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MLOACTEARLIAMLAFTOECRUISAL FOCUS

2 Bags

(= 1 wheelbarrow)

NB: 2X50kg Bags of Cement = 1 Builder’s Wheelbarrow

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MATERIAL FOCUS CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
GUIDE for LAMINATES

Way, Msasa, Harare ADDIE VANDERLINDE
447570/1, cell: +263 777 743743
+263 774 777 293, 0731 307 175
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11 Williams Way, Msasa

Specialists in: Drilling and Demolition Products | Cutting, Sawing and Grinding |
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Specialist Contractors

CLEANING Manufacturing ProjectM

• Wipe up any spills immediately with an absorbent cloth or towel.
• Regularly remove dust with a broom or vacuum cleaner.
• Periodically use specially formulated cleaner/restorer to maintain
the lustre and allergy free surface of your floor. Ensure that the cloth
or mop is only SLIGHTLY DAMP. Excessive water may damage
the floor.
• DO NOT wash your floor with a soaking mop or cloth, rather use a dry

11 Wil iams Way, Msasa, Harare mopandsprayarecommendedlaminatefloorcleanerontothe

mop or wipe the floor with a well wrung, damp or moist cloth. Special

1 Wil iams Way, Msasa, Harare laminateflooringmopsareavailablefrommostreputableflooring
suppliers.
tel: +263 4 447570/1, cel: +263 777 743743• DONOTsand,varnish,polishorwaxthefloor,asthesetreatments
will adversely affect the floor.
• DO NOT use any abrasive cleaners.
• DO NOT clean grooves with a pointed metal object.
• DO NOT place pot plant drip trays directly onto the floor surface,
always have these lifted by at least 50mm off the floor to allow

tel: +263 4 447570/1, cel: +26e3ma7il:[email protected] airflowunderthepotplant.
MAINTENANCE

• Long term wear and tear is caused by dirt trodden onto the floor
from the outside. Walked in dirt such as gravel and sand acts like
sandpaper and can cause unpleasant scratches. To prevent this we
suggest you place large doormats at all entrances.

email: [email protected]• Itisalsorecommendedthatfeltpadsarefittedunderthefeetof
tables, chairs and cupboards. This makes them easier to move
around and prevents scratching.
• Also equip castors or rollers, with soft treads on office chairs, filing
trolleys and mobile containers and replace any existing old, hard or
sharp edged castors. These castors are recognisable by their two-
tone construction.
• Place drip trays under all plants.
• Direct sunlight may cause fading of your laminate floor, ensure that
all doors and windows have UV filters, blinds or net curtains. Traviata
Flooring are Importers and Wholesalers of Luxury Vinyl and
Laminate Flooring

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MATERIAL FOCUS ALL UNDER
ONE ROOF

At Nongerai we understand that our
customers need quality products that are
reliable and quality guaranteed. Thats
why we’v partnered up with local and
international quality certified brands such
as Ingco Power Tools and Gyproc so as to
make sure you get products you can
depend on.

We are committed to satisfying the building
and home improvement needs of our
customers by delivering quality, quantity
and a variety of products at comprehensive
prices! Get great deals on hardware,
building, plumbing, agriculture,irrigation
and electrical products by shopping on our
online store.

Our hardware product range is
second to none! We stock Safetop
brand of screws, nuts and bolts, paint
products from Astra Paints and Dulux,
and a wide range of brushware from
top brands.

For essential electrical Our product offerings
products cover all your building
that are needed in essentials. From
every house such as foundation to roof we
solar geysers, energy offer a reliable service
savers, plugs, sockets in providing building
and cookers and well as materials.
electrical conduit pipes.

