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November 2011, Volume 22 No. 10

Personality Architect Alan Davies

December 2011 - January 2012 Cover Story

The United States New Embassy Compound in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is located on a 12-acre site within the cultural, political and economic center of Burkina Faso.

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Cover Story The Angel Building

PICTORIAL Knight PiĂŠsold 106th Annual Congress

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International Project Kingdom Tower

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GUEST Urbanization in Ghana- The way forward

PERSONALITY Architect Alan Davies

SUPPLEMENTS Computer Software in the Construction Industry Building Information Modeling

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PROJECTS Expansion of Nakasero Blood Bank Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) Construction Sector Through 50 years of Independence Rita Tower Prime Plaza: CBD’s Green Design Airport Junction - Vast Variety for All Lesotho Referral Hospital Index

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Designs unveiled for Kuwait International Airport Kuwait International Airport is planned to significantly increase capacity and establish a new regional air hub in the Gulf – the project’s strategic aims will be matched by a state-of-the-art terminal building, which will provide the highest levels of comfort for passengers and will set a new environmental benchmark for airport buildings.

23 The 835 Sixth Avenue Unique construction methods The east and west sides with 150 foot wide façade command views of the rivers on either side of Manhattan. The overall aspect (height to width) ratio of 11:1 compelled the tower’s structural engineers to push the envelope of traditional cast in place concrete design and construction utilizing materials, features, and design innovations that enable the tower to successfully resist gravity and lateral forces without resorting to the use of active damping devices.

November 2011

MANAGING EDITOR Robert Barnes EDITOR Lucy Njogu

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COUNTRY EDITORS Kenya - Francis Makari South Africa - Jasin Maddox Uganda - Irene Kabuzire

Urbanisation in Africa

WRITERS Lisa Kamau, Peace Muchiri, Irene Kabuzire, Ann Kariuki, Lindsay Wagner, Elaine Young, Jacqueline van Staden

The rapid growth of urban centers in most African cities has placed a heavy load on existing facilities such as decent housing, water and electricity let alone schooling and drainage facilities.

CHIEF DESIGNER Simon Muhia

The trend is further exacerbated by a dearth of local planners whose job it is to enforce local authority building master plans and the building codes. It is not uncommon to read of buildings collapsing with the consequent loss of life and limb to residents as a result of the inability of supervisors charged with enforcing the building codes.

WEB / GRAPHIC DESIGN Augustine Ombwa ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Kenya Arthur Makau,Titus Oyuga, Frances Lagoussis (Mombasa), Trizah Njoroge South Africa: Tabitha Muthoni, Winnie Sentabire, Petty Gonye, Angeline Ntobeng, Prince Moyo, Debra Labuschagne, Nithaam Mohamed, Nelly Dube

Farming activities and green space close to cities have also not been spared as housing projects have taken priority as developers cash in on the demand for housing leaving little or no consideration for recreational space.

Uganda: Winfred Nakairu, Deus Mutyaba Botswana: Dickson Manyudza, Gerald Mazikana

The rural urban migration is a tide that will not turn in the foreseeable future and therefore governments in Africa need to be at the front of the curve when it comes to urban planning and implementation of those plans to avoid the need for wasteful demolition in the years ahead.

Tanzania: Tom Kiage Malawi: Anderson Fumulani Ghana: Anthony Hondah, George Laing Zimbabwe: Cyriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Zenda Rwanda: Collison Lore Nigeria: Seni Bello China:Weng Jie

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December 2011 - January 2012

February 2012

Wood Products Cross Laminated Timber

Paints Eco friendly paints for a healtheir home

Air - Conditioning Eco Friendly Refrigerants: Alternatives to R22

Waterproofing Basement waterproofing

March 2012

April 2012

PVC Materials PVC tiles for a strong floor

Sanitary Ware Stainless steel sinks

Kitchens Cabinets for a small kitchen

Green Building Green flooring options

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NEWS

Burkina Faso New US Embassy Compound in Ouagadougou The project is a new embassy compound for the US government in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. A modern embassy is a complicated building type in terms of functional requirements and both physical and technical security considerations. This design neatly resolves the programme brief in a 6,986 m2 facility and then goes well beyond by establishing a unique character through the bold use of exterior colour. The building façade colours and pattern language are deeply rooted in the local building heritage. Although this building currently sits alone in a new development district, it draws from a rich indigenous building and decorative arts tradition which is still very much evident in much of contemporary building design practice. A new embassy compound for the US government in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.

Upgrading Kotoka International Airport

Ghana

The Ghana Airports Company Ltd. (GACL) has added another innovation to the facilities at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra. The company has launched a Passenger Facilitation Technology that is designed to improve passenger flow and baggage management. The facility was put up by Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (SITA), the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions at the cost of about US$15 million. SITA and GACL hope to recoup this amount over a 10 year period. The 10 year implementation period allows for technology upgrades and includes a new Baggage Reconciliation System and Common-Use Self Service (CUSS), Airport Operations Data Base (AODB) and Airportvision, which ensures passengers’ real time view on flights changes.

Upgrading Kenyatta International Airport

GACL has launched a Passenger Facilitation Technology that is designed to improve passenger flow and baggage management

Kenya

European Investment Bank (EIB) and Agence Francaise de Développement will provide US$186 million for upgrading Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Alongside overall funding for the airport, the EIB has launched a US$6 million support programme to minimise disruption during the upgrading and rehabilitation of the JKIA passenger facility in Nairobi. The grant from the EUAfrica Infrastructure Trust Fund will be used to provide technical assistance, capacity building and environmental support for the airport upgrading project. Each of the two financiers will pay 50 percent of the costs. The technical assistance grant, from the EU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund, will help ensure a smooth transition of airport operations during the rehabilitation of Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the arrivals hall, as well as the construction of the new Terminal 4. EIB and Agence Francaise de Développement will provide US$186 million for upgrading Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

November 2011

NEWS

ABB to Build Pilot Solar Power Plants

South Africa

ABB will construct two solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants for Eskom, South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national electricity provider. The pilot plants, each of one hectare, will be located on greenfield sites adjacent to the coal-fired power stations at Lethabo, in the Free State province, and Kendal in the Mpumalanga province. They will be the first of their kind built in the country. At the Kendal power station, ABB will provide a fixed tilt solar PV power plant with a station capacity of 620 kilowatts (kW) and production potential of 11,445,398 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year. At the Lethabo site, the installation will comprise a single-axis tracking solar PV power plant with a peaking capacity of 575 kW and a production potential of 12,491,479 kWh per year.

The PV power plants, each of one hectare, will be located on greenfield sites adjacent to the coal-fired power stations at Lethabo.

Boosting Uganda Rural Electrification Programme

Uganda

The World Bank has earmarked US$6 million towards extension of new electricity power lines to eastern and northern Uganda. In eastern Uganda, power will be extended from Opuyo sub-station in Soroti to Katakwi and Amuria districts, while in the north; the line will run through Oyam, Gulu and the newly-created Kole district. The resources to execute the projects would come from the Energy for Rural Transformation phase two project. The Government has developed several measures, including the rural electrification fund with a board and agency, to accelerate rural electrification in many parts of the country. The separate events in Katakwi and Kona Kamdini in Oyam district, has also been started and the construction works have been undertaken by A2Z Maintenance & Engineering Services. These projects would be completed within 18 months. The 33kv power lines in all the beneficiary districts will cover a distance of about 200km, connecting trading centres and health facilities.

Refurbishing National Railways of Zimbabwe

The World Bank has earmarked US$6 million towards extension of new electricity power lines to eastern and northern Uganda.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe government has injected US$22.1million towards the rehabilitation of the dilapidated railway infrastructure. The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) general manager Retired Air Commodore Mike Karakadzai told Finance Secretary Willard Manungo and his Transport and Communication counterpart Patson Mbiriri, during a tour of NRZ sites in Gweru that the Finance ministry first released US$7.1 million, then another US$5 million and in July the parastatal received US$6 million. Under the Public Sector Participation (PSIP), the government allocated the NRZ US$12.75 million while US$15 million in the 2010 and 2011 fiscal budgets. The funds would be used to improve the communication system and installing UHF radios. NRZ will also replace 1.7million wooden sleepers in yards as well as improving infrastructure lost to theft and vandalism. Zimbabwe government has injected US$22.1million towards the rehabilitation of the dilapidated railway infrastructure.

November 2011

NEWS

India

ABB gets an order from SAIL ABB has won an order worth US$71 million from Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to supply a substation package for its Bhilai Steel Plant located in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The new high voltage substations will add power supply needed to support a planned increase in the steel plant’s annual production capacity from 5 to 7 million tons. ABB will design, supply, install and commission the substations as part of a turnkey solution. Key products to be supplied include switchgear, transformers, cables, fire protection and detection systems and a range of other power equipment. ABB will also install the substation automation systems, incorporating the latest IEC 61850 compliant protection and control equipment. IEC 61850 is an international standard that ensures interoperability and open communications between substation devices and other grid installations. The project is scheduled to be completed by 2013.

ABB has won an order worth US$71 million from Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to supply a substation package for its Bhilai Steel Plant.

Germany

Refuse Derived Heating and Power Station Complex The Glass Ingenieurbau Leipzig GmbH construction team is undertaking the engineering works for the over 50m high Refuse Derived Heating and Power Station complex, in Spremberg, Germany. The project is set to be complete in one and a half years. The heavy duty tower and the project specific bracket solution is based on rentable system components taken from the VARIOKIT engineering construction kit. The combination with integral PERI UP working platforms in the head area provides a very high level of safety also at great heights. Four VARIOKIT heavy-duty shoring towers temporarily support the cantilevered components. With an individual leg supporting height of 23.60 m, each legs of the falsework carries loads of 560 kN – this means that a single tower supports more than 200 tons.

Assembly of the heavy duty tower is carried out easily and safely horizontally on the ground using two 10 m sections which are supplemented with the The Refuse Derived Heating and Power Station tower bracket solution is corresponding base and head units. based on rentable system.

Mbarara University expansion

Uganda

The infrastructural expansion of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) at the new site in Kihumuro, six miles on the Mbarara– Bushenyi road, is on course. Construction work at the site started last August on the 184.2 hectares of land and is being done in four phases at a cost of US$27 million phased out in 10 years. The government is funding the project. The new campus site construction comes after 21 years of the university’s existence. Of the 184.2 hectares of land, 45.2 hectares is university farm land across River Rwizi, leaving the rest (139 hectares) for development. Access roads have been opened up and a storm water drainage system is being laid. Architectural designs of the faculty of Applied Science and Technology have been completed, and construction of Phase One for this building has begun. The infrastructural expansion of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) is underway.

