How to build on black cotton soils/Expansive soils
Building on black cotton has long been a dreaded activity. However, that does not change the fact that we will still continue to encounter it in our various building projects.…
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How to manufacture structurally sound pre cast concrete products
Precast concrete is continuously becoming more and more common methods of construction. It has been widely adopted for walling, beams, columns, flooring, paving, culverts, fencing etc. The list goes on.…
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Beam and Block Slab System. Everything you need to know
Beam and block system is a method of creating slabs using precast concrete elements. It is a system that comprises a set of beams which support hollow core concrete blocks.…
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Foundations in black cotton soils made easy
Ground beams are beams that are supported on piles, pads foundations or foundation walling to transfer loads from the main structure to the foundations. They are commonly used in: –…
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6 affordable housing types available in Kenya you need to know
There is a constant need for affordable housing in urban areas with the ever growing urban population especially considering the fact that the national affordable housing application (Boma yangu) is…
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