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Ghana Property Awards 2019 – Following Science Sustainable Housing and construction is the tantrum on the lips of all when it comes to looking for modern living. From a justifiable lifestyle to government’s publication on quality existence all talk about green living. What is waste then? Waste is not just measured in terms of surplus materials; it can be expressed as unnecessary use of land, time, and ultimately financial return. Techniques such as whole life costs can, and should be used objectively on a series of options, to form a longterm view of their impacts. Let us examine this action plan that can be useful for our project development. Every action plan should contain a series of targets, measures to achieve them and methods for measurement and review of the processes. The government’s approach is based on ten targets, as follows: Re-use existing assets – The decision to build in the first place should be scrutinised. Refurbishment may be a better option. In any event the preferred option should be brownfield development, and this is encouraged wherever possible. Design for minimum waste – The potential for waste can often be reduced at an early stage. This needs clear and accurate specification, which is often overlooked, as well as a design concept to maximise re-use and recycling of materials. Designers are often best placed to be aware of new ideas, and this also addresses one of the main Egan principles of using innovation in problem solving and training. Lean construction – The targets of supply chain integration, site management, best value, improved communications and user focus can all be achieved in a sustainable way. Minimise energy use – This should include energy in materials manufacture as well as considering one of the largest energy uses, transport. Energy in use – Heating (and cooling) of buildings has one of the greatest impacts. Buildings consume huge amounts of energy during their lifespan. Relatively simple considerations such as position or orientation of buildings on a site can generate significant benefits. The use of design solutions such as passive heating, natural light, air movement and thermal mass can contribute greatly, as can the use of energy from renewable sources such as solar or wind power. GHANA PROPERTY AWARDS
Pollution – The four major sources of pollution from the construction industry; waste materials, emissions from vehicles, noise and releases to water, ground and the atmosphere, are all well known, but often not enough is done to combat them. Biodiversity – Look for opportunities throughout the construction process from the extraction of raw materials, through the construction phase, to the use of buildings and their landscaping, to provide, protect and enhance natural habitats. As with many of the other issues, this is also best addressed at design stage. Conserve water resources – Another design issue, natural resources may be better used by including measures for greater efficiency in use. This may not be immediately evident in the building process, but there is much potential for gain when considering costs-in-use. Information can be gained from water and energy audits of existing buildings and the technique of benchmarking can be used to great effect. Respect people and their local environment – Although sometimes not rated as highly as other items, this is one of the cornerstones of government sustainability policy, and has resulted in a separate “respect for people” initiative. Consideration should be given to all those upon whom the project may impact, from the local community to persons directly employed in the construction. Set targets – these are the measures by which the success or failure of all the other criteria will be judged. There is a wealth of benchmarking, best practice and other management systems information which is being developed for construction and sustainability in particular. Several organisations have already introduced environmental management systems to evaluate performance on construction projects. More recently, environmental management systems such as ISO 14000 as well as a number of evaluation schemes such as the BRE Eco-homes standard, have provided a means for assessing and managing their effects. It can be shown that as well as the general sense of well being associated with contributing towards the preservation of the planet and the larger community, a strong case can be made for the business benefits of adopting a “green” approach. Source : www.hbf.co.uk.