56 structure & design

Fire Sprinkler “A Total Fire Protection Solution”
Systems
FIRE CONDISVUILSITOCNONTRACTS
Text by Christopher Du Cane FIRE CONSULT ALARM DIVISION
FIRSEECROVINCSEUSLTDISVIASLIEOSNAND
IT’S amazing most people think that in the case of a
fire breaking out in a building which has a commercial WE ARE HERE TO SECURE YOUR OFFICES &
sprinkler system installed all of the sprinkler heads will EQUIPMENT FROM FIRE DAMAGE.
go off at the same time.
Never has anything been further from the truth. Telephone: (263-4) 487833 UNIT 2, 28 MARTIN
In the vast majority of incidents one or two sprinkler heads 496754 DRIVE, Msasa
control the fire. When a fire occurs only the sprinklers in the P.O. Box AY 359
immediate vicinity automatically start to operate and discharge Fax: (263-4) 496753 Amby, Harare
water to control or extinguish the fire. Email: [email protected]
Compared to the amount of water used by the fire brigade the
amount of water discharged by a sprinkler is approximately 5% There are sprinkler systems installed whereby large amounts of
of that discharged by a fire hose. water are immediately discharged but these are mainly for LPG
An IT specialist once asked us to remove sprinkler heads from storage tanks and other high risk applications.
his computer room as he was concerned the water would Regarding the legal aspects of fire control it is interesting (and
damage his computers if a sprinkler head went off. We replied welcoming) to note that the stipulations in Chapter 11 of the
saying the before his computers would get a soaking they would Harare Model building by-laws are fairly stringent and insist on
have turned to melted plastic! sprinkler protection in all buildings over 29m high and in large
Automatic sprinkler systems date back to the 19th Century and buildings with a floor area over 3,701m2, and various other areas
their development was mostly led by fire insurance companies. such as basements and parking garages. This is certainly not the
The low average loss in the case of sprinkler protected buildings case in the UK, for example.
has established a record unbeaten by any other form of We believe that these stipulations should be taken a step further
protection. to include mandatory sprinkler protection for hospitals, Old
There are two main reasons why this is so; sprinklers extinguish People’s Homes and certain night clubs which have been the
a fire while it is still small restricting the direct fire damage to a subject of horrendous fires overseas in the last few years.
minimum; and the effect of a loud alarm (mechanically operated
from the sprinkler alarm valve) which rings immediately and The average cost per square meter of a sprinkler system is $20/
automatically attracts the attention necessary to limit water m2. Compared this to say tiling which runs at anywhere between
damage to a minimum. $25 to $35 for standard tiling.
Automatic sprinkler systems require no human assistance Compared to the untold price of experiencing a major fire this
to control and extinguish fires; they are on duty 24/7; their could be considered a small price to pay.
efficiency is not impaired by the presence of smoke or fumes;
and they are not hindered by access to difficult sites like the 57
24th floor of a tower block. This refers to sprinkler systems
installed in commercial buildings, shopping malls, hotels,
warehouses, banks, office blocks, tower blocks, etc.

LOCAL MATERIAL FOCUS

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Adventure into
the versatility of
Cement in “Small’s”

Objets for the house, office,
garden, lodges,hotels. Contact us
for bespoke creations

CALL 0772 755 786
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E M A I L60 structure & design I D E A S & O R D E R S T O L A U R A @ A R T I S A N . C O . Z W

S’MENT SMALLS – what
is it? It S’ment! A love of
cement born of Laura’s
experience with the decorative brand
“Cemcrete” has led to the creation
of a fun and unique brand set to
change how we look at Cement.

This wonderful raw material is so
versatile that it can be made into just
about anything you can imagine – so
why don’t you do just that & let your
imagination let you adventure into
the world of Cement – objects for
the house, garden, office, hotels &
lodges…

The launch of S’ment Smalls @ The
Studio this June, saw miniature
to giant pots holding water-wise
succulents, tennis-ball-sized spheres
partially decorated with trendy
metallic, S’ment soap dishes in
masculine charcoal and feminine
white (African Apothecary Soaps
included), drinks coasters &
placemats, hearts & emoji’s… and so
much more.

In addition, with the collaboration
of Homestyle Bricks, S’ment Smalls
put together a furniture range using
cement ready-made industrial
products and re-purposing them,
using Cemcrete Sealers, Rustoleum
Metallics & glass. The response was
overwhelming and the ideas being
shared show an exciting future for
this brand…

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MATERIAL FOCUS We know that cement is used in building sturdy homes
and structures. It is used in constructing tall buildings
as well as bridges and roads. But aside from that, it can 12. Company Visits
also be used in making some home decors and items ZBCA proactively visits its members to learn their concerns
that we can utilize. cement is strong and sturdy, it can for packaging and presentation to relevant bodies for
be used in making different durable items of various resolution. During these visits the capacity of members is
shapes and forms. established and possible solutions brainstormed.

