Nairobi 12-Storey Collapse: Penalties Call, Evidence Gaps
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Concrete
74 articles on concrete in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
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Dahabshiil recovery ward for Madina Hospital: what the 2017 report did not establish
A 2017 Horn Diplomat report said Dahabshiil handed over a recovery ward to Madina Hospital and pledged blood bank and ambulance support, with no update since.
Hargeisa Town Hall Common Room Wins AJ Small Projects 2021
Somaliland Sun reported on 2021-05-03 that Rashid Ali Architects' 30m² common room for Hargeisa Town Hall won the AJ Small Projects 2021 award.
China Supports Revamp of Mogadishu's Benadir Hospital
Somaliland Sun reported on 2022-04-21 that China supported revamping the operation theater of Banadir Hospital; details on cost, funding, completion date…
PM Hamza Opens Trauma and Emergency Center at Medina Hospital
Somali Dispatch reported on Oct 30, 2024 that PM Hamza opened a Trauma and Emergency Center at the Somali Police Force Hospital in Medina.
Madiina Hospital Emergency Center Inaugurated, Report Says
Goobjoog News reported on 29 October 2024 that PM Hamza Abdi Barre inaugurated an Emergency and Trauma Center at Madiina Hospital in Mogadishu.
Djibouti launches $480m Salaam City housing plan, Mustaqbal Media reports
Mustaqbal Media reported on 2026-03-24 that Djibouti launched a $480m Salaam City housing plan covering more than 7,000 homes, and what its report leaves open.
How to estimate a villa
Work out villa blockwork, mortar, plaster, steel, tiles, paint, roofing and concrete from your own drawings, using the site calculators step by step.
How to calculate concrete for a slab, beam, column or footing
Work out concrete volume from the dimensions, add a waste allowance, then split the dry volume by the mix to get cement, sand, aggregate and water.
MaterialsBerbera
How do you protect rebar from salt air in Berbera?
Clean rebar, adequate cover and a dense mix slow chloride attack; confirm cover and mix details with the project engineer.
Engineering and MethodsBosaso
Why do curing costs get missed in Bosaso bids?
Low bids in Bosaso often leave out curing water, labour and protection. Check the method statement, water source and site records before you sign.
Engineering and MethodsHargeisa
How do you check formwork oil and release agents in Hargeisa?
Check the release agent, not the drum label: watch the first strike, look for staining and pitting, and test a panel before the pour.
How do you check concrete cube testing training in Burao?
Attendance at concrete cube testing training in Burao does not prove competence. Check who can cast, cure, mark and crush a cube correctly.
Engineering and MethodsHargeisa
How do you check concrete cube testing experience in Hargeisa?
Ask for cube test records from a recent job, check the lab's method and witness sampling before trusting a strength report.
Why is slump testing experience weak in Burao?
Untrained slump testing in Burao can leave workability changes undetected, so concrete is placed on guesswork and defects appear later.
Engineering and MethodsGabiley
How do you check slump testing skills in Gabiley?
Attendance at slump testing training in Gabiley does not prove skill. Check the cone work itself and the mix records, not the certificate.
Engineering and MethodsBosaso
How do cold joint planning training gaps affect Bosaso builds?
Attendance at cold joint planning training in Bosaso does not prove a crew can stop a pour correctly. Ask for stop points, records and a cube test.
Engineering and MethodsGabiley
How do you plan cold joints in Gabiley concrete?
Cold joint planning experience gaps in Gabiley show up as extra joints, poor bond and unclear responsibility. Here is how to check and close the gap.
Engineering and MethodsHargeisa
How do hot weather concreting training gaps show in Hargeisa?
Attendance at hot weather concreting training in Hargeisa proves nothing unless someone watches the crew place, finish and cure a real slab.
Engineering and MethodsBosaso
Do crews in Bosaso have hot weather concreting experience?
Hot weather concreting experience gaps in Bosaso show up as fast moisture loss and rushed finishing. Check records, then plan the pour around the heat.
How do concrete curing training gaps affect Burao builds?
Attendance certificates do not prove a worker can cure concrete. Here is how the gap shows up as early surface cracking in Burao, and how to check it.
Engineering and MethodsHargeisa
How do curing experience gaps show up in Hargeisa?
Curing experience gaps show up in Hargeisa as early surface cracking and patchy colour, because crews judge curing by look rather than by measured loss.
Engineering and MethodsGabiley
How do concrete vibration training gaps affect Gabiley builds?
Attendance at a vibration session does not prove a worker can compact concrete. Here is how the gap shows up and how to close it.
How do concrete vibration experience gaps affect Burao builds?
Concrete vibration experience gaps in Burao show up as honeycombing in members, so check pour records and recent sites before you trust a crew.
