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INDUSTRY NEWS Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Cairo Masterbuilder’s Digest Africa is published by Shorewood Information Limited.
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Can Africa Achieve Affordable Housing For All? In 2009, Africa’s population surpassed the 1 billion mark. Almost 40 percent or 395 million Africans out of the 1 billion now live in urban areas. The number is projected to rise to 1.23 billion. This will translate to 60 percent of the population living in cities by 2050. This exponential increase in population will require housing and going by the current shortfalls in housing, this demand will be colossal. The challenge of providing affordable housing is not limited to developing countries only. China for example is experiencing a gap between housing price and affordability because of a slow shift from a welfare benefit system to a marketoriented allocation system.
Corruption, mismanagement, poor economic growth coupled with lack of sound development policies are generally part of the various systematic challenges to achieving affordable housing in Africa, especially in the urban areas. The result has been spontaneous mushrooming of informal settlements in urban centres across Africa characterized by inadequate housing and pitiable provision of infrastructure such as roads, The implications of poor security, piped water, housing will be increase of sanitation and waste informal settlements or slums management services. in urban areas. More slums will translate to more people In addition to the systemic who cannot access basic challenges to affordable needs like healthcare, water housing in Africa, there are and sanitation, proper other resource related infrastructure etc. What are obstacles. First, there is the challenges towards scarcity of land. The achieving affordable housing available land is more often in Africa? than not designated for other
4 uses rather than building of housing units. The financial markets are also another constraint. Availability of credit for mortgages or capital for real estate investments is still a preserve of the middle class and upper class families. For example in Kenya, only about 11 percent of Kenyans earn enough to support a mortgage, according to the Africa Housing Finance Yearbook 2012 by Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF), a nongovernmental organization. Where available, mortgages come with prohibitive interests rates that many who take these loans up end up defaulting after a few years. For the available housing units only satisfy a small segment of the population as the units are expensive and above the reach of many. Regulatory frameworks and policies also pose a real challenge because most of them (if at all they exist) do not work. Kenya is a good case in point. The mandate of the Department of Housing is to coordinate and direct all housing development activities yet this is a department in the Ministry of Roads and Public Works whose mandate is overseeing the construction of roads, bridges and other public works projects.
More slums will translate to more people who cannot access basic needs like healthcare, water and sanitation, proper infrastructure etc
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Solutions Although the challenges to affordable housing in Africa vary from country to country, there are crosscutting solutions to this problem. One of the bold steps African governments need to take to salvage the situation is to engage the private sector. Private sector is an important partner in creating affordable housing as they develop solutions and innovations that can be capitalized. In Kenya one of the players in providing affordable housing is Eco-homes, a limited company whose goal is to construct pre-fabricated houses houses manufactured off-site in advance, usually in standard sections that can be easily transported and constructed on site.
the bridging of demand versus availability of housing needs.
The government can also partner with the private sector to provide pro-poor mortgage schemes. These financing schemes would deliberately target lowincome earners and the poor. The government can provide private developers with financing to build Lower middle and low-income housing market segments for home ownership or rental.
Private sector is an important partner in creating affordable housing as they develop solutions and innovations that can be capitalized.
Working with non-profit organizations especially those that focus on providing cheap housing is another solution to providing affordable housing. For example in Ethiopia, The German International Cooperation (GIZ) These are examples of implemented a programme private sector players whose in 2003 where they used work is key in the supporting standardizing building Another company is Hydraform, a South Africanbased company that sells machinery to entrepreneurs for making interlocking soilcement blocks that can be used for the construction of a variety of buildings.
Container housing
components to develop Low-cost housing (LCH). The project constructed 11,000 new apartment units at 21 sites with a Euro 50 million budget. Due to the success of the project, the Ethiopian Government resolved to use this model to meet the country’s demand for housing. MBA
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Bibliotheca alexandrina cairo
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina or the Alexandrian Library as it is known was first built in 288 BC at Alexandria a major city in northern Egypt, about 181 kilometres away from modern day Cairo.
