This unique publication provides the only detailed, multinational guide to the cost of construction work across Africa.
Thirteen chapters cover individual countries (Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d »lvoire, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia) providing:
- key data on the main economic and construction indicators
- an outline of the national construction industry, covering structure, tendering and contract procedures, regulations and standards
- labour and materials cost data
- measured rates for a range of construction work items
- approximate estimating costs for a range of building types
- price index data and exchange rate movements against £ sterling and US $
- addresses of public and private construction related organisations.
To facilitate country-to-country comparisons the book also includes a comparative data section and comparative regional information with figures given in national currencies, £ sterling and US $.
Extensively revised and thoroughly updated with additional reference to civil engineering and infrastructure projects, this book provides more supplementary information and includes costs based on locally-sourced materials to enable quick and useful comparisons. This new edition is the indispensible guide to African construction costs.