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CATEGORIES DEFINITIONS SECTION A – RESIDENTIAL Best Residential Developer –Upper Income Prestigious 2019 Best Residential Developer –Upper Income 2019 Best Residential Developer – Middle Income 2019 Best Residential - Lower Income 2019 Best Residential Developer- Apartment 2019
SECTION B – COMMERCIAL Best Mixed-Use Development 2019 Best Eco and Green Development 2019 Biggest Estate Development 2019 Best Hotel Development 2019 Best Real Estate Management and Advisory Service Company 2019
SECTION – SPECIAL AWARDS Private Biggest Real Estate Concept 2019 Quality Property Firm of The Year 2019 Best Sustainable Engineering Company 2019 – Elevator Up Coming Property Brand 2019 Real Estate Green Event of The Year 2019 Innovative Mortgage Product of The Year 2019 Real Estate Club Students Writing Competition 2019 Hall of Fame 2019
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PROGRAM LINE UP 12th GHANA PROPERTY AWARDS 2019 The awards is on the theme “Strengthen The Bedrock Of Ghana Through Green Development”. Accra International Conference Centre, 7:00PM - 11:00PM 7:00 pm Arrival & Welcoming of Invited Guest and Dignitaries Opening Prayer: Ms Lucy Dzata Introduction of Chairman: Ms Samongki Tetteh ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SPONSORS Opening Address : Chairman Mr Patrick Ebo Bonful (GREDA President/ C.E.O PS Global LTD.) SPEECHES Director’s Speech : Irene Agyenkwa (Director Ghana Property Awards) Architects Registration Council (ARC) : Arc. (Mrs.) Stella Naa Dzagble Arthiabah (Council Registrar) Introduction of Special Guest of Honour Minister’s Speech - ………………………………………. (Deputy Minister for Works and Housing) FIRST BATCH OF AWARDS Refreshment / Dinner Presentations – Odelia Ntiamoh (C.E.O Chamber for Tourism) PRESENTATION OF SECOND SET OF AWARDS Recognition and Acknowledgment of Sponsors Photo / Video Taking with All Awardees Vote of Thanks Closing Prayer Dinner Dance GHANA PROPERTY AWARDS 2019 7
Irene Agyenkwa (Director, Ghana Property Awards)
2019 GAPOA DIRECTOR’S SPEECH
Mr. Chairman, the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Special Invited Guests, I deem it a great privilege to welcome you all to the 2019 Ghana Property Awards. It’s an honour I don’t take for granted as with every successive year, it takes more energy, resources, consultation, negotiation, focus and effort to organise the Awards. Going over my previous welcome speeches, I realised that the one constant theme has been complaints about the general economy, its effect on the real estate industry and consequently, how tough it has been to get industry players to show interest in the Awards. This year is no exception; and 2019 has been the most challenging so far as the organisation of the Awards is concerned. I take note that I said the exact thing last year. The financial sector crisis has shown no signs of abating; with several depositors struggling to retrieve their investments from troubled financial houses, and the surviving institutions being cautious with their credit creation services, the Real Estate industry has been greatly affected from both the supply and the demand sides. Thus a less than vibrant industry has become even more lethargic. Perhaps, the one silver lining in the medium to long term is that investors will find the option of keeping their money with financial houses less attractive and rather invest in ventures such as real estates. The figure of 1.7 million housing deficit has been bandied about for the past 10 decades and counting, and as far back as the mid to late 2000s, GREDA and other stakeholders proposed an aggressive plan of developing 170,000 housing units per year for the next decade plus to bridge this gap. This proposal has since been repeated severally at virtually every housing related fora. Yet not much progress has been made at bridging this deficit. If anything, it has widened. We think the blame must be laid largely at the feet of government for not creating the right enabling environment for a thriving estate development industry. Access to land is still a subject of great difficulty for Developers; provision of offsite infrastructure such as motorable roads, facilities for water and electricity supply, etc., are almost always left for Developers to shoulder. These challenges are in addition to the already mentioned credit crunch. While these bottlenecks are being addressed, we also propose an innovative approach. The theme for this year’s Awards is “Strengthening the Bedrock of Ghana Through Green Development.” Sustainable Housing and Construction is the way forward in the industry. However, the thin –line between profitability and green development makes it tough for private developers to adopt the concept. The solution lies in between; with a focus on green solutions, effectiveness, quality,
durability and pricing. Sustainability embraces the environment and its long-term durability as a matter of concern for all humanity. The Ghana Property Awards specifically proposes that individuals and real estate developers are permitted through legislation to trade their excess solar energy. Solar Energy should not just be seen as a means of saving money on energy bills, but with the right framework, it can generate, store and trade energy, saving and earning income for home owners and investors alike. This must be seen as a conduit for real estate investment and a way to speedily close the gap in the country’s housing deficit. In a traditional energy market, electricity is generated by large power stations, sold to retailers via a wholesale market mechanism, and then sold to consumers. As new technologies progress, the development of a new and emerging distributed market that considers the role that prosumers (producer-consumer) can play as energy generators and providers of grid services, is emerging. This means a residence with solar panels could be trading its excess solar to one neighbour one minute, and then provide power to a different neighbour the next. Developments in highly sophisticated software and hardware technology mean that utilities could eventually set up a grid system that reacts automatically to these spikes or shortages. In this way, when the grid either needs more generation or load, it will automatically draw from a customer’s excess energy or sink more power into a customer’s storage system. We therefore urge the government to enact ambitious policies (such as enabling widespread peer-to-peer trading) that will attract investors to Ghana’s green economy. That way, investing in Real Estate becomes more attractive; not just on brick and mortar, but also, green energy. For tonight, it’s time to raise the toast, honour those whom honour is due and celebrate our successes. We are not yet where we want to be, but we have really come far, and it’s worth celebrating. An innovation to this year’s Awards is a writing competition for members of the Ghana Real Estate Students Club on the theme for the year. To all our partners, sponsors and supporters, we can’t thank you enough. To the Ministry of Works and Housing, we truly appreciate you for always standing by us and giving us your enormous support and counsel. God bless each and every one of you for your participation and presence tonight. Ayekoo.
