The Kenyan construction industry is one of the rapidly growing sectors of the economy today. Construction industry, however, is not a new venture. The industry has constantly evolved since the days of early man and the pre-civilization period.
History of construction Industry
People have built houses, and other structures since prehistoric era, including dams, roads, electricity pylons, canals and amphitheaters. The history of the present building materials is quite long and some of the structures built thousands of years back are still considered sound. Archaeological evidence and other related studies become useful in understanding when different structures were built and for which reason.
The purpose of constructing a particular structure remain the same. However, the materials, know -how and equipment use has evolved over the years.
Evolution of Construction Industry in Kenya
Sophisticated Structures: The construction industry in Kenya, like other parts of the world, has undergone considerable transformation from the early ages when our ancestors used to reside in caves to the present "sky scrapers". Roads have also evolved from the footpaths our ancestors followed in thickets to the present bitumen or concrete paved super-highways.
Materials: In the pre-colonial era, houses were basically built of rammed earth, twigs, cow dung, mud, and other un-processed materials which formed both the structural elements and the cover for walls. The roof systems would have twigs for structural purposes and all sorts of roof covers from grass thatch, makuti, reed thatch to mud and cowdung in Maasai manyatas.The modern day construction industry in Kenya, have made use of both un-processed building materials used in pre-colonial period and the processed construction materials like cement, timber, wood and plastic boards, iron sheets, bitumen etc.
Labour: In the pre-colonial era, construction was a communal work involving a group of young men and men. It was a voluntary work and no form of payment was levied for services provided. Whenever anyone wanted to build a house, he/she would employ the services of his/her friends, neighbors and relatives in the village. The labor was basically unskilled, though some form of semi-skilled labor existed. Modernity has come at cost since now heavy fees are levied by construction professional.The construction industry today has different professionals having specialized skills.
Construction Machines and Equipment: Some of the precolonial construction tools have been rendered obsolete by technology. Hoes and shovels have been replaced by excavators and truck shovels respectively. The tools and equipment used today are more sophisticated and often use electricity and/or fuel to drive. Tools requiring manual power have been pushed to small works and works in constricted areas.
History of construction Industry
People have built houses, and other structures since prehistoric era, including dams, roads, electricity pylons, canals and amphitheaters. The history of the present building materials is quite long and some of the structures built thousands of years back are still considered sound. Archaeological evidence and other related studies become useful in understanding when different structures were built and for which reason.
The purpose of constructing a particular structure remain the same. However, the materials, know -how and equipment use has evolved over the years.
Evolution of Construction Industry in Kenya
Sophisticated Structures: The construction industry in Kenya, like other parts of the world, has undergone considerable transformation from the early ages when our ancestors used to reside in caves to the present "sky scrapers". Roads have also evolved from the footpaths our ancestors followed in thickets to the present bitumen or concrete paved super-highways.
Materials: In the pre-colonial era, houses were basically built of rammed earth, twigs, cow dung, mud, and other un-processed materials which formed both the structural elements and the cover for walls. The roof systems would have twigs for structural purposes and all sorts of roof covers from grass thatch, makuti, reed thatch to mud and cowdung in Maasai manyatas.The modern day construction industry in Kenya, have made use of both un-processed building materials used in pre-colonial period and the processed construction materials like cement, timber, wood and plastic boards, iron sheets, bitumen etc.
Labour: In the pre-colonial era, construction was a communal work involving a group of young men and men. It was a voluntary work and no form of payment was levied for services provided. Whenever anyone wanted to build a house, he/she would employ the services of his/her friends, neighbors and relatives in the village. The labor was basically unskilled, though some form of semi-skilled labor existed. Modernity has come at cost since now heavy fees are levied by construction professional.The construction industry today has different professionals having specialized skills.
Construction Machines and Equipment: Some of the precolonial construction tools have been rendered obsolete by technology. Hoes and shovels have been replaced by excavators and truck shovels respectively. The tools and equipment used today are more sophisticated and often use electricity and/or fuel to drive. Tools requiring manual power have been pushed to small works and works in constricted areas.
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