Two-stage tendering improves construction projects in South Africa
Aerial view of Cape Town and commercial port on April 19, 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. Getty Images Image used for illustrative purpose The concept of two-stage procurement has
Hot dip galvanizing: adding to architectural appeal by successfully combining functionality with aesthetics
Hot dip galvanized steel is elegant, low-maintenance, durable, sustainable – and is becoming increasingly popular in contemporary architecture – according to Executive Director of the Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of
Engie launches construction of its Grootspruit solar farm in South Africa
Engie is set to expand its portfolio of power plants in South Africa. The French energy company has just launched construction of the Grootspruit solar farm in partnership with the
Repair Of Critical Infrastructure Presents a Good Case For A large-Scale Industrialization Program
By Tafadzwa Chibanguza is the Chief Operations Officer of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa. Fresh off the Infrastructure Africa (IA) Conference hosted in Cape Town on
Mycelium composites: A sustainable alternative for Africa?
A recent Life Cycle Assessment study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol examined the potential environmental impact of mycelium composites, heralded as green materials of the future, on
Supporting Students Into The Construction Industry
I was privileged to visit South Africa recently to understand more about the education offer for built environment students. Rosalind Thorpe, Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) director of education and
South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children
16 July 2024, Juba, South Sudan – In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of malaria, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Health
Chinese firm helps transform Kenya’s construction sector through precast technology
With precast technology readily available, shortens the time and maintains good quality, China Wu Yi (Kenya) Precast Company has made contribution to Kenya’s industrial progress and economic modernization through precast
Experts Convene in Abuja to Discuss Progress on the ECOWAS Headquarters Construction
Experts from ECOWAS member states gathered at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja on July 2, 2024, to review the progress of the new ECOWAS headquarters construction. The meeting, chaired
Kenya Construction and Infrastructure Projects Market Report
Report description Kenya is the seventh-largest economy in Africa, with an estimated GDP of US$113 billion. It is the fourth-largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, after South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.