by Editorial Team | May 8, 2025 | Construction
With high population growth and increased urbanization, the demand for buildings and infrastructure in Kenya continues to grow, albeit currently sluggishly. As construction work increases, there is a need to manage costs, ensure value for money, and keep developments...
by Editorial Team | Apr 11, 2025 | Construction
A quantity surveyor estimates and monitors the construction and maintenance costs of buildings and infrastructure such as residential buildings, hospitals, office blocks, roads, stadiums, tunnels, bridges, airports, and other construction projects. Quantity surveyors...
by Nzangi Muimi | Sep 24, 2024 | Construction, Construction IT
Construction businesses use simple and advanced technologies to track the movement of raw materials, finished goods, plant and equipment, or labour gangs from one location to another. They are instrumental in construction logistics. These tracking technologies are...
by Cosmas Karisa | Oct 21, 2023 | Construction
Green building technologies have been embraced more in developed countries compared to developing countries. Policymakers and construction industry participants are gradually embracing the adoption of green building technologies. However, despite the benefits of these...
by Cosmas Karisa | Jul 29, 2023 | Construction
A green building includes environmental considerations in every stage of design with the goals of preserving occupant health, enhancing workforce productivity, and making good use of natural resources while minimizing the negative effects on the environment. Green...
by Cosmas Karisa | Mar 19, 2023 | Construction
Variations in construction projects are alterations to the original scope of construction work. It comes in form of an addition, substitution, or omission from the original scope of works envisaged in the contract. Also, it is defined as any change to the construction...
