13 Sep 2017

Featured Project: WellCity, Togo – Shopping Mall

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Description: Construction of a shopping mall and parking bays, as part of a mixed-use development in Lome, Togo known as WellCity. The new town is located north of the Greater Lomé National No. 1, Lome-Dapaong, 15 kilometres from the city center. Over 1 000 new villas and apartments are to be constructed. Included in this development will be a shopping mall, hotel, school and a clinic. The proposed development covers an area of 100 hectares connected by an expressway a mile to the National # 1. It is close to the new Police Academy and the new dry port development. 

Status: Awarded

Industry: Building

Region: Togo

Sector: Private

Value: R 100 million+ 

Timing: 2017 onwards

Notes: This development is going to be constructed over 4 phases. The first stage of construction which is the 200 villas is due for completion in 2020. Ultimately, there will be 1000 housing units constructed.

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For additional components relating to this Project, please also see PPA 19387, PPA 19389, PPA 19390 & PPA 19391

About Marlaine Andersen

Leads 2 Business Advertising Co-ordinator and Digital Designer

12 Sep 2017

Featured Tender: The Special Maintenance Of National Route N6 Section 2 From Stutterheim (km 0.0) To Cathcart (km 48.4)

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Contract Number: NRAN.006-020-2017/1 – Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Description: Advertisement for Pre-qualification of Targeted Enterprises to Participate on Sanral Contract No. NRA N.006-020-2017/1: The Special Maintenance of National Route N6 Section 2 from Stutterheim (km 0.0) to Cathcart (km 48.4). Sanral hereby invites Prequalification applicants from Targeted Enterprises, to submit their documentation for pre-qualification to be considered on project: Special Maintenance of the National Route N6 Section 2 from Stutterheim to Cathcart, under Contract NRA N.006-020-2017/1.

Industry Sector: Road + Institutional

Industry: Infrastructure

Region: Eastern Cape

Site Inspection: A compulsory information briefing meeting will take place on 13 September 2017 at 11:00 at the Stutterheim Library Hall, Stutterheim. Applicants must be represented by a representative who must be the Applicant himself or an authorized person in the direct employ of the Applicant.

Closing Date: 22 September 2017 at 14:00

Restrictions: Contractors with the following active CIDB contractor grading designation within the following targeted areas will be included into the submission of the pre-qualification application on 22nd September 2017. CIDB contractor grading designation: Grade 1 and 2 CE PE / SK – From within Amahlathi Local Municipality. Grade 3,4, and 5 CE PE / SK – From within Amathole District Municipality. Grade 6 and 7 CE PE / SK – From within the Eastern Cape Province. Queries relating to issues arising from this document may be addressed to: Mr Stephan Van Der Walt of Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

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About Lauren Davids

I am a Content Researcher for the Western Cape Region in the Tenders South Africa Department.

11 Sep 2017

Did you Know #DYK: The start of the go green movement

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What is the Green Movement and what is its origin?

To understand the green movement of today first we need to look back to see how it all started.

One of the key pieces of literature that captured peoples attention was the 1962 publication Silent Spring by Rachel Carson but the movement’s origin can be traced back even further to Henry David Thoreau and Teddy Roosevelt. In fact, elements of the go green movement can be traced back throughout a large part of human history even if it wasn’t named as such.

 

Environmentalism today can be defined as:

“Environmentalists advocate the sustainable management of resources and stewardship of the environment through changes in public policy and individual behaviour. In its recognition of humanity as a participant in (not enemy of) ecosystems, the movement is centred on ecology, health, and human rights.”

 

The Modern Green Movement

Teddy Roosevelt was a major supporter of environmentalism and helped to bring national parks and wildlife conservation to the forefront of the public’s consciousness however when world war 2 started it faded into the background and took many years to resurface. After tragedies like the Donora Fluoride Fog and the Cuyahoga River catching on fire people started taking notice of the dangers that were posed by ignoring our environment.

The Donora Fluoride Fog or the Donora Death Fog killed 20 people and left hundreds injured or dying and was caused by the fumes of a nearby smelting plant which covered the town for 4 days in a toxic fog. The Cuyahoga River was covered in oil and chemicals and caught fire, the flames reached up to five stories high.

Most recently Al Gore’s film, An Inconvenient Truth, highlighted the problems we still face today from chemically treated food to contaminated water and serves as a reminder that we still have a long way to go if we want to conserve our environment for future generations.