We are in love with the number of things available 13. Construction Documentation
in the market. So many objects can be found for the Through the National Joint Practice Committee (NJPC), ZBCA
ho8m.e Ceosmpemciuanlliyc.aCtieomn,elnntfoirtemmastiocna,nGbaethaenryinsgi,zPea, cyokaugr ing participates in developing standard documents that are easy to
imaginaantdioDnisbseeinmginthaetiolinmit. SMENT SMALLS is able to understand and up-todate for use by building contractors.
bring yZoBuCrAidperaovtiodelisfem. Ief myobuerhsawveitha tDhEeSmIGoNstiunpm-toin-dda, te industry
lmaragneuofmiaanrncfesodtmmurtmrbhaeeeallrnit,tsiospftenoahn,rcrtdoykroueaiutgng.htdihnswgeaietrnhewdekalmyiynbfaaournrklmldeettatihbtnierosiy,enmfwfsoiolbrlnyddthciesalssyriegrnymneinwiangsnalodetiutottnerretsos, earch 14. Diversification of Source Markets for Suppliers
ZBCA trains members on how to use the Trade Map (an
quarterly magazine, annual directory and the website. International Trade Center) market analysis tool useful for
identifying new source and export markets for their businesses.
Being TahcereAasstiovceiafitrimon, tmheoyniatolsros lhoacvael aanwdirdeegiroannagleinofformation
producstosutrhceesy afolretaedndy emr aokpep,owrthuincihtieinsctlhuadtea: rfleowdiesrseminated to MEMBERSHIP OF OTHER ORGANISATION
pots omf veamrybinergsswizeeesk(lyfr.om $2 to $10), plant cones
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$10), tpoomlisehmedbecroslofourrefrdeegaarnddenofpfearvseorsth(e4r0d0isxco4u0n0ted services Social Welfare as an employer body in the construction sector. The
$6), potolismheemd bbelarsc.k/grey tiles (600 x 600 $7), huge Association is a member of the Zimbabwe Construction Industry
concrete planters ($70, order plain or with your own Council, Joint Industrial Council, Chamber of Mines, Employers’
rgcuolan1losn0sui.)nr,PqZagacBununomadbCdcrlAeCitkcedtDtparraeertlyoaisi)loi,dtmtgncauansaobc)dgfe,lfeiaspseszcoewio(nli$etuseae2hn;bk2tealeledy0ndsnbcfru(ouoa$arlutl4elemn0dttfiieio0nnrrre,ia,ctmcno$teodep3mrms3mye,(0bon$mentf8roetas5hrmnollpyadbnerenlgryre.ewpT)rsholeejetactestssrs,o,bcoiaotkion Confederation of Zimbabwe and the Standards Association
and dianlisnogptraobdleusce(s6-asemaetemrbfoerr $pr5o0je6c)t.s book where member projects of Zimbabwe. The Association reports to the Ministry of Local
Government, Public Works and National Housing and also sits on
are showcased free of charge
cTHoElourthe Categorization Committee chaired by that Ministry.
They also have various small objects available and
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participate under its umbrella thereby managing participation costs.

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WILLIAM SMITH & GOUROCK

1544 Soutte Road New Ardbennie Harare
Tel: 667621-7,66160, Fax 667629
Email : [email protected]
077 5 952 693 , 077 7 275 397
071 2 722 310 ,073 3 757 339
11 Falcon st Bulawayo ,Tel 09465642/3,
Email [email protected] , 073 5 899 114

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colour
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NCS, Natural Colour System is a logical colour system which
builds on how the human being sees colour. Colour is what
we see, a subjective visual sensation. To characterize a colour
you therefore have to describe what you see. How the colour
is mixed, as well as the measurement data, is necessary for
production, but to communicate with the customer you need a
system in the way people see colours. A notation represents a
specific colour percept and says nothing about what pigments,
lights rays or nerve signals that have been given rise to this
perception. This makes it possible to describe the colours of all
surface materials and ensure that the colours turn out exactly
as you want them to.
The Natural Color System®© is the only colour system that
describes colours exactly as we see them, which is why it is easy
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purely visual properties of the colour.
The visual NCS colour system makes it easy to visualize, design,
select, communicate, document and manufacture any colour
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The NCS notation has a true visual meaning and can be
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To unravel the mystery contact [email protected]

