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NEW WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKERS IN 2019 EDITION.

40 FREE CPD CERTIFIED WORKSHOPS

Did you attend 40 FREE CPD certified workshops on in demand topics such as: Architecture & Design, Sustainable Future Construction, Project Management, Disruptive Technology and more...

2019 Agenda

GAIN KNOWLEDGE FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS

40 hand picked industry experts presented on high demand topics from 5 - 7 November 2019.

2019 Speakers

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All attendance certificates were available during the event on attending the first 30 minutes of the 40 FREE CPD certified workshops

Overview

MORE EXHIBITORS, PRODUCTS AND PRIZES IN 2019 EDITION.

INNOVATION FROM 210+ EXHIBITORS

210+ local and global exhibitors showcased their latest innovations at the largest construction exhibition in Kenya.

2019 Exhibitor list

ALL CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

#BIG5KENYA 2019 edition included 5 dedicated product sectors, covering the entire construction cycle with 210+ exhibitors

List of products

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All pre-registered visitors of 2019 recommended their colleagues to attend the exhibition and got a chance to win free VIP access!

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2019 SPEAKERS INCLUDED:

Antony Mwaniki

Arch. Munyua Mwaura

Ben Mann

Bundi Raphael Osoro

David Gatimu

Emmanuel Maenda

Eutycus Kariuki

Ezekiel Mariita

Fenwicks Musonye

Geoffrey Nagillah

Gichure John Wachira

Gladys Nyaga

Grace Atieno Odhiambo

Gurmukh Singh Panesar

Jacklyne Betty

Jeane W Mathenge

João Ramos

Joyce Kaduki

Julie Makena

Lawrence Muthoga

Leah Mutonyi

Levi Morgan Mutta

Mairura Omwenga

Martha Wakoli

Maye Edwin

Michelle Mwambela

Moses Itanola

Muriithi Njue

Mwanzia Mawili

Nashon Okowa

Nyamunga Omondi Leonard

Richard Simiyu Nasong’o

Robert Gichohi

Rose Kananu

Sam Muihia

Silas Mulehi Osinde

Warren Ondanje

Antony Mwaniki

Consultant, Oltepesi Properties Ltd

Arch. Munyua Mwaura

Corporate Member, Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK)

Ben Mann

COO, IBM East Africa

Bundi Raphael Osoro

Founder and Director, Sunraserg Energy Experts

David Gatimu

Trustee, Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK)

Planner David Gatimu is a registered urban planner with an MSc in Urban Planning from Oxford Brookes University. He is a Corporate Member of the Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK), Corporate Member of the Town Planners’ Chapter of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK-TP) and former member of the Physical Planner’s Registration Board (PPRB). Mr Gatimu is also a member of the International Society for City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP).

Emmanuel Maenda

AEC Technical Sales Specialist, Autodesk

Eutycus Kariuki

Manager – Infrastructure & Construction - Domestic Taxes Department , Kenya Revenue Authority

Ezekiel Mariita

Highway and Structural Engineer, Kenya Urban Roads Authority

Mariita Ogega Ezekiel, Aff.M. ASCE Engineer working with Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), +254702381131 I am a Highway and Structural Engineer currently working with Kenya Urban Roads Authority. I am a Graduate Member registered with Engineer’s Board of Kenya, Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) & Institution of Structural Engineers (UK), Affiliate Member of American Society of Civil Engineers and others. My Career major interest has been in Highway supervision and Structural Design and thus proficient in use of over 25 CAD software’s in Civil Engineering and Project Management. I have a BSc. Civil Engineering from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and enrolled for Master of Civil Engineering (Structural Option) in University of Nairobi. I have had practical insight about intrigues involved in infrastructural project management processes in Kenya.

Fenwicks Musonye

Senior Energy Efficiency Officer, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority

Geoffrey Nagillah

Environment Social Impact Auditor / Consultant, Jemana African Solutions Ltd. (JASoL)

Gichure John Wachira

Construction and Facilities Manager, Zetech University

Gladys Nyaga

HSE Advisor, Siemens

Grace Atieno Odhiambo

Head of Design, Cubes and Containers Design Kenya Ltd.

Gurmukh Singh Panesar

Director, Grasp Design Limited

Jacklyne Betty

Analytics Consultant, KPMG - East Africa

Jeane W Mathenge

Program Director, Global Protocol Solutions Ltd

João Ramos

Business Development Lead, Civil Infrastructures – East Africa, , AECOM

Joyce Kaduki

Director, Primo Strategy Limited

Julie Makena

Safety Engineer Officer, Astral Aerial Solutions Ltd.

