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The colossal multi-million power plant now saves Venezuela the equivalent of 750,000 barrels of oil per day,
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Building design has never been as socially, environmentally and economically responsible as it is at this pivotal time. New-Age building design is about embracing the multi-dimensional
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Africa still lags in green building.Green building is all the rage nowadays with virtually every new construction incorporating it in one form or another. From the basic movement activated lighting systems and dual flushing toilets to the more sophisticated water recycling systems and appropriate use of construction materials.
In all these instances the objective remains to reduce the overall impact of the building on human health and the natural environment by efficiently using resources and reducing waste and pollution.
In Africa green building certification is still a novelty being found only in South Africa. According to the website of the Green Building Council of South Africa only one project so far has received a 4 star green star certification. Compare this with USA where over 4000 projects are certified by the US Green Building Council.
Africa undoubtedly has a long way to go with regards to greater awareness of the impact the built environment can have on the overall environment.
In this issue we look at the San Jose City Hall that has been awarded a platinum certification while separately Maery Mungati of Uganda takes a look at green building and its relevance to the African market.
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NEWS
Electricity Expansion ProjectKenya
The Kenya Electricity Expansion Project approved by the World Bank will increase geothermal generation to improve electricity distribution.
The Kenya Electricity Expansion Project has been approved by the World Bank. It is meant to improve electricity access to Kenyans in urban, peri-urban and rural areas. It will also enable Kenya to expand geothermal power generation as part of its green energy development strategy. The project is part of over US$1.4 billion being invested in the electricity sector by the government, the Bank and other development partners in support of the government’s strategy to accelerate infrastructure development to strengthen foundations for growth and competitiveness. It will build on the Energy Sector Recovery Project, which the Bank has supported since 2004 with an investment of US$160 million to increase geothermal generation, improve electricity distribution and implement electrification programs to support economic growth and reduce regional disparities. The Bank’s support for geothermal energy development started in the 1980s.
International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman and Egyptian developer Hassan Allam Properties have started construction on a new hotel in the Baia Bianca development in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. Facing the Red Sea at the foothills of the Sinai Mountains, the 45,000m2 600-key hotel will offer an intimate, authentic guest experience by incorporating local design traditions, connection to the outdoors, and amenities that take advantage of the unique site.
The five-star Baia Bianca Hotel will be strikingly contemporary while remaining familiar to its sense of place and context. The design of the hotel takes its inspiration from the simple forms of early architecture on the Sinai, incorporating the colors, patterns, and materials found in the region. (Source: Perkins Eastman)
The five-star Baia Bianca Hotel will be strikingly contemporary
EgyptFive-Star Baia Bianca Hotel
Sky Residence II, a tower with 22 floors, is set to create apartments of great comfort, making the most of its magnificent sea views. Risco architects combine simplex and duplex types and break the original volume into sections of smaller size, increasing the perimeter and creating bumps on the facades.
With this solution, natural light within the apartments and sea views have increased by 80 percent. The interiors integrate different design solutions from those used in traditional housing, whilst the exterior is marked by horizontal planes on the floors, interspersed with metal sections that will shade the glazing and allow optimum comfort conditions inside. The external design seeks to establish a relationship with the neighbouring building, through cuttings and alignments, and seeks to create diverse situations in different elevations.
AngolaSky Centre
Sky Residence II, a tower with 22 floors, is set to create apartments of great comfort
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The 26 hectare Neotown Port Louis project, designed by Andy Fisher workshop has been launched. The master plan embraces the opportunity to create a landmark development for the Les Salines district with the aim of reconnecting the city to the waterfront and to strategically encouraging further development of Port Louis.
Working with Les Salines Development, a subsidiary of Patel Realty, Andy Fisher workshop developed a concept to transform and integrate the waterfront site, turning this previously neglected area into Neotown Port Louis containing business, residential, hospitality and retail precincts along with a Tourist Heritage Centre with a total built area of approximately 930,000m2 with an FDI of US$500 million. The concept for the master plan was inspired by the unique waterfront and city edge location of the site.
The 26 hectare Neotown Port Louis project, designed by Andy Fisher workshop has been launched
NEWS
MauritiusThe Neotown Port Louis
Botswana has received a US$186 million) loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the construction of a 600 MW coal-fired power plant, according to a government official.
Botswana imports 80 percent of its 550 MW power demand, with the majority coming from South Africa, which has scaled down supplies to its neighbours and will stop them completely by 2012 due to a fast rising demand in the country, Africa's biggest economy.
The AFDB loan will finance the purchase and installation of Morupule B's Isang transmission line, Isang substation, reactive compensation equipment and commissioning fuel.
Morupule B, which received another US$136 million loan from the World Bank two weeks ago, is estimated to cost US$2billion and consists of a power station, distribution lines, substations and a water pipeline.
BotswanaFunding a 600MW Power Plant
The AFDB loan will finance the purchase and installation of Morupule B's 600 MW coal-fired power plant.
The Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town and the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban which were the venues for the two semi-final games can accommodate up to 70,000 spectators each. The 34 cm thick reinforced concrete slab of the seven-storey high grandstand in the Greenpoint Stadium was formed using PERI panel slab formwork SKYDECK with MULTIPROP slab props.
Through the low individual weights of the aluminium components and the systematic assembly sequence, work could be carried out both quickly and fatigue-free. In addition, the SKYDECK drophead system ensured short striking times as panels and main beams were available for the next cycle in a very short space of time.
Apart from the low weight and the high load-bearing capacity, the PERI MULTIPROP has a large extension length, a big advantage for the range of different storey heights.
The Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town can accommodate up to 70,000 spectators was formed using PERI panel slab formwork SKYDECK with
MULTIPROP slab props.
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ABB, a power and automation technology group will work on a joint development project with Helsinki Energia, a public utility in Helsinki. The company will collaborate with Nokia Siemens Networks to design and install a large-scale smart grid in the new Kalasatama district of Helsinki.
ABB, Helsingin Energia and Nokia Siemens Networks will develop a variety of solutions based on modern communication, information and energy technologies. These include solutions to ensure that excess power generated from renewable energy sources in the district itself, for instance from solar panels and wind turbines, can be fed into the power grid; to enable electric vehicles to draw electricity from the grid or feed it back; to store energy; to create easy-to-use services and to provide more flexibility and transparency in the distribution grid, helping to lower consumption and emissions.
NEWS
The Helsinki Energia ProjectFinland
ABB, Helsingin Energia and Nokia Siemens Networks will develop a variety of solutions based on modern communication, information and energy
technologies.
A desalination plant has been put in the suburb of Kurnell, Sydney. A number of structures were built on an area of 450,000m² which are used for treatment and storage. This includes an operations building for the personnel. Up to 250 million litres of drinking water can be produced per day.
A total of four contractors were responsible for completion of the structural work – the formwork solution for all partners was supplied by PERI. With the TRIO wall formwork system, the massive 18.5m high reinforced concrete walls with thicknesses between 0.8m and 1.5m could be flexibly and efficiently formed. For the concreting sections at great heights, TRIO together with the CB climbing system was used – with help of SKS brackets, single-sided climbing could then be carried out. Here, the concreting cycle height was 3m in each case. A total of four contractors were responsible for completion of the structural
work – the formwork solution for all partners was supplied by PERI
Australia
Kurnell Desalination Plant
The design is based on an elemental form, which will be raised from the ground to enhance the open space
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has unveiled its plan for further investment in Geneva with a new building for its international headquarters. The aim is to build offices totalling approximately 25 000m2 in the Sécheron area of the city by the end of 2013.
JTI has instructed UK-based architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Geneva-based architects group8, global property consultancy Knight Frank as project managers and global construction consultants Davis Langdon as cost managers.
The design is based on an elemental form, which will be raised from the ground to enhance the open space. JTI wants the building both to be distinctly recognisable by pedestrians at ground level, and to have an articulated roofscape that will be identifiable to Geneva. This is according to an official from this company.
JTI Plan for New Headquarters
Japan
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Terex cranes displayed their new Terex RT 100 rough terrain crane at the bauma show this year in Munich, Germany.
The RT100 is the latest addition to the Terex range of rough terrain cranes. It has an outstanding lifting capacity across all load ranges. Its maximum lifting capacity is 90 metric tonnes. The RT 100 is the only CE marked terrain crane in the 80-100 tons segment and the the largest CE marked RT crane offered by Terex in Europe.
The six section boom can be extended up to a maximum length of 53 meters, with a maximum tip of 55.8 meters.
Website: www.terex-cranes.com
RM 100
The new RM80 from Rumble Master fully meets the requirements of cost-conscious building contractors. The crusher is programmed to perform – with automatic conveying in line with crusher workload, material and feeding type. Its high continuous throughput is due to the compact crusher's excellent intake behaviour and optimum crusher kinematics.
The RM80 is flexible regarding the material it processes. In recycling mode the magnetic separator reliably removes reinforcing steel from the crushed material. Only one person is required to operate and manoeuvre the RM80 using remote control. Even the unique release system to remove blockages works at the press of a button.
Website: www.komatsuamerica.com
HR 17
Niftylift has launched the HR (Height Rider) 17 Hybrid: an ultra-light 17 m articulated boom with an overall weight of just 4750 kg - that's 1750 kg lighter than Nifty's previous 17 m model. Niftylift has reduced the weight of the machine in a number of ways including the use of high grade steel and the innovative hybrid propulsion system.
The machine has a 14 kW (18 HP) diesel 722 Kubota engine, which uses 40 to 50 percent less fuel than non-hybrid models. While the engine is running it charges the batteries but, should the machine encounter particularly rough terrain, the batteries cut in to add extra power to the four-wheel drive.
The machine can be used in hybrid or electric only modes, the batteries can be completely recharged in eight hours conventionally or in 3.5 hours by the diesel motor.
Website: www.niftylift.com
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EVENTS 2010
ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS
The Nairobi 2010 Congress of ISOCARP, focusing on the theme 'Sustainable City/ Developing World' takes its departure from the aforementioned premise. Planning strategies for sustainable development in cities of the global south will be discussed according to the type of intervention through which they can be best addressed. The workshops will be structured along five sub-themes and are elaborated below.
Workshop 1: Effective policy-making for sustainable urbanisationWorkshop 2: The impact of spatial planning, urban design and built form on urban sustainabilityWorkshop 4: Improving governance for sustainable urban developmentWorkshop 5: Financing sustainability
Email: [email protected] Website: www.isocarp.org
The leading power industry convention in the East African region, the 12th annual EAPIC will deliver updates on how to enhance the region’s energy mix and sustain long-term power supply through connectivity and integration.EAPIC 2010 will provide the most strategic regional platform in which to showcase your products and to engage with business leaders. Join us in 2010 to explore further opportunities in the regional power industry.
Website: www.spintelligent-events.comEmail: [email protected] / [email protected]
The Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) has announced a new trophy award for its Awards for Excellence competition. The award has been created for the Concrete Retaining Block (CRB) category, which in the past shared a trophy with the Infrastructural and Innovative Concrete Products categories.