November 2011

PRODUCTS

Soosan STD Local machinery supplier, FEIL, has launched a crawler drill into the Kenyan market. The Soosan STD series hydraulic crawler drill is the first of its kind in the country. The machine can be used for surface blasting in the quarry and civil work environment. Equipped with a safe and comfortable cabin giving wide visibility, the drill rig features an easy operating system employing use of joysticks. It also has a simple rod changing system and an advanced Soosan hydraulic rock drill. The drill achieves high quality straight holes and has superior features such as anti-jamming, damping system on rock drill and a telescopic boom. Email: pbhurji@feil.biz

Website: www.feil.biz

Tracpac Self-Retracting Lanyard Tractel has unveiled a new self-retracting lanyard, work-positioning rope lanyard and horizontal lifeline system. The new Tracpac self-retracting lanyard is designed to be used as a connecting device in a personal fall arrest system. It connects the user's harness to the anchorage point. Typical applications are for indoor warehouse use, for personnel using forklifts, order pickers or scaffolding applications. The dual arm model allows the worker to remain safely connected at all time (100 percent tie-off) while climbing or on the move. Travsafe Tempo III HLL meets ANSI Z359.1-2007, ANSI 10.32-2004, OSHA 1926 and is manufactured in accordance with CSA Z259.11-05, for class E4 or for class E6. www.tractel.com

New Leica CGR10&15 radio modems Leica Geosystems announces the CGR10 and CGR15 radio modems for its Leica Viva CS 10 & CS 15 Controllers. Both modems are an ideal extension to the Leica VivaNetRover and Leica Viva GS12 rover. They can also be used with the Leica Viva GS10, GS15, and the new GS25 receiver. The Leica CGR10 & 15 are receiver-only UHF radios that can be mounted directly onto the Leica Viva CS10&CS15 field controllers. Rugged, with an IP67 rating, the radio maintains the CS10 & CS15 field controllers’ outstanding ergonomics and integrates seamlessly with any Leica Viva GNSS system. The Leica CGR10 now transforms the Leica Viva NetRover, consisting of a Leica Viva CS10 and the GS08 receiver, into a fully flexible RTK rover that supports both GSM/GPRS and UHF communications. www.leica-geosystems.com

Terex CTT 321-16 Terex CTT 321-16 flat top tower crane does not have the features of conventional cranes; they can be used in conjunction with other tower cranes at sites where space is confined or near the airports. It is well suited for heavy lifting and placement duties on the most challenging jobsites. Features: • Quality manufacturing designed for reliable performance hour after hour • Easy maintenance access and built-in safety features to keep downtime to a minimum • Ergonomic cabs provide the comfort required for long hours on the job www.terex.com

November 2011

ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS

The Architectural Association of Kenya The Chapter of Engineers is incorporated in The Architectural Association of Kenya, a professional body whose membership comprises of engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, town & physical planners, landscape architects, environmentalists and construction project managers. The Engineers Chapter of the association is organizing a dinner at the Nairobi Serena Hotel on November 15, 2011 starting at 6.00pm. The audience will be drawn from adept consultants from Government related ministries, members of The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK), Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA), City Council of Nairobi (CCN), Financial and Educational Institutions, and contractors, among others. Senior Government officials are expected to attend the Dinner.

Attendants at a past AAK event.

The 8th Annual West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) Date: Venue: Contact: Email: Website:

November 28 – December 1, 2011 Abuja, Nigeria Jean-Tite Oloumoussié jeantite.oloumoussie@spintelligent.com www.wapicforum.com

The 8th Annual West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) aims to increase electrification rates through enabling partnerships in power development project finance, and infrastructure rehabilitation. This year the WAPIC two-day conference and exhibition offers a platform for power providers, investors, and industry expert to discuss and ensure the effective restructuring and sustainable development of West Africa’s energy ecosystem.

The Annual Power Generation & Steel Production Exhibition and Conference Date: Venue: Email: Website:

February 7-9, 2012 Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria info@powerandsteelexpo.com www.powerandsteelexpo.com

The Annual Power Generation & Steel Production Exhibition and Conference Event with the theme ‘‘Solving the Power and Steel Industry Challenges in Africa’’ is geared towards bringing together all power and steel experts across the globe. The availability of low cost reliable power is necessary for the development of the downstream industries and the economy in general. Adding that, the conference segments will have strong resource representations with discussions on new technologies, Equipments and Potentials, with a view to unlock the Nigerian and West African economy to investment in the Power and Steel sector. While International Exhibitors will be on ground to exhibit and showcase equipments and technologies on Solar

November 2011

The Angel Building The Angel Building was one of the projects shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize that was hld in Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham. The winner was Evelyn Grace Academy by Zaha Hadid Architects. This speculative office space redefines the sector. An unremarkable 1980s office block has been transformed into a building not only of great elegance and poise but one that contributes positively to life on the streets outside while creating new interiors of great refinement.

new standards for ways in which the atrium form can be used to animate a commercial ground floor as well as simply getting light in. A finely executed and generous 3 metre grid of in-situ concrete fins and beams (instead of the usual enslaving 1.5 metres) rises up to a gridded toplight.

A new tailored facade to St John Street sweeps round the corner with the Pentonville Road, connecting with the set-back building line established by a neo-Georgian neighbour and creating a new landscaped strip, designed by J+L Gibbons.

The colour and smooth surface of the concrete is complemented by the smaller scale grid of a delicate terrazzo floor. A magnificent polished black gestural sculptural piece by McChesney Architects Out of the strong came sweetness adds drama and counterpoint to the Kahnian gravitas of the atrium.

Concept The Angel Building is the re-invention of an early 1980s office building. Inspired by the great modernists, Louis Kahn and Mies van der Rohe, the design aims to provide a building better fitted to its surroundings. This is cleverly achieved by re-using the old concrete frame, expanding the space inside and enclosing the courtyard to create a dramatic atrium. The shimmering trees form a foil to the crisp lines of the new facades and help to aerate this busy part of Islington. The new building retains the original structure while infilling an old courtyard and adding new office girth around its perimeter. The additional floor space (25,000m2 net of lettable space instead of 15,000m2) is the key to increasing the building's rental value, unlocking the development and enabling it to become more intimate with the surrounding streets. Retail units – including a soon-to-open Jamie Oliver restaurant - are incorporated into the ground floor on St John Street. The entry sequence off St John Street with a publicly accessible cafe and lounge sets civilised 12

It is to the huge credit of Derwent London plc with their architects, AHMM, that they have created such high-end speculative office space. The building is not only extremely well made and resolved, but offers an idea of how building and working in cities might look in the future. Modern Architecture The Angel Building is all about improving radically on the thinking of the past, to provide the best possible office environment for today. A restrained piece of enlightened modern architecture by award-winning architects AHMM, it contains over 260,000ft2 of exceptional office space. With a remarkable atrium, fine café, and exclusivelycommissioned works of contemporary art, it also enjoys exceptional views from its enormous rooftop terraces. Above all, this is where the City meets the West End. The Angel Building is a new addition to this important intersection of London. Located in EC1, the building commands the heights midway between the financial hub of the City of London and the international rail interchange and development area of King’s Cross St. Pancras.

With easy access to the West End, it’s at the heart of one of London’s liveliest historic urban villages, with a complete range of shops, restaurants, markets and excellent transport links right outside. The Angel Building brings a distinguished new dimension to the area. This is a building carefully made to reduce greatly its carbon footprint – in construction and in operation. It is highly efficient to run, as befits a Grade A office and retail building built for the second decade of the 21st century. The tangible and outstanding merits of this building were clear even at design and construction stage; in a period of economic downturn a key pre-let was achieved to Cancer Research UK, one of the UK’s leading and most active charities. And on the urban scale, it restores and enlivens the top end of Islington’s historic St John Street, leading down to Farringdon and Smithfield. It’s a good place to be. Project Team St John Street, Islington, London N1 Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Client: Derwent London Contractor: BAM Construction Structural Engineer: Adams Kara Taylor Services Engineer: Norman Disney & Young Contract Value: £72m Date of completion: October 2010 Gross internal area: 33,224 sq m

November 2011

Construction of a Solar Panel Factory

GE has announced plans to build a solar panel factory in the US with an annual production of capacity of 400 MW, representing an investment of about USD 600 million. The company, best known for its top position as wind turbine manufacturer, is diversifying its clean energy business, by further investing in the solar sector. The new production facility will be one of the largest in the US, and will be built in Aurora (Colorado), near the company's solar center of excellence. Equipment installation at the new facility will begin in early 2012. GE already has a research facility working with GE Energy's thin film solar pilot line, a joint technology advancement project with PrimeStar Solar (which GE acquired in 2010). The production facility will create 350 jobs, while GE will also hire another 100 people for high-tech positions in New York, as the company prepares for its expected growth in the solar sector. The company anticipates a similar growth path for its solar business, to that of its wind energy business, which took off in 2002 and made GE one of the leading wind energy companies in the world.

Drake & Scull Water and Power Volvo Construction Equipment wins Infrastructure Contract Korea

Drake & Scull Water and Power L.L.C (DSWP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Drake & Scull International (DSI) PJSC, a regional market leader in integrated design, engineering and construction disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil Contracting, and Water and Power, secured AED 75 million infrastructure contract for the Construction of a Sewerage project in Al Ain-UAE. The contract includes the Supply, Erection, Installation, Testing and commissioning of the Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation works for two treated sewerage effluent pumping stations, one Bypass station in addition to the associated infrastructure works. The project is scheduled to start immediately and will be completed in November 2012. Since its inception, Drake & Scull Water and Power has completed works in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi and other GCC markets with a backlog of approximately AED 900 million as of the 30th of June 2011. The company has established strong foothold in region and has a prominent portfolio of contracts which include a AED182million design and build contract for two district cooling plants in the Musheireb project developed by Doha Land and another AED 290 million EPCO (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Operation) contract for a District Cooling Plant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The National Productivity Awards are one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in Korea. Run by the Korean Government and executed by the Korean Productivity Center, the awards recognize companies and organizations that have achieved exemplary productivity. This year, Volvo Construction Equipment Korea was awarded the ‘Presidential Prize’, the highest accolade in the ceremony. Volvo was praised for its efficient global production methods, innovative technology and skilled employees, which all worked together to raise productivity levels at the Volvo plant in Changwon, Korea. Volvo Construction Equipment was established in Korea in 1998, when it took over the construction equipment arm of Samsung Heavy Industry. Since then, Volvo has increased its exports from 20 – 80 percent. This contributed not only to company growth, but it helped to increase overall trade in the country. Volvo also received credit for contribution to the Korean economy by employing up to 18,000 employees, including 180 subcontractors Volvo Construction Equipment was also celebrated for enhancing its research and development center at the Changwon plant to include the VPD (Virtual Product Development) center, a first for Korea established in 2006.

