAT).

architectural studio that has mastered the art of building

Charles was to stay at Githunguri and Partners until

and designing iconic structures yet environmentally and

the year 2001, and having graduated with a bachelor

culturally responsive works of architecture with a poetic

of Architecture degree from the University of Nairobi

tinge! And yes, “maestro” architects was born!

(UoN) in 1994, it became obvious that he now needed to venture out on his own, equipped with lifelong skills imported under the tutelage of Architect Geoffrey Ngugi Githunguri, a respected architect and fellow member of AAK. Architect Kimathi Itaru now has over 12 years post registration experience, having graduated in 1998 with a bachelors of architecture degree from JKUAT, and joined Aaki Architects for a short stint under Architect

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aestro Architects was founded in the year 2004, when two architects merged their private practices in order to make a formidable team

Architect Charles Ogeto has now over 15 years post registration experience, having sat the BORAQS registration exams in 1996, four years after graduating from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Management from Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) in 1997.

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Buffalo Hills Contemporary Interior

Modern, Chic and Functional ‘Dezyns’ Insignia Dezyns, a young architectural studio in Nairobi has big dreams.

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ith the mission of Innovation-Design-Architecture, Insignia Dezyns was established in 2007 by two undergraduate students of Architecture at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). The founders, Wilson Mugambi and Moses Munga, were very good friends and were in fact roommates at the time. In 2010, the firm was registered as a limited liability company.

Wilson is the principal of the firm and is a Registered Architect with The Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS), a Corporate Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and is also the Registrar of the Architects Chapter in AAK while Moses is a graduate Member of AAK and on course to obtain his registration with BORAQS.

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So what was the thought process behind the name Insignia Dezyns?

Well, to evoke the dynamism and zest that they intended to bring into the industry, the founding partners took their time picking out a name that best matched their vision of making impressive designs that best represented their firm and Insignia Dezyns it was. Insignia is Latin for symbol or emblem while Dezyns is an artistic way of spelling ‘design’.

Managerial Structure The firm operates with 2 Architects, 1 Landscape Architect and 1 Interior Designer. Wilson, the principal, specializes in the overall management of the firm’s day-to-day activities. He also has an eye for spatial planning and conceptual designs while Moses is in charge

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of design and manages the studio activities such as 3D visualizations and detailing.

Swabrina Maneno is an associate who handles Interior Design and Décor while Cleophas Owiti, is a qualified Landscape Architect and is skilled in architectural detailing. The firm operates with 2 Architects, 1 Landscape Architect and 1 Interior Designer.

Wilson, the principal, specializes in the overall management of the firm’s day-to-day activities. He also has an eye for spatial planning and conceptual designs while Moses is in charge of design and manages the studio activities such as 3D visualizations and detailing. Swabrina Maneno is an associate who handles Interior Design and Décor while Cleophas Owiti, is a qualified Landscape Architect and is skilled in architectural detailing.

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Industry Overview According to Arch. Wilson Mugambi, the current state of the building industry in Kenya is outlined very well but poorly implemented. Quacks still cost the industry a lot.

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Services Insignia Dezyns prides itself in architectural design, interior design and property development consultancy.

The firm undertakes in the following; • Conceptual design • Schematic design • Three dimensional visualization and rendering • Preparation of working drawings • Project management Being a fairly young firm, and due to clients with varying requirements, Insignia Dezyns chooses not to specialize but to explore the various opportunities that come its way.

However, the majority of projects under its portfolio are residential in nature. The firm’s geographical area of operation is quite spread out with projects in 5 different Counties in Kenya. Currently, Insignia Dezyns does not have projects outside the country but intends to explore such opportunities.

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The award ceremony, one of the highlights of the annual Abuja show was jointly organized by the housing Development Program, Abuja property Writers Association and the Association of Housing Corporations Nigeria.

The annual Abuja Housing Show is a unique gathering of all major stakeholders in housing sub sector of the national economy. Building experts said Elinuol Ultra screed Mortar has been formulated not only to give high abrasion and repel water absorption and also bridges hair cracks as well as contains anti fungi inhibitors.

According to the experts, the product which is easy to use is resistant to lime water and ensures bonding between protective coating and mortar. Speaking to newsmen shortly after receiving the award, Mr. Elijah N. Oluikpe, managing director of the company, described the award as a positive surprise and an challenge to the efforts of the company in proving solutions to the building industry.

In addition to the Elinuol Ultra Screed Mortar, the company also produces Elinuol Ultra Guard Satin washable paint.

Elinuol & Company Nigeria Ltd I 10 Faulks Road Aba Abia State I Tel: 08037071159, 08026931100 I Email: elinuolcom@gmail.com

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