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Patrick Ebo Bonful (President of GREDA)
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ver the past few decades, there have been many and varied Central Government interventions to improve, re-generate and expand
the forest cover of Ghana. In-spite of this, Ghana has recorded a net deforestation rate of 0.81 per cent of total land surface. What is worse is that the cost of environmental degradation costs Ghana an estimated 10 per cent of GDP. Mining accounts for approximately 5 per cent of the forest cover degradation of Ghana. Ghana has numerous natural resources. However, the contribution of forest products, especially, timber to Ghana’s real estate and construction sector, has suffered greatly due largely to illegal logging, burning, illegal mining activities and uncontrolled felling of trees for firewood. On the environmental front, Ghana has experienced one of the highest deforestation rates – 2% - in the world, with a corresponding high cost of environmental degradation, which is estimated at 10 per cent of GDP. Waste re-cycling and management are among the most serious environmental challenges we face as a nation and it is estimated that about 30 per cent of total waste generated is not properly disposed off. The Green Development (GD) concept will require a paradigm shift in how we perceive, plan and undertake conventional construction and real estate development. There has to be a total change in our socioeconomic lifestyles if we are to make any in-roads in the area of GD.Social Equity should drive our policy and be the bedrock of our building and construction development plans. The use of environmentally friendly building materials like bricks and bamboo should be encouraged. Vertical real estate development should be promoted more to ensure an efficient land use and spatial development of our real estate and construction landscape. By increasing our reliance on home grown building technology and environmentally sustainable building technology the country will experience gains in its bio-ecosystem while increasing employment in the construction value chain. The public sector construction works must lead the way in the use of home grown local materials in their construction works. For example, the hydraform brick technology uses 75% laterite per brick and the resultant brick is 2.4 times stronger the conventional sandcrete block. It is also aesthetically presentable. May I remind all of us, that the brick/mud houses built by our forebears have often proven to be more durable, needless to say, they are more socially sustainable, economically efficient, environmentally friendly and is not sophisticated. The rate at which our nation and the world at large is experiencing extreme weather and climate change is alarming, not to mention the increase in the incidence of flooding in our towns and cities over the past three decades. The Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda One (GSGDAI) (2010) had seven core themes: 1. sustaining macroeconomic stability; 2. enhanced competitiveness of the private sector; 3. accelerated agricultural growth and natural resource management;
4. oil and gas development; 5. infrastructure, energy, and human settlements development; 6. human development, employment, and productivity; 7. and transparent and accountable governance. Moreover, 2014 - 2017 GSGDA II was implemented to build on the modest achievements of GSGDA 1 taking into account the challenges encountered in the implementation of GSGDA I. Furthermore, many other similar initiatives incorporating Green Development were implemented and these include but not limited to National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS), National Climate Change Master Plan (NCCMP) and the Environmental Fiscal Reform Policy (EFRP). In our drive as a nation to provide mass housing for our populace, it is imperative that we take into consideration, the tenets of Green Development (GD) through vertical housing development. This could significantly reduce the rate at which the forest cover of our nation is being destroyed to make way for urbanisation, vis a vis, real estate and general construction including roads and utility services extension. Many more households should be incentivised to incorporate solar in their electricity energy mix. This can be done by removing taxes on importation of solar equipment particularly for domestic uses. For instance, the average home can incorporate 500 watts solar energy installation in their energy mix. Since the initial capital outlay for solar energy installation is very high, as a nation we should also look into enabling surplus energy generated from such domestic sources to be fed back into the national grid to the credit or benefit of the end-user. Laudable as it may be, no single government can bring about these badly needed changes by themselves, it will require the contribution of private sector and the general goodwill of the people of Ghana to achieve any measure of sustainable Green Development and accelerated growth and development in our real estate, housing ownership and construction space. At GREDA, we welcome the opportunities that come with the above challenges and are ready, willing and able to partner Government to deliver on this Agenda. We at GREDA see this as a national call to action and in this direction, we have tabled a proposal to the Government of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa-Akufo Addo to lead in the provision of mass affordable housing including funding for extended credit to would be purchasers of these houses across the length and breadth of Ghana with very minimal GOG input at the take off stage. Among others, GREDA has included in the said proposal, a review of the Home Mortgage Finance Act 2008 (Act 770) to prepare the ground for a comprehensive take off of a self-sustaining housing delivery and home ownership scheme or model. Thank you for your attention. God bless our homeland Ghana and make us great and strong. Sgd: Patrick Ebo Bonful President of Ghana Real Estate Developers Association(GREDA)