CMA director, Hamish Laing, says the number of CRB entrants has increased tremendously over the past 10 years and therefore this division warrants a trophy of its own. The CRB trophy is being sponsored by Terraforce, one of the country’s major designers of CRBs.The competition, for which entries close on May 31st, is not restricted to CMA members and entry forms can be downloaded from the CMA’s website www.cma.org.za. The rules and conditions are printed on the entry forms. As entries are based on photographs, high quality images are an essential element of the competition.
46th ISOCARP Congress
Concrete Manufacturers Association
East African Power Convention 2010
Date: September 19-23, 2010Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: August 31-September 3, 2010Venue: Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Nairobi, KenyaContact: Claus Tobin and Ade Yesufu
Mercedes-Benz MuseumThe Mercedes-Benz Museum is an automotive museum housed in Stuttgart, Germany. Stuttgart is home to the Mercedes-Benz brand and the international headquarters of Daimler AG. The current building, which stands directly outside the main gate of the Daimler factory in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, was designed by UN Studio. It is based on a unique cloverleaf concept using three overlapping circles with the center removed to form a triangular atrium. Previously, the museum was housed in a dedicated building within the factory complex and visitors had in recent decades been transported from the main gate by a secured shuttle.
The building's height and "double helix" interior were designed to maximise space, providing 16,500 square metres of exhibition space on a footprint of just 4,800 square metres. The museum contains more than 160 vehicles; some dating back to the very earliest days of the motor engine. The museum provides visitors with free audio tours in a variety of languages. In 2007, the year it was opened the museum was visited by 860,000 people.
Unrivalled Formwork TechnologyWith an impressive height of 48 metres, the museum is constructed on a 6m high man-made elevation directly before the gates of the main plant in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. The museum itself only occupies 3,500 m² of the total 60,000 m² site area. However, the architecturally striking building has an exhibition area of almost 17,000 m² and provides sufficient space for a journey through the past, present and future of the automobile with the world-famous star.
The team from UN studio Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos, Amsterdam, were awarded the contract and the
foundation stone for this unique structure was laid. Eighteen months later, the concrete shell for the four sections containing the museum, building technology, connecting building and arena as well as the multi-storey car park was completed.
Visitors are brought to the top of the building by elevators where two spiral walkways wind their way downwards providing easy and comfortable access to the Myth and Collection exhibition areas. 160 vehicles and various other collections can be viewed on a total of nine levels.
DesignWith limited time to design and realise one of the most complicated structures recently conceived, Dutch firm UN Studio brought in some expertise. 246 companies and engineering firms were engaged for the Mercedes Benz Museum, a castle and a labyrinth described by the Guardian's architecture critic, Jonathan Glancey, as "jet-age baroque". The structure of the Museum - three overlapping circles layered over eight floors in a twisting spiral - needed the expertise of Stuttgart University's Werner Sobek, head of the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design. Petra Blaisse, an interior and landscape architect known for her dramatic collaborations with Rem Koolhaas, worked on special elements.
But if forming networks of knights and squires is the basis of UN Studio's work, so too is strong, centralised organisation. Parametric design, reducing the labyrinth to a single diagram or map, is the key. "The only solution was to control the geometry of the building as completely as possible using the latest computer technology," says Ben van Berkel, UN Studio's co-
The Museum has already
been declared one of the most
bewilderingly brilliant structures
of the new century.
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founder and director. "Digitally controlling the geometry made it possible to incorporate any kind of change quickly and efficiently, immediately knowing the effects of that change on all other aspects of the building." UN Studio's computer wunderkind for Mercedes Benz was Arnold Walz..
Un-StudioThe Mercedes Benz Museum was the logical culmination of UN Studio's systems of practice. Founded in 1988 by Amsterdam and London-trained Van Berkel and art historian Caroline Bos, the firm really began to take shape with the Erasmus Bridge commission (1990-6) in Rotterdam. It was also the first test of the firm's integrative design principles. All the pieces, the five differently shaped concrete piers, the railings, the landings, the joints and the fixtures, were designed integrally, the finish of each crucial to the materialisation of the whole. And all the functional processes of the Museum- as a public space, as visual marker, as construction - were modeled simultaneously, brought together with increasingly sophisticated CAD-CAM methods. UN Studio's shape-shifting is above all a means for solving problems. The firm keeps a kind of source book of useful shapes, against which all their projects are classified.
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What Exactly is Green Building?Green buildings, sustainable buildings, eco-homes are terms that are commonly used but they are not easily defined. It is however, widely agreed that these are buildings that are designed and constructed to high environmental standards. They are sited, designed and built to energy efficient guidelines. There are four categories that can be used to describe the fundamentals of green building and these are energy, water, materials and health.
EnergyWith increasing energy costs, buildings that reduce on energy both operation and consumption costs are leaning towards green. A green building tries to minimise on energy needed for the building. Energy minimising methods amongst others include the maximising of the use of natural lighting by orienting the building to maximise solar gains as well as sheltering it from prevailing winds, a passive solar design will drastically reduce the need to heat/ cool a building same as high levels of insulation and the use of energy efficient windows, use of energy efficient lighting and energy efficient appliances, and minimising energy consumption which could be by incorporating wind turbines and solar panels.
More often than not these days, when listening to members of the construction world talk, you will hear phrases connected to green building, sustainable development and the like thrown around. Increasingly this, too, is coming into Africa.
Have we reached the point of development whereby our carbon footprint, materials that we use for construction and the like matter that much to the environment that we live in to an extent where this should affect our methods, materials and even the legislature? It is a huge debate; at the G-8 summit the third world countries (Africa is made up of at least 75 percent developing
countries) were unwilling to agree to cut down on their greenhouse gas emissions claiming that the wealthy countries were not doing enough to cut down their fast spreading pollution.
Have the developing countries reached a point whereby we should now consider the environmental damage created in our countries as a whole lot more than the dangers deforestation causes? Before that question can even be tackled we must first of all understand what green building, sustainable construction or whatever name it goes by in your part of the world, pertains to.
Guest
Should Developing Countries worry about Green Building?By Maery Mungati
Maery Mungati
The concept of a green building was developed in
the 1970s in response to the energy crisis and people's
growing concerns about the environment. The need to save energy and mitigate environmental problems
fostered a wave of green building innovation that has
continued to this day.
With the increasing rising energy costs, buildings that reduce on energy both operation andconsumption costs are leaning towards green.
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WaterFor a building to be considered as leaning towards green there should be a minimisation of water consumption and water efficiency.
This can be done by use of recycled water by installing rainwater catchment systems, use of water efficient appliances which include self closing taps, low flush toilets, waterless composting toilets, low flow showerheads amongst others, Installing point of use hot water systems and lagging helps to cut down on heating costs, minimising and attenuating surface water runoff to prevent flooding and pollution.
MaterialsUnlike some industries that are moving towards dematerialisation, the construction industry will always need materials.
The choice of materials for use in the construction of sustainable buildings or green buildings is therefore very important due to the extensive network of material extraction, processing and transportation steps required to have them in a useful state for the construction site.
These materials to be incorporated into a green building should be materials that have a low environmental impact. This could be that they are locally manufactured or extracted thereby reducing on energy costs involved in transport requirements, or that they are salvaged from reclaimed materials at nearby sites.
Materials for use in sustainable development are assessed by their Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). This looks at their recycled content, durability, embodied energy, waste minimisation and their ability to be reused/ recycled and in certain instances how affordable they are.
Health
To have a green building, eco-home or a sustainable building, there should be use of non toxic materials, natural lighting, having green space, designing for the community, freedom from noise, having private outdoor space and the like. These non toxic materials are moisture resistant and thus deter moulds and spores; they are also emission free and have low or no VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) content. Use of non toxic materials gives rise to better air quality and a building breathes hence reducing the risk of asthma, allergies and sick building syndrome.
Bringing it home, almost everyone is bemoaning the high tariffs charged by electricity utility companies like Tanesco and Umeme as well as their unreliability, every time there is a dry spell the load shedding is increased (and in most cases not proportionally to the lengths of dry spells). The water situation is not much better and as for the raw materials, everyday we hear about the scarcity of timber for construction, cement prices are going through the roof and we are importing almost all of our finishing materials from all over the world. You find buildings finished with sanitary ware from England, tiles from Spain, glazing from China, ironmongery from South Africa, electricals from France, switches and sockets from Dubai, and so on. There is no regard given to the greenness of materials all we are looking out for is a reduced construction cost while in most instances forgetting the whole life cycle cost of the materials and effects of dumping them after use. We do not even think about whether or not they can be recycled or even their VOC content.
Guest
There is no regard given to the greenness of materials all we are looking out for is a reduced construction cost while in most instances forgetting the whole life cycle cost of the materials and effects of dumping them after use.
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all these projects.Each of the above projects had unique challenges.
For instance, Wote-Makindu Road that cost about US$ 24million, traverses major seasonal rivers that required major bridges that were constructed on piles due to poor in situ soils. The 145 km Busunju-Kiboga-Hoima Road, that cost approximately US$32million crosses large swamps and construction of drainage structures in these swamps was extremely difficult, particularly due to the fact that the contractor was perpetually having cash flow problems, whether he was paid for work done or not. In addition, the contractor’s equipment was old and many a time unserviceable.
The 1.5km Causeway in Eritrea cost approximately US$3million. Construction in the Red Sea was difficult since the contractor was inexperienced in aquatic construction, climate was hostile and importation of goods and materials were subject to inflexible government restrictions.
Some of the active projects are:Wajir – Mandera Road – This is a 390km road in the North-eastern part of Kenya. GIBB was •
commissioned by the Ministry of Roads (Kenya) to do a preliminary and detailed engineering design. Working in hostile climate (extremely hot) and in an area where bandit attacks are common has been difficult. Water and good quality construction materials are scarce. The road shall be tendered in 3 different contracts. The design and tender documents are expected to ready in the next two months. Ministry of Roads is shopping for willing financiers for the project.
Engineer Sam Mambo
Born some 55 years ago, in Kirinyaga, Kenya, Engineer Sam Mambo attained his Bachelors degree in civil engineering from the University of Nairobi in 1978, thereafter in 1982 he pursued his Masters in highway engineering from the university of Birmingham in the UK.Currently he is pursuing an MBA at the United States International University in Nairobi.
Mr. Mambo is a registered engineer with the Kenya Engineers Registration Board. The Director of GIBB Africa Ltd is also a member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya, and the chairman of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Institute of Highways and Transportation (UK).
The FirmGIBB Africa Ltd (formerly Sir Alexander GIBB and Partners) and associated companies was founded in the early 1940s. The firm which is a 100 percent Kenyan company, has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, but has operations in the following additional African countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, Ethiopia, Libya, Sierra Leone and Gabon. Currently GIBB has a staff complement of 220. Of these 65 of them are civil and structural engineers, 8 electrical engineers, 6 mechanical engineers, 11 irrigation engineers, 8 architects and quantity surveyors, 7 topographical surveyors/GIS experts, 9 environmental scientists, 74 CAD technicians and 32 finance and administrative staff. ProjectsRecently completed projects of GIBB Africa Ltd include the 70 km long Wote-Makindu Road (Kenya), Cyangugu – Bugarama Road (Rwanda), Busunju – Kiboga – Hoima Road (Uganda), Massawa Causeway (Eritrea) and Roads 2000 in North Rift (Kenya) – Training labour-based contractors and supervision of works. Mr. Mambo was the Project Director for
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Sirth – Benghazi Railway (Libya): This is the • largest project currently being handled by GIBB. It is about 500 km long and the line passes entirely through the Sahara Desert and there are difficult sections that present enormous engineering challenges due to poor in situ soils. Water, other than the salty Mediterranean Sea water, is unavailable. GIBB is working for a Russian Contractor and language is a major challenge. GIBB staff cannot speak Russian or Arabic that is spoken by the local people.