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

Namibia Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors Association of Consulting Engineers of Namibia

Uganda Institute of Surveyors of Uganda

Botswana Institute of Botswana Quantity Surveyors

November 2011

Zimbabwe

South Africa

- Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors

- 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

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

Ghana

- Ghana Institute of Engineers - Architects Registration Council - Ghana Institute of Surveyors - Ghana Green Builders Association - Ghana Institute of Planners

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

Nigeria

- Association of Consulting Engineers Nigeria - Association of Professional Women Engineers Of Nigeria - Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria - The Nigerian Institute of Architects - American Association of Petroleum Geologists Africa Region 13

Knight Piésold On the 8th of September 2011, Knight Piésold celebrated its 90th birthday in style at the Venue in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. A cocktail networking breakfast was held for clientele, showcasing the company’s capabilities and the work it’s done through the decades.

Dalubuhle Ncube from Village Main Reef, Hanyane Msimeki from Knight Piésold & Moseli Motselebane from AngloPlatinum

Guests networking

Meggyn Visser from Aon, Lyn Ray from Knight Piésold, Rob Williamson from Knight Piesold & Wallace Mayne from CESA

Paul Taylor from Gibb and Trueman Goba from Goba

Rodney Grose from Knight Piésold & Piet Meyer from Aquatan

Breakfast is served

Justice Malala (guest speaker, political analyst) and Leon Furstenburg from Knight Piésold

106th Annual Congress Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) held its 106th annual congress at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in September 19-20, 2011. The event brought together MBSA members, affiliates of other industryrelated bodies as well as decision makers and industry experts from across the country to discuss issues facing the construction world. This year’s theme was ‘Building our Future’

Jean-Marie Talbot outgoing MBSA president

Hannah Edinger: Head of research, Frontier Advisory

Aubrey Matshiqi: Senior Political Associate, Centre for Policy Studies

Clem Sunter.

Mr. Abel Sithole: Institute for Futures Research (IFR)

Mr David Elliot: Business Development Executive, NMC

Kingdom Tower The world's next tallest building On August 2, 2011, the contract for the construction of the world’s tallest building came into force. Kingdom Tower with a height of over 1000 metres will be located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will be the centre piece and the first construction phase of Kingdom City, Jeddah Economic Company’s new urban development of more than 5.3 million m2 of land in the North of Jeddah overlooking the Red Sea and Obhur Creek. Jeddah Economic Company was formed in 2009 to develop Kingdom City in Jeddah. Five contractors were invited to offer proposals for the Kingdom Tower and a short list of three firms submitted final offers for the tower construction. The Saudi Bin Laden Group (SBG) whose offer was the most attractive in terms of price, quality and schedule was chosen for the project. The partners of JEC are Kingdom Holding Company, Mr. Samaual Bakhsh, Abraar, International Holding Company, prominent Jeddah businessmen Mr. Abdulrahman Hassan Sharbatly and Saudi Bin Laden Group (SBG). The capital of JEC is made up of SR8.8 billion (approximately US$2.4 billion) in land value, assets that are SR7.3 billion (approximately US $ 2billion), plus SR1.5 billion (approximately US$ 400million) in cash contributed by SBG that further demonstrates their confidence in this extensive project. Design An interdisciplinary team led by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), based in Chicago, created the bold yet simple design of Kingdom Tower. The team also included building services engineering consultants, Environmental Systems Design and structural engineering consultants, Thornton Tomasetti, engineer of three of the world’s top 10 tallest buildings. Jeddah Economic Company selected the AS+GG scheme after a lengthy competition process in which SOM, Pickard Chilton, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Pelli Clarke Pelli and Foster + Partners also participated. The AS+GG team’s design for Kingdom Tower has been in process since May 2009. The Kingdom Tower design is both highly technological and distinctly organic. With its slender, subtly asymmetrical massing, the tower evokes a bundle of leaves shooting up from the ground—a burst of new life that heralds more growth all around it. The tower becomes a catalyst for increased development around it. The sleek, streamlined form of the tower was inspired by the folded fronds of young desert plant growth, Mr. Gill explained. “The way the fronds sprout upward from the ground as a single form, then start separating from each other at the top, is an analogy of new growth fused with technology,” he said. Schematic design has been completed and design development is under way. Foundation drawings are complete and the piling for the tower is currently being tendered. AS+GG also designed the master plan for the Kingdom Tower Waterfront District, the area in the immediate vicinity of Kingdom Tower, which will include residential and commercial buildings, a shopping mall,

high-quality outdoor spaces and other amenities. The overall Kingdom City master plan is being designed by HOK Architects. “This tower symbolizes the Kingdom as an important global business and cultural leader, and demonstrates the strength and creative vision of its people,” said Mr. Smith, whose experience in super-tall tower design includes Burj Khalifa, Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, Zifeng Tower at Nanjing Greenland Financial Center in Nanjing, the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago and Pearl River Tower, now in the late stages of construction in Guangzhou, China. “Our vision for Kingdom Tower is one that represents the spirit of Saudi Arabia. It also represents new growth and high-performance technology fused into one powerful iconic form.” While AS+GG’s design is contextual to Saudi Arabia, it also represents an evolution and a refinement of an architectural continuum of skyscraper design. The three-petal footprint is ideal for residential units, and the tapering wings produce an aerodynamic shape that helps reduce structural loading due to wind vortex shedding. The Kingdom Tower design embraces its architectural pedigree, taking full advantage of the proven design strategies and technological advances of its lineage and extends those advances to the cutting edge. The result is an elegant, cost-efficient and highly constructible design that is both grounded in built tradition and aggressively forward-looking, taking advantage of new and innovative thinking about technology, building materials and energy conservation. In effect the project will feature a high-performance exterior wall system that will minimize energy consumption by reducing thermal loads. In addition, each of Kingdom Tower’s three sides features a series of notches that create pockets of shadow that shield areas of the building from the sun and provide outdoor terraces with stunning views of Jeddah and the Red Sea. Facilities With a total construction area of over 500,000m2, the soaring Kingdom Tower will be a mixed-use building featuring a Four Seasons hotel; Four Seasons serviced apartments, first class office space, luxury condominiums and an observatory that will be higher than the world’s current highest observation deck. The overall construction cost of the tower is SR4.6 billion (US$1.2 billion) and the overall estimated cost of the entire Kingdom City project is anticipated to be SR75 billion (US$20 billion). The great height of Kingdom Tower (the tower's height will be at least 173 meters (568 feet) taller than the world's current tallest building, Dubai's 828-metertall Burj Khalifa) necessitates one of the world’s most sophisticated elevator systems. The Kingdom Tower complex will contain 59 elevators, including 54 singledeck and five double-deck elevators, along with 12 escalators. Elevators serving the observatory will travel at a rate of 10 meters per second in both directions.

Key Data Developer: Jeddah Economic Company (JEC)

Contractor: Bin Laden Group (SBG)

Design: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), Environmental Systems Design, Thornton Tomasetti

Guest Urbanization in Ghana The way forward By Alfred Kwasi Opoku The statistical definition of an urban centre in Ghana is any settlement with a population of 5,000 or more. It is estimated that if the current trend of urbanization continues, about 50% of the Ghanaian population will be living in the urban areas by 2020. The trend is not only rapid, it is alarming as well.

Alfred Kwasi Opoku

The statistical trend is that in 1960, only 23% of the Ghanaian population was urban, this has increased to 43.9% in the year 2000. Regions such as Greater Accra and Ashanti have urban populations above the national average, ie, 87.4% and 53.2% respectively. Even though the other regions have percentages below the national average, they have shown tremendous urban growth between the two periods. For example Volta, Brong Ahafo and Northern regions have increased their urban population beyond 100% and for Upper East and Upper West, the urban population has increased beyond 350% over the same period. Let us recount some implications of the observed trends. The urban centers are first and foremost poorly managed in terms of zoning for development. There is no common zoning in these cities by which development can be planned strategically. In Tamale for example, the Ministry of Education has divided the city into twenty -two circuits for its operational purposes; the Ministry of Agric has the city zoned into four for its effective operation, with GWSC and the Electricity Corporation each consider the whole of Tamale as one district including Savelugu Nanton and Tolon Kumbungu Districts which receive their services. Administratively, the city is divided into three submetros, North, Central and South. Tamale is not alone in this saga. In Kumasi, apart from repeating what Tamale has, Ministry of Health has divided the city into 5 health submetros (Bantama, Asokwa, Manhyia North, Manhyia South and Subin) while the city authority itself has divided it into 10 sub-metros. This is replicated in all the urban centers.

The observed trends in the demographic statistics of Ghana show that the country is becoming increasingly urbanized 16

The problem is not necessarily the divisions, but that the boundaries of these zones/division/ circuits are not co-terminus with each other. This presents a serious developmental problem. As it is, planning can only be done on service by service basis and not strategically. For example you cannot compare development between Asawase and Suame in Kumasi or between localities such as Gumani and Sabon-Gida in Tamale because the educational circuits in those areas do not coincide with the agricultural zones. By this

approach, an area with more population could have more schools and less water, while another place could have more water and fewer schools because you cannot look at one geographical area holistically against the other. The urban centers have real shortage of facilities. Based on a recent study in Kumasi and Tamale, Tamale has a deficit of 20,140 toilets and 11% of the population in Kumasi has no access to a public or private toilet facility. The irony is that the Revised Environmental Sanitation Policy, 2009 restricts the construction of public toilets to transient population ie at the lorry parks, markets, public assembly grounds, etc. Is it any wonder then that black polythene bags filled with 'youknow-what' are found increasingly in the urban centers? Urban development or urban sprawl is out of control. Buildings, let alone kiosks, come up anywhere in the city. This behavior attracts demolition exercises every now and then and we have not seen the last one yet. The problem is not only where the structure is erected, but the type of structure leaves much to be desired for a place called an urban center. In places affectionately called slums, the quality and safety of live is worse off than you could find even in the rural areas. In all these centers, there are well prepared master plans to guide development but the Assemblies are disabled in implementing them because there is not enough building inspectors to go round to inspect construction works to ensure that they are following the dimensions of the approved plans. For example while the whole of AMA has only twenty one Building Inspectors and Kumasi has twenty three, it is no wonder that Koforidua and Tamale have only one each. Metropolitan areas such as Kumasi, Accra, Sekondi-Takoradi by their growth presents definitional problems. For example if you are thinking in terms of development, one is confronted with the definition of these cities. The question has been "do you mean the administrative area or geographical area?" In Accra, you cannot plan without thinking of the effect of Nsawam, Aburi or Kasoa which are in different regions altogether neither can you exclude Lejekuku Krowor, Tema, Ashaiman or Adenta from any serious plans even though they are all in different administrative areas.