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WEDDINGS.PORTRAITS.FASHION
COMMERCIAL.EVENTS

+267 732245114 [email protected]

64 structure & design Michele Fortmann @michelefortmannfashion
Photography @michelefortmannweddings

Mediterranean MAGIC

Text by Michael Nott
Photography by Michele Fortmann

65

RESIDENTIAL PROFILE This extraordinary and unique house in Obviously McNaught was a well travelled man and had
Harare looks like it’s been magically spent some time in the Mediterranean but no-one knows
transported from the hills of Tuscany. what inspired McNaught to build such an amazing and
It’s apparent that there’s more than just a touch of striking family home which is truly one of a kind.
enchantment about this superb family home. A Mediterranean marvel set in the middle of Africa!
Although the front facade is very imposing – a formal
The house was built by a gentleman named Mike and symmetrical double storey structure - it still
McNaught, who later left Zimbabwe for Cape Town. After manages to be both charming and welcoming. It has
he left the country the house had two previous owners that comfortably weathered look so typical of old
before the current owners bought it – so they’re the Mediterranean villas which like fine wines, improve and
fourth owners – and they’ve been lucky enough to live mature with age.
there for the last 12 years. Even the history of the house
is slightly mysterious. No-one knows who the original The approach to the house is down a long secluded
architect was or exactly which year the house built. driveway and the house only comes into view after the

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last bend, so it’s a delightful surprise complement the architectural style and
when the house is finally revealed. character of the house. The textured
walls are painted a sort of biscuit/
There’s a circular brick cobbled sandstone colour with hints of pink
driveway in front of the house complete and orange – a colour that changes
with a water feature and white roses subtly all the time as the light alters
and lavender bushes. A walkway of throughout the day. A darker toned
terracotta tiles with inset blue mosaics honey colour highlights the architraves
leads up three wide steps to the and architectural details. Window
arched front doors which are flanked frames, door frames and fascias are
by potted olive trees. There’s a small picked out in a gorgeous sky blue
portico over the front doors and a which repeats the colour of the mosaic
romantic Juliet balcony peeps out on tiles at the entrance. The roof is clad
one side. (There are another three in hand made clay tiles which really
small Juliet balconies at the back of define the personality of the building.
the house.) Presumably the roof tiles were specially
imported from Italy as this type of tile
The exterior colours perfectly has never been manufactured here.

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Although the roof tiles are very beautiful they have The verandah links the house to the lush park like
also proved to be a bit problematic. Because each tile gardens and the pool. A rather formal terracotta tiled
is ever so slightly different, being handmade, they are walkway leads to a small water feature and on to the
prone to leaking and they’re also very heavy. The roof pool. Although the pool was existing when the current
of the large verandah which runs partially around three owners moved in the area around the pool needed to
sides of the house was leaking badly. New replacement be retiled. The tiles around the pool, the insets in front
tiles were obviously impossible to source locally. of the verandah, and the mosaic tiles at the entrance
were all supplied by the late Colleen Meyburgh from
There was an asbestos ceiling under the verandah roof Burnt Earth.
which was hidden behind swathes of hessian burlap of
the type used for tobacco bales. According to the owners,
“It looked fabulous until the leaks started showing!”

Eventually the owners resorted to calling in Liz
Howes from Howes and Homes to replace the entire
verandah roof section. Howes and Homes installed a
new Chromadek roof with a tongue and groove ceiling
underneath, and the problem was solved. The natural
colour of the tongue and groove timber has been
retained so it blends well with the colour of the exterior
walls and adds a kind of rustic charm. The verandah
has the most African inspired decor with a collection of
colourful ethnic baskets on the wall and woven wicker
furniture. A simple wrought iron pendant light with
matching wall sconces completes the look. The main
seating area overlooks the pool while tucked around
the corner is an informal dining area for al fresco
entertaining.

