EDUCATIVE MATERIALS - Engineering,Technology, etc.

SIMPLE HSE PROCEDURES FOR TENDER PROCESS IN CONSTRUCTION

Posted on March 1, 2019March 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

HSE PROCEDURES FOR JOB TENDER We know that all jobs are associated with risk, so it is vital that a good Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) plan is available. The construction industry is prone to many hazards and potential accidents, that is why HSE plan is needed. The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) plan is also a crucial step towards mitigating project risks. Most accident can be avoided if the right HSE plans are in place….

WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONCRETE GRADE IN STRUCTURES

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Concrete is a construction material composed of cement, fine aggregate (sand) and coarse aggregate mixed with water. It is a material that starts setting and gradually with increased bonding becomes hard like stone. Its importance is key because it contributes extensively in buildings, bridges and most infrastructural projects. The material is of immense value even though it is a man-made material on earth. During INFRACON, 2017 in India with theme “the Innovations in Concrete for Infrastructure…

AWARD WINNING SWAHILI GEM APARTMENTS

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Incredibly beautiful, and award winning Swahili Gem Apartments in Mombasa, Kenya. The building of Swahili Gem aimed at translating contemporary Swahili into a High-rise structure. The structure is a residential occupancy along the Tudor creek – Mombasa. Tudor creek is also famous for other numerous developments along the coast line. Award: Architectural Association of Kenya Awards of Excellence in Architecture-Best Residential Building This amazing structure was designed by Urko Sanchez Architect, an…

SIMPLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT QUALITY CONTROL ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

Posted on January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

When you hear the word quality control on construction site, as an engineer your mind will quickly take you to the planning, management, statistic and engineering of the site. But over the years, we have seen that high quality projects are not the primary objective for most clients which are very bad. It is vital that every construction project goes through quality control. This is because a good quality control ensures minimal defects and is…

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THE 7-STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA’S OIL CITY

Posted on November 25, 2018April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Possible causes of the 7-storey building collapse in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Residents in Nigeria’s Oil City of Port-Harcourt gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of a 7-storey building collapse. The building came down just before the close of working hours on Friday. According to a source who witnessed the event; “The ground started vibrating and I saw the building collapsing into itself. Then dust filled everywhere and I couldn’t see anything.” The structure:…

BASIC FACTORS AFFECTING INFRASTRUCTURE IN AFRICA

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by Gambeta News

Infrastructure is vital for any economy to grow. It is also essential that for any developing countries to grow, then Infrastructure must be at the forefront. We all know that Africa has a huge potential but lack or inadequate infrastructure is affecting it. This inadequate infrastructure remains a major obstacle towards Africa achieving its full economic growth potential. The continent is on the rise when it comes to economy but meeting this deficit is key. In…

WAYS OF GROWING YOUR BUSINESS STRENGTH

Posted on October 2, 2018June 12, 2020 by Gambeta News

It is very usual for persons to either feel superior or inferior towards others around them because they compare themselves to these persons based on their strength or weaknesses. The thing is, every individual is different and function differently based on their personalities. It is important to know yourself and your capacities. Your strengths are things you can leverage on, things you can use to push yourself further. On the other hand, your weaknesses are…

CELEBRATING NIGERIA’S INDEPENDENCE

Posted on October 1, 2018October 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria celebrates 58 years of Independence. Today is Nigeria independence day, here is a brief history of the country. Nigeria is a country in West Africa with 36 states with over 450 ethnic groups with Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba being the major tribes. Nigeria independence was gotten on October 1st, 1960. Flora Louise Shaw a British journalist and writer who later became the wife of lord Lugard came up with the name Nigeria in the…

HOW AUTOCAD IS HELPING THE ENGINEERING SECTOR

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

AUTOCAD is a one of the software which has been a great benefits to engineers. It has also made users to conceptualize ideas, produce designs and drawings to produce accurate results. In the past Autocad was use for only mechanical engineers but due to its success, other professional adopt the software. Before Autocad Recently, the software is mostly use in the construction industry. It has also help construction engineers design, visualize, simulate and build more efficiently with…

