CONSTRUCTION

GOVT. TO PROSECUTE CONTRACTOR OVER ROAD PROJECT DELAY IN NIGERIA

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GOVT. TO PROSECUTE CONTRACTOR OVER ROAD PROJECT DELAY IN NIGERIA

Niger State Government in Central Nigeria is planning to prosecute contractors over delay in road project. During an inspection from the Infrastructure Committee chairman, Chief of Staff to the governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe gave the directives for contractors to appear before the committee. The statement by the committee reads that the firms handling the jobs had not performed up to expectation despite collecting substantial part of the contract sum. Balarabe said “We will not hesitate…

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HOW PPE SHORTAGE AND SOCIAL DISTANCE IS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

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HOW PPE SHORTAGE AND SOCIAL DISTANCE IS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

As the world continue to witness the spread of the pandemic, government has advised that construction workers should stay at least 2 metres apart wherever possible to limit the risk of contracting COVID-19 from a colleague. A survey carried out by ConstructionNews stated that almost one in five site workers who answered the survey reports instances of work going ahead in the absence of proper kit. Some say the absence of inspectors from the Health…

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CRUDE OIL PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK OFF IN TANZANIA

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CRUDE OIL PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK OFF IN TANZANIA

The construction of the pipeline is set to link Uganda and Tanzania which will take the two nations into a new height. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Dr Medard Kalemani when tabling his ministry’s 2.196trn/- budget estimates and expenditures for the financial year 2020/21. Kalemani said Tanzania has allocated 1bn/- for compensation to people and institutions affected with the implementation of a 3.5billion US dollar worth 1,445km-long underground pipeline. Kalemani also said the…

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MALAWI GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE AFTER GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

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MALAWI GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE AFTER GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

Malawi Minister of Transport and Public works Ralph Jooma has performed the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a bridge at Phalombe District. The bridge which will be along Phalombe River is at a construction cost of K99 million. According to the Minister, the bridge will not only allow people of Mpasa and Likulezi wards to connect with each other but it will also provide them access to important things such as markets for…

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AFDB APPROVES GRANTS FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LINKING CHAD AND CAMEROON

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AFDB APPROVES GRANTS FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LINKING CHAD AND CAMEROON

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved grants worth €40.94 million for the construction of a bridge to connect Cameroon and Chad across the Logone river. The grants, comprising a €20.785 million tranche for Cameroon and €19.215 million for Chad, were approved on 30th April 2020. The facility is from the Investment Facility for Africa under a framework agreement between the Bank Group and the European Commission. The funds will…

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KENYA GOVT. SOUND WARNING AFTER TWO DAMS BECAME FULL

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KENYA GOVT. SOUND WARNING AFTER TWO DAMS BECAME FULL

Kenya Governments has warn citizen to expect disaster after confirming two dams has reached it maximum capacity. The dams in question are Masinga and Turkwel with the former having already exceeded its reservoir capacity to 1057.86 against its normal 1056.5 above the sea level. Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said “So we are telling people that it is a serious issue. Those downstream Garissa all the way to Garissa must move because things are worsening,”…

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CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGES SET TO KICK-OFF IN GHANA

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CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGES SET TO KICK-OFF IN GHANA

Ghana government has announced plans for the construction of four interchange in Kumasi. Minister of Roads and Highways Kwasi Amoako-Atta made the statement while speaking with the media during a two day tour of Ashanti. The aim of the project is to ease traffic in these areas and fast-track businesses in Kumasi and the region as a whole. The project which are at various stages of procurement, would take place at the Kumasi Airport Roundabout,…

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RESIDENTS BUILD ROAD AFTER LACK OF GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN LIBERIA

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RESIDENTS BUILD ROAD AFTER LACK OF GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN LIBERIA

In Zota District, Bong County, Residents of Sergeant Kollieta town has result to using their hands to build a road after government failures. The people has been begging various political representatives in Bong County to assist with the road but it has fall on deaf ears. This made them to kick start the road construction after getting feed-up with lack of government interest. According to Community Member Abenego Kollie, “We have been trying to reach…

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DRIVE THROUGH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN SOON IN GHANA

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DRIVE THROUGH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN SOON IN GHANA

The construction of a drive-through over Chemu lagoon is set to kick-off. This was announced by Metropolitan Chief Executive of Accra Metro, Mohammed Adjei Sowah. According to the major, the government plans to construct a permanent concrete bridge over the Chemu Lagoon to connect Ablekuma West and Ablekuma South constituencies in Accra. These is  after the only bridge on the lagoon was swept away. He said the the contractor has already cordoned off the area…

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HOW TO AVOID BUILDING COLLAPSE

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HOW TO AVOID BUILDING COLLAPSE

THE WAY FORWARD Government needs to increase its supervision on building project. This might come at a cost, but it will save life and economic materials.  We should not ignore the importance of a technical consulting engineering when carrying out project of such magnitude and importance. The Engineering body has a serious role to play, as it falls on the society when incident like this keep hugging the headline for the wrong reason. The need…