Athi – River Namanga Road (136 km)• (Kenya) – Construction supervision
Emali – Oloitoktok Road (100 km)• (Kenya) - Construction supervision
siolo – Merille River Road (136 km) • (Kenya) - Construction supervision
New Bugesera International Airport • (Rwanda)- Design
Isaka – Kigali – Bujumbura • Railway: Feasibility Study
ChallengesThere is unreasonable competition. Here jobs are often awarded to the cheapest bidders who have no capacity or the skills to carry out the projects. For consultants to be awarded engineering projects, either to design or supervise construction, they have to submit both technical and financial proposals. A close look at most Terms of Reference, particularly for road projects, one finds that the key personnel
must have good academic qualifications and be highly experienced. Such professionals do not come cheap. However, you often find consultants being awarded high technical scores but when financial proposals are opened, their prices are one third or a half of other consultants. When a company presents highly qualified staff and bids low, it means that it has no intention of using the experienced staff named in its proposal but will substitute these qualified staff with less experienced and cheaper staff. In addition, you often find companies giving totally unrealistic prices for exercises such as survey and materials investigations. The intention of such companies is to do minimal survey which is often inadequate for a competent design. The poor consultant who proposes competent and experienced staff and gives realistic charge rates for such staff and for survey and materials investigations, loses the job. This is unfair competition.
There is also a shortage of qualified staff, in particular engineers. Between 1990 and about 2001, Kenya was receiving very little donor money for infrastructure development. In addition little internally generated revenue was going into infrastructure. So key ministries such as Ministry of Roads that used to train a large number of engineers was not employing fresh graduates from the universities. Furthermore, many companies, both contractors and consultants were only taking few engineers due to the limited workload. As a consequence, a good number of engineers ended up joining financial institutions
or doing other post graduate courses totally unrelated to engineering. This created a gap that is now being felt when the construction industry is booming.
Corruption is experienced at different levels. Procurement for consultancy services is often not transparent. It is not unusual to see a consultant who has no capacity at all being commissioned to-do a major project. Even after commissioning, it often takes an eternity to get paid due to bureaucracy and corruption in the public sector. A consultant fulfils his part of the deal and submits the required deliverables. When he submits fee notes, they can take 6 – 12 months before they are paid. Today GIBB has fee notes it has been following with a government ministry that were submitted and approved in 2005!
Solutions to Challenges Encountered.At Gibb we wrestle unreasonable competition by targeting high value jobs, which the small firms have little chance of being short-listed in. In addition, we have ventured into new markets where there is limited local capacity. Also by recruiting staff from other countries, particularly Ethiopia and India and by training the new graduates further helps us curb the shortage of qualified staff challenge.
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In the nation’s center of green innovation, San José’s City Hall is one of the greenest buildings in town, achieving the top certification of LEED-EB Platinum from the U.S. Green Building Council. To date, no other City Hall in the United States has achieved LEED-EB Platinum, according to the U.S. Green Building Council.
Located at 200 East Santa Clara Street, San José, in California, the complex is large, with the 18 story tall tower totaling 550,000 square feet (46,000 m²) making it the tallest tower in San Jose. The mayor's office is located at the top floor of the tower, with the rotunda serving as an entrance and council chambers located in the third building. The present city hall complex replaces the earlier city hall and civic center located on North First Street, which was used from 1958 to 2005. From 1889 to 1958 the city hall was located in what is now Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San José.
The city hall and civic center, marks the new centerpiece of a decade-long redevelopment of the city’s seven-block civic district. The entire site includes a new performance hall, elementary school, and library.
A sweeping public plaza leads to the building’s main entrance on Santa Clara Street. Its focal
point is the entry itself a glazed, domed volume that serves as a visible symbol of the city and government. This transparent lobby is large enough to accommodate public events such as speeches, concerts, and exhibitions. Exterior finish materials include stone, metal panel, clear glass, and concrete. The thin building proportions are achieved with a unique dual structural system that utilises concrete shear walls as “bookends” to provide lateral strength.
This system allows for narrow floor plates that combined with a west-facing brise soleil, support day lighting and natural ventilation throughout the interiors. Elements such as the sunscreen and the large entry rotunda give the building a landmark quality that befits its purpose as City Hall.
The RotundaThe focal point of the plaza is the transparent domed rotunda serving as a visible symbol of
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the city government. The glass rotunda is reminiscent of traditional domes of important public buildings, despite its contemporary form and materials. The rotunda can accommodate large public events as it stands 108 feet high with a diameter of 100 feet. The rotunda is complemented to the east by the office tower, which houses city departments and the plaza level permit center. Complementing the rotunda on its east side is the office tower; on the west side is a three-story council wing, which houses the Council Chambers, public meeting rooms, retail spaces, and additional departmental offices.
ArchitectureThe architect was Richard Meier, designer of the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona, Spain and numerous other buildings around the world. The architectural style is most influenced by that of Le Corbusier. The US$ 382 million city hall has been somewhat controversial with the rotunda being compared to R2-D2 (fictional droid) but the building was designed to be environmentally friendly, making use of natural light, and providing shading with a "brise soleil" on the tower.
The main entrance faces Santa Clara Street through a sweeping public plaza. Central Concrete California provided the required 26,000 cubic yards of concrete. Upon completion, their concrete truck drivers made over 3,000 trips from the batch plant to the project site.
LEED Platinum Rating By reaching the Platinum level, the city not only helps conserve resources and create a healthier environment for employees and visitors, but also saves substantially on cost through green building maintenance practices.
City Hall’s certification adds more than half a million square feet toward the city’s goal of 50 million square feet of green buildings by 2022; it also contributes to achieving three other Green Vision goals of reducing energy use, achieving zero waste, and beneficially reusing wastewater. San José’s City Council adopted its first green building policy for public sector buildings in 2001 with an update in 2007 that expanded requirements for facilities over 10,000 square feet to achieve LEED Silver at a minimum.
While City Hall is the first existing city-owned building to be LEED certified, four other buildings already share green building distinction under USGBC’s rating system for new construction, and 18 others currently in design and construction phases are planned to be certified.
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Africa Energy Week - Where the Continent Met the Investors
Africa Energy Week held on July 6-9, 2009 Cape Town, South Africa.
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Ask most people what comes to mind when they think of cement or concrete tiles, and they will probably name the chunky, grey-toned outdoor pavers typical of sidewalks and pathways. But developments in the last ten years have seen cement-based products expanding into areas traditionally dominated by clay, slate, ceramic, porcelain, sandstone and the like. Cement tiles today range from roof tiles to coloured, stone-look pavers and decorative interior wall and floor tiles. These tiles are widely used in Africa, Latin America and Europe.
Intrepid do-it-yourself homeowners may want to tackle an installation project themselves. There are a number of excellent books on the market that outline the step-by-step details — almost any how-to book with photos will do. Their durability makes them perfect for high-traffic areas such as kitchens and entrances – where they rarely
require replacing. For interior use the application of a sealant renders them impervious to stains and moisture absorption. Always buy an extra 10 percent to 20 percent more tile than your project requires in case of breakage or future wear.
Seldom perfectly square or flat, cement tiles are ideal for creating a natural, tumbled stone look (in fact, they are often referred to as ‘cast stone’). They are also ideal for patterned tile layout, ranging from a simple combination of differently-coloured cement tiles, to cutouts and embeds, imprinted patterns, three-dimensional designs, and the brilliant colours and intricate patterns of encaustic tiles. Stone-look cement tiles and rivens are another popular trend for cladding feature walls and adding texture and depth to a room.
Cement tile these days is moving. It is shifting away from the standard, functional floor and wall covering we are all used to seeing, and towards becoming an art form in its own right. Out are the endless seas of tooth-white square tile of the
past, and in its place have come pieces so striking that they have become a focal point all on their own. Construction Review brings you the new trends in cement
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Timeless ShapesKeeping in mind that a room’s tile is made to last decades, how can a homeowner choose colours and patterns that will not look dated in a few years? The trick is to take a look back at history. Designs that have stood the test of time are boldly coloured geometrics like cobalt diamonds and black hexagons, and simple shapes like the classic square. Another time-honoured choice is the rectangular cement tile, still going strong after its surge in popularity in the late 1800s.
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Hotel Makeover - Hot Trends and Handy Tips Most hotels undergo a degree of renovation every five to
seven years, be it a soft refurbishment of drapes and bedding or a top-to-toe revamp. Not only does such protect your asset
and your star rating (if you have one), but it goes a long way towards ensuring your hotel remains your guests’ favourite
place to stay. Construction Review brings you a wrap of the most current trends in hotel makeovers, as well as some advice from the experts on how to go about the process
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These days, the typical hotel business guest has a laptop, a BlackBerry, a cell phone and an iPod or mp3 player. Coming into a room, the first thing they do is connect their computer and turn on the TV to catch the latest news. Being able to work comfortably in their room is of paramount importance, though equally valuable for them is the ability to work and connect professionally and socially in the hotel’s public area.
This ‘new generation’ traveler (businessman or leisure guest, the line is increasingly blurred these days) has given rise to a number of new departures in hotel design: the demise of the bathtub and the rise of the ‘shower experience’; multipurpose lobbies; self-service check-in counters; energy-savvy design … the list goes on. The common denominator in this new wave is convenience, flexibility and – believe it or not – the feeling of being ‘home away from home’.
Lifestyle-inspired Lobbies With the rigid separation of work and home, business and leisure, blurring, the lobby – like the guest room – is undergoing a fundamental change. Gone are the neatly defined waiting area, dining room, check-in counter and formal lounge; today’s lobbies are a blend of all these functions and more. Conceived of as a series of small, open living rooms, the contemporary lobby might offer a combination of informal meeting spaces; a formal, more secluded sitting room; a coffee shop-cum-deli; a bar counter-cum-reception desk; and even cubicles for private work. The availability of food and
beverages (including take-away options) further encourages guests to utilise the lobby area.
For business people in the US and Europe, self-service check-in kiosks are becoming increasingly popular, allowing them to bypass the front desk and access their rooms quickly. While this does not mean the demise of the traditional hotel front desk (people will always seek out the human element), it does mean that it will probably become smaller and less dominant – even doubling with other functions such as a retail or bar counter.
The Guest Room RevolutionWhile the idea of the guest room being like home is not a new one, today’s hotel guests seek the comfort, look and modern conveniences of home more than ever. People expect to be able to plug in their cell phones, laptops, mp3 players and other mobile devices while they are in bed, and as a result designers are making power outlets far more plentiful and accessible. Table and wall lamps are even being produced with outlets to accommodate cell phones so that people can use them hands-free from bed.