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Personality Architect Alan Davies British born, but Lagos, Nigeria based, Arch. Alan Davies is the country Managing Director of the flourishing multinational architectural practice: James Cubitt Architects; a position he assumed in 1987. In 2006, he upgraded his portfolio upon assuming the chairmanship of James Cubitt Architects, Ghana. The practice he leads in Nigeria and Ghana is arguably one of the best and largest in the two West African countries. Married to a Nigerian Architect, Ekaba in 1996, Alan has resided in Nigeria for thirty one years positively impacting on the country’s physical and infrastructure landscapes with his breathtaking designs. Remarkable projects He has undertaken remarkable projects in Nigeria. The 14 storey Senate building of the University of Lagos and Lagos Civic Centre are among the top building works that he designed. Others are British High Commission Consulate, visa office and residences in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, the United Nations House in Abuja, the Canadian High Commission in Lagos, the Metropolitan Club, Lagos, the Coca Cola head office, Maersk among others. The most recent being for Diamond Bank in Lagos; his designs also dot the Ghanaian landscapes: the multi storey MTN House, Accra and Maersk House in Tema are some of the projects he is actualizing in the country. Academic qualifications Arch. Alan Davies, a graduate of Leicester Polytechnic, United Kingdom obtained a Diploma in Architecture in 1974 and had his Master of Civic Design from Liverpool University in 1979. He started his career in Architecture and Planning in 1974 by picking up appointment with Ivan P. Jarvis and Associates, Leicester as Project Architect; participating in planning and preliminary design of city centre redevelopment encompassing, leisure, shopping and housing facilities. His early exposure to town planning and designing while with Ivan P. Jarvis and Associates was to become vital asset when he teamed up with Camden Borough Council Department of Panning and acted as the Architect Planner and Townscape Design participant in Camden Town Traffic Re-organisation, streetscape schemes and Adviser to Development Control section. In between Ivan Jarvis and Camden Borough Council, Alan worked with Humberside County November 2011

Council Architects as Project Architect in the refurbishment of Hull College of Education Library and a new Arts and Craft block for Bridlington Girls High School between 1976-1977. Career growth His wealth of experience as well as his design innovativeness led to his re-assignment to Nigeria by James Cubitt and Partners, London. He acted as Town Planner on the team for the masterplan of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, South Eastern, Nigeria in 1980 and also Resident Architect at Agbara Industrial Estate supervising new developments for Pharma- Deko Limited, Upjohn Nigeria Ltd and then, Lever Brothers Nigeria Limited.

Architect Alan Davies

Away from industrial and commercial complexes, the Architectural imprints of Alan Davies have been seen in a number of other developments including a new Chancery for the Canadian High Commission, Victoria Island, Lagos, Apartments for the American School of Lagos, and a luxury housing development town houses for the British Deputy High Commission and low cost housing schemes, and finally the Masterplan and executive design of the new High school of the American International School of Lagos. His ascendancy to the number one desk at James Cubitt Architects in Lagos and Accra could only be nothing but an affirmation of the functionality of his designs and projects. As he too confesses, “my designs are not pretentious but strive to meet clients` needs, actualize their dreams and more important be pleasant to all users”. Truly, his projects like Mobil Nigeria headquarters, the Lagos Civil Centre, Diamond Bank building, Maersk offices in Lagos and Accra and MTN office in Ghana are reference constructions that bear loud testimony to this. Development of Architecture Alan believes Architects have great responsibility and are indeed privileged to create a safe, cleaner environment and improve the use and functionality of cities for greater and qualitative living. Assessing the development of Architecture profession in Nigeria, and indeed West African sub region, Alan believes, it has been on the upward swing in terms of design creativity and innovation and it could only continues to thrive.

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Computer Software in the Construction Industry Computer software continues to revolutionise the construction industry by providing swift automated solutions to construction-related activities making tasks easier, more economical, more efficient and faster. The entire construction fraternity comprising engineers, consultants, contractors, developers, builders and architects depend on construction computer software for the effective management of a project from start to finish. Construction software offers unlimited features for novice as well as experienced builders. The value and importance of such software cannot be over emphasised. Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer-aided design also known as computeraided drafting (CAD) involves the use of computer software for the process of the design itself and as well as the design documentation. It describes the process of drafting architectural and engineering drawings or technical illustrations with a computer. It enables the preparation of fast and accurate drawings and provides flexibility to change such drawings with minimal effort. CAD programmes have effectively replaced the traditional drawing board in the production of design information. CAD software provides the user with input tools so as to streamline design processes such as drafting, documentation and manufacturing. CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for printing or for machining operations and must convey information such as materials, processes, dimensions, and tolerances, according to application-specific conventions. Types of CAD Programs In choosing the type of CAD program to work with one must consider the type of design and drafting a company does.

Computer-aided design describes the process of drafting architectural and engineering drawings. or technical illustrations with a computer. CAD programes have effectively replaced the traditional drawing board in the production of design information. 18

Two-dimensional (2D) computer aided drafting represents the most basic type of CAD program. The designer creates drawings - essentially ‘electronic paper’ - using only X and Y values; such designs have no depth to them and are displayed by outlines only. 2D systems enhance the ability of the designer to express himself using only basic geometric figures. 2D drawings are flat and are useful mainly for architects and other professionals who do not require any depth in their creations. Two-and-a-half-dimensional or three-dimensional wireframe CAD allows the user to create pseudothree-dimensional drawings through isometric or orthographic projections- this creates the illusion of depth. The resulting designs have a wireframe quality to them with no solid modelling figures

or true surfaces. Fully three-dimensional CAD programs may be divided into 3D “dumb” solids and 3D parametric solid modelling. 3D “dumb” solids are created in a way as to be analogous to manipulations of real world objects. With this type of programme basic three-dimensional forms have solid volumes added or subtracted from them as though assembling or cutting real world objects. Basic 3D solids don’t normally come with tools to easily allow motion of components, set limits to their motion, or identify interference between components. 3D parametric solid modelling on the other hand enables the user to employ “design intent.” The objects and features in this type of programme are adjustable. The possibility or impossibility of future modifications will depend on how the original part was created. Parametric solid modelling therefore requires the user to consider the consequences of his actions carefully. It is noteworthy that some advanced software packages provide the ability to edit parametric or non-parametric geometry by the use of direct modelling functionality without the need to understand or undo the design intent history of the geometry. Top-end systems allow for the incorporation of organic, aesthetic and ergonomic features into designs. Many times, freeform surface modelling is combined with solids to allow the designer to create products and environments that mimic the human form and visual abilities and their interface with the objects being designed. ZWCAD CAD Center Africa’s ZWCAD 2011 product range is cost effective, scalable, reliable and obtainable. Its key features include fully parametric ‘drawing’, optionally in 3D, more design tools, many functional improvements and enhanced LISP and ZRX. ZWCAD 2011 is a fast and efficient CAD program with all the power and versatility of other leading CAD programs, but at a fraction of the cost. ZWCAD 2011 incorporates 3D design functionality as well as two types of parametric constraints - geometric and dimensional - that facilitate the associative design and editing of objects.

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Expansion of Nakasero Blood Bank.

Newly renovated structure of Nakasero Blood Bank.

The expansion of Nakasero Blood Bank

durability. The building has a flat top to give

steps leading to the entrance. The steps are

located on plot along Nakasero Hill Road,

it better capacity to break storms and weather

covered with tiles for beauty and durability

Queens Lane, Kampala was spearheaded by

elements. Aluminum bars are provided along

purposes. This structure is big enough to

Centre for Infectious Disease Institute (CDC)

the steps right from the entrance to the top

provide space for activities like counseling

CDC contracted Pan Modern Consults Limited

most floor to cater for support while climbing

room, treatment area and consultation rooms.

in conjunction with Excel Construction to carry

or descending down the stairs.

It stands facing the main gate and it has three

out the relevant construction developments at and there is well observed green grass cover

Design Considerations:

which provide an environmentally friendly

The development is on

appearance.

a large space to

Exterior

finishing

appears

accommodate several activities like blood

expensive in the sense of weather guard

donation, and demonstrations. The area has

paint and stone but this reduces the cost of

ample parking space to accommodate up

maintenance since they are long lasting.

necessitated grading and building of stone retaining walls to prevent soil erosion. The green grass and flowers around the building is a consideration of friendly environment. The roof top has been repainted to protect it from bad weather that leads to rusting.

to 50 vehicles. The newly built expansion is

Weather guard paint was used externally to

noted for its size: with three floors the first

Paint and coating has been used in the interior,

one containing reception area, stores, and

this has provided an ambiance environment

reduce on the cost of regular maintenance.

accounts office. The board room, conference

for office look. Shelves and book cases

Internally the floor is also covered with ceramic

hall and more are on second and third floor.

provide storage for important documents and

and PVC tiles and the wall covered with paints

valuable office items. The floor comprises of

and coating.

The building is a combination of modern

PVC and Ceramic tiles which are one of the

architecture

strongest floor materials recommended for

Contractors Brief:

their nice outlook.

Pan Modern Consults is registered with

expressed

through

coating,

paint, glass windows and stone finishing.

the Uganda Society of Architects. This has

The glass windows provide natural light and free circulation of fresh air, paints and coats

The ceiling is fitted with reflectors to provide

enabled the firm to carry out its legacy not

give the building a beautiful appearance

enough light from the florescent tubes.The

only during the expansion of Nakasero Blood

while the stone finishing evokes strength and

newly renovated structure is well built with

Banks, but else where around the country.

Newly Built expansion structure of Nakasero Blood Bank

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Project Team: Client:

Architect

Nakasero Blood Bank

Pan Modern Consults

Main contractor

Sub-Contractor

Gem Engineering

Excel Construction LTD A show of the newly built and newly renovated structures at Nakasero Blood Bank

Uganda

mains door stops. Being on top of the hill Flowers are planted all round the structure

the bank.

GEM Engineering Co. Ltd, an ISO 9001: 2008 accredited firm, is proud to be associated with the construction of the Blood Bank, Nakasero as the Project Mechanical Consulting Engineers. GEM offers top-class service in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Consultancy within East and Central Africa including Uganda, Rwanda and Sudan. Our holistic, responsive and innovative approach to the project helped to ensure that the client’s brief is achieved and expectations met. The Nakasero Blood Bank Project is enriched with dependable services including; fire fighting system, drainage and sanitation facilities, storm water and water supply systems among others. GEM Engineering Co. Ltd is an independent, multidisciplinary firm of engineers and associated staff involved in the provision of services in the following specialized fields • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Project Management • I CT expertise With our wealth of experience, our projects completed range from Residentials, Commercial Buildings, Public Institutions, Financial Institutions, Educational Facilities, Hotels, Hospitals, and Industrial Complexes. We are indeed honoured to have been part of the dedicated team to realize the vision of Nakasero Blood Bank.

