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Engineers in Kenya – Scale of Fees, Charges, Earnings

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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Roles Of A Construction Project Manager In Kenya

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 Kenya FAQs: Building Materials, Costs, Tech, Permits

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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The Ultimate Guide to Building From The Kenyan Diaspora

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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Cost of Construction Permits In Kenya – Nairobi Building Approval Fees

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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