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Construction Cost Handbook in Kenya for Building Prices

Beware of 5 Pricing Flaws in the Construction Cost Handbook Kenya

Leave a Comment / Building Materials, Construction costs, Construction Management, Contract Administration, Project Management, Tendering management

In our last issue of the Construction Cost Handbook for Kenya, we made it clear that the rates should only be treated as rough estimates of your building prices. Nothing more. Recently, however, we’ve seen a rather worrying trend that goes against those guidelines.  Developers, architects, engineers, project managers, and even quantity surveyors are now […]

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Engineers in Kenya – Scale of Fees, Charges, Earnings

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At the time we were publishing Construction Costs Percentage For Each Building Element, the professional fees for structural engineers in Kenya were 3% of the value of the structural works. Electrical engineers in Kenya, on the other hand, were charging a minimum of 1% of the value of the project’s electrical works, while the minimum

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6 Contractor Tips From Top Construction Companies In Kenya

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If there’s one exceedingly lucrative job to pursue in a developing country, it’s construction contracting. There are always lots of opportunities for construction companies in Kenya, particularly building contractors, road contractors, and design build firms. Opportunities for construction companies in Kenya Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics suggests that the annual value of

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How to Choose the Best Contractors in Kenya

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Curious about where you can find the best construction contractors in Kenya to take on your project? Or perhaps wondering how you should legally engage construction companies in Kenya?  Well, selecting a building contractor is not just about getting recommendations and then choosing the lowest bidder. Developers who’ve done it before can attest that it’s

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Roles Of A Construction Project Manager In Kenya

Leave a Comment / Architectural Services, Construction costs, Construction Management, Contract Administration, Project Management

Curious about the roles and responsibilities of a construction project manager? Going by the Kenya Construction Industry Databook, building developers are now more informed than ever before – and, as such – they’re increasingly involving construction project managers in their developments.  Recent trends show that construction project management firms are progressively coming in to bridge

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Construction Contract Agreements In Kenya – Guidelines Plus PDF Samples

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Curious how construction contract agreements work in Kenya?  Or, perhaps wondering where you can find a suitable contractor agreement sample for your building project in Kenya?  Well, worry no more – you’ve found just the right resource.  As a leading construction project management firm in Kenya, Integrum has been providing contract administration services in both

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The Ultimate Guide to Building From The Kenyan Diaspora

Leave a Comment / Architectural Services, Construction Management, Contract Administration, Real Estate in Kenya

Kenyans in the diaspora are a hardworking lot. We’ll give them that. They’ve literally made the country the third-highest recipient of diaspora remittances in Africa. And yes, a huge chunk of that money comes from guys who are building from the Kenyan diaspora.  Sadly, however, it doesn’t always end well for the diasporans who choose

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Paying Your Contractor via Construction Payment Certificates in Kenya

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“The customer is always right”- quite a famous slogan in the business world. But then get this- in the construction industry, particularly when it comes to payment certificates in Kenya, the customer isn’t always right.  Failing to honour your contractor’s payment request on time, for instance, could attract interest on the amount due. (Read about

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