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Human resource is a key input in construction, with productivity being dependent on the efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce. With construction being characterised as labour intensive, the continuous skills development has always been a matter of concern. The cyclic nature of the...

The European Union (EU) notes that the construction industry is overwhelmed with various procurement methods and as such, it is very difficult to check irregularities and checks for compliance. The construction industry further faces challenges in coming up with a suiTable method of procuring and...

The construction industry is an important sector in the economies of nations and plays a key role in socio-economic growth of Zambia. Construction projects in Zambia fail to meet owner’s performance expectations. Increased cost-effectiveness and reduced waste in Architecture, Engineering and...

If the construction industry of a country is inefficient, it is difficult for any such country to see meaningful development. This is particularly true for countries that often see many of its projects abandoned. Globally projects continue to be abandoned. In Zambia, the number of projects being...

Soil plaster pastes have been used around the world by local rural populations for centuries to give a finishing touch to their houses, and depending on the soil used, some chemical contamination cannot be ruled out. Some soils may contain heavy metals and other parameters depending on where it...

Public Private Partnerships have become an alternative contract model for government infrastructure. Construction and management of public markets has not been left out in this shift. Public markets come with several benefits, some of which include creating additional tax base with minimal local...

The construction industry is a composite sector with wide range of products, services and technologies that play an important role in economic growth of a country. The Zambian economy suffered an economic downturn in the period of 2015 – 2017 arising from global and domestic headwinds in more...

The construction industry contributes significantly to national economic growth and offers opportunities for job creation. However the industry has continually been plagued by workplace incidences and accidents. Despite governments and organizations maintaining an on-going commitment towards...

The construction industry contributes significantly to national economic growth and offers opportunities for job creation. However the industry has continually been plagued by workplace incidences and accidents. Despite governments and organizations maintaining an on-going commitment towards...

Electricity is central to the development of any economy and in Zambia most of this energy is generated from hydropower plants. Projects for construction of electricity Transmission lines are often delayed therefore some towns which were not connected to the national grid are underdeveloped...