Lawrence Muthoga

Breadth and Community Manager, Microsoft 4Afrika

Leah Mutonyi

Director/Lead Consultant, Hew Consult

Levi Morgan Mutta

Interior Design Consultant, Lemorgan Design

Mairura Omwenga

Chairman, Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK)

Mairura Omwenga is a civil/structural engineer, town planner and EIA expert with 33-year work experience. He holds BSc (civil engineering) and MA (Urban and Regional Planning) from the University of Nairobi. He is currently pursuing PhD research in transportation planning in Nairobi. He is a transport/infrastructure lecturer at the University of Nairobi, College of Architecture and Engineering. He has working experience in the public and private sectors, academia/research and runs a consultancy firm. He has handled several multi-disciplinary and multi-agency projects funded by the private sector, World Bank and African Development Bank. Mairura is Chairman of Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK) and member of Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planners Chapter). He is a member of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) and coordinator ISOCARP Africa Region/Nairobi Liaison Office. He is also International Associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI/UK). He is a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya and registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya. As EIA lead expert, he is registered by the National Environment Management Authority.

Martha Wakoli

Development Manager, Virunga Power

Maye Edwin

Web Developer and Technology Advocate, Google

Michelle Mwambela

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Managing Partner, Samba Mwambela Co. Advocates

Moses Itanola

Executive Director, BIM Africa Initiative

Muriithi Njue

Vice Chairman, Projects Experts Association of Kenya (PEAK)

Mwanzia Mawili

Chief Technical Officer, Astral Aerial Solutions Ltd

Nashon Okowa

Chairman, Association of Construction Managers of Kenya (ACMK)

Nyamunga Omondi Leonard

Director, Cse Construction Civil & Survey Engineering Limited

Richard Simiyu Nasong’o

Secretary General, Projects Experts Association of Kenya (PEAK)

Robert Gichohi

Director, MML Turner & Townsend

Rose Kananu

Managing Director and VP, Howard Aidevo Consulting Ltd and PMI - Kenya Chapter

Sam Muihia

Business Development Manager (Formwork Division), Kumkang Kind

Silas Mulehi Osinde

Senior Natural Resource Scientist, Directorate of Resources Surveys and Remote Sensing, Ministry of Mining

Warren Ondanje

Co-Founder and CEO, Kawitrack Limited

2019 40 FREE AND CERTIFIED WORKSHOPS

- THEME: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMCONSTRUCTION ANALYTICS

Pre-existing challenges
Data generated in construction projects
Insight and analyses areas of growth: Process optimization, Risk Reduction/Mitigation, Smart Bidding, Shift to Predictive Analytics

Jacklyne Betty Analytics Consultant KPMG - East Africa

12:15 PM - 12:45 PMPROJECT MANAGERS OF A BRAVE NEW WORLD

Setting up projects for success
Digitization of project management processes
Utilization of data for continuous improvement of PM services

Robert Gichohi Director MML Turner & Townsend

13:30 PM - 14:00 PMDISPUTE RESOLUTION IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Methods of Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Mediation, Dispute Review Boards, Arbitration, Litigation
Factors to consider in preventing/resolving disputes: pro–con list
Best Possible Solution

Michelle Mwambela Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Managing Partner Samba Mwambela Co. Advocates

14.45 PM - 15.15 PMHEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION

Conducting inspections and training
Safe working procedures
Discussing important legislations on occupational safety and health

Gladys Nyaga HSE Advisor Siemens

16:00 PM - 16:30 PMLEADERSHIP IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Build Awareness
Build Your Team
Build Accountability

Joyce Kaduki Director Primo Strategy Limited

17:00 PM - 17:30 PMCHANGES TO FIDIC FORM OF CONTRACTS

Fundamentals of Infrastructural Project Management
Computers & Software’s in Project Management
Key Issues of Project Management in Devolution, CDF, Vision 2030 & Big 4 Agenda

Ezekiel Mariita Highway and Structural Engineer Kenya Urban Roads Authority

- THEME: DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY

10:15 AM - 10:45 AMADOPTION OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY, VIRTUAL REALITY AND AUGMENTED REALITY IN CONSTRUCTION

Technology is transforming the building and construction sector and industry professionals have no choice but to keep up with the new technology trends around them.
Using Drones to collect Data like a pro and enhancement with Artificial Intelligence.
Visualize Data collected by Drones in immersive environments with Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
Making Critical Decisions more accurately and faster.

Maye Edwin Web Developer and Technology Advocate Google

11.00 AM - 11.30 AM5 WAYS TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING CONSTRUCTION

Digital is transforming our world, but how is it affecting construction?
What technology trends are re-defining construction?
How can Kenya leverage technology to transform construction?

Ben Mann COO IBM East Africa

12:15 PM - 12:45 PMARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE NEXT FRONTIER

What is Artificial Intelligence
What can we do with it & why should we embrace it
Where do we start?