People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria celebrates independence On july 5th, Republic of Algeria celebrates its independence from France in 1962. after been invaded by the French in 1830, Algeria remained under France’s control for 132 years. Fun and Interesting Facts about Algeria Algeria is from an Arabic word Al Jazain, meaning “the Islands,” the small islands along the coastline of the capitol Algiers. Algeria was formerly the Barbary Coast (a corruption of Berber) notorious for pirates who…

TOP TEN RICHEST COUNTRIES IN AFRICA

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

TOP TEN RICHEST COUNTRIES IN AFRICA Africa is the second largest continent in the world, and is the host continent to some pretty rich countries. Today, we’ll take a quick glance at the top 10 richest countries in Africa. The following list looks at countries with the highest GDP per capita rates on the continent. A clear-cut distinction has to be made between real GDP and GDP per capita because the former looks at economic growth while…

Consultancy: Challenges of Civil Engineering Firm in Nigeria

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

The wealth creation cycle in construction industry revolves around the political climate, economy, government policies, availability of resources, technology, and skilled manpower. Thousands of engineering graduates leave school in Nigeria each year, and the job opportunities are getting leaner by the day. If I may say, this trend is worse in structural engineering consultancy sector in Nigeria. In Nigeria currently, construction and real estate companies are recruiting more civil engineering graduates than any other sector….

SIGNS YOU NEED A BREAK

Posted on June 27, 2018June 12, 2020 by Gambeta News

How do you know when you need a break? In this article, we would discuss how do you know when you need a break. Sometimes, you just want to shout, “pause!” at life, the way you can at a smart TV, but unfortunately and much to the disappointment of many, it doesn’t work like that. Subconsciously we all know that overworking ourselves can do harm to us in both our personal and professional lives. Yet for…

Madagascar – Unique Island

Posted on June 26, 2018June 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, and it is located 400km off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar’s s split from the Indian peninsula allowed native plants and animal to evolve in relative isolation. Thereby, making Madagascar a biodiversity hotspot. In other words, majority of the wild life you find on the island, you cant see anywhere else in the world. The ring-tail lemur is a typical example of…

Independence Day in Mozambique

Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

TODAY is Independence Day in Mozambique, celebrating its independence from Portugal on June 25, 1975. After over four centuries of Portuguese rule, they gained independence in 1975, becoming the People’s Republic of Mozambique shortly thereafter. Mozambique is a country in Southeast Africa. The official name of the country is the Republic of Mozambique. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the…

SIMPLE TIPS TO KNOW DURING CONCRETE CURING

Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

Concrete is one of the most important element in any construction process. It deals with adding fine and coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement which hardens over time. Concrete curing is a process whereby concrete are secure from loss of moisture and kept in a reasonable temperature range. It also helps prevent cracking which severely impact on the durability. It is also helps stop fresh concrete from drying out too quickly. Tips to know during concrete curing In this article,…

MIND BLOWING TECHNOLOGY

Posted on June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Our technology today and in the future. We are all interested in things that change the world or that affect the future. There is absolutely nothing impossible with the many extraordinary technological advancements lately. If you are a Tech freak, you must be aware of these amazing fact that Technology has become an integral part of our lives. The best selling mobile phone of all time was the Nokia 1100, made in Finland. A whooping 250 million units…

24 YEARS UGANDAN WINS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATION.

Posted on June 19, 2018March 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

24 years old Brian Gitta wins award for innovative engineering, also the first Ugandan to win such award. Brian Gitta, became the first Ugandan to win the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The award is for his invention of a device which tests malaria without drawing blood. According to BBC, Gitta invented the device after three blood tests failed to diagnose his own malaria. The device is called Matibabu, which means “treatment” in…

WHY YOUNG ENGINEERS NEED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILL

Posted on June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Young engineers in the industry some times find it hard at the beginning. But it is important they realize and try to develop themselves. It can be in the area of doing more research, network with their peers and getting a good mentor. In this article, we would be discussing on how a young civil engineer can transform his or herself to a skill project manager. Currently, the Industry has realize the need for project…

WHY FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30 IS INSPIRING YOUNG AFRICANS

Posted on June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

Forbes release list of Africa 30 under 30 young African entrepreneurs. In Africa, Youth often see themselves as tools that will never grow due to the mindset that was pass down from generation. They have the passion to excel but are still having the same small mindset. I sometime believe that if we can turn that passion and redevelop our mindset then the sky is our limit. Mindset is a powerful tool that needs to…

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