Cement manufacturer ARM Cement in Kenya has announced that it will launch a new technology in the production of cement, a move that will significantly reduce the cost of  construction,the firm’s chief executive has announced.   Speaking during a construction expo organised by Totally Concrete East Africa in collaboration with ARM Cement, chief executive Pradeep Paunrana said that the expensive technology in the production.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th November 2015

Arusha — At least $200 million (about Sh400 billion) will be spent on the construction of a museum for Laetoli footprints in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), an expert has said.   Dr Luois and Mary Leakey discovered the foot prints of human beings who date back to 3.6 million years ago were buried in 1998 to prevent them from weathering.   Mr Joshua Mwankunda, an expert with Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, said the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th November 2015

For a while, it has been speculated that the city of Kigali has failed to get potential investors to buy plots in lower Kiyovu.   Found in Ubumwe cell, Muhima sector, Nyarugenge District, government identified this area as prime for investors because of its strategic location in the Central Business District (CBD).   Residents of this slum were relocated to Batsinda, a Kigali suburb, and billions of francs were pumped in the area.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th November 2015

THE projected cost of constructing the B1 dual carriageway between Windhoek and Okahandja has increased by N$95 million due to changes to the design.   The road will now have two full lanes on both sides running side-by-side once the project is completed, thereby scrapping the initial converging dual and single lanes that were set to be constructed on some parts of the road.   Roads Authority manager for corporate communications.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th November 2015

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) last Friday performed the ground breaking of a mini industrial park to boost Nigerian Content goals.   The event took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and featured three original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) utilised by Shell for its operations-Alcon, Fiddil, Prime Atlantic-each getting a land space measuring 1800.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th November 2015

Tatu City has sealed a Sh400 million deal with international infrastructure firm Sinohydro to lay out basic infrastructure that will supplement the first phase of the project.   The Chinese engineering firm will set up infrastructure for water, sewerage and temporary road works for Tatu City's development.   The additional seven-kilometre temporary roads will help facilitate ongoing construction activities.   "We are.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th November 2015

The fate of Kudu Power construction Project in Namibia will be known in mid 2016, Managing Director of National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), Immanuel Mulunga has announced. Since the stalling of the project, cost has doubled up to about US $2.3bn and it will entail the transfer of gas from the offshore Kudu field to a floating production system. This will then be piped 170km to a planned 885MW power plant located in at.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th November 2015

The newly constructed 55MW solar power project in Tanzania has been commissioned. The project was launched at University of Dodoma (UDOM) in Tanzania with an in tension of making the institution  one of Africa’s leading universities using renewable energy. The project which is done in partnership with Ohio State University‘s (OSU) and UDOM will eventually establish itself as a global centre of excellence in renewable energy.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th November 2015

China Road and Bridge Corporation has said it will buy some Sh330 million worth of steel from Kenyan manufacturers for constructing the Standard Gauge Railway line. CRBC yesterday said it has already received bids for the supply of the steel from six manufacturers. The planned purchase of more than 5,000 tonnes of steel bars will be the first large scale purchase since construction of the Sh327 billion project commenced two two years ago. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 3rd November 2015

Cement manufacturer ARM Cement in Kenya has announced that it will launch a new technology in the production of cement, a move that will significantly reduce the cost of  construction,the firm’s chief executive has announced. Speaking during a construction expo organised by Totally Concrete East Africa in collaboration with ARM Cement, chief executive Pradeep Paunrana said that the expensive technology in the production of cement.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 3rd November 2015

If you want to bring your latest products, equipment and machinery to the China market or find good suppliers, Aggregates China 2016 is absolutly the best business platform. Aggregates China is a premier and most trusted aggregates machines and equipment trade show. Sand Stone2015 (the former name of Aggregates China) was successfully closed in China Import and Export Fair Complex from May 9 to May 11. Sand Stone2015 attracted many famous.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 31st October 2015

 Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (ABCEC) has expressed optimism that the construction industry in Zambia is poised for expansion following the allocation US$1.4m towards infrastructure development in the 2016 budget.   ABCEC president Michael Nyirenda said the proposed US$1.4m allocation towards infrastructure will boost infrastructure development and enhance economic growth.   The ABCEC president.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 31st October 2015