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MOISTURE DAMAGE, A MAJOR CAUSE OF ROAD FAILURE

Posted on October 10, 2019October 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) host its 4th Conference and Annual General Meeting.

The event was officially opened by NIHTE Port-Harcourt Chapter Chairman Engr. Francis Oriakhi with the National Chairman Engr. Oludayo Oluyemi in attendance. According to Engr. Francis, He plans to increase NIHTE visibility and …

KENYA’S ROOFING QUEEN – IRENE WANJIKU

Posted on July 21, 2019July 22, 2019 by Gambeta News

Irene Wanjiku, the founder of Rexe Roofing Products Ltd, discusses building her business with Gambeta News

In November 2011, REXE Roofing was incorporated after Irene left her job in the construction industry. She is one of the leading icons in East Africa’s roofing business. Big projects like The Hub …

HOW TO PREVENT ROAD FAILURES

Posted on July 15, 2019July 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

When you hear the word road failure, the first thing that comes to your mind has to be poor maintenance. The present road failures are mostly seen in Africa due to bad infrastructural development on the continent. Such failures has result to local communities having challenges transporting their goods as …

YOU AND THE OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by Gambeta News

Times are changing, are you ready for the opportunities of Tomorrow?

The only thing that is constant in life, they say is change. In a world that is ever changing and with the advent of technology that is currently disrupting various industries across the globe; are you ready to weather …

BASIC VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS IN AFRICA

Posted on July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

We all know that vehicle are machines that transport good, people and cargo, but what most people don’t know is how to care for them. It is vital that we perform basic check on our vehicles daily before it is put into use.

In this article, we would be discussing …

FUNDING AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE GAP

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

A look at Infrastructure funding gap across Africa and remedies so far.

Key to enabling African economies to make the most of their opportunities is developing infrastructure in the region. Across the continent, new laws are being implemented and alternative sources of infrastructure funding are being sought in order to …

AFRICA’S YOUNG ENGINEERS ARE RISING

Posted on May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 by Gambeta News

Young professional consulting engineers in Africa are gearing up to change the narrative.

The young professionals of FIDIC GAMA are coming up with lots of interesting ideas to key industry issues. These were the outcome of a pre-conference event titled, leadership and development at the 26th annual FIDIC GAMA 2019 …

HOW IS CONCRETE VITAL TO ANY STRUCTURE

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Gambeta News

Concrete is one of those priceless materials that can never be ignored during any construction project. It is a material that enhance the strength of your building or your structure. The material is the single most widely used in the world.

Concrete comes from the Latin “concretus” which means to …

HOW TO CREATE A SITE PLAN USING AUTOCAD

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

When you hear the word survey plan, the first thing that comes to you mind are building, Surveyors but it is much more than that. The plan is a document that measures the boundary of a parcel of land to give an accurate measurement and description of that land.

The …

HOW TO REDUCE IMPACT OF HIGH WINDS ON TALL BUILDINGS

Posted on April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

You might often wonder how tall buildings are able to withstand wind loadings? In this B1M video, we are able to learn how designers reduce the impact of high winds on tall buildings.

Click on the floating icon on the right to subscribe. More so, please share, Follow us …

STAGES OF FINANCING IN BUSINESS (STARTUPS)

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Stages of Startup Funding

There are several stages of financing in business. Businesses especially startups raise capital for various levels and types of business operations through series or multiple rounds of financing and funding. These funding rounds or stages includes Pre-seed capital and seed capital, Series A, B, and …

FIBERTEX GEOTEXTILE BAGS DESLUDGING WASTE WATER

Posted on April 1, 2019April 3, 2019 by Gambeta News

Fibertex geotextile bags (geobags) for use in on-site desludging wastewater projects, have advantages over conventional methods, which are often unaffordable to authorities and contractors with limited budgets.

Benefits of using geobags for sludge removal include ease of operation, efficient retention of solids, compliance with environmental regulations and cost optimisation. A …

WASTE TO WEALTH: THE ROLE OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Posted on March 30, 2019April 1, 2019 by Gambeta News

Waste to Wealth: The role of the mechanical engineer is a lecture delivered at the Investiture ceremony for the incoming chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Port Harcourt Chapter).

Engr. Denis A. A. Dania FNSE MNIMechE is a notable engineer with numerous accolades to his name. More so, …

SIMPLE HSE PROCEDURES FOR TENDER PROCESS IN CONSTRUCTION

Posted on March 1, 2019March 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

HSE PROCEDURES FOR JOB TENDER

We know that all jobs are associated with risk, so it is vital that a good Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) plan is available. The construction industry is prone to many hazards and potential accidents, that is why HSE plan is needed. The Health, Safety, …

WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONCRETE GRADE IN STRUCTURES

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Concrete is a construction material composed of cement, fine aggregate (sand) and coarse aggregate mixed with water. It is a material that starts setting and gradually with increased bonding becomes hard like stone.

Its importance is key because it contributes extensively in buildings, bridges and most infrastructural projects. The material …

AWARD WINNING SWAHILI GEM APARTMENTS

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Incredibly beautiful, and award winning Swahili Gem Apartments in Mombasa, Kenya.

The building of Swahili Gem aimed at translating contemporary Swahili into a High-rise structure. The structure is a residential occupancy along the Tudor creek – Mombasa. Tudor creek is also famous for other numerous developments along the coast …

SIMPLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT QUALITY CONTROL ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

Posted on January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

When you hear the word quality control on construction site, as an engineer your mind will quickly take you to the planning, management, statistic and engineering of the site. But over the years, we have seen that high quality projects are not the primary objective for most clients which are …

BASIC FACTORS AFFECTING INFRASTRUCTURE IN AFRICA

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by Gambeta News

Infrastructure is vital for any economy to grow. It is also essential that for any developing countries to grow, then Infrastructure must be at the forefront. We all know that Africa has a huge potential but lack or inadequate infrastructure is affecting it.

This inadequate infrastructure remains a major obstacle …

WAYS OF GROWING YOUR BUSINESS STRENGTH

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 by Gambeta News Staff

It is very usual for persons to either feel superior or inferior towards others around them because they compare themselves to these persons based on their strength or weaknesses.

The thing is, every individual is different and function differently based on their personalities. It is important to know yourself and …

CELEBRATING NIGERIA’S INDEPENDENCE

Posted on October 1, 2018October 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria celebrates 58 years of Independence.

Today is Nigeria independence day, here is a brief history of the country.

Nigeria is a country in West Africa with 36 states with over 450 ethnic groups with Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba being the major tribes. Nigeria independence was gotten on October 1st, …

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