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Chinese firm sets up factory in Nairobi to make security doors
Chinese firm, J&K Enterprises, has set up a factory in Nairobi to manufacture security doors in a bid to cash in on the growing local demand for the product. The…
Cable firm unveils system to curb counterfeits
East African Cables has unveiled a product verification system in a bid to fight off counterfeit products. The system dubbed Zinduka is set to minimize the loss of at least…
Italian building technology makes it way to Kenya
Italian building technology that promises to lower the cost of putting up a new house by 30 per cent has made its way to Kenya. The expanded polystyrene (EPS) technology…
Metal roofing
Why Metal Roofing? Metal roofing entails the installation of a roofing system made from metal pieces or tiles. The popularity of metal roofs is on the rise because the roofs…
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring is a great choice that will add style and value to any home. Hardwood floors are popular among home owners due to their durability and visual appeal. A…
Laminate flooring
What is laminate flooring? Also called floating wood tile in the U.S and Canada, Laminate flooring is a synthetic flooring product consisting of two thin sheets of paper impregnated with…
Kenya banking on technology to lower building costs
The Kenyan government is banking on Appropriate Building Materials and Technologies (ABMT) to lower construction costs and improve quality and speed of construction. ABMT refers to construction processes, building materials…
Volvo launches new PL3005D pipelayer
Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled its new pipelayer, PL3005D, a heavy duty machine with a 50 tonne lifting capacity. The 35 tonne tracked machine that is powered by a 151…
Eco friendly building materials
Green building is now a buzzword in the building and construction sector. It entails construction that utilises eco friendly building materials in effort to conserve the environment. The following are…
Building materials in Kenya
Traditionally, the mud and grass were the basic types of building materials in Kenya. Mud was used for filling the spaces between bricks and acted as a concrete and insulation,…