 

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_movement
http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/08/17/a-brief-history-of-the-modern-green-movement/
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/77266.aspx

About Barry West

I am a software developer.

8 Sep 2017

Industry Events: Manufacturing Indaba + Sign Africa Expo + Homemakers Expo, Pretoria

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1. Event:

Manufacturing Indaba

 

Date:

14 September 2017

 

Event location:

ICC Durban

 

Event Description:

The annual Manufacturing Indaba Kwazulu-Natal brings together provincial manufacturers and businesses to explore growth opportunities, find out about the latest manufacturing incentives and trends, and provide a platform for networking and collaboration.

 

Event Website:

Manufacturing Indaba

 

 

2. Event:

Sign Africa Expo

 

Date:

13 September 2017 – 15 September 2017

 

Event location:

Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg

 

Event Description:

South Africa is the gateway into Africa and is a prime location for the Sign Africa expo. It is at the centre of Africa’s economy and has a thriving tourism industry. The city is easily accessible from neighbouring countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe with direct connections into the OR Tambo International Airport, not far from the Gallagher Convention Centre by the Gautrain (a modern high speed train) and a newly upgraded freeway infrastructure. Covering 13,000sqm and with the objective of attracting 6,000+ visitors, Sign Africa provides an ideal platform for visitors to investigate available business ventures, innovative products, technology, applications and education programmes for the signage and display industries in the sub-Saharan region.

 

Contact Person:

Tel: +27(0)11 450 1650

E-mail: info@signafrica.com

 

Event Website:

Sign Africa Expo

 

 

3. Event:

Homemakers Expo, Pretoria

 

Date:

15 September 2017 – 17 September 2017

 

Show Times:

Friday, 10:00 – 18:00

Saturday, 09:00 – 18:00

Sunday, 09:00 – 17:00

 

Entrance:

R50 Adults

R30 Pensioners

Children under 12 free

 

Event location:

Parkview Shopping Centre, Pretoria East

 

Event Description:

The Pretoria HOMEMAKERS Expo brings you first-class exhibitors showcasing beautiful yet practical products and professional know-how, all under one roof. Exhibits range from home improvement products, landscaping and gardening tools, DIY, furniture and everything else you need for easy living. With home inspiration and craft beer on-tap, the Parkview Shopping Centre is where you need to be from 15 to 17 September 2017.

 

Contact Person:

Johann Axsel

E-mail: pretoria@homemakersonline.co.za

Tel: +27(0)861 114 663

 

Event Website:

Homemakers Expo, Pretoria

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

7 Sep 2017

L2B Blog: 10 Simple ways to go green

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Have you ever wondered about Going Green but think “well it’s too expensive“ or “too time consuming”… Well, I have done some research into this and found that it’s easier than we think, here are 10 simple ways to go green.

 

1) Recycled Polystyrene – Ever wondered what happens to all those polystyrene cups we use …? well there are actually companies that recycle these items and manufacture lightweight building blocks. These blocks have so many benefits, namely, its superior insulation and it’s lightweight so transportation is much easier and more cost effective, it’s also fireproof, water resistant as well as soundproof. This product has so many benefits I wonder why so few people know about it as it’s super cost effective too…

 

Did you Know the New Table Bay Mall is being built using 15 tons of Recycled Polystyrene? For details on this Project, see PPA 16176 and 16177

 

2) ECO friendly / Green Paints – Many people only know about the traditional paints we use and the big names like Plascon, Dulux etc however interestingly enough there are ECO friendly paints out there, they have so many benefits i.e. non toxic and odourless so very effective for use in hospitals, schools etc, you even get waterproofing paints which are ideal for ponds etc. They are fire retardant too as well as flexible, they have so many benefits it’s surprising that these paints are not as common as the other major brands.

 

3) Energy Star Products – Most of us have seen the Energy Star label on our computers. Ever wondered what the energy star label on your appliance is there for? .. well, I have just learnt that it’s for energy efficient appliances, which means that these products have been independently certified to save you energy without sacrificing the features or functionalities of the product.

