We are Africost - Quantity Surveyors, Based in Nairobi Kenya
Who we are
Headquartered in Nairobi Kenya, Africost Limited, is a company that prides itself in the provision of superior quantity surveying and project management services, handling budgets and cash flows involved in the construction industry. Our clientele span from the corporate sector down to individuals. We bring a fresh and innovative approach to Quantity Surveying by providing customized individual solutions. Our goals are to exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service, increased flexibility, and greater value. In turn we optimize the project returns and improving construction efficiency.
Our directors and associates are professional; distinguished by their technical expertise and their hands-on experience. Our expertise in Quantity Survey and Project Management is unparalleled and we are involved in every stage, from conception, all aspects of implementation and operation to completion offering continuous functional and technical support. We pride ourselves on our proven track record for effectively running, administering and implementation of diverse projects spread within the East African region and its neighbouring countries.
We are functional and tech savvy in our applications and we ensure that projects are implemented within budget and time schedule. We also provide relevant and proactive cost management services that are unambiguous, concise, user and client friendly; focusing on the “bottom line”. We consistently control costs, limit risks and add value for and to its clients. And YES! We do stand out as the ideal choice for a consulting firm to manage any construction project of any magnitude.
At Africost Limited we are continuously expand our knowledge and services to assist clients in successful implementation of their needs, dreams and requirements.
Our Team
We thought it would be good if you got to meet some of the members from our team, plus their professional qualifications of course. Well here they are:
Job Mwangi
(BA - Building Econ) Hons. IQSK (Q.S)
Simon Maina Kimemia
Edward Waweru Njenga
About Me
- Corporate Member Architectural Association of Kenya Reg No 2573
- Corporate Members Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya Reg No 376
- Registered Quantity Surveyor CAP 525. Registration No. Q495
- Cost estimates, cost control, documentation (Bills of Quantities and Specifications), site inspection and supervision and construction project management.
- Responsible for project implementation and control of the practice services.
- B.A. Building Economics
- Over 17 years post qualification experience in the Construction Industry.
2000 to date : Principal Quantity Surveyor – Africost Kenya
- Cost estimates
- Cost control
- Documentation (Bills of Quantities and Specifications)
- Site inspection and supervision
- Construction project management.
- Project implementation
- Control of the practice services.
1998 to 2000 : Quantity Surveyor – Epco Builders Ltd.
- Project Co-ordination
- Preparation of cost estimates
- Budget & materials control
- Valuation of works in progress for interim payment
- Pricing of Bills of Quantities
1997 to 1998 : Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Nyara Consults.
- Preparation of Bills of Quantities
- Cost estimates
- Valuation of works in progress for interim payment
- Pricing of Bills of Quantities
About Me
- Corporate Member Architectural Association of Kenya Reg No 2573
- Corporate Members Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya Reg No 376
- Registered Quantity Surveyor CAP 525. Registration No. Q495
- Cost estimates, cost control, documentation (Bills of Quantities and Specifications), site inspection and supervision and construction project management.
- Responsible for project implementation and control of the practice services.
- B.A. Building Economics
- Over 17 years post qualification experience in the Construction Industry.
2000 to date : Senior Quantity Surveyor – Africost Kenya
Involvement in projects in Kenya and Sudan
Commercial/Public Sector
- Prime Bank Headquarter extensions – Nairobi
- Shopping Complex, Nakumatt Holdings, Thika Road, Nairobi
- The Junction Shopping Centre, Nairobi
- Thika Road Shopping Centre – Fox City
- Cooperative Bank Refurbishment– Maua Branch, Meru
Industrial
- Elys Limited factory, Enterprise Road, Nairobi – Construction of factory, storage and office facilities
- Factory Refurbishment – Unilever Kenya Limited
- Swissport Cargo Handlers Warehouse at JKIA
Office Blocks
- 9-West Office block – Westlands, Nairobi
- Dollar Forex Bureau Office Block, Koinange Street, Nairobi
- Renaissance Capital Offices
- Oxford University Press (OUP) Offices, Upperhill, Nairobi
- British Peace Support Team (East Africa) Offices, Nairobi
- Refurbishment of ministry buildings for the Government of Southern Sudan – Juba
Religious
- New Sanctuary for St Pauls ACK Church, Kutus
- New Sanctuary for Catholic Church, Ebulbul, Ngong
Civil Works
- Construction of major roads in Juba Town for the
- Government of Southern Sudan.