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The terracotta flagstone tiles continue from same floor tiles – left natural outside but the 20’s or 30’s when this type of ceiling
the verandah and lead into the main formal polished inside to a delightful aged patina. was popular. There’s a large and quite formal
lounge through double French doors. Most The lounge has pressed metal ceiling panels fireplace with a mirror above which is an
of the house, apart the bedrooms, has the hinting that the house was perhaps built in original feature of the house. The room is

decorated with big comfy
sofas, antique cabinets and
Persian rugs. Like the exterior
most of the interior walls
are textured bag washed
plaster which together with
the rough floors and pressed
ceilings gives the home a
warm sense of history. The
lounge leads into the formal
dining room which has quite
grand proportions. An antique
dining table with seating
for eight sits comfortably in
the room and leaves ample
space for cabinetry and even
a small chess table with
matching spindle chairs. The
walls are painted a deep
wine red and hung with
several large artworks which
add to the opulent baronial
ambiance.

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RESIDENTIAL PROFILE Tucked away behind the dining room is the fairly modest kitchen which
although small has everything necessary – including a rather elaborate
hood over the hob – and even a small breakfast nook. Several service
rooms lead off the kitchen so all the clutter is hidden away.

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But by far the most unusual and breathtaking
feature of the house is the central double height
atrium which is really the heart of the home. It’s
so dramatic and theatrical it looks like part of
a stage set for an elaborate opera! It’s the first
thing you see when you enter from the front door
and it links all the different wings of the house
on both floors. It fills the interior with natural
light during the day and in summer it keeps the
house deliciously cool. It’s a roughly square
structure of approximately four metres on each
side with glassed paned walls and it opens to the
sky. While it’s stunning on a sunny day it must
be a truly spectacular sight during an evening
thunderstorm with lightning flaring overhead.
It also serves to separate the front foyer from
the rest of the house and conceals the main
staircase from the entrance.

The staircase, which has charming, fairly simple,
metallic blue balustrades and wooden handrails,
runs up behind the atrium to the first floor. At the
top of the stairs is a generous landing/foyer which
currently serves as a study with a view onto the
atrium. Above the stairs the timber trusses are
exposed and the ceiling follows the roof angle, so
it creates a very special space which feels a little
like the inside of an old sailing ship or perhaps
a church. A really clever design feature of the
landing is the built in cupboards which are usually
fairly dull. Here the cupboard fronts have been
made from old wardrobe doors with mirrored
centre panels fitted into a wooden frame. It’s
an innovative and creative way to transform the
ordinary into something quite special.

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The master bedroom suite leads off to one side, while there are also two bedrooms
with a shared bathroom and an additional two guest bedrooms. The master
bedroom has one of the Juliet balconies at the back of the house and gorgeous
views over the garden. It also boasts the most lavish dressing room complete with
a chaise longue and vanity area. The master bathroom leads off the dressing room
and has a corner bath, a unique shower with windows onto an enclosed courtyard
and a small, private outdoor space.

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FOR ALL YOUR • KITCHENS & BATHROOMS OUT OF AFRICA
• ROOFS & GUTTERING
HOME • PAINTING
• PLUMBING
OFFICE • ELECTRICS
• GATES & WALLS
OUTDOOR • PAVING
• OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
BUILDING AND • WALLS & FLOORS
RENOVATING • TILING
NEEDS • BUILT IN CUPBOARDS
• EXTERIOR FACADES
• CONVERSIONS,

EXTENSIONS & ALTERATIONS
• COMMERCIAL

& RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

CONTACT: LIZ HOWES • [email protected] • 0772 253 236

It’s a remarkable, magical and highly distinctive home with a unique
sense of time and place

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INTERIOR DESIGN LIGHTING & LAMP DESIGN

“The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light.” — Le Corbusier - architect
IN this issue of SD Magazine, we showcased two spaces that had some amazing light fixtures, and we decided to look for the most inspiring

designs that we could find. We love lighting as it is a place where technology and design meet in the most expressive ways.

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INTERIOR DESIGN orchestrating
the space

ALL THE SENSES CAN COME ALIVE IN A HOME, OR WHEN you think about living spaces, a number of
AN IMMERSION INTO A SPECIFIC FEELING. THIS factors influence their design and feel. It can be
CAN BE VERY DELIBERATE... about being trendy or about injecting personality,
it can simply be to make the space more functional… among
MOOD BOARDS many other considerations. The way to get to the final look,
however, is determined by the elements you use to orchestrate
Interior designers use moodboards as a tool to the space into what you want.
create cohesive and harmonious design schemes
that let you see how your overall design will look Material has always been the first consideration. Whether the
before investing in the real thing. There are various flooring, roofing, tiling or even when thinking about objects in
types of moodboards, from inspiration boards to the home – purely aesthetic or functional. Is the table going to
generate ideas to sample boards where you can be made of wood or glass? Is the wood a dark or light shade?
gather together real materials. What is the cheapest material to use or the most versatile?
78 structure & design Interior Designers are forever taking voyages through look books
and love to look at and touch different materials and fabrics,
thinking of their client’s needs and thinking ahead too. What
does the project really need? Putting together a space requires
many thoughtful considerations and the blending of sense and
expertise as well as material contrasts and harmony.