 

4) Light Bulbs – Changing your light bulb to a fluorescent or LED energy saving one helps protect the environment as well

 

5) Rainwater harvesting – By collecting rain water from roof tops and gutters you can accumulate more than enough water to wash cars, water gardens and top up swimming pools and ponds. Companies like Jo-Jo have a wide variety of products to suit your needs for rainwater harvesting

 

6) Grey water usage – Did you know that on average a toilet uses approx 5 litres of water per flush, if an average household of 4 people flush the toilet only 5 times a day, you can use 100 litres of water just on flushing the toilet, however, if you were to collect shower or bath water for flushing, you would knock off a minimum of 3 000 litres off your bill every month. Next time you run the bath for the kids think again before lifting the plug and letting the water go down the drain. Collect your washing machine water in tanks or buckets and water the garden or even flush the toilet with that. There are so many creative ways to save water, you can even get fancy and get pumps to pump the grey water to where you need or you can skip the gym and carry buckets around …

 

7) Energy efficient windows – I have never really thought about this before but did you know that your windows can account for approximately 30% of your heat loss during winter and heat gain during summer. Some very clever people have made double glazed windows which is basically two pieces of glass in a window pane with a very tiny gap in-between that traps air which, assists with Insulating the window’s, so next time you have to replace a window consider going this option, it will definitely save you on the heating/cooling costs of your property.

 

8) Solar – Now by now we are all pretty much clued up / familiar with solar energy, you can either install a solar geyser of solar panels to go partially off the grid or even completely off the grid. There are so many companies out there which can assist one with solar installations and although it might be a bit costly initially, in the long run, it will definitely pay off. The only problem is when Eskom decides to do load shedding again, you might some pesky unwanted neighbours camping out at your place

 

9) Cleaning Supplies – We spend hundreds of rands every month on cleaning chemicals, now not only are they expensive but they are very harmful to the environment too. Ever thought of making your own cleaning chemicals? Here are some simple ways to do so –
– All purpose cleaner – 2 cups of water, ½ cup vinegar & 1 tsp bicarbonate soda
– Glass Cleaner – 1 cup white vinegar & 1 cup water
– Disinfectant – 1 cup water & 1 cup rubbing alcohol

If you are anything like me, you will add the rubbing alcohol or lemon juice to everything for a disinfectant. You can find plenty DIY cleaning material recipes in Pinterest.

 

10) Plastic bags – Well, now this one is probably more for the ladies as it’s regarding shopping, but the men might want to know as well as this will save you more…

Did you know that a normal plastic shopping packet can cost between 30c and 60c? What do you do with that packet afterwards, do you keep them in the car for the next shop, but they tear so easily? Why not buy shopping bags, the sturdy ones that Spar, Pick n Pay and Woolworths sell. Yes, they are more expensive ranging from R12 to R40 but they last longer and will save you money in the long run. Also, some of these shops donate a portion to various wildlife funds.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read my Blog I hope that you found it interesting.

Good luck Going Green…

 

Sources:

http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/top-15-green-home-building-techniques-and-ideas.php

http://www.lafarge.co.za/Ultra_Light_Brochure_01.pdf

About Jennifer Ellis

I Started working with Leads 2 Business in 2007 and been based in Port Elizabeth as a Senior account Executive. I oversee the Subscriber base in the Port Elizabeth and surrounds region as well as some National subscribers.

6 Sep 2017

Featured Project: Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Cape Verde – Hotel

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Description: Construction of a five-star hotel for a new Radisson Blu Beach Resort Hotel located in Santa Maria, Cape Verde. The five-star beach resort designed with a modern minimalistic design will have 240 guest rooms, two restaurants, four bars including a roof top, wellness spa and an iconic swimming pool design with various pools and lounges leading onto a white sandy beach and ocean. The beach resort will offer the largest conference centre in Cape Verde islands with more than 1500 meters of dedicated meeting and event space. 

Status: Underway

Industry: Building

Region: Cape Verde

Sector: Private

Value: R 100 million+

Timing: Completion due by the end of 2019.

Notes: Construction has commenced on this beach resort hotel which is expected to be complete by the end of 2019.

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For additional components relating to this Project, please also see PPA 19351 + PPA 19349

About Marlaine Andersen

Leads 2 Business Advertising Co-ordinator and Digital Designer

5 Sep 2017

Featured Tender: Upgrade and Refurbishment of the Paarl Wastewater Treatment Works: Phase 2: Civil Works

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Contract Number: CES23/2016 – Drakenstein Local Municipality

Description: Drakenstein Local Municipality invites tenders for Upgrade and Refurbishment of the Paarl Wastewater Treatment Works: Phase 2: Civil Works.

