Expert Opinion

Kenya’s infrastructure reset – a new model for sustainable finance

Kenya’s infrastructure reset – a new model for sustainable finance

New strategy targets fiscal sustainability by monetising assets and funding off-balance-sheet projects

Aleem Tharani, Edwin Baru and Qabale Guyo16 May 2026
No more preventable tragedies

No more preventable tragedies

Why competency and safety are a must in construction

Dr. Victoria Hills12 May 2026
From Breakdown to Breakthrough

From Breakdown to Breakthrough

Why Africa’s Facilities Management Must Go Digital Now

Thierry Ndagano6 May 2026
A New Chapter for Construction – And a Shared Opportunity with Sub-Saharan Africa

A New Chapter for Construction – And a Shared Opportunity with Sub-Saharan Africa

CIOB drives professionalism, skills, sustainability and digital innovation to strengthen Sub‑Saharan Africa’s construction industry and future growth.

Dr. Victoria Hills13 Mar 2026
What changed in construction in 2025, and how leaders should prepare for 2026

What changed in construction in 2025, and how leaders should prepare for 2026

The technology is ready. The real question for 2026 is whether leadership and skills are ready to use it at scale.

Chris Smith16 Feb 2026
MNA Drives Excellence in Infrastructure Projects Through Mentorship

MNA Drives Excellence in Infrastructure Projects Through Mentorship

MNA emphasizes that sustained mentorship promotes technical excellence, risk mitigation and leadership development, critical for long-term project success.

Agilen Moodley4 Jan 2026
Construction in Africa: The Role of ICC Arbitration in an Evolving Disputes Landscape

Construction in Africa: The Role of ICC Arbitration in an Evolving Disputes Landscape

Growth, Opportunities and Emerging Pathways for Delivery

Nwamara Inegbenoise4 Jan 2026
How South Africa can build a transport system that truly connects people

How South Africa can build a transport system that truly connects people

A holistic approach, integrating governance and planning, is essential for improving South Africa's public transport systems.

Chris Campbell31 Dec 2025
Liability of Design and Build Contractors

Liability of Design and Build Contractors

Lessons from Fabrication Systems Uganda Limited vs Zeus Agro Limited

Charles Gavamukulya26 Sept 2025
Skills Mapping: A Data Driven Approach to Construction Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Skills Mapping: A Data Driven Approach to Construction Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa are plagued with a skills shortage resulting in substandard work, cost overruns and delays.

Mike Deane1 Aug 2025
From Blueprint to Execution: Tokenising Infrastructure

From Blueprint to Execution: Tokenising Infrastructure

Innovative Financial Instrument for Infrastructure Investment

Tunde Ogunshakin5 Jul 2025
Blockchain and the Built Environment 2

Blockchain and the Built Environment 2

Infrastructure Tokenisation: Unlocking Liquidity

Tunde Ogunshakin17 May 2025
Emerging Real Estate Markets in Africa

Emerging Real Estate Markets in Africa

Investment Opportunities and Challenges in 2025

Sumit Pathak7 Apr 2025
Blockchain and the Built Environment

Blockchain and the Built Environment

A New Economic Foundation for the 21st Century

Tunde Ogunshakin2 Apr 2025
Digital Disruption in the African Construction Industry

Digital Disruption in the African Construction Industry

State-of-the-art technologies are bringing about a digital shift in the African construction industry.

Sumit Pathak23 Jan 2025
Floating Solar Could Provide Much Of Africa’s Energy

Floating Solar Could Provide Much Of Africa’s Energy

New research has found that several countries could meet all their energy needs from solar panel systems floating on lakes.

Iestyn Woolway12 Jul 2024
Walking In African Cities Can Be A Miserable Experience

Walking In African Cities Can Be A Miserable Experience

Accra study shows planners ignore needs of pedestrians

Seth Asare Okyere8 May 2024
Emphasise conceptualisation: curbing corruption in infrastructure projects

Emphasise conceptualisation: curbing corruption in infrastructure projects

Corruption in the construction industry is an ever-present risk.

John Kamau12 Dec 2023
Countries moving to cleaner power can learn from South Africa

Countries moving to cleaner power can learn from South Africa

South Africa’s experience with renewable energy procurement provides valuable insights.

Rod Crompton12 Dec 2023
Complying with building regulations for seamless project development

Complying with building regulations for seamless project development

Building regulations exist to ensure the integrity of the development landscape.

OSINACHI NWANDEM22 Nov 2023
Concrete versus asphalt for Nigeria’s roads: which is better?

Concrete versus asphalt for Nigeria’s roads: which is better?

Nigeria is pushing for the use of rigid road surfaces.

Hussein Mohammed13 Nov 2023
Suspending construction: When progress comes to a halt

Suspending construction: When progress comes to a halt

A tale of legal implications and practical tips.

OSINACHI NWANDEM17 Oct 2023
Navigating construction projects through a coup

Navigating construction projects through a coup

The recent coup in Niger underscores the importance of force majeure clauses.

OSINACHI NWANDEM25 Aug 2023
Two lessons every contractor must hear about payment applications

Two lessons every contractor must hear about payment applications

Most employers do not pay for construction projects at once.

OSINACHI NWANDEM15 Jul 2023
Harnessing wind power for sustainable grid expansion

Harnessing wind power for sustainable grid expansion

Wind energy can enhance the stability and reliability of transmission grids.

Janeck Winand11 Jul 2023