Find us on: Plot 2D/E Nakasero Hill Road, P.O. Box 22809, Kampala (Uganda) Tel : +256- 414 -258 380 Fax: +256- 414 -341092 Email: gemeng@utlonline.co.ug, www.gemengineering.co.ug Uganda Test Pumping

Construction of R.C.C Water Reservoir Mbarara Army Barracs Water Supply

November 2011

Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE):

Uganda

Accessing Safe Water For Production

PIBID Clear Water Tank

Institutional set up.

The successful turnaround of the National

and Environment, in consultations with major

The Water and Environment sector consists

Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC)

stakeholders (Ministry of Agriculture, Animal

of two sub-sectors: the Water and Sanitation

in that period, as well as innovative service

Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Finance,

(WSS) sub-sector and the Environment &

contracts in small towns, have attracted

Planning and Economic Development, Local

Natural Resources (ENR) sub-sector. The

significant international attention.

Governments and Development Partners); undertook a WFP reform study in 2002-2003,

Water and Sanitation Sub-Sector comprises water resources management, rural water

As of June 2011, access to safe water in the

which among other things, guided on the

supply and sanitation, urban water supply

rural areas stood at 65percent, while in the

most appropriate and affordable methods of

and sanitation, and water for production.

urban areas it has reduced from 67percent

water supply for irrigation, livestock watering,

to 66percent. Access to improved sanitation

aquaculture and rural industries. The outcome

in the rural households is 70percent, while in

of the study is the Strategy and Investment

the urban areas it has increased to 81percent.

Plan for water for livestock, water for irrigation,

However, the pupil to latrine stance ratio

water for aquaculture and water for rural

in primary schools has declined from 54:1

industry.

The Environment and Natural Resources Sub-Sector

comprises

environmental

management; management of forests and trees; management of wetlands and aquatic resources; weather and climate change.

to 66:1. Compliance to water abstracted The Ugandan water supply and sanitation sector

has

made

spectacular

progress

in urban areas since the mid-1990s, with substantial increases in coverage as well as

and discharged permits has increased from

Water Resource Management

44percent to 46percent, and from 64percent to

One of the new initiatives being implemented

73percent, respectively. An additional storage

by the MWE is the de-concentration of water

capacity of 4.8 million cubic metres of water

resources management to regional Water

was created under Water for Production

in operational and commercial performance.

Management Zones (WMZ) and Catchments through creation of Catchment Management

The sector was reformed through several laws

Sector reform

Organizations

since 1995, leading to decentralization and

The government through the Directorate of

increased private participation.

Water Development of the Ministry of Water

the

November 2011

local

with

effective

governments.

environment

and

Other natural

participation actors

resources 25

management,

communities.

generally confined to paddy rice. High value

The compliance to permit conditions for

well

the

crops, such as flowers and horticulture crops

wastewater

water

are being grown under irrigation for export but

abstraction and groundwater abstraction is

only to a limited extent and within a restricted

slowly improving, and is now at 46percent,

area.

discharge,

surface

73percent, respectively. Livestock production is spread throughout

Water Development. Water for production

the country but in many areas surface water resources are generally seasonal and

Freshwater is a key strategic resource which is vital for sustaining life, promoting development

exploitable groundwater is limited. Some relief has been afforded to dry areas by construction

and maintaining the environment. Although

of over 1,000 dams and valley tanks, but these

Uganda is usually considered to be well

often dry out during prolonged dry spells and

endowed with water resources, their seasonal

more than 80 per cent are beyond service

and spatial Variability are problematic.

life. Scarcity of water not only limits livestock production but encourages nomadism which in

The

country

encompasses

both

humid

turn leads to the spread of livestock diseases,

and semi-arid areas and there are not only

overgrazing and land degradation, impacting

significant differences between wet and dry

negatively on the environment.

years, but also considerable variations in the

Kisozi Bwanalaki Dam Commissioning

Uganda

onset of seasons. In the dry areas, surface

MWE is implementing various programs

a total of 183 water supplies in small towns

water resources are seasonal and ground

to improve the livelihoods of the people

and Rural Growth Centers were supported

water potential is often limited. The scarcity

in rural areas, including construction and

by the Umbrella Organizations (UoS), an

of water in some parts of the country results

rehabilitation of earth dams and valley tanks

increase of 21 members from 162 reported in

in food insecurity, migration of livestock and

within the cattle corridors. Bulk water transfers

2010. A total of 19.6 km of pipeline extensions

the array of associated problems which has

have also been planned, which aim to supply

were implemented by the three Umbrella

led to overgrazing, land degradation, wetland

adequate amounts and quality of water all

Organizations during the year.

encroachment and hence degradation, spread

year round for multi-purpose use by conveying

of diseases and insecurity in some areas

large quantities from places of plenty to places

The overall average functionality of 93 small

of scarcity.

towns with piped water supply for the FY

The Water for Production (WfP) concerns

2010/11 is 91percent, up from 90percent in

integrated and holistic development of water

MWE also operates and manages earth

resources for human consumption, crops,

moving equipment for construction of valley

livestock, wildlife, aquaculture (fish farming)

tanks, hired out to individual farmers at

During the FY 2010/11, a total of twelve

and

energy

subsidized rates. An additional 4.8 million

town

transmission. Uganda has abundant water

cubic of water for production storage capacity

one extension were completed, serving a

resources, although these are unevenly

was created by MWE in 2010/11, leading to a

population of 80,145 people. The average per

distributed. Development and supply of water

cumulative storage of 26.5 million.

capita investment cost for the complete twelve

industries

and

commercial

to supplement rain fed agriculture increases

the previous FY, and FY2008/09.

piped

water

supply

systems

and

townsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; water supply system in FY 2010/11

the overall crop, livestock and fish production

Urban water supply

through increased cropping intensity, forage

Water supply services management in 23

production and reliable water supply especially

large towns is under the National Water

As at 30th June 2011, the total NWSC

in the semi arid and drought or one zones of

and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), while

customer base was 272,406 customers

the country.

95 small towns are managed by Town and

and about 90percent of these have active

Municipality Councils as Water Authorities

connections. The average unit of producing

Cost efficient and sustainable water for

through Performance Contracts with the

water has increased over time from UGX

production is central and critical to the

MWE.

600 in 2011 to UGX 1,638 per cubic meter in

successful implementation of the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

was US$ 40.

FY2011/11. This is mainly due to increased

Plan for Modernization of Agriculture (PMA)

As of June 2011, the number of urban

and prosperity for all (PFA) as a component

councils outside the jurisdiction of NWSC

of the Poverty Eradication Action Plan. The

was 163. Of these, 105 have operational

potential for irrigation is estimated to be over

piped water supply schemes. A total of 74

400,000 hectares, and only approximately

Town Councils and 9 Town Boards with water

Water and Sanitation Development Facility (WSDF)

5 per cent has been developed. Small-scale

supplies have management Contracts with

The WSDF concept includes a systematic

irrigation is practiced to a limited extent in

private water operators in addition to other

bottom-up selection of rural growth centers

the East and Northeast of the country and is

12 gazetted water supplies. By June 2011,

for appropriate low-cost technologies for

pollution of water source and increased cost of electricity.

November 2011

Rural water supply

thus not translating into new water sources.

It is estimated that 28.9 million people

An estimated 77,964 people served with

(85.2percent) now residing in rural areas of

new water supplies as a result of investment

Uganda, of which 65percent have access to safe water.

through rainwater harvesting projects and self supply initiatives.

SUMADHURA has worked closely with the MWE to offer a full range of consultancy and

Some staff members in the newly created

services. In drilling, construction of piped

district

water systems, pump testing, installation of

qualifications and experience to effectively

hand pumps, submersible pumps, generators, maintenance,

procurement

drilling

equipment, water pumps and execution of

water

offices

lack

the

required

and efficiently plan and implement for timely, efficient and effective service delivery.

Urban, Rural Water supply programs

Rural sanitation and hygiene Environmental Water

Served methodologies have been used to

We have built a name of working on

generate sanitation demand in Uganda.

Environment Agency projects since 1985.

and a follow-up support to communities for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) through umbrella organizations and private sector operators. Key urban development investment are now being undertaken through four regional WSDFs, located in Mbarara (South West), Mbale (East), Lira (North) and Wakiso (central).

Urban sanitation and hygiene Rapid Urbanization in Uganda has resulted into overcrowding and the development

constantly upgrading to enable us to operate

Currently, Community Led Total Sanitation marketing have been promoted by both MWE

and Ministry of Health (MoH), and are being

sensitive locations. Activity includes creating

implemented alongside the other mythologies.

with

minimal

environmental

impact

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The access to hand washing in the rural areas is estimated at 24percent as compared in the

practice open defection or resort to plastic

last year. Access to hand washing facilities

bags (flying toilets) the sanitation coverage in

Similarly, BEC Engineering has been on

urban areas is estimated at 81percent in FY

the forefront as the leading partners in the

2010/11, up from 77percent in FY2009/10,

provision of safe drinking water. We carry out

hand reported that many of the toilets could

and 74percent in 2007.

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be lower. The profile of hand washing needs

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to be raised if Uganda is to benefit of improved

The access to hand washing facilities in urban

Drainage,

areas is estimated at 30percent (excluding

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of sanitation in small towns, the management

We have design and provided construction

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supervision of 27 valley dams / valley tanks in

According to data received from District Health

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12 districts of Uganda. In FY2010/11, the total

Inspectors from 91 districts, the population

public toilets in the respective towns. Waste

population served through the District Water

ratio in primary schools is 66:1. There is need

water and sludge management systems will

and Sanitation Development Conditional Grant

be planned for, including sludge treatment

(DWSDCG) was 559,136 persons through

facilities aimed at generating revenue through

the construction of 2,863 water points. Some

re-use and energy production. The regulation

investments from the conditional grant went

of sanitation services providers, especially

into establishing new district water offices,

cesspool emptiers will be strengthened.

purchase of transport and office equipment,

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Construction Sector Through 50 years of Independence By Construction Review Writer Tanzania

Construction sector grew at a rate of 10.2%

structures.

The population at the time,

- 1974) envisaged short-term plans (up to

and 7.5% in the year 2010 and 2009

according the government figures stood

1974), medium-term (1980 to 1985) and long-

respectively. The sector’s contribution to

at 9,540,000. Today’s 40 million justifies

term (1990). The objective was to link all the

the national GDP in 2010 was 8.0 % and

construction of more roads, houses, stadia,

regions by 1990 with all-weather roads.

7.9% in 2009 respectively driven by earnest

bridges and other related facilities. The road

construction of roads and bridges, airports,

network at the time stood at 33,600 km

Road fund

residential and non-residential buildings and

including 16,000 km that were called territorial

The Roads Fund and Roads Fund Board were

land developments as well as the development

and local main roads and 17,600 km district

established by Statutory Instrument No.11 of

of the water systems.

roads.