Industry Sector: Water

Industry: Infrastructure

Region: Paarl

Site Inspection: A compulsory clarification meeting with representitives of the Employer will take place at the boardroom at the Paarl WWTW ,-33°41’42.639”S 18°58’46.089”E on 07 September 2017 starting at 13:00.

Closing Date: 12 October 2017 at 10:00

Restrictions: It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 9CE. Only tenderers who Tenderers must be registered with the CIDB in a CE class of construction works and have a grading designation equal to or higher than that determined in accordance with the sum tendered or a value determined in accordance with regulation 25(7A) of the Construction Industry Development Regulations, 2004. It is estimated that tenderers will need a grading designation of 9CE or higher. are eligible to submit tenders. Telephonic, Telegraphic, Telex, Facsimile, Emailed and Late Tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued. Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data

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About Claire Donaldson

I started working at Leads 2 Business in February 2005, and have served as Head of Department of Daily Tenders from 2007 until the present. I oversee both the Daily Tenders South Africa and Africa Departments.

4 Sep 2017

Did you Know #DYK: SA’s first solar airport in Africa

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South Africa has a “green” airport! One where all their services: the check in desks, the baggage carousels, restaurants, ATMs and even the Control Tower are run from the electricity generated from solar panels…

 

Who knew! We actually have three, part of a six airport plan expected to be up and running by mid-2017.

 

This is a massive step forward as a country, and from one our ‘state owned’ enterprises, toward reaching our government’s sustainable development imperatives, increasing our energy security and environmental conservation obligations.

 

In a politically, let’s call it – interesting – time, this is one good and worthwhile campaign that has stayed the course. As the state owned enterprise responsible for the movement toward a more environmentally friendly conscious country, ACSA, battles on in court, the project for the solar overhaul of 6 regional airports is underway with at least 3 airports already completed. Not bad considering they started the project in September 2015…

 

The large corporation, and beacon of hope for South Africa’s plans to reduce our own carbon footprint, giant enterprise, ACSA – the Airports Company South Africa, an environmentally conscious company, believes that by decreasing their dependence on the national power grid, they will begin to fulfill their role by increasing energy security (electricity sustainability) and the diversification of the energy matrix (fancy way of saying, using different types of electricity together) as their key priority to ensure sustainability of business activities, says the GM for Regional Airports at ACSA.

 

ACSA has dedicated a project worth R90 million over the period of two years for the completion of 6 regional solar powered airports to ensure they fulfil their obligation as a large enterprise to continue to grow and support the movement toward finding and using different more environmentally friendly solutions to source electricity to keep our country running.

 

This admirable and much needed progressive step toward not only our own but our entire planet’s sustainability is a shining example of South Africa’s commitment toward going green…

 

The unveiling of the first “Green Airport is Africa took place in George on the 16 May 2016.

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Speaking at the opening ceremony at George Airport, Skhumbuzo Macozoma, Chairman of ACSA, said: “As an airports management company running nine airports nationally, part of our strategic objective is to minimise our environmental impact.” He said the company was looking into ways to reduce energy consumption, water consumption and noise levels as well as find ways to use energy-efficient materials.

 

South Africa with its broad open spaces and African sun has proved to have the potential for generating renewable energy and government plans to generate nearly half of the country’s power needs by 2030.

 

This is the R16 million, 3 000-panel solar plant at George Airport in the Western Cape. One look at the use, natures free gift to us and of previously unusable land due to noise constraints and one starts to recognise that opportunities truly exist under our beautiful African sun.

 

In this tiny town of George with 150 000 people in the Western Cape, the weather is so unpredictable, one would never think to find Africa’s first Solar Powered Airport. Surely not, when we consider that South Africa has rolling acres of sun-baked land in other provinces, and George is anything but!

 

This small airport, with its bustling tourist industry and acting as a transit hub for shipments of oysters and flowers, sees an average of 700 000 people through its doors each year, has proven to be an excellent test site for the airport solar roll out plan.

 

The unpredictability of the weather played an especially large role. ACSA, wanting to ensure the energy matrix solution would work for all six regions, made the decision to first try it in George, as the weather conditions were far more extreme in George than other parts of South Africa. The probability of the success of the nationwide project increased exponentially if the idea was a success there, which of course, it has been.

