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Chemical Admixtures have truly transformed concrete

Significant strides have been made in concrete construction over the years largely because of advancements in concreting materials—in particular, chemical admixtures. Since the development...

Diébédo Francis Kéré – How to build with clay and community

Diébédo Francis Kéré knew exactly what he wanted to do when he got his degree in architecture. He wanted to go home to Gando...

Martins Kwasi Nnuro – President, ABCECG

Builder Martins Kwasi Nnuro is the President of the Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG), a position he has held...

Architect Musau Kimeu on environmental values in architecture

(Chairman, Environmental Design Consultants Chapter, AAK) In the Architectural Association of Kenya Annual Convention, the Chapter of Environmental Design Consultants reflected on the importance of...

Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) names new Executive Director

The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) has named Karl Trusler as its new Executive Director (ED), effective from the 1st of September...

The benefits of investing in whole house surge protection

When comparing whole house surge protection to traditional surge protectors, many people think of massive lighting strikes. However, this is an extreme example and...