The construction industry in Kenya is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. While traditional methods still dominate residential and commercial building sites, robotics and automation are beginning to take root. One name at the forefront of this change is the Hilti Jaibot a semi-autonomous drilling robot designed to boost productivity, accuracy, and safety on job sites. This article explores...
As Kenya’s urban landscape grows denser, developers are facing the mounting challenge of building efficiently within tight, expensive, and often irregularly shaped plots. In response, top-down construction is gaining momentum among forward-looking engineers, developers, and real estate investors particularly in high-demand areas like Nairobi CBD, Kilimani, Upper Hill, and Westlands. This guide breaks...
Kenya’s construction industry is evolving fast, with developers looking for durable, beautiful, and long-lasting materials that can meet the demands of both modern design and performance. One material that’s earning attention across housing, infrastructure, and interior finishes is granite often sourced, processed, and installed by a specialized granite construction company. Whether you're a...
Whether you're building a modern 3-bedroom in Ruiru or developing rental units in Joska, your contractor is one of the most crucial players in ensuring your project stays within budget, meets timelines, and complies with the law. Kenya’s construction landscape is booming but also filled with risks for the unprepared. This guide walks you through how to hire the right contractor, manage them...
With the shift toward sustainable housing and cost-effective development across Kenya, builders and developers are increasingly exploring alternatives to traditional blockwork. Two emerging contenders in the eco-friendly building space are cavity wall construction and rammed earth walls each offering unique benefits in energy performance, durability, and adaptability to Kenya’s diverse climate...
In Kenya’s competitive construction market, the focus is shifting from just building structures to delivering durable, visually striking, and investment-ready properties. Whether you're developing a villa in Kitengela, a rental unit in Ruiru, or a commercial space in Westlands, granite is proving to be a game-changer in both style and substance. From flooring to structural support, hiring a granite...
As Kenya’s construction industry evolves to meet the dual demand of affordability and sustainability, attention is shifting toward alternative walling systems that offer thermal efficiency, lower environmental impact, and long-term durability. Two such systems cavity wall construction and rammed earth are emerging as popular choices among both eco-conscious developers and rural self-builders. But...
As Kenya’s cities continue to densify, especially in urban cores like Nairobi CBD, Westlands, and Upper Hill, the need for innovative, space-efficient building methods has never been more critical. One approach that’s gaining ground among top-tier developers is top-down construction a technique that accelerates timelines and maximizes land use for high-rise and mixed-use developments. Whether it’s...
In the face of rapid urbanization, climate change, and Kenya’s growing demand for cost-effective housing, developers and homesteaders alike are exploring alternative construction methods. One technique that’s slowly gaining traction especially in rural and eco-conscious development is cordwood construction. Popular in off-grid communities globally, this method is now finding relevance in Kenya’s...
Kenya’s real estate sector is evolving rapidly. From the rise of smart homes in Syokimau to the master-planned estates of Athi River and Ruai, developers are now being challenged to deliver more houses, faster, and at higher quality standards than ever before. Enter the Hilti Jaibot a semi-autonomous construction robot changing how overhead MEP installations are done globally. Though Kenya is still in...