 

Ultimately solar power plants like this one will reduce the load on the constrained on the power grid. This 75KW plant will eventually see George Airport going off the power grid completely.
It already supplies 41% of the airport’s electricity needs.

 

Here are some facts about our very own and Africa’s very own, first solar powered airport, George Airport.

  • This is the second Solar Powered Airport in the world. The first being Cochin in South India
  • There are 3 000 panels located on the roofs of the airport building and on 0.7ha of land adjacent to the airport.
  • The airport produces 750KW per day. Only 400KW per day is needed.
  • In September 2016, the excess energy was fed back into the grid and powered 274 households.
  • As of October 2016, George Airport lowered their carbon emissions by 1 229 tonnes!
  • The energy efficient solution costs a mere R250K per year in maintenance, with an average savings of R65K per month.
  • The solar batteries used in the panels last 25 years.
  • The R16 million spent on the airport will be recovered in 10-15 years, leaving the remaining 10 years of profit.
  • The plan has also created jobs both in the temp and permanent fields boosting the local economy.
  • Since its implementation, load shedding cuts have become a thing of the past.

 

With all of these benefits, “going green” seems to be an obvious choice. With the planet’s climate change predictions slowly gaining respect around the world, it is a matter of time before we see landscapes like this…

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Sources:
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/acsa-unveils-kimberley-airport-solar-power-plant-2016-05-13/rep_id:4136
http://www.airports.co.za/business/tender-bulletin/current-and-future-tenders
http://www.tourismupdate.co.za/article/107004/Acsa-launches-solar-power-project
https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/transport-and-tourism/2016-02-29-acsa-to-start-with-solar-power-at-six-regional-airports/
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2016/10/solar-powered-airports-are-taking-off-worldwide.html
https://aviationbenefits.org/case-studies/the-first-solar-powered-airport/
https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/green-airports-future/
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/04/12/worlds-first-100-solar-airport-double-solar-capacity/

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About Nikki Blake

I am an Account Executive in our Gauteng branch. I have been with L2B for almost a year now and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I am so passionate about people and being able to assist them grow their business with the use of our amazing system. It has not only given me an overwhelming sense of self fulfilment, but has also become my motivation to be the best person I can be each day. Thank you L2B and to all of our awesome clients!

1 Sep 2017

Industry Events: Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress + IFAT Africa

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1. Event:

Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress

 

Date:

11 September 2017 – 12 September 2017

 

Event location:

Century City Convention Centre, Cape Town

 

Event Description:

Economic transformation in the South African construction sector and the impact of ratings downgrades on the development and future of the industry, are topics that will be discussed at the annual Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress

 

Contact Person/s:

1. Patrick Domburg

Tel: +27(0)86 132 5471

E-mail: patrick.domburg@eclipsepr.co.za

 

2. Crystal Andrews

Tel: +27(0)21 680 5196

E-mail: info@eclipsepr.co.za

 

Event Website:

Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress

 

 

2. Event:

IFAT Africa

 

Date:

12 September 2017 – 14 September 2017

 

Event location:

Johannesburg Exhibition Centre

Corner Rand Show and Nasrec road

Johannesburg

 

Event Description:

IFAT Africa 2017, trade fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling

 

Contact Person:

Tel: +27(0)11 494 1920

 

Event Website:

IFAT Africa

 

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

31 Aug 2017

L2B Blog: Consulting Work in Africa

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I hope that my blog doesn’t bore you too much. I like to talk – to the point where I am consciously aware that I am bothering the people around me… and yet I continue. As a mitigating consideration, (fingers crossed) I don’t think I’m boring. The fact that I think I might have the gift of the gab is probably one of the main reasons why I shouldn’t run out of things to talk about. 😉

 

I will be discussing consultants, who are they and what do they do?

 

To be honest, the very first time I heard the word “consultants”, I immediately thought of doctors, I don’t know why… probably because I’m Afrikaans. I lie awake at night sometimes worrying that my words, phrases, and punctuation will end up in court. Why? To be sentenced, of course.

 

A consultant is a person who provides professional or expert advice in a particular field of business to either an organisation or individual. There are various different types of consultants. Consultants are professionals, typically appointed by the client to perform expert tasks on a project.

 

The members of the Consultant team that are likely to be required on most projects are:

*Architect
*Engineers
*Consultants
*Quantity surveyors

 

In this regard, I’m going to focus on Architects.

 

Giving people an exceptional experience, and turning what appears to be nothing, into a space of breathtaking beauty.