It may feel wasteful for those who have never given a designer
a project before to commission a space, paying money for the
material and then the designer too? Well we can tell you it is
always worth it. Once they have your budget, they will know how
to give you value for your money.

An understanding is needed though, when you want to see ways
to bring the vision to life. We have put together several exam-
ples of ideas that made the spaces what they are. Whether it is
in the form of a single elements or several.

FROM the unique sofa design and comfortable colour tones, this room goes THIS room has quite an imposing look. Moody and
an extra dimension with its flower-based inspirations, the tall table and with an industrial edge, the colours make it stand
lamps playing into it with their now stalk-like appearance. out. A mix of browns and other earthy hues work well
with the striking bronze armchairs. The walls seem
bare and marked as if they were from another time.

COLOURFUL and bright kitchen cabinets are becoming more popular. The
orange, black and white play is repeated throughout the room too, and it
works best in the flooring, reflecting everything serenely under the lights.

A TRUE talking point, this staircase steals the show.
The material dominating is wood and the ceiling
adds to the splendour with its texture.

WITH light coming from the bottom part of the staircase, it feels SHAPE is everything in this interior, but more was done to
like you are looking at some kind of beautiful fabric, when it is emphaside this, especially on the room’s wall. The colours rest
only glass but cleverly designed. It must be breathtakking to quietly in the background and let the form express.
see the effect at night. Pleasing to look at but functional.
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THE volume of this room is dramitic, it seems to keep rising upwards and creates interesting contrast with the objects within the space
- the couch seems even more low profile and the artwork ends up dominating the scene. Art, in this instance, should surely include
the hanging light fixtures, that beautiful table and The Bonsai-like plant in the corner.

THESE two space
designs are in a way the
same thing applied in
opposites. The colour
scheme, the materials
and the moods are
different, expressing
different personalities
living within the two. It
would not be surprising
if they had the same
designer though...
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COLOUR pops can be very satisfying. The brighter colours set on more
silent tones, with texture in this case serving as another interesting
element. A beautiful wallpaper can go a long way.

UNIQUE pieces come together to form a unique
room. Each piece would stand out on its own, from
the shiny light feature to the fabric hanging against
the wall. The chairs too. The colour in this dining
room creates a sense of relaxation and brings a bit
of high dinner to the home.

LARGE framed artwork, massive darpes, elegant light fixtures, views
and a clever colour pallet make this space sophisticated and expensive.
Even the chairs seem to add a stately look. The plant brings outside in.

CLEAN backdrops can be the most
interesting to introduce unique and
colourful or powerful pieces of furniture
and artwork.

VOLUME, natural light and a careful selection
of fabrics and colours easily gives that soft
and comfortable feel to the room. It is always
good to have a room that can transform from
obscurity and private to open and with a view.

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DESIGN TRENDS

THE BEDROOM
& THE HEADBOARD

There's plenty that goes into making a luxurious, lavish Headboards are a possible thing to look into, as an elegant
bedroom that fulfills all your needs to perfection and way of taking the feeling of your favourite room in the house to
also offers a soothing and relaxing environment. the next level.

The bedroom generally gets paid plenty of attention and a lot of Classic tufted headboards bring that regal presence into your
thought goes into ensuring that it looks exactly as one wants it to. bedroom and work best in muted colours. There are plenty of
That is an understandable sentiment too, as most often, it is our materials to choose from. Obviously, the material that you choose
only private sanctuary where our own little world is hidden away not only should go along with your existing bed and the fabric and
from the prying eyes of everyone around. pattern already in place, but also with the the theme of the room.

