Profession

Ghana plans to come up with a national building code to regulate the construction industry,  Prof. Alex Dodoo Director-General of Ghana Standards Authority(GSA) has said. The code will provide construction professionals, developers and investors with common standards for public health, safety, fire protection, structural efficiency...

Registration Procedure with Contractors Registration Board Criteria for Registration of Contractors Any contractor applying for registration or upgrading to a particular class will be evaluated on the basis of the criteria defined in the Section 10 of the Contractors Registration Act. Basic Requirements There are three basic requirements...

For you to work as a contractor in Kenya, it is imperative that you register with National Construction Authority (NCA). It is illegal under the Kenyan laws to operate as a contractor without NCA certification. NCA online registration portal provides an easy way to...

To practice engineering in Kenya and for one to be recognised as an Engineer, it is necessary for them to register in both the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK). EBK is a regulatory body resulting from the...

Kenya is increasingly becoming a hub for top construction companies eager to tap into the booming construction industry. Construction and Civil engineering(CCE NEWS) looks at some of the top construction companies in Kenya going by the magnitude of the projects they have undertaken. Top construction...

National Construction Authority (NCA) in an effort to boost green building in the county has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kenya Green Building Society to promote a more environmentally friendly and sustainable real estate sector. “Construction is without a doubt the cornerstone of...

South Africa's wind Industry the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has applauded the newly elected South African president Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to stabilise state owned enterprises. The Association also praised Minister Gigaba's reiteration of the president's sentiments in yesterday's Budget Speech. "We applaud President Ramaphosa's...

Imagine you have been called by your client who wants a certain aspect of a design changed but you are away for an assignment. What would you do? Regardless of where you are, you should be able to access your project designs conveniently on your...

Before the emergence of computers and architectural design software, hand drawing was the only way an architect could communicate his ideas with his team or clients. Hand drawing still exists but with the emergence of latest drawing technology means that the field has also to...

The breath-taking high-rise structures you see in Nairobi  have passed through the hands of architects.This is because before a building is constructed, an architect must first design it to show an artist impression.  CCE NEWS examines top 5 architectural companies in Kenya. They were chosen due to their...