 

That is the art of being an Architect. #WeLoveOurArchitects

#SiyawathandaAmaArchitectsAseAfrica #OnsWaardeerArgitekte

 

 

What is an Architect?

 

An Architect is someone who plans, designs and reviews the construction of developments. The architect is acquainted with the tender procedures and building contracts.

 

It’s amazing how opportunities in Africa became extraordinary. With the rapid economic growth, masses migrated into the cities, (which is quite distressing) how would you plan for expansion of these cities which were built for only a limited few? Well, with the right political agency and the right construction environment you can transform an empty space into a breathtaking sight, Exciting right!! I like to think that Architects develop the world, after all they create the foundation which our shopping malls, hospitals, schools and so much more are built on.

 

Please click here to view a project in Swaziland on our site

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Enough harping on about how much I love architects. If you think about it for a second, throughout Africa there is a great need for mixed use developments. It’s an important aspect and this is the reason why I feel that Architecture plays a big role just as much in Africa as everywhere else.

 

The continued population growth across Africa has resulted in increased demand for infrastructure development. This has in return driven a significant rise in the number of investors seeking opportunities. There are companies whose main goal it is to provide exceptional services from conceptual to completion in developing new structures for the prosperity of Africa.

 

A long time ago there was no such thing as big flashy buildings or proper roofing with foundations and pretty things for the eyes. It was simple, traditional architecture. You had a choice of a wooden or a mud house. On the southern coast of Benin in West Africa, for example, there is an entire city built on stilts. These range from churches to banks and even hospitals. I read something once that caught my eye: “I asked him why he wanted a metal roof, and he said, because then I would be somebody.”

 

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If you think about it, this way architects have the power to make developments in Africa a source of income for the majority of locals who happen to be young people and are most likely unemployed. If Architects build sturdy structures they are automatically creating employment. By pushing innovation in local materials with skills and craftsmanship based on African heritage, they can actually end up with a mix of development that can benefit the population. Yes, we value our Architects in Africa. If African countries keep growing, it’ll continue to be an exciting place to work as an architect. Just remember, whatever good things we build ends up building us. #ValueOurArchitects

 

I would just like to place emphasis on the importance of proper architecture in the construction industry, after all architecture is the art and science of designing and building large structures. I would like to let you in on a terrible incident that took place in Kenya due to poor consultancy service and planning. In this case Kenya’s lab got a D on their report for this “science project”.

 

In April this year a building collapsed in Nairobi, leaving at least 12 people dead and others injured. The underlying cause and I quote “is poor construction, a problem reflected across the city and many other parts of Kenya”. In Nairobi alone only 42% of the cities buildings are considered safe for inhabitants, according to the 2015 audit by Kenya’s National Construction Authority, the Daily Nation reported and I quote again “developers are bypassing construction rules and regulations in order to meet the demand” said architecture professor Alfred Omenya in an interview after two buildings collapsed last year.

 

So… Consultancy in Africa…..yes, we need you and we don’t want any more buildings collapsing in Africa.

 

Please click on the link to read more about the article of the collapsing buildings in Kenya.

 

Finishing off, I would like to encourage you to check our website at www.l2b.co.za for amazing leads and business opportunities on consultancy. You can also sign up for a free trial to see what we are all about.

 

Until we meet again:)

 

“The road to success is always under construction”

 

 

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consultant

http://roodtarchitects.co.za/blog/post/5/What-is-an-architect

https://www.dezeen.com/architecture/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_of_Africa

http://www.upworthy.com/11-awe-inspiring-african-cities-that-are-changing-the-face-of-urban-living-in-the-future

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2016/0430/Why-are-buildings-in-Kenya-collapsing-video

https://www.britannica.com/art/African-architecture

http://kids.britannica.com/kids/assembly/view/183388

http://www.archdaily.com/603169/7-architects-designing-a-diverse-future-in-africa

http://www.southafrica.net/za/en/articles/entry/article-southafrica.net-traditional-african-architecture

https://www.slideshare.net/rachelletriste/architecture-of-africa

http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/middle-east-and-africa/whats-driving-africas-growth

http://www.oecd.org/sti/inno/39374789.pdf

 

About Sonet van Wygaard

I started working at Leads 2 Business in 2014. I was part of the Tenders Africa team and have now recently moved to Private Projects. I love every second of it!

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