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Construction Costs in Kenya 2023 – Building Rates Per Square Metre/Ft

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Before we look into average construction costs in Kenya 2023, here’s a recap of our previous findings: This time around, Integrum Construction Project Managers conducted the cost survey between September 2022 and February 2023 – during which time we appraised; The following is a breakdown of what we subsequently established as the average construction costs […]

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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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Construction Kenya FAQs: Building Materials, Costs, Tech, Permits

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This article delves into the most frequently asked questions in Kenya’s construction industry. It provides brief answers to queries on building costs, plan approval processes, construction materials and technology, as well as construction professionals.  In case you have any additional issues you’d like us to address, feel free to raise the questions through the comments

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Cost of Construction Permits In Kenya – Nairobi Building Approval Fees

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Trying to figure out how construction permits in Kenya work? Or perhaps wondering how much you stand to pay while you submit your building approval application form?  The Bad News About Construction Permits in Kenya Well, here’s the thing. Urban planning and development control in Kenya is a devolved function. That means you won’t find

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Feasibility Study – Is Your Real Estate Project Really Worth Its Money?

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Picture this – you get a construction loan and excitedly embark on a seemingly promising real estate project. Then during construction, you suddenly discover that the project is off schedule and over budget by a long shot.  Who would you blame for the mess? The contractor perhaps?  Now, imagine you somehow happen to survive through

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The Construction Costs Handbook 2020: Building Materials Prices in Kenya

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In our building costs guide, we’ve revealed the current average construction costs in Kenya in terms of the prices per square metre for each of the three primary regions in Kenya – Nairobi, Coast, and Western. You can use it to estimate just how much you stand to spend on residential, commercial, retail, and industrial

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Construction Loans in Kenya: The Ultimate Guide for Borrowers

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Although construction loans in Kenya can be costly with comparatively high-interest rates, the fact is- we’ve seen developers who’ve calculatedly leveraged them for successful real estate projects.  On the flip side, however, reports from various banks show that a fair number of the funded projects usually bite the dust. And as a result, financial institutions

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