1998 under the Roads Tolls (Amendment) (No.2) Act of 1998. The Road Fund receives

It is in recognising the importance of

Over the last fifty years, the government has

funding from the following sources: fuel levies

infrastructure for economic growth and the

succeeded in construction of 86,472 km from

on diesel and petrol, transit fees, vehicle

government’s continued efforts to place

an mere 33,600.At independence, the tarmac

overloading fees, and monies from any other

considerable focus on construction in the

road network covered a paltry 1,360. Currently,

source at the rate to be decided by parliament

upcoming year that we will trace back 50

tarmac road network coverers 6,500km and

from time to time.Revenue from the fuel the

years of the sector’s continued growth

additional 11,154km are at different stages of

fuel levies accounts for more than 90 percent

from

into

completion. To achieve developmental goals,

of the total revenue.

consideration the various aspects of the

the government prepared its first five-year

construction sector as it evolved through the

plan to develop road networks in 1964.

independence

hitherto,

taking

The Roads Fund Board disburses funds to three implementing agencies, namely,

years. The aim of the First Road Development

TANROADS, local authorities under Prime

Road networks

plan was to build trunk and major links

Minister’s office for Regional Administration

The Government has ambitious objective

with the number and weights of vehicles in

and Local Government, and Ministry of Works.

is to ensure that all the main towns and

consideration. Major feeder roads were built

TANROADS currently receives 63 percent of

cities are linked by tarmac roads by the end

while others were developed in agriculture

the distributable amount after the Roads Fund

of 2017/2018. The government also aims

productive areas. The first three years had two

Board has deducted its own administration

at attracting private sector to invest into

salient characteristics; development budget

costs, PMORALG receives 30 percent and the

construction industry.

was increased by 75 percent and emphasis

MOW receives 7 percent.

was laid on the feeder roads. The Road and Fuel Tolls Act instructs the RFB

At independence the construction scenario was indeed different with fewer roads and 30

The Second Road Development Plan (1969

to collect disburse and monitor the roads fund. November 2011

•Regional Roads: 21,105 km out of which 840 km are paved and 20,265 km are unpaved. In their own assessment, TANROADS has had tremendous achievements. The trunk and regional road condition has steadily improved due to the various maintenance interventions and development activities, which are carried out on the road network. The overall road condition assessment at the end of December 2010 indicated that 58% were good, 32% were fair and 10% were poor compared to 25% good, 40% fair and 35% poor in December 2001, when actual implementation of projects started. Between June 30th 2000 and June 30th 2009 a total of 912 km of Trunk and Regional Roads were upgraded/rehabilitated and constructing ring roads. Under DART,

overloaded vehicles from 40% in June 2000 to

percent of the funds should be used for road

the government is in advanced stages of

6% in June 2009.

maintenance and related administrative costs

development funded by the World Bank.

•Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical and services Agency (TEMESA)

Ferries

Following increased need for electrical and

with no more than 10 percent being allocated to development work.

At independence, there were 5 hand-pulled

mechanical works along with policies, the

In 10 years since establishment, the Fund

ferries. Today, there are more than 23 ferries,

government had to stop dealing directly

has grown by 464 percent, from 47.3bn/-

clearly demonstrating the government’s effort

with that particular subsector. TEMESA was

in 2000/2001 to 266.55bn/- in 1009/2010.

to provide this, all-important service

therefore started under Agencies Act 30 (1997) in 2005. The role of the agency was to render

The 47.3bn available when the Board was established in 2000 was enough to rehabilitate

Stakeholders in construction sector

engineering services to the government,

81,000km of roads. By June this year, the

In order to function effectively, the government

public institutions and private individuals in

Fund is expected to have 287bn which could

has put in place semi-autonomous arms.

the line of electrical and mechanical. The

rehabilitate more than 92,000km. The road

Among them are:

agency has workshops in all regions. The agency undertakes the role of repair and

network has improved ever since the agencies •Tanroads

maintenance of VIP and other government

According to its official website, the Tanzania

vehicles, maintenance of electrical systems,

Bridges

National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is

refrigeration, and other electronic systems

Hitherto, there are 4880 bridges completed

an Executive Agency under the Ministry of

for the government. Other roles include plant

by 2011 in the whole country. Among them

Works, established under section 3(1) of the

rentals, maintenance of ferries, rental of

are Kirumi, Kagera (1992), Rusumo (1974),

Executive Agencies Act (Cap 245) and came

ballast crashers and consultancy services in

Wami (1959), Ruvu (2008), Benjamin Mkapa

into operation in July, 2000. The Agency

relation to commissioning and maintenance.

(2003), Unity Bridge (2008). Included are 11

is responsible for the maintenance and

other bridges on TANZAM road, 7 on Tanga –

development of the trunk and regional road

Starting July 2006 and in line with TEMESA

Horohoro road 4 on Tunduma – Sumbawanga

network in Tanzania Mainland

Strategic Plan 2005 – 2010, TAMESA started

started getting funds from RFB.

its operations. Its second phase 2011/2012

roads. The total classified road network in Tanzania

to 2016/16 has already taken off. Since its

Bridges that are at the early stages of

Mainland is estimated to be 86,472 km

inception, 270 projects have been designed,

assessments and construction are Kilombero,

based on the Road Act 2007. The Ministry of

299

Mwatisi, Malagarasi under the support of

Works through TANROADS is managing the

designs and advised 374 engineering projects

Republic South Korea, Kigamboni under

National road network of about 33,891 km

for the public and government institutions.

NSSF. The government is initiating Public

comprising 12,786 km of Trunk and 21,105 km

Private Partnership starting from the year

of Regional roads. The remaining network of

The

2011/12 in that regard.

about 53,460 km of Urban, District and Feeder

Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a

Roads is under the responsibility of the Prime

consulting firm together with registration of

The government is undertaking an ambitious

Minister’s Office Regional Administration and

5 of its engineers as consulting engineers.

plan to ease the traffic jams in the city of

Local Government (PMO-RALG).

More than 20 engineers are registered in

Dar es Salaam through construction of

The National Road Network consists of:

the category of professional engineers. The

flyovers starting with TAZARA under JICA

•Trunk roads 12,786 km out of which 5,130 km

Agency’s Electronics sections together with

are paved and 7,656 km are unpaved.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration have been 31

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supervised,

agency

has

assessed

been

architectural

registered

with

Tanzania

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are registered in the category of contractor

houses worth Tshs 24,943,924,573.00 from

2 registered engineers compared to 10,410

grade II by CRB.

its own resources. The government injected

today.

Tshs 15,635,012,729.80 for the construction of 165 houses.

•Constrictors (CRB)

•National Construction Council (NCC)

CRB was formed in 1997 to regulate contractor

improving housing standards by the used

The Council has formulated and overseen

activities in the country by protecting the

commercialization

to the Construction Sector policy 2003 along

•Tanzania Building Agency The agency was started in 2002 under Agencies

Act

with

and

intention

sound

financial

management. Construction of government

with implementation plans. Implementation

houses, supervision and consultancy, revenue

collection and construction houses for sale to

construction directives and putting in place

the government and public servants.

the various consultative and registration

construction

sector

1990

and

other

boards, preparation and mooting of policies Within

years

independence,

the

for joint venture between public and private

government through TBA has repaired and

sector. The Council also organizes workshops

constructed government leaders’ houses and

in and out of the country, arbitration, research,

commissioned housing in general. Through

inspection and consultancy.

the agency, the government has constructed ministry offices, Manyara regional office and

•Engineers Registration Board (ERB)

district offices for Chato, Nkinga, Siha and

Construction activities must always adhere

Nanyumbu.

to strict professional standards. It is therefore imperative that engineers must strictly meet

consumers

Registration

the

Board

construction

sector.

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than

12,600

projects

have

been

inspected and 254 cased arraigned in court for malpractice. The Board also offers training to contractors. By June 2011, 2,895 were trained. To build capacities by creating funds for tendering (Bid Bonds) and Advance Payment Guarantees).

accomplished

high standards of integrity, timeliness and

constructing residencies for public servants in

professionalism. The government under Act

all regions including storey houses for minsters

No 49 of 1968 established ERB. The Board

and judges. The agency has supervised

oversees the conduct and professionalism

construction of 1,026 in Boko, Mbweni and

of engineers. The Board has put in place

•Architects and Quantity Surveyors Board

Ubungo (Dar es Salaam), Kisasa (Dodoma),

8 conditions for registration of engineers in

The Board has registered 527 professionals.

Njiro

accordance with educational and experience

Up to 1974 only 10 had been registered. Of the

of level of applicants.

registered professionals, 328 are architects

The

agency

(Arusha),

has

also

Chato

(Kagera),

Mkinga

(Tanga), Siha (Kilimanjaro) na Nayumbu (Mtwara)

worth

Tshs.

40,578,937,302.80

By June 2011, the fund had TZS 2.0 billion and 860 have benefited from the fund.

and 199 are quantity surveyors. Also, there

between 2002/2003 up to June 2011. Out

Over the years, ERB has succeeded in having

are 171 registered architectural firms and 72

those, the agency has constructed 861

professionals. For instance in 1961 there were

quantity surveyors firms so far.

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Service Engineers:

UNDI Consulting Group Ltd

Contractors Main Contractor:

China Railway Jianchan Engineering (T) Ltd

Electrical Sub-contractor:

DERM Electrics (T) Ltd

Lifts and Escalators

Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevators Co. Ltd

ICT and Security Sub-contractor:

Techno Image Co. Ltd

Plumbing Sub-contractor

China Railway Jianchan Engineering (T) Ltd

HVAC Sub-contractor:

Unicool E. Africa Co. Ltd

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Botswana

Prime Plaza: CBD’s Green Design Gaborone’s Central Business District (CBD)

once Gaborone City Council has approved

make the Plaza aesthetically appealing, but

has certainly come a long way since the

all the necessary applications. While the

also because of the positive effect that planting

very first buildings were established in the

development cost of the first stage was P65

trees and grass has on the environment.

mid 2000’s –in the new CBD one will find

million, the whole development cost is in the

“Landscaping Architects have been appointed

aesthetically appealing buildings such as the

region of P165 million.

to make the property as green as possible

new SADC headquarters, the Square Mall and

from the very beginning. We don’t want to

Office Block, Magistrate Court, Masa Towers,

Prime Plaza will have four buildings of

wait for the next 5 years to make it happen”,

I-Tower and now the environmentally friendly

varying heights, three of which are owned by

Heinrich added.

Prime Plaza. The CBD is set to be the new

PrimeTime and the other one by Sectional

“heart of the city”.

