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Liberia: Commissioner Compound Under ConstructionLocal authority in River Gee County has announced the implementation of several development projects aimed at giving the county a facelift.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 16:14
Eritrea: Badme Construction Company's Brick Factory Begins Producing Large Number of Bricks
The Badme Construction Company's Brick Factory in Barentu has began producing competitive bricks both in terms of quality and quantity following internal renovation.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 15:09
Nigeria: Tukunbo Tyres Will Be Banned Soon - FRSC
The Gwagwalada Area Council Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), yesterday said it would put an end to the uses of worn-out and second hand tyres especially by commercial vehicles.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 10:29
Inoni Announces Projects Bonanza for SW
The endless cries by Southwesterners about the neglect of the Province might soon be history following a series of projects the Prime Minister, Ephraim Inoni, has announced.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 09:27
LICCSAL Turns Sod at New Site
LICCSAL business college Friday turned the sod for the construction of the college's new site at Freetown Road, Wilberforce.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 17:48
Rwanda: $5 Million for Hotel Des Mille Collines Works
Hôtel des Mille Collines, a renowned hotel in the Hotel Rwanda Movie has earmarked $5million for renovation of the hotel facilities and outlook.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 16:48
Nigeria: Minister Orders Testing of New Road Technology
The Minister of Transport, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has directed officials of her ministry to carry out random sampling test on the suitability of new road building technology being introduced into the country's construction industry.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 14:24
Nigeria: Julius Berger Resumes Work in Rivers
Construction giant, Julius Berger Plc has returned to project sites the company abandoned months ago because of security concerns in Rivers State.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 13:20
Nigeria: Concern Over Gravel, Sand Shortages
The ban on the activities of sand dredgers in Lagos has continued to send shivers down the spine of developers in the state as they now face the challenge of sustaining their projects as prices of sand has gone up by over 100 per cent in the past few weeks.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 12:39
Nigeria: Work Commences On Ibom Tropicana Complex
Following the clearance of the project site as well as the laying of the foundation stone, construction work is about to commence on the Ibom Tropicana Complex.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 12:15
Nigeria: Collapsed Bridges - Who'll Rescue Taraba?
With the recent collapse of another bridge at the Jalingo bye-pass in Taraba State, Augustine Osayande asks a pertinent question that is a burden on the people: who'll save the state from the recurring disaster that started since 2005?
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 13:52
Nigeria: Jigawa Earmarks N7 Billion for Stadium Construction
Sports and youth development may soon have a boost in Jigawa, as the State government said yesterday that it would earmark N7 billion for the construction of an Olympic size stadium in Dutse.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:41
Eritrea: Hangar Construction Company Implementing Different Projects This Year Worth 200 Million Nakfa
Hangar Construction Company is implementing major development projects this year at an expenditure of about 200 million Nakfa, according to Mr. Semere Negash, manager of the company.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:39
Report Faults UN Complex Expansion Job
Poor management and inadequate accountability are plaguing construction projects valued at nearly $30 million (about Sh2.2 billion) at the United Nations' Gigiri complex in Nairobi, according to a new report.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:17
Deadline for Eastleigh Contractor
A contractor repairing the main commercial street in Nairobi's Eastleigh Estate might lose the job if he does not complete work by the first week of next month.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:17
Sh12 Billion Power Plant Construction Underway
A power plant will be constructed at Rabai at the cost of Sh12 billion by an independent power producer and is set to be completed by December 2009.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 16:27
Kenya: Time Up for Roadside Homes
Property worth millions of shillings will be demolished at Archers Post Town to pave the way for the construction of the Isiolo-Moyale highway.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:56
South Africa: Second Phase of Deviations to Start on Ben Schoeman
The Bombela Construction Company team is preparing to implement the second phase of deviations along the Ben Schoeman Highway, north of the Eufees Road exit.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 11:30
Nigeria: Public Buildings Under Construction in Abuja Must Be Insured
The FCT Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar has said that all public buildings under construction in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja must be insured in line with internationally agreed guidelines.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 11:08
Nigeria: Sand Dredging Ban Shoots Up Construction, Home Prices
The recent ban placed by the Lagos State Government on sand dredging activities has sent ripples through the built environment sector, as construction costs have shot up.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 14:57
Kenya: Environment the Casualty As Need for Houses Soars
Several weeks ago, residents of a wealthy Nairobi neighbourhood along United Nations Avenue had an unpleasant surprise.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:11
Nigeria: Work Begins On New Tejuosho Market
Work has begun on the the old Tejuosho Market, which was ravaged by fire last year December, as earthmoving machines are presently busy constructing a more magnificent structure that will replace the burnt market.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:31
Uncertainty As Stadiums Close for Renovation
Just days after unveiling a staggering P65 million sponsorship deal for local football, the Premier League Committee (PLC) is pressing panic buttons.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:30
Nigeria: Jabi Collapsed Building - Committee Indicts 13 Directors
The committee set up by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo, to look into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a shopping mall on plots 230/1161, Utako Cadastral Zone B05, has indicted 13 directors.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 11:31