glorious library to leave a copy of his or her writings. Hence the large number of books that the library held at the time. However, successive conquests by Roman emperors Julius Caesar and Thyosyos saw the The library had religious library finally burned down significance, as it was and destroyed in 48BC. originally a temple with a huge collection of religious In 1988, 1300 years after the manuscripts and rare copies library was destroyed, the of the Qur'an. Government of Egypt, working with UNESCO and Alexandria rose to International Union of prominence when Alexander Architects sponsored an the Great made the city the architectural competition for capital city of his empire in the design of a new library. 320BC. The library was home Snøhetta a Norwegian to 700,000 scripts and was architecture company won open to scholars from all the competition and cultures as the city was a proceeded to design a melting pot of diverse building that has been widely cultures. History states that it hailed as an architectural was mandatory for every masterpiece. Construction scholar who studied at this
begun in 1994 and was completed in 2002 at a cost of $220 million plus. The library is located on the historic eastern harbor of Alexandria, almost exactly where the old library and the royal palace of the Ptolemies once stood. What makes the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina an architectural splendor? The design of the library is the shape of a tilting disc design rising from the ground reminiscent of the rising sun. The partly slanting roof of the main library is designed to allow sunlight at all times of the years ensuring better natural lighting. Solar sails have been installed at the ceiling to allow sunlight to diffuse into the interior space.
7 The roof also operates as a connecting link allowing visual access to the exterior and vice-versa. The building has an exterior curved wall made of granite from the Aswan region. The wall has calligraphy inscriptions in 120 languages. Instead of fences to protect the building the library is surrounded by a moat. The complex comprises three main elements: the preexisting conference center, the planetarium and the new building. The spectacular Main Reading Hall with its elegant thin columns that create a true “cathedral� effect can comfortably accommodate 2,000 readers at any one time. Bibliotheca Alexandrina was awarded the best construction design in the world for the year in 2000 by The Civil Engineering, a British engineering and construction magazine. It also received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2004. MBA
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Using aerial drones in construction Drone, also known as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or several other names, is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. It is usually operated with various degrees of autonomy such as remote control by a human operator, or fully or intermittently autonomously by on-board computers in conjunction with GPS. Although, drone’s technology initially found application in military operation for missions that are too “dull, dirty or dangerous” but their use is expanding in commercial, scientific, recreational and other applications such as policing and surveillance,
aerial photography, agriculture and drone racing. Based on 2015 sales reports, it was estimated that over a million drones was sold for non-military application. With the recent shift of construction industry towards the application of various available technologies to ease the way various activities are carried out, the use of aerial drones has become more commonplace in the construction industry. It has become obvious that aerial drones can play crucial roles in various construction activities such surveying, showing clients progress of work and monitoring jobsites to ensure safe practices,
A typical drone [Image: 3DR]
inspect structures and job progress against project schedule without impacting project cost. However, with the recent advancement recorded in drone technology, drones are now equipped with high-speed HD cameras capable of taking stills and video to provide aerial imaging which can then be used to create maps and 3D models of construction sites. LiDAR laser scanning, and other sensors can equally be use with drone for map making and sites 3D modelling. Meanwhile, several researchers and innovative experts in the area of drone technology have argued that drones can contribute more to the construction industry than just gathering data. A team of roboticists from ETH Zürich’s Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control in 2011 offered a glimpse of what might be possible through the 3D modelling generated by Autodesk ReCap using images captured by drone [Image: 3ders]
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foundation, are sourced locally. The vaulted brick structure can be put together by community members, thus, enhancing the construction know-how of local workers. Norman Foster, founder of Norman foster foundation, in his statement said that the proposal is an inauguration of Norman foster foundation project which seek to create a network of similar facilities capable of delivering medical supplies and other necessities to inaccessible regions. He further explained that the aim of the project is to ensure that every small town in Africa and other emerging economies have a drone port by 2030. However, the pilot project will be launched in Rwanda later this year.
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presentation of a 6-meter (20 ft.) tall tower constructed from 1,500 polystyrene bricks which are neatly assembled without any assistance from a human hand. This was achieved by drone guided by mathematical algorithms that took digital design data and translated it into flight paths. In a similar vein, Norman Foster proposed the construction of the droneport (tagged as the “world smallest airport”) which was demonstrated with the assembling of a fullscale prototype at the 15th international architecture exhibition in Venice, Italy (Venice Biennale of Architecture). The droneport it is imagined as a ‘kit-ofparts’ where only the basic formwork and brick-press machinery is delivered to site using drones. While raw materials, such as clay for bricks and boulders for the
The Norman foster foundation Droneport Project in Rwanda [Image: DesignBoom]
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Consultants
Founded in Nigeria in 1973, FMA Architects is an interdisciplinary firm offering services in planning, policy foundation, architecture, project management and interior design throughout Africa. FMA is dedicated to design excellence which integrates function, aesthetics, sustainability and cost criteria. We collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors to plan and implement projects as a seamless team. Offices in Nigeria, Botswana and South Africa
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JSS offers over 15 years experience in the Sourcing business. Not only is it experienced in all aspects of Procurement & Sourcing, but also in Project Management. JSS has a wide range of experience in Africa and has the capacity to offer its services specifically for each client or country. Africa is dynamic and no one solution will work in every country. We offer diversity and purpose made services just for you.