Title owners. The PrimeTime properties on this

The external finish of the buildings will be a

space will be available to tenants on a leasing

combination of face brick and hagger spray.

Prime Plaza is built based on the well-

basis, while the other block will be available for

Hagger spray was chosen because it has a

established, Melrose Arch development in

those who are interested in becoming owners.

nice finish with low maintenance.The building

Johannesburg, South Africa.These buildings

Time Projects, MLC Quantity Surveyors,

windows will be made of aluminum, tiles will

are similar in one key aspect- the design

Armstrong Attorneys and Hunt Essentials

be used in all wet areas and recycled carpet

concept brilliantly encapsulates a mixture of

are among some of the organizations which

will be laid in the offices. There will be ribbon

offices, various shops and restaurants all in

have already secured space as owners in the

stone walling, with a sandstone finish on

one premises.The aim here was to come up

building.

the corner closest to the main road, which

with a“mixed-use development”, as Heinrich

Heinrich believes is “really something special”.

Malan, Projects Manager of Time Projects,

Brief Description

Provision has also been made for those who

casually put it.

There are two dissecting roads that run

are physically challenged: each building will

across the premises between the buildings-

have a lift, ramps to all entrances, adequate

The construction of this new and interesting

one for vehicular (horizontal) and the other

paraplegic parking and a paraplegic toilet on

project has been divided into two phases.

for pedestrians (vertical). In the inner section

every floor.

Phase one is currently underway and it is

of the site (between buildings) there will be

anticipated that construction will be completed

plenty of sitting space where people can relax

A “Greener” Plaza

by March 2012. Construction on phase

and interact with each other.Landscaping will

Green paint will be used for an even greener

two will commence in November 2011,

also play a pivotal role, not only because it will

building! Much effort has been exerted into

November 2011

Botswana making the Plaza as environmentally friendly

Despite being a bit more costly, this efficient

Challenges

as possible.The paint which will be used

air-conditioning system will prove to be an

In addition to the rains posing a challenge to

on the buildings is approved by the Green

asset because it uses a lot less electricity than

the smooth project completion, a bit of hard

Building Council, it has reduced VOC content

normal split units.Sunscreens on the east and

rock was found in thesewer lines during

and it contributes towards points in the IEQ

west façade of the building, where the sun is

excavation, but this minor hurdle was swiftly

category of Green Star SA.

strongest, will help to reduce heat emission

overcomethrough the use of hand breakers

into the buildings so that the air-cons are not

and a very capable project team.

over-worked.

Project Team Clients:

the men’s toilets, recovery of condensate from

It is important to notethat the sun is not simply

Prime Time

air-conditioners as well as the grey water and

viewed as the “enemy” in this design. It has

Time Projects (Botswana)

rain water to be used for irrigation purposes

also been used to boost the overall efficiency

Project Manager:

in the surrounding landscaping.The taps in

and

Time Projects

the toilets will have sensors which ensure that

buildings. Solar panels will be used to harness

Architect:

water is not wasted.

solar power and solar water geysers will be

Paul Munnik Architects

installed for warm/hot water.

Quantity Surveyor:

to save electricity without compromising the

A waste management company will be

Mechanical &Electrical Engineers:

comfort of tenants/owners.

employed to “manage” the garbage. Each

A.R Edwards & Associates

tenant will have different dustbins for each

Structural & Civil Engineers:

All the buildings are orientated to be north

type of waste material – paper, glass, plastic

ADA Consulting Engineers

facing so as to minimize the impact of heat

etc - to allow for splitting of waste so that it

Main Contractor:

and cold so that the air-conditioners are not

can be efficiently recycled and re-used. The

Red East Construction

overworked.In addition, a VRV System will

basement will be naturally ventilated so

Aluminum Supplier:

also be installed whichwill run all the air-

that there will be no mechanical ventilation

ACTFIT

conditioners simultaneously from one point.

required – just another green measure!

Landscaping Design:

Measures which will be put in place to save precious water will include: waterless urinals in

environmentally

friendliness

the

Initiatives have also been put in place to try

MLC Quantity Surveyors

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Airport Junction Vast Variety for All by Ezra Mogwe

Steelworks on the northern side of the building

Infrastructure is an important index used for determining economic “growth” in any nation. It is no wonder that based on this measure, among others, Botswana’s capital city has been noted as one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Since independence, much investment has been

Steelworks & HVAC installations

Botswana Building service area - south flank

As the name suggests - Airport Junction Shopping

pumped into building roads and bridges, schools,

Centre - the mall is enclosed on the south side by

hospitals and shopping malls, in order to offer all

the Airport Road and it is also adjacent to the A1

Batswana a high standard of living. We have seen

on the east flank. In addition to the already

these developments increase with rise of

mentioned strata of customers, the new mall is

landmarks such as Game City, Riverwalk,

sure to get business from bypassing travelers who

Fairgrounds Office Park and various buildings in

are either catching a flight or travelling north by

the new Central Business District, and now the

road and need to stock up for the journey ahead

new Airport Junction Shopping Centre which is

as it is located very conveniently on the A1

currently under construction.

highway.

In an interview with Laura Growns, (Shilo

Client Brief

Holdings/C-Pro Botswana), and Walter Anderson

When the design of the centre was started, the

(Quantity Surveyor at Stefanutti Stocks) they ran

initial brief was to design a “Lifestyle Centre” open

Construction Review through the meaty details of

to the parking area with two food anchors as well

the project. Laura began by explaining that the

as value and food related tenants to a maximum of

shopping mall had been “in the pipeline” since

18,000 square meters. Due to the demand from

2006/2007, but it was only after the correct budget

the retailers, who also wanted to be positioned in

and proposed design had been approved that the

the centre, the design was changed to an

developer, BEP Developments (a joint venture

enclosed mall which provides for all tenants such

company between BIFM and Eris), was able to go

as the fashion, banks, food, groceries, furniture,

forward with actual construction of the project.

pharmacy, etc. This has then brought the centre to a total of 29,314 square meters.

Following a feasibility study carried out by a team The main internal passage way

of experts, it was established that a shopping mall

Site Appraisal Overview

of its size was lacking in the area. With only two

An environmental consultant was engaged in the

major shopping malls in Gaborone, Riverwalk to

early stages of the project in order to find out

the south of the city, and Game City to the West, it

whether there were trees over a certain girth

was found that the location of the new Airport

which could be kept, but unfortunately all the trees

Junction was ideal for correcting this imbalance

found on site were small bush trees which had to

because of it being located on the northern part of

be cleared out. A lot of the existing topsoil was

Gaborone meant that it would service all residents

retained so it could later be incorporated in the

of the nearby Sebele; Phakalane; Gaborone Block

landscaping. Earthworks have been done by

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well as a market as far as Mochudi and Morwa. These residents can access whatever commodity

Design Philosophy

they want to purchase without the hustle of having

The architecture used is modernistic design with a

to go into the main city.

contemporary flavour which is used to enhance the entrances and all public areas such as the

One of the 4 entrances to the main mall

November 2011

walkways and malls. The centre is designed with

Phase 2 is a combination of a second large and

all the fashion traders in the inside and the value

third smaller building. The smaller building of the

and restaurants outside and to the entrances

two – which will house a car wash called Sparkling

which is more visible to the patrons. Modern to the

Auto - is located on the northern area of the site

trend finishes are used which will enhance the

near the main entrance – one of three access

shopping experience and create a feeling of class

points. The larger building which is the main mall is

and welcoming, which belong to a centre like this.

located in the western area of the site and it is anticipated to be finished by the end of April 2012. It

General Description

faces east towards the first and third buildings with

The shopping complex construction was divided

the parking lot located between all of them. The

into two main stages and commencement of the

total development cost of this endeavor amounts to

project began in September 2010. The entire mall

P426 (US$59.2) million excluding VAT.

Builders Warehouse

comprises of four separate buildings, the first two of which are located closest to the A1 Highway with

To make the customers’ shopping experience

the bulk of the parking lot area located in front of

more exciting and unique, careful consideration

them. The buildings are all connected by wide

has been taken to bring many new franchises to

covered walkways. The Phase 1 buildings, which

the centre. With that in mind a number of new

are already completed, house the new KFC drive-

South African café and restaurant franchises such

through and the Builders Warehouse which is your

as Cupachino’s, Rhapsody’s, and Panarotti’s

one-stop building and home material store.

have been strategically placed in a whole row at the front of the mall facing the A1 to attract

Landscaping will be a prominent feature in most of

customers, along with the old favorites such as

the mall’s open area as various trees and

Nandos, Wimpy, Spur and Chicken Licken.

vegetation will be planted from the parking lot right

The new KFC drive-through

at the top with wide overhangs which will protect

through to the servitude along the highway (after

The inner spine of the building is made up of a 6

allow for sufficient air flow and natural light. There

permission was granted by the City Council). A

meter wide passage ways which run all the way

are a number of blocks within the building and four

taxi/bus stop will also be created to allow for easy

through the centre of the building with a roof

various access points into the mall. In addition to

access to the mall by public transport users.

mounted on the top. The passage way roof is open

the already mentioned franchises from abroad a

Aerial view of the entire mall- KFC & Builders Warehouse (bottom left), main building (top right), car wash (bottom right) and ample parking in between all buildings

November 2011

Botswana

the area from the effects of nature’s elements and

Though most of the materials were sourced from South Africa, some of them such as clay bricks were sourced locally from Makoro Bricks within Botswana, Walter added. Special Considerations The car park is spread around the four entrances of the centre, with minimal walking distance (between parking and buildings). Ample paraplegic and motor cycle parking are provided

number of already known banks such as Bank

In addition to washing cars, Sparkling Auto will also

Gaborone, Barclays, ABC Bank and other anchor

take care of small vehicular issue – fixing dents and

tenants such as Spar, Shoprite, Edgars,

repairing windscreen chips. The car wash boasts a

Stuttafords and House & Home, among others.

trendy café within the shop which is equipped with internet facilities so customers can wait for the cars

External walkways are created at the outside

to either get washed or get repaired without having

shops to provide the same protection although the

to impatiently pace.

shops will be totally visible from the parking area. The delivery areas will be completed enclosed and

“Also, with it being so close to other stores it will

not visible to the public via a 1.8m high boundary

come in pretty handy” remarked Laura.

wall. The wall will be 900m long. All services will be concealed in plant rooms and not visible to the

All material used on the mall were specified by the

public eye. This is to ensure that the overall

architect- Frans Farmer Architects- who, after

aesthetic of the mall is not compromised.

looking at what was available and appropriate for

at all major entrances. Some ramps have also been incorporated in the design in order to enable smooth mobility within the mall. Landscaping will be used to soften the car park and to break the hard tarmac and to define parking and drive way areas. A play area with a water fountain is centralised at the major restaurant area, which will cater for the children’s activities. This is done in an organic / free form design which will provide a safe playing experience to the children. This play area forms a focal point from the main vehicle entrance and is defined with a paved walkway leading to it right through the car park. Botswana

The back of the building - service area & construction of the 1.8m high wall (on left)

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Roofing steel reinforcements

Construction works on the front of the building

Aluminum window installation in a shop

Remarkable Features

Challenges

contemporary elements such as the main

Being a convenient one-stop shopping mall which

From an architectural point of view, Builders

entrance and walkways to soften the facades.

offers the widest variety of commodities to all

Warehouse was a challenge in itself. In order to be

More brick work and similar finishes as the centre

Botswana

consumers is not the only notch which

able to accommodate them in the centre the

are being used to blend in and to read different,

distinguishes this shopping complex from the rest.

existing â&#x20AC;&#x153;factory, warehouse, industrialâ&#x20AC;? brand had

instead of the standard white cladding normally

Including the Builders Warehouse building block,

to be changed to something that resembles and fits

used.

the entire mall is expected to take up a space of

with the shopping centre. This was done by using

45,896 square meters when it is completed, which will make it one of the top three centres in

Project Team

Gaborone.

