SYDNEY RESIDENCE
1.1 Project description
The project is located at Batubatu gardens, Parklands locality between 1st and 2nd Avenue, Nairobi County.
The works consist of the construction of -a -nineteen (19) floor residential building which is inclusive of two (2) basements, ground floor and a mezzanine. It includes four (3) levels of parking, (1) level with social amenities and fifteen (15) levels of residential apartments. The development consists of two blocks and each floor houses three units bringing the cumulative number of units to Ninety (90).
1.2 Project objectives
To deliver high quality, family homes to individuals and corporates as a sure-fire way of investing in an affordable, functional and modern home.
1.3 Contract data
Project Title
Proposed Residential Flats on plot No.L.R 209/99/16, Parklands
Client
Deltar M.N Properties Ltd
P.O Box 71212- 00622 Nairobi
Architects
Jawabu Group Ltd
(Reg. A1307)
Structural Engineer
Chinato Consultants
P.O Box 269-00510
Contractor
Sahjanad Construction Ltd
Mechanical & Electrical Consultants
Choice Consulting Engineers
Quantity Surveyor
Construction and Cost Advisory Services Ltd
P.O Box 46464-0100 Nairobi
NCA
53127415710134
NCC
CPF-AP532
NEMA
NEMA/EIA/PSL/6600
Effective Commencement Date
15th October
Revised Completion Date
Last Quarter of 2020
Contract Period
107 Weeks
Revised Contract Period
Nil
Time elapsed
83 Weeks
% of works done (Approx)
73%
Date of this Report
31/08/20
1.4 Current Status of Works
To date, the Contractor has constructed 16 No. Floors which is inclusive of 4 Basements and 12 Typical Floors. Brick Works are also underway and are at 7th Floor.
1.5 Programme Of Works
We Project to be constructing a single Floor within 21 days. That said, finishes will also be running concurrently to ensure the project is delivered within the stipulated timelines.
1.6 Challenges Faced During Project Execution
We’ve recently been faced with the Covid-19 pandemic that has really affected normal operations worldwide. Requisition of materials has been quite a challenge due to the closing down of multiple suppliers & service providers. The directive by the Kenyan Government in regards to Social Distancing & Curfew has also played a major part in the efficiency in project execution.
That said, we’ve incorporated domesticated measures to ensure works are still ongoing while still upholding utmost caution to ensure swift delivery of the Project and of quality.