Lawrence Muthoga Breadth and Community Manager Microsoft 4Afrika

13:30 PM - 14:00 PMAI VS HI: THE BATTLE FOR DOMINANCE IN AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION

Exploring the norm - Human Intelligence (HI) dominance
Understanding the presumed threat - deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Considering synergies - the perfect solution

Moses Itanola Executive Director BIM Africa Initiative

14:45 PM - 15:15 PMFUTURE OF MAKING IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

The Inevitability of More, the reality of less and an opportunity to do better designs
The era of optimization:
Additive manufacturing, AR/VR, Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT)
Why you should care and what is Autodesk doing about it?

Emmanuel Maenda AEC Technical Sales Specialist Autodesk

16:00 PM - 16.30 PMAFFORDABLE HOUSING AND BUILDING MATERIALS

Sam Muihia Business Development Manager (Formwork Division) Kumkang Kind

17.00 PM - 17.30 PMCONSTRUCTION AND DRONES: ANALYZING THE FIT

Construction in the future
Is there a need for drone technology in construction?
Starting out with drones

Julie Makena Safety Engineer Officer Astral Aerial Solutions Ltd.

Mwanzia Mawili Chief Technical Officer Astral Aerial Solutions Ltd

- THEME: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

10.30 AM - 11.00 AMENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE

Improve project communications and decision making
Eliminating project redundancies and rework
Enhance sense of ownership through public participation and involvement

Richard Simiyu Nasong’o Secretary General Projects Experts Association of Kenya (PEAK)

11.00 AM - 11.30 AM PROJECT SELECTION PROCESSES IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project determinants
Social vs organizational determinants
Contextual determinants and their results

Muriithi Njue Vice Chairman Projects Experts Association of Kenya (PEAK)

12:15 PM - 12:45 PMCONSTRUCTION SITE OF THE FUTURE

How new technology is transforming the construction site
Benefits of transforming your construction site and steps you can take
Hidden asset in your company and how you can leverage it as a smart contractor

Kelvin Wachira CEO and Co-Founder BidiiBuild

13:30 PM - 14:00 PMPERFOMANCE, INNOVATION AND TEAMWORK IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Building a case for Performance, Innovation and Teamwork
Frameworks to enable project managers to build teams, innovate and perform
Sharing case studies

Antony Mwaniki Consultant Oltepesi Properties Ltd

14:45 PM - 15:15 PMPROJECT MANAGEMENT AS A CAREER

Project Management as a profession and emerging global trends
The place of project management in Kenya’s construction industry
How to build your career with project management as an enabler

Rose Kananu Managing Director and VP Howard Aidevo Consulting Ltd and PMI - Kenya Chapter

16:00 PM - 16:30 PMTAX COMPLIANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - PERTINENT ISSUES

Overview of Key Applicable Taxes in Kenya
Tax Challenges Noted in Contracts and Delivery of Mega Infrastructure Projects i.e. Public Projects, Donor Funded Projects, GoK Projects
Way Forward

Eutycus Kariuki Manager – Infrastructure & Construction - Domestic Taxes Department Kenya Revenue Authority

17:00 PM - 17:30 PMPROJECT PLANNING, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

Project Initiation, Selection and Prioritization
Project Conceptualization
Project Appraisal
Project Implementation

Leah Mutonyi Director/Lead Consultant Hew Consult

- THEME: ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

10:30 AM - 11:00 AMACHIEVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENYA

Case study of Ethiopia, Angola & Singapore
Leveraging on project management
Why construction cost is a stubborn waterloo

Nashon Okowa Chairman Association of Construction Managers of Kenya (ACMK)

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMTOWN PLANNING AND INTEGRATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Mairura Omwenga Chairman Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK)

12:15 PM - 12:45 PMSUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND DELIVERY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Arch. Munyua Mwaura Corporate Member Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK)

13:30 PM - 14:00 PMTHE GOVERNANCE OF LAND USE AND HOUSING IN TOWNS AND COUNTIES: FROM DEVELOPMENT CONTROL TO DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

David Gatimu Trustee Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK)

14:45 PM - 15:15 PMTHE CONVERGENCE OF MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

Design Automation
BIM on demand
Build for Construction
How Autodesk is addressing the convergence of these two industries, not just for the future, but for today

Emmanuel Maenda AEC Technical Sales Specialist Autodesk

16:00 PM - 16:30 PMUSE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Current construction method
Aluminum formwork
Advantages and case study

Sang Won Jeon Managing Director Kumkang Kind East Africa Ltd, Kenya

17:00 - 17:30THE STATUS AND ROLE OF THE INTERIOR DESIGNER IN KENYA: WORKABLE DESIGN SOLUTIONS THROUGH INCLUSION

Industry partnerships and collaborations
Design for Diversity
Online internship integration