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TECH DESIGN

Smart materials are materials engineered to respond to Self Healing Coatings
environmental stimuli such as temperature, pressure, and
the presence of oxygen. They are called by other names such as, Not yet in use, but in the process of being tested by a group of
Intelligent materials, Active materials and Adoptive materials. scientists, is a self healing coating that could be applied to concrete.
This material has the ability to self heal when it cracks and is exposed
The devises that are made using smart materials are called “Smart to sunlight, allowing UV rays to react with particles in the concrete that
Devices”. Similarly, the systems and structures that have incorporated expand and then fill the cracks. Usually, cracks are repaired by hand,
smart materials are called “Smart Systems” and “Smart Structures”. which is difficult because cracks are often hard to detect. A material
(polymers, ceramics, etc.) that can repair damage caused by normal
Smart Concrete usage could lower production costs of a number of different industrial
processes through longer part lifetime, reduction of inefficiency
Concrete is a core building material. But even concrete starts to crumble over time caused by degradation, as well as prevent costs incurred
when it comes face-to-face with water, wind, stress and pressure. The by material failure. For a material to be defined as self-healing, it is
current method of dealing with structural instability in concrete has necessary that the healing process occurs without human intervention.
been to replace or repair it. But what if all you had to do was add a little
water? A new type of smart concrete contains dormant bacteria spores SOME BASIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SELF HEALING
and calcium lactate in self-contained pods. When these pods come MATERIALS:
into contact with water they create limestone, filling up the cracks and
reinforcing the concrete. What self healing materials can do?
When a crack forms in the material, it can recover the plastic
Self healing concrete is estimated to save up to 50% of concrete’s deformation and heal itself. It does that without the human intervention.
lifetime cost by eliminating the need for repair. Smart concrete is still
being tested to determine how long the bacteria sustains itself, but Where Self Healing Materials can be used?
researchers are hopeful they will be able to officially introduce smart It can be used in satellites or aircrafts. It can also be used in civil
concrete to the construction industry very soon. infrastructure and be used in prosthetics so a simple crack won’t
result in another surgery.If a crack starts moving through material, it
Shapeshifting Metal should be stopped immediately, otherwise some accident may occur.
Propagation of damage should be stopped to prevent failure, but the
Shapeshifting metals have a dramatic benefit on the durability of damage or crack is very hard to detect when you don’t have access.
skyscrapers, bridges and homes. Shapeshifting metals can undergo This is where this material can be used.
great stress and temporarily change shape, but they are designed to
‘remember’ their original form and revert back to it if altered in some What’s the importance of this research on Self Healing
way. Used in the construction of a bridge, for example, would help Materials?
sustain the bridge against damage from a hurricane or earthquake. The failure of structural materials is a huge problem. This research
Practical use of this type of metal is largely still in the development will help in structural health monitoring with self-healing. This
phase, with scientists specifically studying how smart metal can be material can sense damage and then respond to it. It only takes
used by the construction industry. seconds to stop the damage.

Living canopy changes its appearance throughout the day Created by Jenny Sabin Studio, the interactive
installation won this year’s Museum of
This responsive design merges biology, architecture and maths to Modern Art and MoMA PS1’s annual Young
form a canopy that responds to light. Over 1 million yards of digitally Architects Program, a platform that celebrates
knitted and robotically woven fibre is currently hanging over MoMA transformative architecture.
PS1’s courtyard in New York City. The living textiles display subtle
colour in sunlight and emit glowing light after sundown. Sabin’s studio is experimental and multidisciplinary
in its approach to design. Her work, which explores
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mathematics. For MoMA PS1, Sabin created a canopy structure that
transforms with its environment. According to the studio, the design
incorporates 100 robotically woven recycled spool stools and a misting
system that responds to visitors’ proximity to produce a refreshing micro-
climate. Lumen’s adaptive architecture is inspired by “collective levity, play,
and interaction as the structure transforms throughout the day and night,
responding to the density of bodies, heat, and sunlight.”