Nigeria: Niger Govt to Build 15 Housing Estates
Niger State Government has concluded arrangements to construct 15 housing estates across the state.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:31
Nigeria: Capital Oil And Gas Completes Apapa Jetty
The Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, has said that the multibillion naira private jetty project that will prevent ships bringing petroleum products from incurring demurrage has been completed.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 09:57
Zambia: UPND Seeks to Revamp Road Network
UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) president, Hakainde Hichilema has bemoaned the poor state of the Sesheke-Senanga Road and promised to improve the road infrastructure in Western Province if elected president.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 09:53
Zambia: Construction of Feeder Roads Deserves Applause
The announcement thatconstruction of feeder roadshas started in various parts of the countryis welcome news indeed.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 11:43
Nigeria: Federal Roads - Imoke Calls for Collaboration
Cross River State Governor, Liyel Imoke, has called for joint policy on construction and rehabilitation of federal roads between federal and state government.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 11:07
New Micro-Dam Under Construction in Areza Sub-Zone
A new micro-dam is under construction in Laelai Hatsina, Areza sub-zone, at a cost of about 3 million Nakfa. The expenses were covered by the Administration of the Southern region and partners.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:37
Nigeria: 1,000 Unit of Houses On the Way - Minister
Federal Government under the newly designed Private Public Partnership (PPP) arrangement, has perfected every arrangement towards building one million units of houses in five states of the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:04
Nigeria: Nnamdi Azikiwe, UNEC Stadia Shut for Repairs
The Nnamdi Azikiwe Statium, Enugu and the University of Nigeria , Enugu Campus (UNEC) Stadium, have been shut down for refurbishment ahead of the U-17 World Cup, " Nigeria 2009".
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 09:49
Angola: Major Professionalism in Construction Works Defended
The chairman of the Angolan Engineers Association, José Dias, Tuesday in Luanda spoke out of the need for a major intervention of professional associations in the programme of re-qualification and urban development of the country's capital city.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 12:24
Nigeria: Varsity Awards N215 Million Contract for Senate Building
The management of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, has awarded a N215 million contract for the construction of a new Senate building at the university's permanent site.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 10:08
Ethiopia: Road Network Dev't on Track
Officials at the Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA) spent most of the working days last week at the UN Conference Centre (UNCC), where they were busy evaluating the first year performance of the third phase of the Road Sector Development Programme (RSDP III).
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 13:53
Nigeria: LGs Award N8.5 Billion Road Contracts
Road contracts worth N8.58billion had been awarded by the 18 local government areas in Ondo State with the 50 per cent of the contract sum paid to contractors.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 11:06
Eritrea: Construction of Additional Building Complexes Underway to Expand the Adi-Keih College of Arts And Social Science
The construction of additional building complexes at a cost of 150 million Nakfa is underway to expand the Adi-Keih College of Arts and Social Science that was set up a couple of years ago.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 10:37
Liberia: Vai Town Bridge Reconstruction Begins Soon
The Vai Town Bridge linking Waterside with Bushrod Island, which collapsed several months ago, will soon be reconstructed by a Chinese construction company in Monrovia.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 17:41
Botswana: Icons of Modern Architecture
It is that time of the year when we get to celebrate Botswana's existence as an independent nation, celebrating 42 years of independence. To most people it is a day to look forward to and celebrate the lives of the great chiefs that made Botswana what it is today, gained independence and set out a new government for the country of Botswana.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 11:18
Nigeria: Nasarawa Begins Demolition of Illegal Structures
The Nasarawa State Urban Development Board weekend began the demolition of illegal, unauthorised and unapproved structures as part of the government's efforts to give the state a befitting look.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 11:10
South Africa: MKB Closes Door on Residential Building Division
THE downturn in the residential construction sector has claimed the construction division of the MKB Group of companies, which has closed down the division after it operated at a loss for the past 10 months.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 08:27
Liberia: Old Bridge Construction Will Take Two -Years
The Government of Liberia says the reconstruction of the collapse old bridge would take up to 695 days before completion.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Sep-2008 17:03
Uganda: Moyo Court Blocks MTN Construction
The Grade One Magistrate's court in Moyo district has stopped mobile phone giant MTN from constructing a mast.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Sep-2008 11:14
Uganda: Hoima Dam to Be Completed Next Year
The construction of Wambabya Dam in Hoima District will be completed by next year, contractors have said. Hydro Max Ltd's Assistant Construction Manager Syed Shahid Basha told the district LC5 chairperson, Mr George Bagonza, that the work was going on at a good speed.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Sep-2008 09:44
Nigeria: Gwagwalada Mosque Construction Gets N .5 Million Boost
The Senator representing the FCT in the National Assembly, Senator Sidi Ali, has called on Muslims to sustain their current devotion to Allah during the month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Sallah celebrations.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 11:38
Ghana: Atlas Copco Assists Adullam Orphanage
THE SOD-cutting ceremony, for the commencement of construction of a dormitory block for the Adullam Orphanage, by Atlas Copco Ghana Limited, a sub-contractor of AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, was on Wednesday performed.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 11:33