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Call for Expression of Interest: EOI 83450564 in Lesotho! Calling all construction experts in Lesotho and SADC who are passionate about watershed rehabilitation and sustainable development. The GIZ "Transboundary Water Management" programme, funded by the EU and the German Government, is implementing a component for country-wide support for Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) in Lesotho. Goal: Implementing best practices on a regional and international scale. The project objective is to deliver the works using labour-intensive methods in accordance with regional and international best practice. Required: Expressions of Interest (EOI) from construction pros in Lesotho or the Southern African Development Community (SADC) who wish to pre-register for contracts in catchment emergency rehabilitation in Lesotho. Get the Details: Find tender documents in the link in the comments section below… Important Deadline: Submit your proposals to ZA_Quotation@giz.de by 03 November 2023 at 23h00. Please include reference 83450564. Late submissions won't be considered. Let's build a sustainable future together! #SustainableDevelopment #Lesotho #ConstructionOpportunities #EOI

Strategic infrastructure investments catalyze growth and foster regional integration. This development is noteworthy. By prioritizing infrastructure, a country addresses immediate economic challenges while laying groundwork for long term prosperity. Way to go Namibia!

Are you a stakeholder in the construction and infrastructure sectors? The Kenya Construction and Infrastructure Market Report is an indispensable, 140-page resource that you can't afford to miss. This comprehensive report offers in-depth analysis, expert insights, and future forecasts, all crucial for making informed business decisions and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in Kenya's dynamic market. With this report, you'll gain the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of Kenya's construction landscape, ensuring you're well-equipped to seize new opportunities and drive success. Get the report here 👇 https://lnkd.in/d9-QZtTC #ConstructAfrica #AfricanReports #MarketReports #KenyaReport #Kenya

The Boke-Quebo road project, representing a substantial investment of US$126.8 million, aims to significantly enhance connectivity between Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, contributing to the broader Dakar-Lagos road corridor. This endeavor not only promises to streamline transportation and trade between the two nations but also to foster regional integration throughout West Africa. Focused on constructing and asphalting over 107 km of road, along with the construction and repair of multiple bridges, the project underscores a comprehensive approach to infrastructure development. Incorporating the expertise of both local and international firms, including Mali’s Cira SAS and Guinea's West Ingenierie for supervision, and entrusting construction to China Railway Seventh Group and a consortium of Mauritanian companies, underscores a collaborative model aimed at advancing this pivotal infrastructure project. With Phase 1 receiving support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Union, and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) funding a segment of the project, the Boke-Quebo road stands as a transformative initiative for the region, with completion targeted by December 2026. Soil Solutions can offer invaluable assistance in this transformative project by providing innovative and sustainable solutions for road construction and maintenance. Leveraging advanced technologies in soil stabilization and dust control, Soil Solutions can enhance the project’s efficiency and environmental sustainability. Our Engineered Base Stabilizer (EBS) Solution can be applied to improve the durability and longevity of the road surfaces, reducing the need for extensive maintenance while ensuring the road remains operational throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions. Additionally, our approach minimizes environmental impact, aligning with the project's goals to foster regional integration and development sustainably. Through collaboration with Soil Solutions, the Boke-Quebo road project can achieve enhanced performance, cost-effectiveness, and a reduced environmental footprint, contributing to the infrastructure's resilience and the region's prosperity. Intelligent road solutions https://lnkd.in/dBmHPY4J #roadconstruction #roadsafety #roadmaintenance #criticalinfrastructure #environmentalsustainability #soilstabilization #dustfree #maintenancefree #carbonreduction #waterconservation #durabable #weatherproof #surfacetreatment #surfacepreparation #regionaldevelopment #costeffectivesolutions