Nigeria's foremost and leading construction economists.. Tillyard was established in London 1945 and is now part of a group of independent associated firms providing expertise in Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Construction Economics on an International Consultancy basis.
Design Group Nigeria was established in 1954 and incorporated as a company in 1959 with the principal activity of providing full architectural services for building projects of all kinds.
Website: http://www.tillyardng.com Phone: 234 (0)1 764 2726; +234 (0)1 815 6558 Email: info@tillyardng.com
Multixept Associates Limited is a multi disciplinary practice providing services in architecture, interior design, master planning, design consultancy, urban regeneration, project management and contract administration.
KOA Consultants Ltd (formerly known as Kunle Ogunbayo and Associates) is an independent firm of Multi-disciplinary Consultants engaged in the provision of Consultancy Services to Clients in the private and public sectors of the community. Being a multi-disciplinary firm, we are able to offer a total Consultancy package to our Clients. This has the added advantage of a closely coordinated solution to problems and the benefits derivable from a large pool of Specialists in a large variety of professional fields. Website: http://www.koaconsultants.com Phone: +234 1 761 1229 Email: koa@koaconsultants.com
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BRICKHOUSE construction company limited is a building construction company incorporated in 1989. The company has also established a solid reputation and goodwill among other professionals in the building industry to enable it face expected challenges in the Nigerian business environment. Website: http://www.brickhouse-ng.com Phone: +234(0) 1 898 0468; +234 (0) 1 776 9118 Email: info@brickhouse-ng.com
TREVI FOUNDATIONS NIGERIA LIMITED, a Trevi Group company dedicated to the construction of special foundations established in Nigeria in 1977 on the basis of the first work experience of Trevi in Nigeria dated 1967. The company counts on the availability of modern equipment allowing high performance in accordance with the most advanced techniques and on the basis of its experienced management and staff. Website: http://www.trevinigeria.com Phone: +234(0) 1 7918881-2; +234 (0)1 5550981-2; +234(0)1 5551074 Email: tfnl@trevinigeria.com; tfnl1@trevinigeria.com
Since inception we have been involved in execution of a variety of projects in the Construction Industry. These include Design and Build projects, Construction of Residential and Commercial Buildings,Extensive Renovations, Structural steel works, Facades, and other Aesthetic refurbishments.
We are a reputable construction and development company and have a proven track record of effectively delivering diverse projects to a broad range of clients. Our key people are specialist with top quality expertise in engineering and project management, often working in partnership with industry renowned specialists We are dedicated, flexible and measured in service delivery and our performances cuts across Nigeria.
Website: http://www.formworklimited.com/ Phone: +234 (0) 1 2711277, +234 (0)1 4708641, +234 (0) 17401547, +234 (0) 16290942 Email: info@formworklimited.com
Website: http://www.projectsguaranty.com/ Phone: +234(0)803 716 5251; +234(0)903 432 7269 Email: info@projectsguaranty.com
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Founded in Port Harcourt, Nigeria in June 1993, Construction Kaiser Limited is an indigenous building and civil engineering construction company. We undertake residential, commercial, and industrial engineering construction projects in different geopolitical zones of the country.
Akmodels Nigeria Limited is a building, civil engineering and project management outfit with clear desire of rendering qualitative and conscientious service in the construction industry with strict compliance to project criteria of quality, time and budget. This we have been doing for over 20 years. Our clients cut across private individuals, corporate, multinational organizations and foreign nations.
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We are the suppliers of original Honda power products in the country, our products are guaranteed to be durable, fuel efficient (economical) and also environment friendly. Over the years, we have assisted Honda Motors Co. Ltd Africa in the area of Research and Development. Website: http://www.honda-nig.com/ Phone: +234(0)814 0275478 email: sales@honda-nig.com
Telephone +234803 346 5333, +234 17755424 E-mail info@lifelinkindustries.com
Mikano is the largest assembler of power generating sets from renowned Generator manufacturers; Perkins UK and Stamford/Meccalte alternator UK, providing quality generating sets ranging from 9kva to 5000kva for homes and industries. Website: http://www.mikano-intl.com/ Tel: +234 (0)700 1234567; +234 (0) 8066802525 Email: info@mikano-intl.com
LifeLink Industries Limited is an Engineering and Contracting company with main focus on Electrical Power Generation Systems, Control and Automation. The Company’s activities also involve general filtrations in heavy duty engines (e.g. Generators, Locomotive Engines, Marines, Cranes, etc) as well as providing quality cooling-systems substances (such as antifreeze, etc) for these engines.