Guest rooms are also changing shape and getting smaller but more functional, with flat screen TVs and nifty little cabinets and credenzas reducing the space traditionally occupied by bulky case goods like armoires and chest-of-drawers. The emphasis in modern case goods is on ease of use; on streamlined, contemporary shapes; on built-in data ports; and on the
incorporation of alternative materials such as metal, glass, stone and acrylic. Guest rooms are also becoming more business-friendly because most people who travelwith laptops still want to have the option of being able to work in their rooms, even when there is a nice new multipurpose lobby downstairs.
Bigger desks and increased workspace are critical, as are extra outlets placed higher on the wall so guests do not have to crawl around on the floor looking for connections. Internet access - either hardwired or Wi-Fi - is the rule, not the exception.
Additionally, hotels should give guests a place to tack up items (such as presentation materials) so they do not have to drive tacks into the drywall.(www.hospitalityrenovation.com)
Bowled Over by the Bathroom The bathroom is the new luxury centerpiece of the home – and of the hotel room too. While guest room sizes are diminishing, it is often to compensate for a slightly enlarged bathroom. And this is not to accommodate the latest extra-length bathtub either. Rather, bathtubs (which less and less people use) are being replaced with spacious showers with larger or multiple showerheads that offer a spa-like experience. Bathroom finishes are being upgraded to include floor-to-ceiling tiles; glass on the back wall of the shower; and even frosted glass between the bathroom and bedroom. Recessed (rather than central, overhead) lighting goes a long way towards improving the bathroom ambience, while a vanity top upgrade – preferably with some storage under the sink – makes an excellent impression.
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Project Background The project was originally conceived by UAP Provincial Insurance Company to serve as their corporate headquarters as well as house other private blue chip tenants. Symbion was appointed as architects and lead consultants having won the design competition. The 7-storey office building was, however, let out to Kenya’s leading banking group, Equity Bank, who currently occupy the entire building, hence the name Equity Centre.
Location The building is located along Hospital Road at its junction with Kenya Road and in close proximity to another Symbion product - the Africa Re Centre. The building sits on a 1.4 acre plot – a result of amalgamation of two plots.
Project DescriptionThe project was commissioned in 2004 with the following client objectives: a medium rise development set in a garden environment, highly functional office spaces allowing tenant flexibility, an iconic building, appropriate engineering services for a grade ‘A’ building and a sustainable building.
Four years and Kshs 560 million(US $6.9million) later, and after overcoming various construction challenges, the building was delivered which met the client objectives.
With 3 parking floors and 7 office levels, the now Equity Centre is timeless in design, impressive in articulation and finishes and a fitting landmark with an
axial pedestrian entry at the end of Kenya Road. The main entrance, raised by over a metre above the adjacent entry plaza forms a fitting entry level to a key leading Kenyan Bank Headquarters.
The lobbies, all naturally lit and ventilated, boast of imported marble finishes, ruff and tuff, concealed lighting.
The washrooms are well appointed and have dual flush fittings, taps with infrared sensors and wall mounted cisterns.
Low maintenance finishes including stone, marble and marmoran adorn the building exterior with balconies provided for window cleaning access.
Informed by geotechnical investigations, the building sits on a foundation with thickened column bases. A sub-basement parking was therefore introduced to achieve maximum utility of the raft foundation base.
The superstructure was designed as a frame structure for purposes of lateral load resistance to wind and seismic loads. To allow maximum office flexibility, the building is free span without central columns, utilising a ribbed slab construction weighing and costing in the region of 20 percent less than a conventional solid slab.
Energy and Environmental ConsiderationsThe mechanical and electrical services were designed by Geomax
Equity Center, Upper Hill.A fitting landmark in Nairobi’s new business hub
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Consulting Engineers with the design geared towards energy and environmental conservation incorporating:
A fully IT wired internet ready building• Sprinkler firefighting system on all parking floors with a sprinkler riser to •
allow for easy retrofit in the office floors should this be required by tenantsAnalogue addressable fire detection and alarm installation on all floors• Automatic start standby generators complete •
with an underground reserve tank An electric fence • A borehole and reverse osmosis treatments plan• Solar heaters to the kitchenettes • Iconic 10 passenger lifts supplied by Schindler Ltd•
In this building Symbion demonstrates its commitment to sustainable architectural development through the articulate employment of environmentally friendly local and imported materials to create an energy efficient structure.
Landscaped gardens and gatehouses, with plant room spaces form part of the design concept.
Project area: The building occupies approximately 14,207 sqm.
Schedule of AccommodationSubsequently modified by the bank to fit their requirements, the schedule of accommodation of the shell and core building comprised:
1. Basement car park that can take forty-four cars2. Ground floor car park that can take thirty-eight cars3. Mezzanine level 1 car park that can take thirty six cars4. Mezzanine level 2 car park that can take thirty eight cars5. Seven typical floor offices occupying 7,213 sqm6. Service rooms including a generator room, transformer, switch rooms, MDF room, water storage for both domestic and fire fighting, a pump room and maintenance stores7. Landscaped gardens8. Gate house incorporating staff changing facilities.
Equity Centre is a welcome addition to Upper Hill, Nairobi’s new business district.
Project Team:
Main Contractor: N.K BrothersArchitect: Symbion InternationalElectrical sub-contractor: Mehta ElectricalsPlumbing sub-contractor: Pioneer Plumbers Borehole contractor: Agro Irrigation & Pump Services Ltd.Generator sub-contractor: Baumann EngineeringMetal fabricators: General Aluminium Fabricators Domestic sub contractor: Molecular Kenya LtdMarble sub contractor: Harree Construction LtdLandscape contractor: Lariak Consultants
ICT ServicesSub contractor: Seven Seas TechnologiesShipping agents: ICFCWindow cleaning systems & entrance canopy and flag post on site Bells Associates Mirrors/panic door latches/ironmongery: Curtains & Covers (K) Ltd and AndironSliding gates: Capcom LtdAcoustic ceiling and ceramic floor tiles: Maridadi Building Contractors LtdExternal stone finish: Linotic Floor Co. Ltd
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NSSF Constructs the University of Dodoma
NSSF had the privilege of being the first entity to start construction of the new university by building hostels for 5,000 students as a replica of the University of Dar es Salaam’s Mabibo Hostels.
Before the start of construction, the only building existing in the university premises was the monumental Chimwaga Conference Hall. The remaining vast land was covered by thick bush with only foot paths used by grazers of cattle and goats. There were no beacons to guide the setting of buildings and the topography of the area was not yet mapped on paper. Infact, the first task was to choose the spot at which the hostels will stand and thereafter clearance of the bush would start.
Phase 1In consultation with the university administration, it was decided that the first hostels would be located just in front of the highest hill in the vicinity of Chimwaga hill. The work of replication of Mabibo Hostels in Dodoma started in November 2007. The work was to take seventy weeks from start to completion, but due to pressure from the university, the contractor was required to shorten the time to forty-seven weeks so that the 5,000 student hostel could be used in the 2008/9 academic year. The hostels were completed and occupied by the students on the 29th September 2008.
Phase TwoThe second phase of construction started on site in July 2008 and involved construction of ;-• 2 cafeterias• 24 classrooms• 18 mini lecture theatres• 186 room academic office buildings• A dispensary• 2 main lecture theatres• A library• A linguistic laboratory
All the facilities below were, at least being used partially by the university from March 2009
Lot Consultants Main Contractor Facility1 Ardhi University Main lecture theatre s Lomo Consult Mini lecture theatres Agrenels Seminar room Cost Consult CRJE
2 Ardhi University Class rooms Lomo Consult Library Agrenen Consult Cost Consult Group six International 3 K&M Arch plans Y&P Architects S&F consultancy Bish (T) Ltd Howard Humphreys CRJE Cafeterias
4 K&M Arch plans Y&P Architects S&F consultancy Bish (T) Ltd Howard Humphreys BCEG Academic offices
5 K&M Arch plans Y&P Architects S&F Consultancy Bish (T) Ltd Howard Humphreys MCC 2O-Hainan Dispensary
In the construction of the University of Dodoma, National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has been allocated the task of implementing the erection of buildings and associated infrastructure for the college of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Phase 3NSSF embarked on the last phase of construction of this college through work divided into 10 lots. The works started between August 2009 and December 2009. The completion dates are expected to be between September and December 2010. The works involve construction of hostels for the remaining 15,000 students, sports grounds, administration office and replication of the facilities constructed in phase two. Details of this phase are as follows ;-
Lot Consultant Facility Contractor6 Hab Consult Ltd Hostel for 6,000 CRJE TANconsult Ltd Students Cost Data Consult Service Consult 7 Hab Consult Ltd Hostel for 5,000 CATIC TANconsult Ltd Students Cost Data Consult Service Consult 8 Hab Consult Ltd Hostel for 4,000 BCEG TANconsult Ltd student Cost data Consult Service Consult 9 K&M Y&P architects 10 K&M Y&P architects 11 K&M Y&P architects Sport Grounds GSI12 K&M Y&P architects Cafeterias CRJE13 ARDHI University As lot 1 CRJE14 ARDHI University As lot 2 GSI15 As lot4 As Lot12 CRJE
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Howard Humphreys (Tanzania) LtdPlot 1120, Chole Road, Msasani PeninsulaP.O. Box 2555, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 22 2600545/6/7, Fax: +255 22 2600158Email: [email protected]: www.howardhumphreys.com
Proudly associated with NSSF in the University of Dodoma project
Howard Humphreys (East Africa) LimitedHoward Humphreys House, Muthangari Drive, Westlands
P.O. Box 30156-00100, GPO, Nairobi, KenyaEmail: [email protected]
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Howard Humphreys is one of East Africa’s leading consulting engineering firms.
The firm has successfully executed hundreds of major projects in the region since 1931.
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The total cost of the project at completion is estimated to be Tzs 278 billion(US$191 million). In carrying out this project, NSSF is represented by Engineer Karim Mattaka working as the Project Manager for the entire project. Among his duties is to monitor day to day progress on site in regard to things like cost, time and quality. In order to ensure the specified quality of works is achieved, NSSF has stationed seven engineers working as clerks of works on site.
Head Office Plot No. 77, Lugalo Road, Upanga
P. O. Box 11600, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tel: +255 22 2120210, Fax: +255 22 2116415
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P. O. Box 80208, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255-22-2850722, 2850900
Fax: +255- 22- 2851221
Mobile: +255-762-890896,
Email: [email protected]
Project Team:
Architects: Sumar Varma AssociatesStructural & Civil Engineers: TANconsultQuantity Surveyors: Cost ConsultService Engineers: Electriplan Main Contractor: China Railway Jianchang Engineering Co. LtdElectrical Sub Contractor : Derm Electrics
Infotech Place Office Building at Kawe DAR villas at Msasani
Classroom Building for college of Humanities and social sciences, UDOM 14 Storey Commericial Residential Building at Upanga, DSM
Library Building for college of Humanities and Social Sciences, UDOM Hostel Blocks for college of health sciences, UDOM
P.O.BOX 10848 DAR ES SALAAM, TEL: 255-22-2700600 255 754 983185
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Confederation of Tanzania Industries
The Confederation of Tanzania industries is an independent, self financed, legally constituted organisation that serves its members by speaking out on their behalf and generally representing their interests. The main aim of CTI is to ensure that there is a conducive legal, financial and economic environment within which industry can operate effectively, prosper and contribute to national wealth and development.