Levi Morgan Mutta Interior Design Consultant Lemorgan Design

- THEME: SUSTAINABLE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION

10:15 AM - 10:45 AMSUSTAINABLE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION, ENERGY AND GREEN BUILDING

Consumer Needs and Value
Preferences and Willingness to pay
Sustainability Challenges

Geoffrey Nagillah Environment Social Impact Auditor / Consultant Jemana African Solutions Ltd. (JASoL)

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION THINKING IN BUILDING DESIGN: BASIC GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY SELECTION AND MODELING

A discussion of energy consuming applications in a building which will include lighting systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, water heating and pumping systems
A discussion of efficiency considerations when designing buildings and selection of technologies
An overview of the use of spreadsheets in carrying out the opex and capex computations related to the selection of different energy consuming appliances for a building

Fenwicks Musonye Senior Energy Efficiency Officer Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority

12.15 PM - 12.45 PMENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMERCIAL SPACE

Practical insights from 4 commercial building energy audits
Challenges and opportunities for meeting the Affordable Housing Pillar under Kenya's Big 4 Agenda

Warren Ondanje Co-Founder and CEO Kawitrack Limited

13:30 PM - 14:00 PMGOING GREEN IN CONSTRUCTION

Why Go Green
How to go Green
Current Global Trends in Green Energy

Bundi Raphael Osoro Founder and Director Sunraserg Energy Experts

14:45 PM - 15:15 PMEXPLORING SUSTAINABLE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Designing for sustainability
Green construction
Post-construction building management

Gichure John Wachira Construction and Facilities Manager Zetech University

16:00PM - 16:30PMRENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS KEY DRIVERS OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Green Buildings

Martha Wakoli Development Manager Virunga Power

17:00 - 17:30SUSTAINABLE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION

Apex is a one-stop-shop for construction, offering a wide range of world-class solutions that are sustainable and environmentally friendly (Zinga, Derbigum, various construction chemicals, Graco, Fly Ash, JK Wall Putty and Cement, etc) In addition to supplying world-renowned products, we deliver complete construction solutions – from advice and training to site support.
Apex manufactures pipes that don’t include lead stabilisers, protecting end users from potential adverse health effects due to presence of lead in water flowing through pipes. Our pipes are manufactured from virgin material with no fillers or additives, ensuring sustainability in quality and performance to last over 50 years.
Apex Steel LEED certified manufacturing process. Apex Steel’s manufacturing process and products help create a healthier indoor environment for occupants through better indoor air quality, less harmful products and more natural daylight. They also reduce waste, conserve energy, decrease water consumption, and drive innovation. All of this can positively affect the bottom line and boost productivity. Our cut and bend and coupler solutions also reduce wastage on site and add value for clients.

Charles Gichane Marketing Manager Apex Steel Ltd.

- THEME: DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY

10.15 AM - 10.45 AMDIGITAL DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING IN KENYA

BIM (Building Information Modelling)
Parametric Design & AI
Sustainable Digital Manufacturing

Gurmukh Singh Panesar Director Grasp Design Limited

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMINTRODUCTION TO BLOCK CHAIN, BIM AND 3D PRINTING

Blockchain-BIM-3D Printing Interaction

João Ramos Business Development Lead, Civil Infrastructures – East Africa, AECOM

12:15 PM - 12:45 PMMOVING WITH THE TIMES: DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND MARKET EVOLUTIONS CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Jeane W Mathenge Program Director Global Protocol Solutions Ltd

- THEME: ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

13:30 PM - 14:00 PMELEMENTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND HOW IT WORKS IN CREATING A WELL - BALANCED SPACE

Light
Colour
Texture
Line

Nyamunga Omondi Leonard Director Cse Construction Civil & Survey Engineering Limited

14:45 PM - 15:15 PMSHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ALTERNATIVE BUILDING HOUSE MATERIAL

Popular uses of shipping containers in Kenya
Design ideas

Grace Atieno Odhiambo Head of Design Cubes and Containers Design Kenya Ltd.

16.00 PM - 16.30 PMTUNABLE LIGHT SOURCES: FUTURE PERSPECTIVES IN LIGHTING APPLICATIONS

New metrics in color quality (CEI-CRI vs TM-30 18)
Development of Color Tunable light sources
Application of Tunable light sources in future lighting systems
Retail lighting
Museum and Art lighting
Human centric lighting

Kaveh Ahmadian CEO Fenos Lighting

TOP CONFIRMED 2019 EXHIBITORS INCLUDED:

THE 2019 EXHIBITORS CAME FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES SUCH AS:

The 2019 edition of The Big 5 Construct Kenya included exhibitors from around the world making the Official Exhibition of Kenya's National Construction Week an international event with latest global construction products and technologies.