Stag Engineering Nigeria Limited is a leading wholly Nigerian owned engineering firm in Nigeria. The company has over 40 years’ experience in providing expert engineering services and mercantile power to discerning clients in Nigeria and West Africa. At present it delivers over 1,000MW of mercantile power to these clients. Website: http://stagengineering.com/ Phone: +234 (0)803 3014 003 , +234 (0)1 453 9533 Email: info@stagengineering.com
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Dataflex is one of the foremost Information Technology Solutions Companies in Nigeria. Since our inception over two decades ago, we have evolved from a small organization pushing boxes to customers to a company providing enterprise ICT services to mid range and large scale companies across Nigeria.
Megawatts Nigeria Ltd is an infrastructure solutions provider that has carved a niche for itself in the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering services industry. We specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of building services for both private and corporate clients. Logic Sciences Limited (LSL) is a leading Engineering Services Company involved in the provision of specialist electronic products. Over the years, we have developed a reputation for providing quality service to our clientele by delivering cost-effective state-of-the-art solutions with reliable support.
Artezia Security Systems Limited, an emerging leader in the Nigerian security solutions market, is engaged in the design, supply, development, installation, maintenance and support of security solutions. Artezia’s vision to be the leading and preferred provider of security solutions and services in the country is further enhanced by the company’s strong strategic alliance partnerships with leading security solutions providers all over the world. Call Us: +234.708.80.80.808 info@arteziasecurity.com www.arteziasecurity.com
Phlemin Integrated Global Limited trading as Phlemin Global is a leader in the development and marketing of advanced alternative power solutions. Phlemin Global was incorporated in April 2008 and is a member of the Philly and Mools Group. Phlemin Global is an integrated, indigenous energy solutions provider with specialties in comprehensive power services to the general public, private/home, small and medium scale commercial sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Furniture & Fittings
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IO Furniture is the preferred and leading Furniture Manufacturing and Interior Design Consultancy Company in Nigeria. We have a reputation for creativity, innovation, design and quality. Website: http://iofurnitureltd.com/ Phone: +234(0)7063000500 Email: service@iofurnitureltd.com
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Since its establishment, the company has emerged as one of the leading manufacturers of furniture. The factory and head office is situated on a 7-Acre plot, with an access to Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
Website: http://www.universalfurnitureng.com/ Phone: +234 (0) 1 2799031- 4; +234 (0) 803 330 7825
Lymex Limited is a well established provider of office furniture in Nigeria providing high standard furniture to equip a wide range of facilities; Canteens, Conference and Training Rooms and Waiting areas.
Phone: +234 816 360 2298, +234 01 8042790 Email: info@lymex.co.uk
The Chair Centre Limited, with over 27 years invested in the furniture sector of the economy, is a market leader in both the office furniture and the banking security systems industries. Website Address: http://thechaircentrenigeria.com/ Phone Number: +234 (0)14543309; +234(0) 908 783 4561; +234 (0) 908 783 4566 Email: enquiries@thechaircentrenigeria.com
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American Furniture Galleries Ltd. (AFG) represents world leaders in manufacturing home, office, and business furniture. In conjunction with its overseas partners, AFG has established of its years of operation a reputation of outstanding quality in the Nigerian furniture industry. AFG is an organization that realizes customer needs and seeks a high customer satisfaction level at a well calculated competitive price in today's challenging economy.
La-dutchie is an indigenous company, founded by a dynamic architect. La-dutchie has been producing doors, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, parquet hardwood flooring, wrought iron and steel works for over 20 years.
Fittings & Finishes
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At Fitting Finishes Ltd., we provide high quality, innovative and intelligent solutions to ďŹ nishes for commercial, residential and sports surfaces. With headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, and founded in 1999, we provide services across the Nation and also to other parts of West Africa.
We provide state of the art solutions to interior decoration. We specialize in the area of blinds assembling, installation and maintenance, suspended ceilings, synthetic washable wall and ceiling papers, laminate floors, design and supply, installation of aluminum partitioning and general interior decorations.
At Aris Designs we provide Comprehensive sign manufacturing and installation services. Our fully equipped work-shop utilises the latest computerised machinery to produce high quality work in an efficient and cost effective manner. We are a creative computerized, one-stop signage company that specializes in brand development with cutting-edge in creativity and quality.