Soil Solutions is poised to offer its expertise and innovative solutions to support Cameroon's Ministry of Public Works in their significant allocation of CFA 1.2 billion (US$2 million) for diverse road projects within the Adamoua province. Our Engineered Base Stabilizer (EBS) and Dust Control technologies can play a crucial role in enhancing the sustainability, efficiency, and durability of these infrastructure developments. For the rehabilitation of the 13.7km Sadeck-Garbaya-Yelwa road in Tignere municipality, along with other similar projects, Soil Solutions' EBS solution can provide a more durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional road construction methods. This environmentally friendly solution not only stabilizes the road base but also significantly reduces maintenance requirements over time. The construction and rehabilitation of bridges over the Koulecti, Alti, and Mbarnang streams, as well as the conversion of temporary bridges to permanent structures, can benefit from our soil stabilization and erosion control technologies. These solutions ensure the stability and longevity of the bridge approaches and embankments, minimizing environmental impact and enhancing safety. For the extensive rehabilitation works planned for the Vina, Djerem, Mayo Banyo, and Mbere departments, including the rehabilitation of municipal roads and the construction of permanent bridges, Soil Solutions can provide tailored strategies to address the unique challenges of each project. Our solutions for dust control and surface sealing can improve the road surface quality, ensuring safer and more accessible transportation routes for the communities within these departments. Soil Solutions is committed to working alongside Cameroon's Ministry of Public Works to implement these vital road projects efficiently and sustainably. By leveraging our advanced technologies and extensive experience in road construction and rehabilitation, we aim to contribute to Cameroon's infrastructure development, improving connectivity and accessibility across the Adamoua province and beyond. #roadconstruction #roadmaintenance #roadsafety #waterconservation #infrastructuredevelopment #connectivity #tailoredstrategies #communityimpact #dustcontrol #surfacesolutions #soilstabilization

Stakeholders can play a crucial role in addressing industry challenges by fostering collaboration, investing in technologies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Their involvement is key to enhancing security, resilience, and navigating complex issues effectively.

UNLOCKING EFFICIENCY – THE DIGITAL CLEARANCE PROCESS   The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (the “Ministry”) which is responsible for inter alia the registration of documents relating to land in Zambia and issuance of certificates of title recently migrated from the Zambia Integrated Land Management Information System (“ZILMIS”) to the Zambia Integrated Land Administration System (“ZILAS”).   In this brief article, Partner- Namakuzu Shandavu and Associate- Rabecca Banda, provide an overview of the Digital Clearance process. Follow this link to read more https://lnkd.in/d85wmxMf #corpus #legal #digitalclearance #efficiencyunlocked #landadministration #zambialandregistry

In African construction news, Africa.com recently announced that construction will soon start on a new cross-border road between Ethiopia and South Sudan. The project is valued at $738-million and will comprise 220 kilometres of new road infrastructure. This will - no doubt - be underpinned by a complex construction contract; and the financial element of the project certainly adds to its intricacy. "Under the terms of the financial agreement, Ethiopia will finance the project, with South Sudan repaying through crude oil supplies." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dxXEVK7u #BJSAlliance #legalconsultants #engineeringlaw #constructionlaw #engineering #construction #contractlaw #riskmanagement #constructionnews #localconstruction #africanconstruction #solarpower #solarplant

Join our team in Lagos, Nigeria for a knowledge share session over breakfast on 6 October 2023. Alongside key partners in our industry, we will share our views on the strategies we can use in Nigeria to brace for the challenges within the local construction industry. The 14th edition of our International construction market survey report compares cost data across 89 markets in 42 countries – providing a comprehensive analysis of construction trends globally. Nine of the markets featured are in Africa and Lagos is among them. We’ll be discussing the findings within the report which serves as a tool to help clients, contractors, property developers, architects and designers drive more informed decisions upfront about the viability of certain construction projects in specific cities. Our survey results map out key issues, highlight trends and offer insights into the headwinds being experienced globally. In Africa, we look at how the ongoing recovery has been hampered by a range of factors and the future outlook of the construction industry. Seats are limited so please let us know if you will be attending by registering: https://bit.ly/3LBZPIM #construction #Africa #RealEstate

Jordan's construction sub-sector has good potential for growth due to abundant mineral reserves and construction materials coupled with access to regional and international markets through FTAs, as identified in the Economic Modernization Vision. The USAID Economic Reform Activity works in partnership with key industry players such as Jordan Exports and the A/E Business Council to enhance the export readiness and competitiveness of Jordanian firms through capacity building, participation in international exhibitions, institutional support, and knowledge resources. The activity also supports the Ministry of Investment - Jordan to foster investment opportunities. These efforts support Jordan's priority industries, including construction, to ultimately increase demand for skilled workers and encourage further investment and innovation. #USAIDERA #Jordan #JORDANEXPORTS #AEBusinessCouncil #InvestJO