FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTION METHOD IStock/GettyImages/Google The Construction Industry is considered as one of the most conservative industries in the world. BELOW are some of the factors to consider when selecting the appropriate Construction Method include; 1. Project Design; specific designs may be inclined towards a particular construction methods; for example […]

CONSTRUCTION TIPS FOR MANAGING THE BUILDING COSTS IStock/GettyImages/Google The following are some of the building construction tips than you should consider before commencing a project; 1. Choose the right location for constructing your project; When identifying a plot, consider sites with gentle rolling topography that are easily accessible, this will reduce on the overall construction […]

CAUSES OF BUILDING COLLAPSES A residential building under construction collapses and leans on an existing adjacent building in Kinoo, Kiambu County, Kenya. (Google) The following are some of the possible causes of building collapses based on our experience; 1. Incompetent builders; Selection of builders without assessing and considering the necessary qualifications probably due to being […]

WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN A CONTRACTOR EHStock/GettyImages/Google The following are some of the warning signs in a contractor that must never be ignored; 1. Unwilling to get into a written agreement; Agreement outlines specific costs for labor and material, project delivery timelines, and payment terms among other important aspects. A contractor that […]

EARTHQUAKE AND BUILDING STRUCTURES Left: Collapsed buildings in Central Kahramanmaras, near the epicentre of the February 06, 2023 Earthquake. Right: Same street in 2018. (AFP/Getty/Google) Earthquake is an intense shaking of the ground surface caused by sudden movements along the fault lines. Such movements release energies which are spread through the Earth's layers in the […]

CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY TIPS BeauStocker/Shutterstock.com Construction sites is one of the riskiest places to work in the world. Injuries or even death often occurs. However these risks can be reduced or completely avoided by practicing proper safety and health precautions. The Site managers and site supervisors must endeavor to comply with OSHA standards at all […]