Suite 83/79 Block "B" Sura Shopping Complex Simpson Street, Lagos - Island, Lagos. Tel: +234-1-7761594, 08028486423, 08098BLINDS. Email: gbenga@blindsplusnigeria.com www.blindsplusnigeria.com
Safety & Protection Management Solutions Ltd. is a wholly indigenous company established to provide professional services in building and commercial care to the private and public sectors in Africa. Safety & Protection Management Solutions Ltd. Was incorporated in 2009 and was appointed as the 3M sole distributor handling its building and commercial care unit in Nigeria, the same year. The Capernaum Paint Group is committed to contributing to the welfare of society as a whole through its business activities, working together for the mutual harmony and benefit of everyone.
Property Management
Akin Olawore & Co (AOC) is a firm of Chartered Surveyors with over 25 years track record in providing dedicated knowledge based services. The firm has earned its reputation over the years by having an unmatched expertise of the real estate market in Nigeria giving it a competitive advantage. Website: http://www.akinolawore.net Phone: +234 [01] 277 2245; +234 [01] 277 2244 Email: Info@akinolawore.net
Affiliated with global renowned real estate firm, CBRE Broll Nigeria was established in 2004 and thanks to this association, global corporates looking to enter Nigeria trust us to look after their interests. Website: http://www.broll.com.ng Phone: +234 1 270 1890 Email: nigeria@broll.com
Landscaping
We are passionate about nature, with a combined team experience of over 10 years in horticulture, Aralia by Nature is simply the best positioned company to meet all your indoor and outdoor gardening needs in Nigeria.
Designing and creating beautiful and useful spaces for our clients, in harmony with the environment, thus achieving the purest of human pleasures, and profitably capturing a large segment of the market; corporate and individual. Omar Gardens is a horticulture and landscape company providing excellent garden solutions to its numerous clients since 1990
Website: http://www.omargardens.com Phone: +234 1 775 2311; +234 1 270 6268; +234 1 774 6633 Email: info@omargardens.com
Website: http://www.araliabynature.com Phone: +234 (0) 809 771 1360; +234 (0)706 8184232 Email: info@araliabynature.com
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Security systems in the home Being safe in the home is not just about having locks and bolts. There are many issues that can affect the safety of the home. It is important that home owners or tenants are fully aware of the dangers that can exist and of the action to take to avoid becoming a victim. Home security systems A security plan is essential in the design of any building. This security plan often implements an appropriate counter-measure based on the concept of the "Onion Philosophy� to deter and detect unauthorized entry. This concept provides for increasing levels of security from the outer areas of the property towards the inner, more protected areas. Homes with good security are less likely to be burgled. Protecting the property and assets is an important part of any security system. Some items to consider in Home security systems include: Compound access control: Fences, bollards Elimination of hiding places
In the event of a fire in the home, an escape plan can mean the difference between life and death.
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Perimeter intrusion detection systems: Video and CCTV surveillance technology Intruder Alarms Detection devices (motion, acoustic, infrared) Home fire safety It is important that all homes are fitted with a working smoke alarm. There are also smoke alarms designed specifically for people with hearing or visual impairments, such as an alarm that activates a strobe light or vibrating pad for the hearing impaired. Alarms should be installed on every level of your home. They should be sited inside or near every bedroom.
They should be tested monthly to make sure they work and the batteries replaced once a year. Safeguarding the home with heat and smoke sensors can give the home an added layer of protection. Other equipment to have in the home includes a fire extinguisher and fire blankets.
It is also important for every household to have fire escape plan. Two exits should be identified in every room. A meeting place outside the home should be selected. As practice makes perfect – it is advisable that each household should carry out a fire drill at least twice each year. Every member of the household must be aware of the fire escape plan and know how to properly operate the home security system. In the event of a fire in the home, an escape plan can mean the difference between life and death. MBA
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HUMOUR
QUOTES “I prefer to be true to myself, even at the
An engineer that I know asked an architect for
hazard of incurring the ridicule of others,
a screen shot to see exactly what he was doing
rather than to be false, and to incur my own
wrong on his computer... Upon opening the
abhorrence.”
email, he received three fuzzy digital photos of
― Frederick Douglass “The longer I live the more beautiful life
his screen. Even worse, the flash was on and the monitor was off. I guess the engineer didn’t specify ‘EXACTLY’ what was needed.
becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.” ― Frank Lloyd Wright
“Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.” ― Albert Einstein
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