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Mrs. Stella Naa Dzagble Arthiabah (Council Registrar)
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A NOTE BY THE REGISTRAR – ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION COUNCIL
TOPIC: “STRENGTHEN THE BEDROCK OF GHANA THROUGH GREEN DEVELOPMENT” Good evening cherished audience, I extend warm compliments from the Architects Registration Council (ARC), the government regulatory body for the architectural profession in Ghana. At ARC, we are thrilled to be part of the efforts of various multiple players at stamping an effective “green footprint” in the building and construction industry. According to a Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987; titled “Our Common Future”, green development is a system that considers social and environmental impacts of development. It is further defined by three (3) subcategories namely: • Environmental responsiveness – which seeks to minimize damage to the ecosystem as well as enhancing environmental protection and restorative activities. • Resource efficiency – an aspect that emphasizes use of fewer resources to conserve energy and promotes sustainable consumption and production patterns. • Community and cultural sensitivity- an aspect which focuses on tapping and developing unique cultural attributes for use in development. In order to contribute meaningfully to a participatory and inclusive economic growth, it is imperative that real estate providers deliver properties that are fundamentally “green” conscious and thus engrain a “green” lifestyle in the citizenry. Even though clients and contractors may cry foul at perceived increased initial cost commitment for green practices, the accrued life cycle benefits are immeasurable. The Council, therefore, identifies the significance of a collaborative action of professionals and the general populace in adhering to the regulatory framework for green practices and development as clearly outlined in the National Building Code and related codes that promote best local and international practices. In Ghana, we expect more permeable ground cover surfaces which are inexpensive and yet very effective systems of sustaining the drainage patterns of the soil thus minimizing flooding and its resultant displacement of lives and property. The Ghanaian populace must continually uphold the culture of tropical climate friendly buildings with simple design principles of shading the eastern and western facades whilst taking advantage of cool winds from the north and south directions. Long overhangs, recesses, shaded balconies, large openings, efficient glass facades adaptable to the hot climatic conditions, non-toxic construction (using
readily available earth), etc. should continuously be our design and construction language. “Sankofa” – returning to our roots of less impact buildings i.e. simplicity but efficiency, is a simple yet tremendous action at success for green development. Green development thus involves efforts of: - adopting clean and renewable energy sources - mitigation of and adaptation to the climate change phenomena - reduction of pollutants and minimizing waste generation - reversal of biodiversity loss and water scarcity - using readily available and local materials to reduce the carbon footprint and conserve huge amounts of energy required in extracting and transporting raw materials over long distances. At ARC, through the Code of Professional Practice, the Ghanaian architect is tasked with the multi-disciplinary responsibility of achieving economic, environmental and socio-cultural sustainability in all proposed designs and construction of buildings. In our quest to achieve a wholesome environmental sustainability and public safety, the Council continuously offers probationers (soon-to-be licensees) and practicing professionals rigorous training seminars couched to keep them abreast with dynamic trends in green development practices such as energy efficiency, vertical gardens, public health and safety, waste elimination, reducing carbon footprint, resource efficiency, among others. The concept of green development is a driving force to catapult the efforts of the Ghanaian economy in attaining the much sought after “high middle-income status”. As the originator of green practices, and a major contributor to the economy at 13.7% of GDP in 2016, the construction sector and the building industry at large does have a huge impact on the economy and can easily spread the effects of the green practice to catch on quickly with other sectors. Green development would then be a major contributor in increasing energy generation, employment creation, income acquisition, resource for goods production and the resultant improvement in the quality of life for the ordinary Ghanaian. Congratulations to all who made submissions, the award winners, and the team that put all these together. Thank you for your time and may all our endeavors culminate into a favourable greener developed Ghana.
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UPPER INCOME PRESTIGIOUS 2019
This category refers to Prestigious Properties priced above $499,000 and must be the definition of exclusivity and luxury. The amazing architecture and high quality fittings, fixtures, as well as finishing of this Development intended to create the best of living spaces must be its selling points. The Development must also of necessity offer varied recreational facilities and wellmaintained, scenic greenery.