The MissionThe Confederation of Tanzania industries holds the belief that the prosperity of the nation and the welfare of its people are primarily dependent upon individual initiative and endeavour. CTI champions the free spirit of the enterprise as a basis for industry prosperity. To this end, CTI represents and actively promotes the interests of the manufacturing sector and supporting industries in Tanzania.
ObjectivesTo present the views of members, and co- operate with the government of the day, local authorities and other bodies essential to industry. To promote a competitive business environment in Tanzania in which sustained development is possible. To act as a prime source of information, about manufacturing and associated industries for its members, the government, potential investors and media. To collect, disseminate and make available statistics and other information on matters concerning or affecting industry. To gather and maintain information from the members with regard to matters related to industry for subsequent translation into policies. Encourage and promote membership in CTI and ensure that the organisation is adequately financed.
CTI the voice of Industry
CTI Chairman Mr Felix G.N. Mosha (left) in consultation with immediate past Chairman Mr Reginald Mengi (right) and past Chairman Mr Arnold B.S. Kilewo (centre)
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MembershipCTI members are the core of Tanzania industry. Membership is corporate; hence companies become members and not individuals. Companies join the organisation to give industry a say in the economic and social development of the Tanzania society. Members of CTI range from large- scale companies with an annual turnover of more than TZS 30 billion(US$ 20 million) to the newly started enterprises with an annual turnover of TZS 10 million and a determination to grow and prosper.
CTI membership is grouped into two categoriesOrdinary MembershipOpen to companies engaged in value adding manufacturing, processing and assembling.
Associate MembershipOpen to companies that provide service to manufacturing, processing and assembling.Membership Fees and Subscriptions
A member fee of TZS 50,000(US$ 34.6) is payable once on joining for • companies with annual turnover from TZS 0-199 million (US$ 0-137,778).
A membership fee of TZS 100,000(US$69.2) is payable • once on joining for companies with annual turnover
in excess of TZS 200 million (US$138,470).A membership fee of TZS 50,000(US$ 34.6) is payable •
once on joining for micro and small enterprises.
Annual subscriptions are fixed by members and vary according to turnover.
The Present Membership Embraces
Manufacturing processing and assembling companies• Communication construction consultancies• Finance hospitality industries (hotel and tourism)• Media and information technology transportation utilities•
AchievementsDespite initial difficulties, CTI has accomplished a number of objectives notably in the areas of policy and advocacy¸ membership services, membership growth and development and capacity building at the secretariat.
S & F Building - Kinondoni Victoria ComplexUniversity of Dar es Salaam
University of DodomaUniversity of Dodoma Temu House - Mikocheni
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East African Distributors Ltd ( EADL),part of the Madhvani Group,is the leading official distributor of world class ironmongery in Uganda and the newly designed showroom reflects our position as the preferred supplier to the construction industry and our growing presence in Uganda and beyond.
The activities and scope of East African Distributors have increased significantly during 2008; consultation, distribution, retail, project supplies and professional after sales service for several leading world class brands now form the basis of our operations.
The company is the sole representative of the world’s most trusted and reliable lock and ironmongery brands: UNION, YALE, TESA, BESSAM, INHOVA etc from AssaAbloy South Africa. Fire Extinguishers, safes, access controls, security doors and fire doors are some of the new products from this world class supplier now available with EADL.
The company is the only authorized distributor for the world leading Air-conditioning brand TRANE in Uganda and offers air-conditioning solutions for large offices, malls, retail space, residential apartments etc. and also represents the international brands HITACHI and PANASONIC air conditioners. All East African Distributors air-conditioners are currently serviced by the company with a dedicated team of specialized Air-conditioning technicians. The company has made strong inroads into the government and corporate segment with Uganda Revenue Authority, Alcatel Lucent, Aggreko, Hima Cement, Nile Basin Initiative, Bidco and Steel Works to name a few.
In addition LEDS-C4 lights and lighting systems from Spain, a company that has a presence in over 100 countries, has appointed East African Distributors Ltd as its sole distributor in Uganda and the neighboring countries. Some of the most modern and innovative lighting is produced by LEDS-C4 and this is now available on the Ugandan market.
Ideal Standard - Egypt and Hindware - India are two world class sanitary ware and sanitary fitting suppliers who have also appointed EADL as their official distributors.
Purchasing from East African Distributors ensures that the construction industry or any individual buyer is guaranteed an original branded product at the right price with courteous and professional after sales service.
East African Distributors Ltd, Showroom is located on:Plot 2/22 Jinja Road , opposite Warid Customer Care .
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The Fairgrounds Financial Centre
The Fairgrounds Financial Centre measures a total area of 4902m2 over four floors (to be extended by a further 1,200m2 upon completion of the second phase), and portioned off into four self-contained quarter segments extending the opportunity for interested parties to look into a variety of different suite sizes, the project offers variable suite sizes ranging between 140m2 and 2500m2. Each office suite will be complete with A-grade finishes, carpeted in the usable office areas, tiled in the communal areas, air-conditioned throughout, access between the floors will be via a staircase or lift and each block will have its own personal access to a roof garden terrace.
The shape of the plot has been utilized exceptionally by the developers and architects in the design of its infrastructure allowing for substantial parking (a somewhat rare commodity within commercial developments in Gaborone). The provision of these parking bays will ensure occupants and
their visitors will have access to a parking bay at all times. There are also future plans of developing stilted parking on the property to allow for more parking bays should this be a requirement. Furthermore the provision for two entry/ exit points (one of which runs under Block 2 in the centre of the structure) ensures that there will be no congestion when accessing and exiting the centre.
The centre is targeted at medium to large financial service providers such as banks, financial lending institutions, company secretaries, asset managers, accounting firms, N.G.O’s and government departments. Zoning of the centre will allow for banks to open retail branches on the ground floor areas without being disrupted by office occupants on the upper floors. There is a further provision for a high class restaurant on the ground floor of Block 4 which has a high volume capacity making it the ideal premises.
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The Fairgrounds Financial Centre is a distinctive landmark building under construction in the core of Gaborone’s most established financial district. Designed to enhance its occupant's environment, this exciting new scheme raises the benchmark in terms of the design, specification and quality of the new Commercial Head Office space.
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The completion date for the development is 30th April 2010 and according to the project team the development is on schedule and no delays have been experienced as yet.
Construction of Phase 2 due to commence:On another note, joint-venture partners Botswana Insurance Fund Management and Stocker Fleetwood- Bird have informed the Construction Review that the commencement of the second phase, known as ‘Block 5’ of the Fairgrounds Financial Centre is commencing now, off the back of the success of the first phase. Stocker Fleetwood-Bird consultant Adam Van Aswegen has informed “The development of the first phase of the Fairgrounds Financial Centre has been a tremendous success and thus the JV partners decided that now is the right time to tackle the second phase.” “Just a few weeks of marketing the first phase of the project to the public as a possible letting option in 2010, has seen the market respond rapidly and make rapid decisions in securing space within the centre.” “Block 5 will be of the same design and specification as the first phase, measuring 1,200m2 over four floors, and Stocker Fleetwood-Bird will be marketing the unit for sale between now and December 2010, as well as looking at possible tenants in the event that a speculator is to purchase the building.”
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Day Waterman College A New Dawn in LearningThe physical infrastructures in the school is a sheer beauty to behond attesting to the acclaim it has received. The development arguably equals, if not exceeds schools of its category anywhere in the world both in conception, design and construction.
Sited on 35 hectares of carved tropical forest landscape in Asu Village near Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, at full capacity the school will accommodate about 720 boarding students.
Design ConceptThe concept and design vivid illustration of the vision of the founder who wanted to provide a world class institution within a traditional Nigerian setting. Renowned architectural practice, Klif
Consultants Lagos, brings to life the desire driving the founders of Day Waterman College “to provide the Nigerian child the benefit of a high quality education while remaining in the local environment that allows them to maintain their cultural values and family affiliations.
The school was designed to comprise of educational facilities in a homely and friendly environment so that the students would not loose touch with their individual traditional homes while in school. The design incorporates these facilities among others like swimming pool, staff quarters, sport facilities, multi purpose indoor sport hall, science building, arts and culture building, library, male and female hostels, dining hall and even a bell tower among others.
In his desire to give back to the society from his earnings and provide a legacy for the coming generation, a notable Nigeria banker has floated an international co-educational secondary school that has been described by many as fitting a university campus. In the words of Mr. Tayo Aderinokun, Day Waterman College is an institution that is designed to herald a new chapter in the provision and delivery of high quality international standard secondary education in Nigeria.
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Construction ModeThe site is being developed in 3 phases. The first phase has been completed and commissioned with the school taking off with eighty pupils in September 2008 and an additional eighty joined in 2009. The second phase of the project has started while the third phase is scheduled to start in January 2011.
Scope of WorkConstruction started in October 2006 with the fencing off of the entire site. One notable feature of this project is the engagement of four construction companies to fast track the development and ensure timely delivery of the project. This also applies to the mechanical, electrical and aluminum sub-contract aspects of the project. At least, two contractors handled each of these aspects as well. Again, it is also an attempt to checkmate problems associated with delay in the construction process which
often leads to high construction cost relative to budgeted cost.
So far the admin building, science building, dining hall,learning resource centre(library), guest house, and swimming pool handled by Dori Construction Limited have been completed and handed over to the school. Other completed projects under the first phase include two male hostels, two female hostels, two blocks of six apartments with three bedrooms, the principal’s house and two vice principals residences.
All these were handled by United Integrated Construction Limited. Still under the first phase, NIDACO Limited handled the warehouse, water treatment house, powerhouse and the gate house. Borini Prono Ltd handled the infrastructural works such as roads and drainage construction, while the sports stadium was constructed by Aron Nigeria Limited.
The second phase involves the development of an Arts and Culture Centre, additional two female hostels and two blocks of six staff apartments with two bedrooms. These are being handled by United Integrated Construction Limited. Triarch Limited constructed one block of twelve one-bedroom staff apartments, kitchen staff dormitory and clinic. The multipurpose hall, grand stand and two male hostels are being constructed by Ponti ITALWARE and Co. while the staff boys` quarters is constructed by NIDACO Limited.
The shapes of the buildings are spectacular, take for instance the library dubbed Learning Resource Centre, its rotunda in shape and can conveniently accommodate a university library. It has a sitting capacity of 360 users at a time. The Science block also commands attention with its decorative external hanging depicting the science master Albert Einstein.
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There is a well furnished guest house for parents that pay a visit to their wards and wish to spend a night. The dining hall can also accommodate 450 users. The indoor and outdoor sports facilities are of Olympic standard.
FinishingThere is creative use of space in the design and construction of Day Waterman College. The projects were delivered in cement sandcrete blocks rendered in cement sand mortar. Textured paints were used for the external walls while internally; high grade emulsion paints were applied.
The roofs were shingled tiled with facial aluminum claddings applied as decorative features at some selected areas like science block while due attention was given to landscaping of the environment with plants, flowers and shrubs.
