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African Architect, David Adjaye, Wins Prestigious UK Royal Gold Medal

Sir David Adjaye is a well-known and highly revered Ghanian-British architect, who has led a number of interesting and innovative architectural projects. This month Adjaye was awarded the prestigious Royal Gold Medal, the UK’s highest honour of architecture, which is approved by the Queen herself. This...

NCA seeks to enhance green building

NCA seeks to enhance green building
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...

The Impact Of Coronavirus On Architects

It's no secret that the Coronavirus epidemic of 2020 has taken the whole world by surprise with new laws and prohibitions on daily life, putting a toll on people and companies alike. Lockdown has come as a surprise to the whole country, and we...

VR’s Potential Effect On Architecture

Virtual and augmented reality are beginning to grow at a faster rate. More commonly abbreviated as VR and AR, these technologies took a little bit of time getting off the ground as mainstream, consumer-facing phenomena. Very early on, there were articles proclaiming that VR...

South African architecture in a book by Franco Frescura and Joyce Myeza

South African architecture in a book by Franco Frescura and Joyce Myeza
Traditional African architecture is definitely not given enough credit, with most people viewing this type of architecture as rudimentary and basic with no place in the modern world of innovative architecture. While traditional huts and other structures may appear to be simple, there is...

4 tips you need to keep in mind when renovating your office

4 tips you need to keep in mind when renovating your office
When it comes to renovating your office, things get a little bit complicated. If you don’t know where to begin or how to go on about it, you can end up wasting a lot of time and money. As renovation projects need to be...

Top 3 emerging construction industry trends to watch out for in 2021

Top 3 emerging construction industry trends to watch out for in 2021
After a year of adjusting to the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, 2021 is predicted to be a year of re-emergence and progressive growth for the global construction industry. Already, the construction industry is re-emerging with innovative ideas, such as...

List of top construction companies in Gauteng

List of top construction companies in Gauteng
Although it is the smallest province in South Africa, Gautent is no small when it comes to construction. The company is home to many construction companies serving the province and the country at large. We look at at the top 4 construction companies in...

Education requirements for construction professionals in Ethiopia

Education requirements for construction professionals in Ethiopia
The registration of Construction Professionals in Ethiopia refers to the following graduates and professionals: Civil Engineers Architects Associate Engineers (building or civil) Engineering Aides (building or Civil) The requirement for Education and experience and the scope of professional engagement for each professional are given herein...

7 top steel companies in Kenya

7 top steel companies in Kenya
According to the Ministry of Industrialization, the Iron and Steel industry in Kenya forms about 13 percent of the manufacturing sector, which in turn contributes significantly to the GDP.  These are 7 top steel companies in Kenya that are part of a major manufacturing...

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