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GHANA’s BONGO DISTRICT ASSEMBLY AWARD CONTRACT ON FIVE PROJECTS

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GHANA’s BONGO DISTRICT ASSEMBLY AWARD CONTRACT ON FIVE PROJECTS

Bongo District Assembly, located in the eastern region of Ghana has awarded contract for five projects. The projects which is worth US$334k (GH¢1,943,000) will be used for  the provision of mechanised boreholes, renovation of teachers quarters, construction of nurses’ quarters and a Community-based Health Planning Services [CHPS] compound. The project is under the government’s 1-million US Dollar per Constituency initiative. These initiative is to cater for the basic needs of the poor like toilets, drainages,…

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ESSAU DISTRICT HOSPITAL RENOVATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN GAMBIA

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ESSAU DISTRICT HOSPITAL RENOVATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN GAMBIA

Essau district Hospital for the past couple of years has been seriously in a poor state. It has struggling to refer patients to Banjul coupled with the ferry crossing problems. With that view in mind, the Minister of Health Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh announced in February 2020 that the hospital will the renovated. According to him, the ministry is working with United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) to make Essau District Hospital fully operational….

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DODOMA ARENA CONSTRUCTION PLANS SET FOR KICK-OFF- TANZANIA MINISTER

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DODOMA ARENA CONSTRUCTION PLANS SET FOR KICK-OFF- TANZANIA MINISTER

Construction plans for Dodoma arena is set to kick-off according to Minister for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports Harrison Mwakyembe. The ultra-modern sport complex is schedule to take up construction activities for 30months. These is after a series of seismic, topographical and feasibility studies has been carried-out to ensure maximum safety of the structure and the spectators. Speaking to the media, Mwakyembe said the new arena will cost between US$80million and US$100million that will accommodate…

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8-STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSE IN IMO: WHAT WENT WRONG?

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8-STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSE IN IMO: WHAT WENT WRONG?

In the past five years, the construction industry in Nigeria continues to be plagued with collapse of high-rise buildings during construction. This worrying trend is becoming a huge burden to the nation and has prompted wide spread investigations by engineering bodies. In a 2019 report by Building Collapse Prevention Guild, Nigeria recorded 43 incidents of building collapse with Lagos topping the chart. The recently collapsed 8-Storey building under construction along Musa Yar’Adua drive in Owerri…

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CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGE IN UGANDA PLEASED RESIDENCE

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CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGE IN UGANDA PLEASED RESIDENCE

The construction of two bridges that will link Tororo municipality in Uganda has been completed. The two bridges which were constructed at Chamunula-Rubongi and Juba-Maguria area has been well received by resident of Tororo district. According to MP of the area, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, “It is no longer business as usual due to the outbreak of Covid-19 but the construction of the two bridges is a big breakthrough for us as a municipality.” He also…

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SITE INVESTIGATION: HOW TO PLAN IT

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SITE INVESTIGATION: HOW TO PLAN IT

Planning a site investigation is an essential component when preparing for an upcoming project. It helps you identify the ground conditions which might affect the proposed development. As well as enables better understanding of the site and immediate surroundings, which will enable safe and economic developments. A site Investigation is the process of collecting information, assessment of the data and reporting potential hazards beneath a site which are unknown. That is why a plan as…

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NEW RULES SET TO MAKE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES REOPEN

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NEW RULES SET TO MAKE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES REOPEN

Some firms and house-builders have started to reopen sites or have announced when operations will resume in May. Among them is Taylor Wimpey, which has said it is using “detailed new site operating protocols developed in compliance with strict social distancing requirements”. Chief executive Pete Redfern said last week: “We are now confident that we have clear plans and processes in place so we can safely start back on site in a phased way.” According…

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REHABILITATION OF RUTARA DAM KICK-OFF IN KENYA

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REHABILITATION OF RUTARA DAM KICK-OFF IN KENYA

The Rehabilitation process for Rutara dam has kick-off in Kenya. This was announced via the social media handle of the President’s Delivery Unit (PDU) in Kenya. According to PDU, the dam is kicking off its phase one which is funded by the National Government. They also announced that the dam will boost water storage and retention. Rehabilitation of the Rutara dam in Ol Kalou constituency, Nyandarua county is underway. Phase I of the project funded by…

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RESTORATION OF FAILED EMBANKMENT KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

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RESTORATION OF FAILED EMBANKMENT KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

Even with the corona virus outbreak in the nation, Uganda road maintenance team has not stop repairing broken road. The restoration of an embankment along Busega-Mityana road has kick-off according to UNRA Uganda. Our Road Maintenance team👷🏾‍♀️👷🏿‍♂️ is determined to ensure seamless performance of our road network during this period.#ONGOING: Emergency restoration of a failed embankment along Busega—Mityana rd. Next is establishment of vegetation cover to control surface erosion.#StaySafeUg pic.twitter.com/FmiaQqMoUR — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) April 26,…

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LIBERIA’s GENTA-YEKEPA ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES DESPITE CORONA VIRUS FEARS

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LIBERIA’s GENTA-YEKEPA ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES DESPITE CORONA VIRUS FEARS

Construction of Genta-Yekepa road is still ongoing despite the corona virus outbreak. The project which is carried-out by a Senegalese firm Compagnie Saheliane D’Enterprise/CS. According to one of the senior supervisor who spoke to Liberia Daily observer, the  road work is progressing in line with the lock down hours. That they usually stop work at 3pm daily. He said they are targeting to connect from where they began laying the asphalt or coal-tar and then,…

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