Roads leading to all these facilities were constructed with bitumen and provided with drainage as well as street lights for proper illumination. Essential user friendly conveniences and relaxation spots are incorporated. All facilities are provided for ease of use and low maintenance cost.
Future Developments:Construction works on the third and final phase of Day Waterman College is expected to start in January 2011, with the following projects:Two male hostels,two female hostels, dining hall-phase 2, one senior male hostel, one senior female hostel, vocational centre, hockey pitch, soccer practice field, twelve block classrooms, bell tower, two blocks, six 2 bed apartments and the school farm.
Challenges of Construction:
The out of town location of the project is a major challenge as this affects the movement of the contractors equipments, personnel and mobilisation to site and also supervision by the project manager. Again, the deployment of several contractors to site at a time often presents its own peculiar managerial challenges. Nonetheless, these were not critical enough to destabilise the construction timetable, as the project manager stoutly rose to the occasion.
Project Team:
Architects and Project Manager: Klif Consultants Ltd.Consultants: Quantity Surveyors: Shelter Cost AssociatesStructural Engineers: Structural Design Consultants LtdServices Engineers: Building Consultants LtdMain Contractors: Dori Construction Ltd United Integrated Construction Ltd. Triarch Nigeria Limited Ponti & Co. ITALWARE LtdSubcontractors: NIDACO Nigeria Ltd.Electrical: Kenol Nigeria Limited Kandlelite Engineering Company Ltd.Mechanical: Mabbsa Nig Ltd Bomis Nigeria LtdInternal Roads: Borini Prono Nigeria Ltd. Drainage: Aron Nigeria LtdAluminum Works: Metalum Ltd EBM Systems Ltd.
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Established in 1994, The Kitchen Studio is one of the largest manufacturers of designer kitchens and bedrooms in South Africa.Imported Veneers to Solid Granite and Marble, is manufactured in-house at our factories, covering an area of over 18000m2.We are direct importers of a wide variety of components used in the manufacture of our
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The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa
Location. Convenience. Luxury. These three attributes underpins some of The Square Boutique Hotel and Spa’s defining attributes. Opened in the heart of the Umhlanga this May and managed by Three Cities Management Group, the hotel was planned within a vibrant, active mix of retail and commercial properties and designed with synergy into existing and future developments in mind.
Situated in La Lucia Ridge Office Estate—the hotel is centrally located and within reach of many things. A mere 15 minutes drive from the new King Shaka International Airport; a stone’s throw away from Gateway Theatre of Shopping, and a bird’s eye view to Moses Mabhida Stadium and 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean. The Developers carefully selected this strategic point for this property to benefit from the busy node in and around key points in Umhlanga Ridge and the greater Durban area.
This sophisticated and trendy hotel offers the ultimate in convenience and luxury for business and leisure travellers. It is positioned in a safe, pleasant and globally competitive environment where visitors can experience the growth of South Africa's most exciting development node, where people live, work and holiday in a contemporary urban setting on a subtropical coastline with year-round summer and incomparable lifestyle.
Hotel FacilitiesFacilities on site include the Aqua Spa, Compact Fitness Centre, rooftop pool and sky bar which create the perfect scenario for ultimate leisure and pampering.
The three-storey hotel has 50 sophisticated rooms with air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, internet and email, mini bar, room safes, fold out sofas for children including a laundry service. The onsite Cosmopolitan Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinners.
Additionally, the hotel features the first IPTV, Internet and data system to be installed in the province. It is also equipped with the latest Internet
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data facilities integrated television system and security and access control features.
Described as ‘simple, minimalistic and crisp’ by Axis Mason, designers of the hotel, the development exhibits a modern design that bodes well with other developments within its business park.
In executing the appropriate design a selection of low-maintenance, high quality materials were selected. “The building uses only a few elements as features on the exterior—plaster and paint, raw concrete, aluminium windows, doors, sunscreens and cladding as well as timber on open decks and white stone chip Marmoran finishes on both focal areas of east and west elevations with a splash of colour,” says Rajesh Mahadeo of Axis Mason.
ChallengesDesigning and planning the hotel in a fully functional office park presented a number of challenges to the professional team. Fixed site constraints (a construction zone between existing office buildings) and logistical challenges such as accessibility, cost effectiveness, function and operation—played a major role in the design process.
The Square Boutique Hotel and Spa is modern with functionality and elegance, set close to a natural environment of reclaimed wetlands where thousands of indigenous trees and shrubs encourage birds and animals to blend in with the beautiful surrounds.
It is minutes away from the pristine beaches of Umhlanga rocks, two casinos, wine tasting venues, whale watching, golf, fishing, shark diving, deep sea diving, scuba diving, abseiling, and health clubs.The Square Boutique Hotel and Spa on 250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive is sure to become the ideal destination for travellers, offering an international urban lifestyle in a magnificent and tranquil setting with the unequalled convenience of being in proximity to everything.
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Project Team:
Developer Personify Investments (Pty) LtdClient Three Cities GroupProject Manager Alexander ProjectsQuantity Surveyors BTKM Quantity SurveyorsEngineers ARUPArchitects Axis MasonInterior Architects Union 3Engineers SNA ConsultingEngineers WSP ConsultingProperty Managers Broll Property Management
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Civil Engineering Contractors Basil Read - Newport Construction, opted to use Doka’s Staxo shoring systemin conjunction with the Frami Walling system, and Dokaflexslab system, to construct the Coega River bridge. Doka’son site support gave the site staff the opportunity tounderstand these simple systems very quickly. Once theworkers overcame the learning curve, production improved exponentially, ensuring completion on time, and on budget.
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Coega Development Corporation
The Coega IDZ covering 110 km² of land , is situated in the Nelson Mandela Municipality, Eastern Cape province of South Africa in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (near Port Elizabeth). The initiative is a multi-billion dollar industrial development complex customised for heavy, medium and light industries, adjacent to a deep water port.
It is a phased development around industry clusters with Custom Secure Areas dedicated for export oriented manufacturing for companies located in the zone. Coega offers a platform for global exports by attracting foreign and local investment in manufacturing industries for automobile, energy, agro processing, petro chemical, general manufacturing and business process outsourcing and off shoring.
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is the developer and operator of the Coega IDZ and is responsible for the land-side infrastructure, while the deep-water port facility, Port of Ngqura, is developed by Transnet National Ports Authority.Port of Ngqura
Situated along the South African Eastern Cape coast – and adjacent to the Coega IDZ – the Port of Ngqura is strategically positioned on the global east-west trading route. With the depth of the channel and the protected position in Algoa Bay, the port is in one of the best spots for a harbour along the South African coast.
Completed in November 2009 it has a capacity for accommodating the new generation and bigger container vessels than any of South Africa’s seven other commercial ports. And with only an overnight train or truck trip, from the major inland manufacturing centres of Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, the port is ideally situated to meet the needs of all import and export markets.
As the newest deepwater port in the Southern hemisphere, the Port of Ngqura combines with the Coega IDZ to position itself as a world class infrastructure site – offering many added value benefits for investors.
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Coega Development Corporation’s (CDC) initial mandate since its establishment in 1999 was to offer a full range of services to investors interested in investing or locating to the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) or other parts of the Eastern Cape Province to position themselves for greater market penetration and profit gains.
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The Port of Ngqura provides a vital conduit to international markets and is envisaged to ultimately make South Africa the hub of all north-south and south-south sea traffic.
Shifting FocusA recent strategic review of CDC’s mandate resulted in a fundamental paradigm shift and re-framing of the organisation from an industrial develop-ment company, simply focusing on the IDZ, to a services group undertaking industrial development at the IDZ, the Nelson Mandela Bay Logistics Park (NMBLP) in neighbouring city, Uitenhage. The new framework also posi-tioned the CDC to provide programme management services to all spheres of government, including management consulting services to the public sector, including public entities.
Impressive results have already yielded. The organisation is currently managing a R5.5 billion (US $728million) portfolio of physical infrastructure on behalf of the government; as well as a new successful partnership with the Volkswagon South Africa Group; including the organisation’s acquisition of four investors into the NMBLP.
The successful strategic shift was supported by a number of initiatives including developing a framework for scientific allocation of its key and scarce resources, especially its professional staff and budget allocations; and adopting a data and research based approach to decision making.
A five-year ‘Desired End State’ brought clarity to what the organisational goals should be and how they fit into the national landscape in pursuit of the government’s mandate of improving the quality of life for all South African citizens. A ‘Competitiveness Improvement Programme’ was adopted after benchmarking the CDC to similar organisations, locally and globally. This programme will ensure the CDC improves its value proposition in the areas it has chosen to be active in and thus maximises the opportunities to achieve its desired end state. In achieving all these goals, the organisa-tion has resolved to give particular focus to improved implementation of its performance management system, namely the Balance Score Card, as adopted for public sector circumstances.
The overall outcome of the CDC’s strategic review is the development and implementation of a holistic programme that has positioned them to minimise the adverse impact of the economic recession, while positioning to maximise once the global economy recovers.
Support TeamIn order to facilitate investors’ acclimation to the area, CDC has created three unique units of support.
HCSThe fully-fledged Coega Human Capital Solution (HCS) business unit, es-tablished in 2006, focuses on all facets of strategic and operational human capital requirements in the Coega IDZ, Nelson Mandela Bay and the East-ern Cape Province. The core mandate of the business units is to provide highly developed human capital solutions that ensure the availability of a managed labour environment for investors and businesses in the region.
The services offered by the unit are underpinned by an advanced labour management information system and employment relations framework, specifically suited to support the management and development of mega projects. The functional areas of the units, which enables it to carry out its mandate are employee relations, recruitment and placement, training and human resources development, investment promotion support and business development.
CSSThe newly formed unit of Coega Strategic Solutions focuses on serving external public and private clients by aiming to improve their performance, primarily through the analysis of existing business problems and develop-ment of plans for improvement.
The CSS management consultancy unit is able to draw from a wide range of expertise and skills that exist within the CDC, starting from human resources management, operations and facilities management, training and development, research and development, enabling infrastructure planning and development and safety, health and environment, development of performance indicators and investment promotion
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CDC-SEstablished in 2002 as a special purpose vehicle, Coega Development Corporation Services Unit provides assistance and project management skills for infrastructure development projects for the Eastern Cape provincial government and private sector. The CDC-S mainly focuses on fast-tracked projects, where expediency is required. To date the unit has created more than 3,000 jobs.
The involvement of the CDC in provincial projects forms part of the corporation’s objective to advance socio-economic development in the Eastern Cape. The involvement of the CDC-S in the development of critical infrastructure in the province assists in unlocking and realising sustained economic development.
By assisting in the development of basic infrastructure for the Eastern Cape, the CDC is ensuring that they are able to position the province as an attractive investment destination; and there is meaningful backward integra-tion between the development of the Coega Industrial Development Zone with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and also with the Eastern Cape Province as a whole.
Recent and Completed Projects at Coega IDZ
CDC Head OfficeOne of the most spectacular landmarks is the CDC’s Head Office. Com-pleted by Grinaker-LTA in 2008, it was the first multi-storey office block built in the IDZ. Its striking, modern architecture stands out on the horizon as one enters Port Elizabeth. The building features aluminum cladding and glazed curtain walling on the facade of the foyer areas.
