Key Takeaways Contract Administration and Personnel Oversight The Project Manager operates as the primary administrator of the building contract and the chief liaison between the Employer and the Contractor. By definition, this role requires registration as an Architect, Quantity Surveyor, or Engineer. Upon contract execution, the PM is tasked with document management, explicitly required to…
For a multi-story urban development in Kenya, statutory approvals are typically calculated as a percentage of your total project cost (derived from the Summary Bill of Quantities) or based on the total plinth area. Here is the current breakdown of the specific levies, fees, and permits required by the three main regulatory bodies: 1. County…
Key Takeaways As a Quantity Surveyor, I often watch developers lose millions in holding costs and penalties simply because their approval paperwork stalled. Building a storied commercial or residential block in any Kenyan urban center today means navigating a strict regulatory web involving the county, environmental bodies, and construction authorities. Getting the compliance stage right…