UPPER INCOME 2019
This category refers to Properties priced between $200,000 and $400,000. The amazing architecture and high quality fittings, fixtures, as well as finishing of this Development intended to create the best of living spaces must be its selling points. The Development must also of necessity offer varied recreational facilities and well-maintained, scenic greenery.
MIDDLE INCOME 2019
This category refers to Properties priced between $71,000 and $199,000. The Development must have a strong aesthetic appeal, must be well planned and constructed with solid materials, and come with all the conditions and accessories necessary to create a pleasurable living environment – space, good road network, good drainage systems, etc. The developer must have of necessity created well-demarcated commercial, educational, social and religious hubs as they may apply within the Development.
LOWER INCOME 2019
This category refers to Properties priced below $70,000. The Development must be well planned, beautifully constructed with solid materials and come with all the accessories required for a comfortable living – good road network, good drainage systems, etc. The developer must have of necessity created well-demarcated commercial, educational, social and religious hubs as they may apply within the Development.
APARTMENT 2019
This category refers to 4-5 storey apartment developments. The development must have an unquestionable architectural appeal with its innovative design, and have within the facility all the necessary amenities to make for a complete living experience. These must include water and electricity backup systems, adequate parking, recreational facilities, laundromat and adequate drainage.
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Nominees 2019 BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPERS 2019 - UPPER INCOME PRESTIGIOUS 2019 1. Goldkey Properties Limited 2. Beaufort Properties 3. Earlbeam Realty
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER 2019 - UPPER INCOME 2019 1. Beaufort Properties 2. Mayfair Estates Ltd 3. Quoa Realty BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER 2019 - MIDDLE INCOME 1. Appolonia City 2. CPL Developers Ltd 3. Emerald Properties BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER 2019 - LOWER INCOME 1. Adom City Estates Co. Ltd 2. GHS Housing Ltd 3. Rehoboth Properties BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER 2019 - APARTMENTS 1. CPL Developers Ltd 2. Earlbeam Realty 3. Goldkey Properties Limited
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BEST MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT 2019
This category refers to multi-purpose residential developments also serving one or more of the following purposes: commercial, retail, recreational, industrial, etc. The development must have been well-designed to seamlessly integrate the residential usage and the other intended purpose(s), and demonstrate the convenience and benefits of this integration. Innovation and architectural excellence must be strong features in the presentation.
BEST ECO AND GREEN DEVELOPMENT 2019
This category refers to the most eco-conscious development. The developer must have through innovation employed environmental friendly methods and inputs in the Development while maintaining competitive pricing. Furthermore, the development must have adequate green spaces – vegetation, trees, lawns, parks etc. Amenities like solar panels and alternate natural power generation sources, recycling plants and the like will be a plus.
BIGGEST ESTATE DEVELOPMENT 2019 GHANA
This category refers to the most comprehensive, ambitious and complete Residential Estate Development for 2018/2019. The successful development must have of necessity created complete, well-planned and secure community with recreational facilities, school(s), bank(s), police post, commercial centre / market, etc., and must have enjoyed a high occupancy rate as a result.
BEST HOTEL DEVELOPMENT 2019 – OUTSIDE ACCRA
This category refers to a new or existing Hotel with a stand out design, that in the year under review took great pains to enhance or upgrade its external infrastructure base or appeal, and / or its internal ambience. The hotel must be known for its avantgarde facilities, and have a solid reputation for customer service, maintenance and attention to detail.
BEST REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICE COMPANY 2019
This category refers to the firm using its expertise and advanced knowledge of the workings and issues of the property industry to help their clients maximise the returns on the Real Estate investments, make informed choices and solve their property-related challenges be it valuation, investment advice, estate management, etc. The Firm must be managing some of the country’s biggest piece of real estates and consulted on some of the biggest real estate transactions and projects for 2018/2019.
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Nominees 2019 BEST MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT 2019 1. Appolonia City 2. CPL Developers Ltd 3. Goldkey Properties Limited BEST ECO GREEN DEVELOPMENT 2019 1. Desimone/Atelier 2. Earlbeam Realty 3. Goldkey Properties Limited BIGGEST ESTATE DEVELOPMENT 2019 1. Appolonia City 2. State Housing Company Ltd 3. Tema Development Company Ltd BEST HOTEL DEVELOPMENT 2019 - OUTSIDE ACCRA 1. Golden Gate Hotel - Kumasi 2. Oak Plaza Kumasi 3. Red Mango Hotel and Apartment – Takoradi BEST REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICE COMPANY 2019 1. Broll Ghana Ltd 2. JLL 3. MMC Property Management Ltd
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