To what extent are new buildings in the region constructed in a sustainable manner?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to David Adjaye, Principal, David Adjaye Associates from The Report: Ghana 2014
Articles & Analysis | Improving access to finance and reducing building material costs remain priorities from The Report: Ghana 2014
Infrastructure development in Ghana has seen a healthy progression over the past decade, mainly as a result of the Jubilee oil field discovery in 2007. Following Tullow Oil’s initial operations in 2010 demand for construction surged in 2011-12 as the government commenced various large-scale infrastructure projects. There was a particular focus on transport, housing and...
Articles & Analysis | Cementing its position in the market from The Report: Ghana 2014
As demand for utilities, housing and overall infrastructure in Ghana rises, new government projects and private developments require an ever-increasing supply of building materials, particularly cement. Local players are expanding production capacity while two new plants are set to begin operations in late 2014 and early 2015. Although challenges remain apparent, such as...
Economic update | Building surge continues in Myanmar
14 Nov 2014
Growing demand for residential units, the urbanisation of major cities and a national drive to bridge infrastructure shortfalls, should help Myanmar’s construction sector maintain its recent track record of strong growth over the coming years.
Continuing the shift away from state dominance in infrastructure development that began with the power privatisation initiative, a drive to boost the private sector role in several of Nigeria’s big-ticket transport projects looks set to open doors for investors.
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Ghana 2014
Infrastructure development in Ghana has seen a healthy progression over the past decade, mainly as a result of the Jubilee oil field discovery in 2007. Demand for construction surged in 2011-12 as the government commenced various large-scale infrastructure projects. However, the sector is not without its various challenges. Following the oil discoveries, local financing was readily available....