Client/ Developer:

B E P Developments (Pty) Ltd

Architect:

Frans Farmer Architects / Arctez

Laura also added that another noteworthy aspect

Project Manager:

Shilo Holdings (Pty) Ltd / C-Pro Botswana (Pty) Ltd

of the project is its ability to generate job

Quantity Surveyor:

MLC Quantity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd

opportunities as currently there are a total of 856

Mechanical Engineer:

Win Consulting Engineers / A.R. Edwards & Associates (Pty) Ltd

Batswana hired as of September 2011 in the actual

Electrical Engineers

Quad Africa / A.R. Edwards & Associates (Pty) Ltd

construction of the centre. Also, once the centre

Structural/Civil Engineer:

ADA Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd

opens the tenants of the mall will also inevitably

Landscaping:

The Growing Business

generate revenues and hire other citizens as well

Fire Consultant:

Manus de Bruyn Consultants (Pty) Ltd

to be absorbed into the market.

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Earthworks Sub-Contractor:

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Lesotho Referral Hospital A model healthcare facility By Jacqueline Staden

built and completed in May 2011.

When the Government of Lesotho commissioned a

The PPP procurement method was chosen for a

new hospital it began a venture that would become

number of distinct reasons:

not only a well known and highly regarded project, but also an enabler to change clinical service delivery

1) affordability

in Lesotho. The project saw the construction of a

2) value for money

new 425 bed hospital with a gateway clinic as well

3) risk transfer

as the complete refurbishment of three filter clinics

4) ability to deliver clinical services within a modern

situated around Maseru, Lesotho. This important

healthcare facility

project was completed within the scheduled two

South Africa

years and is being primarily managed by Netcare

‘Risk transfer’ refers to the fact that the private

Hospitals.

partner delivers the service and there is no risk to government. The Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (which the Lesotho Referral Hospital is replacing) is

A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP Patrick

Dominy,

Director:

ECH

Management

Solutions Africa (Pty) Ltd (ECHSA) explains, "The Lesotho government required a substantial improvement in healthcare in Maseru, and together with transaction advisors procured a clinical partner through a public private partnership (PPP)".

poorly equipped and is not meeting the healthcare requirements. There is a risk for government in managing such a facility, especially in terms of maintenance. In a Public Private Partnership, the private sector offers its expertise and knowledge, while government is responsible for payment of the monthly fee. The payment is based on clearly

The structure of the project saw the government of Lesotho issuing a request for proposals from

defined clinical outputs and process indicators that must be met by Tsepong.

the healthcare industry to deliver the key clinical services required in Lesotho. Netcare Hospitals formed a consortium with local partners to bid

The Lesotho Referral Hospital is a showcase of design and construction and there is the potential for

for this project, and ultimately resulted in a

the model to be replicated elsewhere in the region.

concessionaire, Tsepong (Pty) Ltd, being formed.

Delegations from Southern African countries, the

Tsepong subsequently subcontracted key output

UK, the USA and Asian nations have been sent

based deliverables to various partners, inclusive

to the hospital to learn and observe. “This is a

of ECH Management Solutions Africa (Pty) Ltd

wonderful model that can be replicated elsewhere

(Development

and is an example that it can be delivered through a

Manager),

RPP

Developments

(Lesotho) Pty Ltd (the D&C Contractor), Botle Facilities

Management

(Pty)

Ltd

(Hard

partnership of local resources” says Dominy.

Contractor) and Netcare Hospitals Group (Pty) Ltd

At a development level, the model can be used

(Clinical Contractor).

in South Africa and the rest of Southern Africa -the design and size may be adapted to suit the

Tsepong and Netcare worked with the architects,

specific local needs. Dominy further notes that “

VDO Consulting, in understanding the clinical

the full outsourcing of clinical services, inclusive of

needs and functional flows of a hospital of this

human resources, pharmaceuticals and operational

nature. This resulted in a concept design which

management is unique in the world and is not what

formed the basis of the hospital that was ultimately

the South African model is based on.” November 2011

The hospital offers sixteen clinical services

care,” explains Pieter Oosthuizen, Partner: VDO

(including

Consulting cc.

General

Gynaecology,

Surgery,

Pathology,

Obstetrics Radiology

and and

Imaging Services and Rehabilitation/Physical

OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES

Therapy) and operational services such as IMT,

Logistics did affect the commissioning of the

maintenance,

cleaning,

hospital. Notable challenges were working in a

catering, linen & laundry, patient transport and

foreign country, including crossing the border,

waste management.

obtaining work permits and the language barrier.

medical

equipment,

The extreme weather of a Lesotho winter was

FUNCTIONAL DESIGN FOR A HEALING ENVIRONMENT

also a challenge given the volume of concrete

From a design and architectural point of view, the

Lesotho is situated within the boundaries of SA,

objective was to develop a solution that embodied

it was a huge challenge to get materials and

functional design, and a well-organised building

workers across the border on a daily basis.

poured during the winter months. “Even though

offering a full set of integrated general health care services for the urban population of Lesotho.

It was therefore extremely important to set up the correct management and logistical procedures

The functional concept was developed with the

from the start,” explains B.J. Schoonwinkel,

aim to create an efficient, high quality medical

Development Manager: RPP Developments. “We

facility that can be operated and maintained under

also found the conditions inside Lesotho fairly

resource constraints. Nature-inspired solutions,

difficult as water and power cuts where frequent.

including natural stone and soothing colours,

For this reason the construction contractor

promote a sense of well-being for both patients

had to arrange water storage on site as well as

and staff. The rural site and context influenced

generators during construction.”

sandstone from Lesotho) were used on external

Cyril Kitching, Senior Contract Manager: Aveng

facades and became a key feature in the design

Grinaker-LTA points out that from their side,

of the hospital.

despite the challenges on a very big construction

South Africa

the design. Local natural elements (specifically

project and especially a PPP project like this in One of the most important aspects was to ensure

a foreign country,

that all patients and visitors have contact with

to overcome them and it has been a pleasure

nature. The building incorporated natural daylight

working with and satisfying the entire team

and provides contact with nature in the form of

(including RPP, Independent Certifier, Facility

beautiful vistas of the mountains.

Managers, Netcare/Tsepong and the Government

A compact

low-rise solution was proposed: a main “hospital

we successfully managed

of Lesotho).

street” or “spine” visually links all the “building blocks”.

This creates self-contained “outside

CELEBRATING THE SUCCESSES

wellness-gardens” for use by patients and

The successes of the project have been both

visitors who may enjoy a therapeutic and calming

employment and development related. Land has

environment.

been set aside for further healthcare development, e.g. for a blood bank.

This 33,000m2 hospital was designed to be

The Lesotho Referral

Hospital is a catalyst for further development.

user-friendly. Signage was incorporated into the floor design and coloured blocks lead patients

Safety is a challenge on any build, and the project

and visitors to the correct department within the

proudly recorded 4,000,000 LTI (Lost Time Injury)

hospital.

This assists in directing people who

free hours. Kitching notes that, “Netcare’s CEO

cannot read – it is easier to explain that they

and management are extremely satisfied with

simply need to follow the coloured blocks.

their new facility. Exceptional high standards of quality have been achieved.”

The building incorporates green design initiatives for sustainability. “The designers and developers

Dominy described the final product as “a wonderful

sought to create an environment that fosters

facility that will have a dramatic impact on the

wellness and healthy living.

By implementing

lives of the people of Lesotho. It is gratifying to

sustainable and green design principles, this

achieve something that will make a meaningful

hospital will offer patients, staff, visitors and

difference.” The hospital successfully opened on

the greater community an exceptional model of

the 1st October 2011 after being fully equipped

November 2011

and commissioned since the completion of the construction phase. Tsepong has successfully employed the required clinical staff and in some instances have attracted doctors and clinicians from all over the world. Dominy believes that â&#x20AC;&#x153;this state of the art facility is a catalyst for physicians to relocate to Maseru to be able to practice medicine in a modern and well equipped hospitalâ&#x20AC;?. Schoonwinkel acknowledges: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A key success of the project was the way in which the design team and on-site construction team approached the project and the spirit in which everyone executed their work. The project definitely did not go without challenges, but the way in which the team handled these definitely contributed to its success.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communication between the D&C Contractor , its client and the design and construction team is of utmost importance throughout a

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project of this natureâ&#x20AC;? notes Schoonwinkel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a PPP, the D&C Contractor must first identify risk in designing the building and then take on more risk by assuming responsibility for the construction phase to complete the project within time and budget allocation. Communication between all parties involved will definitely contribute to limiting the chances of something going wrong,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The design and construction are a key success... from a flow perspective, it has worked very well. From start to finish the construction phase took two years, and we finished on time, says Dominy. "The best practise came from Netcare

South Africa

- this is currently the most modern facility in the group but it did require Netcare to include services that are more typical of public facilities.

A POSITIVE LOCAL IMPACT The construction has had a major impact on Lesotho in terms of the standard of medical care now on offer, and also in terms of economic impact. At the peak of the project approximately 1,500 people worked on the site. Of this number, two-thirds were from the local communities: 33 Selected Subcontractor companies were used to carry out specialised work: 27 Domestic Subcontractor Companies were used and there were three Direct Contractors. A total of 36 Independent Subcontractor companies were used and Grinaker-LTA (GLTA) assisted and trained them on Enterprise Development, explains Kitching. Labour was trained for the project so that residual skills will be left after the completion of the project. The Lesotho Economic Employment (LEE) target required that a specified percentage of labour, materials and contractors were achieved. The LEE target achieved, was 55 percent of spend (excluding imported

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