The interior finishes are of an extremely high standard and include modern floor finishes as well as specialised features such as motion detection light-ing with self-dimming fluorescents to blend in with the natural lighting, and
self-extinguishing lighting for unoccupied areas.
General Motors South AfricaCurrently the largest warehouse in the Eastern Cape, General Motors South Africa (GMSA), constructed a R185million (US $24million) Parts Distribution Centre. This facility is used as a parts distribution centre for GMSA vehicles models to the after-sales spares market to all Sub-Saharan African countries.
The structure comprises a 36,300m2 warehouse and 1,300m2 office space on its 85ha site. The project includes the warehouse with 16 dock levellers, concrete pavement yard for truck deliveries and collection, gatehouse, parking areas, fencing, fire reservoirs with booster pumps, substation with generator room and waste storage area.
Cape ConcentrateThis state-of-the-art tomato processing plant was recently completed. Once in full production capacity, it is expected to output high quality tomato paste (of 28-36 Brix) into 220-litre aseptic drums, with a daily capacity of 400 drums per day. The paste will be of global standards and will be used for both the local and export market.
BVi Consulting Engineers and Brinkman Ndayi McAll were responsible for the designs of all buildings and structures as well as the external facade, taking into account, internationally accepted best practice for Industrial Parks and Food Processing Plants. The plant comprises a 1,800m2 ware-house with a 800m2 double-storey office block and 652m2 utility building attached. The project, completed in April 2010, also includes a boiler house with dedicated office building; coal delivery area; evaporator and cool plant area and condenser/chiller plant area.
BentelerSet for completion in August 2010 is the German automotive component manufacturer—Benteler’s production facility. The 20,000m2 facility, built
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by NMC Construction, will supply local major car manufacturers in the Uitenhage area.
The 8.5m high, double-storey office block is set against the lower factory which has a ridge height of approximately 12m. The higher portion of the facility, housing a 40-ton gantry, is 18m at the ridge. Designed by Cape Town based PMAC, its contemporary appearance ties in with the guidelines set by the Nelson Mandela Bay Logistic Park.
The structure is predominantly composed of quality cream finishes and textures, incorporating the use of coloured chromodek sheeting and metal cladding, with visible structural steel elements and an external lighting design that enhances the aesthetic qualities of the building at night.
The landscaping design ties in with the natural environment and skilfully integrates the building with its surrounding landscape. It is set back from the street boundary creating a green buffer zone between the street paving and the building.
Business Process OutsourcingRecognised as one of the flagship projects of the CDC, this new mixed use centre (located in Zone 4) consists of two main components, the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Skills Development and Training Facility.
The high-profile project meets the fundamental requirements of the govern-ment’s initiatives of employment creation, which has local, provincial and national value. The centre was designed with flexibility in mind meeting local and international trends. It will ensure a high concentration of employment opportunities to service both industries and businesses worldwide. The facility’s primary functions are housed on the 15,130m2 single-level footprint with ancillary classroom styled training rooms, auditorium and boardrooms;
which are located on the mezzanine level (an additional 4,225m2). The centre also houses a new Data Centre for Zone 4’s telecommunications and data infrastructure.
CDC and SANRAL Partnership to Construct the N2 Coega River BridgeUpgrading of the N2 through the IDZ commenced in 2002 with the construc-tion of a systems interchange providing access to the new deep water Port and the core development area of the IDZ. Works in the following years entailed construction of dual carriageways from the St Georges Strand Markman Interchange to just west of the Coega River and from the IDZ most eastern boundary to just east of the Coega River.
The bridge and roadways over the Coega River valley, constructed through a Basil Read/Newport Joint Venture, is the last section of the upgrades to be completed. The structure comprises two identical three span bridges (total length of 125m). Each deck has three main beams that are post-tensioned and constructed with arched soffits.
To date both bridge structures have been completed with road works of the dual approach roads in full motion. The R206million (US $27million) project is due for completion and full operation by August 2010.
Looking AheadThrough intuitive organisational planning and re-framing of operations in-cluding developing support services necessary for their investors; attracting worthy companies to the Eastern Cape; as well as the necessary infrastruc-tural investments aimed at facilitating investors’ commercial goals via ease of access, production and distribution—the CDC has secured a prosperous future not only for themselves, but for the Eastern Cape Province and the country as well.
Milestones in Time.
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This year’s event held in Sun City surpassed last year’s 46 (forty-six) development submissions to achieve a new record of 59 (fifty-nine) submissions. The awarded categories are varied as much as the developments bestowed with an award. Neil Gopal, SAPOA CEO says, “The awards highlight quality, excellence in design and innovation—all paramount to the property development industry. The awards also demonstrate the determination of developers to keep abreast of the latest trends and to cater for clients’ building requirements.”
New CategoriesSAPOA has hosted the event for a number of years, which through the years, has expanded to include a number of new categories to reflect the current state of the industry. The mainstay categories include office, retail, residential, refurbishment, social, international and ‘other’ developments. Recentlycategories such as ‘green building award’ have been incorporated to reflect the recent significance of this trend.
However this year of the World Cup has
included yet another category—best 2010 stadium. Soccer City Stadium in Nasrec was bestowed with this award for the best designed and developed South African stadia constructed for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This category is a once off recognition specifically for the soccer event.
Winners Scooping the coveted overall winner was The Department of Foreign Affairs’ new offices and conference centre in Tshwane. The ‘Office’ category had a split decision and awarded two developments; the O.R. Tambo Building and The Boulevard Park, owned and developed by Faircape Property Developers; designed by dhk Architects, Peertin Architects and Rennie Schurrr Andendorff.
Morningside Shopping Centre in Sandton walked away with top honours in the ‘Retail’ category. This retail centre completed in (2009) is the brainchild of Flanagan & Gerard Property Investment & Development and Grapnel Property Group MDS Architecture was responsible for the
design of this awarded development.
Century City’s (Cape Town) renowned Rabie Property Group was the winner in the ‘Residential’ category for its Waterstone development, which state-of-the-art design was crafted by Maas & Coetzee.
In the ‘Industrial’ category, Consolidated Facility for ABB South Africa in Longmeadow (Johannesburg) was awarded top honours. Owned and developed by Improvon Properties, this development also received a special Green Building Award for its environmental conscientious design. Donning a new, modern make-over, 9 Fredman Drive took home the award in the ‘Refurbishment’ category. This Eris Property Group development was designed by Boogertman & Partners.
Healthcare Facility—Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital was the leading example in the ‘Social’ category. Owned by the Provincial Government of the Western Cape and developed by Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trust the
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All were winners and there were no losers, yet some received special recognition at SAPOA’s (South African Property Owners Association) Innovative Excellence in Property Development Awards 2010, sponsored by Nedbank Corporate Property
Finance, acknowledging excellence in property development.
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hospital was designed by KMH Architects.
Another dhk Architects inspired development is 15 on Orange which, owned by A Million Up Investments 105 and developed by New City Group, accepted the award in the ‘Other’ category.
Going overseas with the ‘International’ category, Old Town Commercial Island and Residences (Dubai) was the outstanding winner in this category. Owned by Emaar Properties and developed by Mirage Mile, this development also received the overall ‘Special Mention’.
Amongst all mixed-use developments that sprung up this year, none were the definitive winner in the ‘Mixed-use’ category. However, merits were awarded to Melrose Arch Piazza (Melrose Arch Investment Holdings / Amdec Property Development) and MontClare Place (Growthpoint Properties).
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Department of Foreign Affairs Offi ces-‘Overall & Offi ce’ winner
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INFRASET Landscape Productshas provided over 60 000m2
concrete block pavers for theJDA’s (JohannesburgDevelopment Agency) NasrecPrecinct which leads to andpartially surrounds Soccer City,the venue for this year’s WorldCup Final. We have also suppliedthe project with embankmentseating and two retaining wallsystems, Infrablok 425 and therecently introduced RidgeBlok.
No fewer than six different typesof INFRASET paving blocks werelaid in the precinct, illustratingthe versatility and outstanding
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Last year May, Construction Review
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During the 2010 World Cup and for any event occurring at the Soccer City Stadium, navigation to and from the venue will be a crucial concern. This is further complicated by the fact that there will not be vehicular parking anywhere near the stadium. Designers then faced the challenge of effectively using that buffer zone between the stadium and the park’n’ride areas, where patrons would leave their vehicles.
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) wanted stadium patrons, not to be just hurled into the stadium, but partake in the ambiance leading up to the stadium as well. In their execution of this, a number of supplemental and functional developments lay just outside of the Soccer City stadium.
Pedestrian Promenade with Bridge Link The promenade is the main link between the expo centre (and transport hub) and the stadium, the design is to allow for ease of pedestrian movement between the two anchors on site. The Southern end of the promenade begins with a square and sculpture that forms the gateway towards one’s approach to the stadium and towards the expo centre when arriving at the transport hub, this central meeting point links from the east with the transport hub and train station from the west, providing orientation to the two main anchors north and south. A 25 metre wide bridge with ambient lighting transports pedestrians across the widened Landbou Road and the railway tracks onto a series of ramps that meander gently down to the Stadium Avenue. It resembles an urban concrete park, with
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provisions for respite by providing benches, streetlights, landscaping including an open-air amphitheatre.
• Transportation HubThe hub is a designated visitor public transport node. It is situated at the south-west end of the Promenade which leads northward in sight of the stadium. It provides for taxis/bus/rail and BRT drop-off and pickup for spectators. A low-lying boomerang forms shelter structure roofs over the public ablutions and the ticket kiosk where stairs direct passengers straight into the stadium.
• PlatformsLocated closest in proximity to the stadium than any other structure, the platforms serve as a staging area for events related to the stadium. Spanning the size of 2-3 football fields, these areas have versatile usage that can range from hosting media or broadcasting event, special parking areas or even practice fields.
• Golden Highway Extension and BRT stationThis crucial road upgrade will link the Soweto Highway with the Rand Show Road—the main arterial road for Soccer City. Spanning a mere 1.5km, the road is being upgraded to a dual-lane double carriageway. The city’s new BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) public transportation network will also have a station within the Golden Highway Extension near the transportation hub. Being that Nasrec’s Soccer City stadium was the main venue for many 2010 World Cup matches including the tournament’s opening and closing ceremonies—upgrading the overall precinct in capacity building and aesthetics became imperative to an overall positive presentation.
Yet, equally important was planning the sustainability of the new structures after the conclusion of the World Cup. This sustainability or legacy use was designed within every new structure built in the Nasrec Precinct upgrades and will continually provide income for the province, thus leaving a positive and lasting legacy for the nation.
Project Team:
Implementation Agency Johannesburg Development AgencyProject Manager PD Naidoo and Associates Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd / archway projects for the platform projectArchitect (joint venture) Boogertman Urban Edge + Partners Muhammad Mayet Architects
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Garden Court (Umhlanga)This year, Southern Sun celebrates 40 years of hospitality leadership. Since day one, the group has been dedicated to building a dynamic company which would change the South African hotel industry forever. Through its innovative spirit, dynamic management and a work force of dedicated employees, it has consistently remained "Africa’s leading hotel group".
