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Mukudzei Chingwere
Herald Reporter
Local contractors have said they have the capacity to build high-rise apartments in response to Government’s call for such development to address urban expansion and land preservation.
Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) president Dr Tinashe Manzungu said this during the recent Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Confex (AfriConfex) held in Bulawayo.
Leading construction industry stakeholders from across Africa converged in Bulawayo last week to discuss ways to spur infrastructure development.
Said Dr Manzungu: “We are excited to contribute to this vision of building structures going upwards to maximise land use. We agree with Government on the need to maximise land use, our country will not grow any bigger.”
“The good thing is that local contractors have the expertise in building high-rise apartments. What needs to change is the mindset of property owners.
He said the future of urban landscapes relies on the ability to adapt, collaborate, and commit to the principles of sustainable development.
“In our pursuit to innovate, we must explore alternative building technologies that utilise lightweight material and disaster-resilient structures,” said Dr Manzungu.
“Innovations such as modular construction, 3D printing, and the use of recycled material can reduce waste and streamline labour processes.
“Government policy is the bedrock upon which our construction framework stands. To facilitate sustainable and modern building standards, we advocate for continuous improvement in regulations that support innovation,” he said.
Dr Manzungu said the enactment of the Construction Bill is a crucial step towards enforcing best practices in infrastructure development.
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