- Reinstatement of sewer system in Juba – For the
- Government of Southern Sudan
- Earthworks for Swissport Cargo Handlers warehouse at JKIA
Leisure/Residential
- Westlands Hotel Nairobi
- Mwanzi Road Apartments, Nairobi
- Wagon Hotel, Eldoret
- Refurbishment of existing hotel facilities
- Telkom Kenya, Sports Club, Ngong Road, Nairobi – Re- development of existing facilities
- Rosslyn Ridge Housing Development, Nairobi Construction of 60 houses for US Government Lease
- Tsavo Park Hotel, Voi
- Palm Gardens Town Houses – Thompson Estate Nairobi
- Diani Beach Holiday Homes – South Coast Mombasa
- Tulwet Residence – Residential Flats along Lenana Road, Nairobi
- Refurbishment of residential houses for Senior and Junior staff for the Government of Southern Sudan – Juba
- For the government of Southern Sudan – Juba.
- Refurbishment and extension of Rift Valley Bottlers Plant .
About Me
- 2001 – Member Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)
- Site co-ordination
- Confirmation of materials standards
- procurement
- site inspection and supervision
- construction project management.
- Higher Diploma in Construction (Building Economics Option)
2003 – Intersoft Limited
- Internal Quality Audit Course
1994 to 1996 – Kenya Polytechnic
- Higher Diploma in Construction (Building Economics Option) – Credit pass
1990 to 1993 – Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology
- Diploma in Building Construction – Pass
2000 to date : Quantity Surveyor – Africost Kenya
- Undertaking initial site measurements for costing
- Preparation of requisitions for necessary materials
- Planning for deliveries of materials
- Ensuring all construction materials comply with MOPW and KBS standards
- Ensuring that all projects adhere to ISO 9000:2001 management requirements
- Ensuring projects are executed to specification
- Cost accounting of projects
- Preparation of contract completion certificates
- Preparation of payment certificates
1998 – 2002 : Contracts Superintendent – Bamburi Special Products
- Managing all block paving projects
- Undertaking initial site measurements for costings and quotations
- Preparation of requisitions for necessary materials,
- Planning for deliveries of materials and organizing for laying blocks.
- Ensuring Bamburi Special Products (BSP) standards comply to ISO Standards 9000:2001
- Ensuring projects are executed to specification.
- Cost accounting of all block paving projects.
- Assisting sales representatives in achieving sales targets
- Supervising block paving sub-contractors for efficient and professional laying services.
- Preparation of contract completion certificates
- Preparation of sub-contractors payment certificates.
- Undertaking final site measurements for all completed jobs
1996 – 1998 : Technical Sales Representative – Simbarite Limited
- Selling and marketing Simbarite’s Fibre and cement Construction Material
- Offer technical advice to clients building industry professionals
- Attend to clients technical problems within the province
- Ensure monthly sales target are achieve
- Responsible for coast province technical sales requirements.
1996 – 1998 : Head of Building Department – Comboni Polytechnic
- Preparation of construction cost estimates from architectural drawings with specifications
- Preparation of BQs, contract document, payments certificates, project reports & materials schedules
- Calculating project construction time period
- Price build up and pricing up and pricing of bills of quantities
Mercyline Aseti
Erick Ondiek Ogola
Veronica Wambui
About Me
- Cost Estimates
- Documentation (Bills Of Quantities And Specifications)
- Site Inspection And Supervision
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2009 to 2013 : University of Nairobi – Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
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2008 to 2009 : Strathmore University – Certified Professional Accountant Part 1 & 2
- 2004 to 2007 : Lugulu Girls’ High School – KCSE A-
2013 to date : Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Africost Kenya
- Preparing Bills of Quantities
- Preparing Cost Estimates
- Site re-measurements
- Valuation of works in progress for interim payment
- Pricing of Bills of Quantities
- Correspondence (letters, minutes and reports)
About Me
- Cost Estimates
- Documentation (Bills Of Quantities And Specifications)
- Site Inspection And Supervision
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2011 to 2015 : The Technical University of Kenya – Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
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2008 to 2010 : Kanyawanga High School. – KCSE A-
2000 to date : Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Africost Kenya
- Cost Estimates
- Site inspection and supervision
- Tendering and Tender Evaluations
- Documentation of Bills of Quanties and specification
- Praparations of Valuations Preparing Bills of Quantities
- Preparing Cost Estimates
About Me
- Typing correspondences
- Sending and receiving fax documents
- Telephone operator
- Organizing and Filing correspondences
- Office Management
- Business Management – Higher Certificate in Business Management
- Typing – 50 words per minute
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Computer skills – MS Word– Word perfect– D-Base 111– Lotus 1-2-3 & Excel