Southern Sun, constantly investing in improved hospitality treatment for its patrons, has developed three new hotels set to open in time for the 2010 World Cup™.
One of the premier developments, Garden Court Umhlanga, is perfectly situated in the heart of Umhlanga offering a location that suits the corporate guest, as well as interior design and facilities that reinforce the 'resort' element that Umhlanga is traditionally known for.The hotel combines a restaurant, lush courtyard, pool with play ledge for young children and a gym facility for the health conscious to enjoy.
The opening of Garden Court Umhlanga revealed its contemporary interior design influenced by the colours and textures of a natural reed taken from the name ‘Umhlanga’.
The English translation of the Zulu word Umhlanga, is 'Place of Reeds' and this single phrase was used as a background inspiration for the hotel’s interior décor.
Interpretations of this translation have resulted in a palette of greens and aubergines that ensure that colour permeates the sophisticated base palette. Textured grass pendants, illuminated reed sculptures, and fabric colours and textures all take their queue from this phrase.
This was Louis Karol Interiors interpretation of the client’s brief, which included creating a relaxed internal space that would ensure guest comfort on aesthetic and practical levels, whilst fitting seamlessly into the corporate fabric of the precinct which it forms a part of.
The strong geometry of the architecture has been pulled through into various interior design elements - ceiling geometry, floor finish juxtaposition and various joinery elements, all work together to create a sophisticated palette. These elements have been styled with appropriate furniture to add splashes of colour, texture and tradition.
In a contemporary, gallery-style display along the hotel’s walls, are photographic framed artworks and a full scale wall art reflecting abstract compositions of reed beds. Original charcoal artworks interpret traditional Zulu object and artefacts. Comfortable Environment for Relaxation, Business and Enjoyment
The double volume space to the reception, bar and restaurant allows natural light to penetrate and ensures open views onto the adjacent, lush courtyard and pool area. Bar, lounge and internet facilities are all accommodated in an open plan environment to ensure seamless interaction between spaces and their primary functions.
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While, the buffet restaurant facility boasts an Asian Fusion counter adding to the culinary fair on offer, and seating spills out to the courtyard for more informal, al fresco dining.
Boardroom and conference facilities with large volumes of natural light overlook the reception area and offer versatile accommodation and top-end audio-visual facilities.All bedrooms offer 4-piece bathrooms with separate baths and showers and incorporate aquatic hues that create a relaxed, tranquil palette. The 204 rooms are a combination of queen and double size rooms with inter-leading, adding flexibility to the various needs of guests.
Energy EfficiencyA number of ‘green’ solutions have been applied to the hotel. Of these the most varied applications stem from the wet services and electrical systems. Energy saving lights have been installed, which include intelligent or motion-detection controls, activating or deactivating by the presence (or absence) of people.
Wet services installations include multiple water applications, such as grey water recycling that uses 90 percent of roof storm water run-off, which is captured, cleaned and used for the air-conditioning. Infrared operated faucets, installed in the wash hand basins, reduce water consumption and waste associated with taps inadvertently left open. For hot water, heat recovery chillers and heat pumps allow the hotel access to free energy for heating the domestic water supply.
Project Team:
Client Liberty PropertiesOperator Southern SunProject Manager Louis Karol Project Management / Sip Project Managers Louis Karol ArchitectsPrincipal Agents ArchitectsInterior Design Louis Karol InteriorsStructural Engineers Louis Karol StructuresQuantity Surveyors D V Cape ConsultingMechanical Engineer Basil Nair & AssociatesRational Fire Design Bramley & AssociatesElectrical Consultant Quad AfricaWet Services Engineer Benatar ConsultingPrincipal Contractor Stefanutti Stocks Building Kzn (Pty) LtdLighting Engineer Qdp Lighting And ElectricalAcoustic And Av Consultant – MmpaLandscape Architect – Landmark Studios
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University of Fort Hare ExtensionsEastern Cape’s historic education centre, University of Fort Hare’s, newest addition to the city’s CBD adds to the institution’s portfolio while providing much needed higher education facilities in the inner city. Forming part of the university’s strategic rapid development plan, the project entails the extension of the institution’s campus in East London to eventually accommodate 10 ,000 students within the next few years.
With just over 18 months into construction ahead of scheduled completion in February 2011, the first building of the project is making quite a statement visually within the landscape and functionally, as it has innovative engineering and design attributes.
University representatives sought a design that would integrate the academic society (students and staff) of the campus with the surrounding community of East London, while at the same time having a design with a sustainability imperative.
Being that the new facility would serve multiple functions, a generic design was desired, one that would maximise design flexibility for varied uses by the university’s different departments.
Structurally SoundInterpreting the client’s brief, the architects were required to factor a number of imperatives into the design. This included: economical construction methods; ease of pedestrian navigation; long north-facing façades; naturally-ventilated spaces allowing plenty of daylight to enter and use of low-maintenance materials. All of these considerations had to culminate into a bold image for the university, while being linked into the area’s context. Situated within an existing business district, the first building within this phase comprises a double-volume basement parking area, two double storey lecture theatres and a four-storey teaching block.
Designed as a single structure with two cascading sections in a downward slant from south to north, this allows each block to receive maximum exposure to sunlight.
The architects and engineers of this unique structure ensured that this building was the result of both design and engineering ingenuity. The flooring of this building is an industry first—comprising a modular, precast concrete construction system—it creates the ventilated access flooring, with a completely flat soffit throughout.
Using displacement ventilation, the new concept floor / ceiling system permits the cool air to enter the classrooms through special floor mounted diffusers, then being drawn up to the slot outlets along the northern facades to replace the rising warmer air. Services run through the 500mm high void between the floor and ceiling tiles. The tiles provide a heat sink and are fitted with service access points for electrical power.
Allowing ease of student and staff navigation, the building has a wide pedestrian concourse linking the north and south ends of the complex with‘ double-acting’ staircases throughout, as well as a single lift located in the south wing.
Each wing of the blocks, says the design architect, Al Stratford, “Is penetrated by the pedestrian concourse that starts on the street at parking level, on the south side, and spills out onto the street at the second floor, which is at grade on the north street. In this way the concourse becomes a pedestrian arcade of the city.”
Green with EnvyA significant portion of the design concept centred on green building design and sustainability. In conserving energy, the new building incorporates such environmentally efficient features as harvesting rainwater and using alternative energy sources.
The building’s wind-driven turbines are a significant energy source as they could ultimately supplement the electrical grid, thus reducing reliance on traditional electrical supply.
Another sustainable element of the building is its rainwater collection/harvesting system. Rainwater collected in on-site tanks will be filtered, and then pumped to a header tank in the roof space of the building. Through gravity it will be fed through for use for flushing in the bathrooms, as well as for irrigation.
The building is being naturally ventilated, eliminating the need for any air-conditioning system. This is achieved by using both solar and wind energy. This ventilation system is solar powered through buoyancy induced in the ventilated stack façade and also by the wind induced pressure differences generated at the aerofoil section covering the continuous apex roof slot. The north façades will be ventilated utilising pre-cast, glazed, hollow ‘trombe wall’ sections forming a continuous vertical void. As the sun heats these sections, rising air within the void will pull cooler air behind it—causing displacement ventilation throughout the building.
The external façade (to the south walkway) is faced with a permeable mesh screen that serves to mitigate the impact of the rain and wind. Immediately inside this screen is a vertical planting screen with timber planter boxes at each floor which are irrigated with the harvested rainwater—providing the building with evaporative cooling and oxygenated air.
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ChallengesOne of the major challenges in this project was meeting the demanding structural requirements that the architectural solution created. This often meant pushing the boundaries of the technology used. There were very few “off the shelf” solutions. To achieve this, it was necessary for the HS Consulting to work very closely with both the architect (Native Architects) and the precast concrete manufacturer (Wintec) to provide a structure that achieved all the stringent requirements while achieving on elegance.
The structure was designed to maximise the use of precast concrete elements that allowed high quality, light and accurate element that could be produced off site. This allowed for speed and accuracy of construction on a small and congested downtown site while achieving a high quality product with little or no post erection finishes.
A Pleasant AdditionThis state-of-the-art extension of the campus will not only provide a pleasant learning environment, be highly flexible and will achieve the necessary levels of human comfort, but will also provide an authentic, fiscally viable alternative to the conventional design and construction approach. The newly constructed building for the university not only expands the offering and footprint of the university, but it also contributes towards reviving a section of East London that is dilapidated. Such investments have catalysed new developments and urban renewal within a number of cities throughout the country. The University of Fort Hare trusts that their investment will have a similar impact on East London. “Fort Hare, in keeping with its tradition, has not been afraid to embrace the sustainability issue in order to demonstrate its commitment to progress,”
says Stratford.
Project Team:
Client University of Fort HarePrincipal Agents & Architects Ngonyama Okpanum Native ArchitectureCivil & Structural Engineers Hamish Scott ConsultingElectrical & Mechanical Engineers Carifro Consulting EngineersQuantity Surveyors Pulana Baxter & Associates
Figure 1: New fl oor/ceiling system using displacement ventilation to allow cool air into classrooms
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African Marine Engineering ....................34
Africrete ..................................................47
Alibhai Shariff .............................30/ 32/ 35
Arup ........................................................59
Basil Read ..............................................66
B.B.C Surveying (Pty) Ltd .......................44
Beijing Construction Eng Group Co. Ltd .38
Boomgates .............................................24
BTKM ......................................................60
Catic International Eng (T) Ltd. ...............38
City Connection ......................................46
CSI Thabile .............................................70
Dl & Sons Engineering (Pty) Ltd ...............1
Doka Sa ..................................................61
Doshi & Co. Ltd ......................................33
Dv Cape Consulting ................................77
E.A Distributors .......................................42
Energy Contracting Solutions (Pty) Ltd. .45
General Aluminium Fabricators ..............30
Goba (Pty) Ltd/ARQ Consulting Eng. .....67
Grinaker LTA ..........................................65
Group Six International Ltd .....................41
GT Bank .................................................56
HSC Consulting ......................................79
Harree Construction Ltd .........................30
I.D Construction ......................................59
Infraset ....................................................71
Kandelite Eng. Co. Ltd ............................53
Kenol Nigerial Ltd. ..................................54
Khukama Consulting ..............................45
Kitchen Studio ........................................57
Kwikot ...........................................4/ 21/ 32
Lomo Consult Ltd ...................................37
Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd .............................2
Mabbsa Nigeria Ltd. ...............................55
Molecular Kenya Ltd ..............................31
Okirand Construction ..............................70
Raubex Group Ltd ..................................69
Red East Construction ............................49
Reinforced Earth .....................................25
Sadolin ....................................................43
Sanyati Construction ..............................75
Scania Botswana (Pty) Ltd .....................48
Shamo Industries Co. Ltd .......................40
Shelter Cost. Associates ........................53
Smart Protection (U) Ltd .........................42
Spamandla .............................................64
Tanga Cement .................................... OBC
Teamane(Rwp) .......................................69
Terrain Plant ...........................................23
Three Cities ............................................60
Triarch Nigeria ........................................52
Twiga Cement ...................................... IFC
United Integrated Constructio Ltd ...........55
WSP .......................................................60
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