ERGONOMICS

uman factors and ergonomics Proper ergonomic design is necessary to Ergonomics improves productivity
(commonly referred to as HF&E), prevent repetitive strain injuries and other
also known as comfort design, musculoskeletal disorders, which can The best ergonomic solutions will often
functional design, and systems, is the develop over time and can lead to long-term improve productivity. By designing a job to
practice of designing products, systems, disability. allow for good posture, less exertion, fewer
or processes to take proper account of the motions and better heights and reaches, the
interaction between them and the people Ergonomics is concerned with the “fit” workstation becomes more efficient.
who use them. between the user, equipment and their
environments. It takes account of the user’s Ergonomics improves quality
The International Ergonomics Association capabilities and limitations in seeking to
calls it “an interdisciplinary approach to ensure that tasks, functions, information and Poor ergonomics leads to frustrated and
understanding of the interactions among the environment suit each user. fatigued workers that don’t do their best work.
humans and other elements of a system, When the job task is too physically taxing on
and the profession that applies theoretical To assess the fit between a person and the the worker, they may not perform their job like
principles, data and methods to design in used technology, human factors specialists they were trained. For example, an employee
order to optimize human well-being and or ergonomists consider the job (activity) might not fasten a screw tight enough due to
overall system performance.” being done and the demands on the user; a high force requirement which could create a
the equipment used (its size, shape, and product quality issue.
They say interdisciplinary because the field how appropriate it is for the task), and
has seen some contributions from numerous the information used (how it is presented, Ergonomics improves employee engagement
fields, such as psychology, engineering, accessed, and changed). Ergonomics draws
biomechanics, industrial design, physiology, on many disciplines in its study of humans Employees notice when the company is putting
and anthropometry. In essence, it is the and their environments forth their best efforts to ensure their health
study of designing equipment, devices and and safety. If an employee does not experience
processes that fit the human body and its Objectives of Ergonomics Design fatigue and discomfort during their workday, it
cognitive abilities. The two terms “human Performance Well Being can reduce turnover, decrease absenteeism,
factors” and “ergonomics” are essentially improve morale and increase employee
synonymous. Physical ergonomics in particular is involvement.
concerned with human anatomy, and some
HF&E is employed to fulfill the goals of the anthropometric, physiological and bio Ergonomics creates a better safety culture
of occupational health and safety and mechanical characteristics as they relate to
productivity. It is relevant in the design of physical activity. Physical ergonomic principles Ergonomics shows your company’s
such things as safe furniture and easy-to-use have been widely used in the design of both commitment to safety and health as a core
interfaces to machines and equipment. consumer and industrial products. We see it value. The cumulative effect of the previous
in th design of industrial equipment and more four benefits of ergonomics is a stronger safety
commonly in car as well as furniture design. culture for your company. Healthy employees
are your most valuable asset; creating
In the work place, when using ergonomics and fostering the safety & health culture
to increase comfort or health conscious at your company will lead to better human
designs like proper posture support and performance for your organization.

making sure work-stations and controls In architecture in the last few decades,
are comfortably within reach, one considerations have been put towards
finds there are long-term advantages: ergonomic approach in making spaces
accessible for people with physical disabilities
and visual impairment. There is more that
can be done within the field locally though,
especially with internal architecture.

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LANDSCAPE & GARDEN DESIGN GARDENING & OUTDOOR
LIVING IDEAS

GLOBE GARDEN Soon the winter weather will fall away and the temperature will allow you to spend a
bit more time outside. It’s a good time to start putting that colour back on your out-
GLOBE GARDEN, designed by Peter Opsvik doors, be it in the gardens or on your verandahs and patios. Whether you’re throwing
30 years ago is an Ergonomic upholstered backyard barbeques or just sitting around relaxing with your family, consider starting
reception chair made in wood and fabric. It with a well-planned design or a collection of ideas that will work well together. Like
has been updated from its original design these five ideas from HomeBNC.
and is now re-launched. Garden is an icon, an
art object and eye catcher. But it also offers 1PRETTY FLOWER POT DÉCOR
numerous comfortable sitting positions. 1. IDEAS FOR YOUR FRONT DOOR

“Our ancestors lived in the trees! When I Welcome your guests to your home
designed Garden in 1985 I wanted to show no matter the season with these fun
how the norms of ‘sitting nicely’ and ‘sitting front door flower pot ideas! Just like an
correctly’ can be broken.” To get this message outfit is never truly complete without
across, Peter Opsvik created Garden and a jewelry, your home can always use a
number of products whose purpose was to gain bit of “bling” in the form of pretty front
door flower pots. You can show off your
acceptance for a freer use of the body. aesthetic to anyone who passes by.
Whether you want a colorful, whimsical
In the updated version the branches of the decoration that appeals to families, a
tree continues down and become supporting rustic country display, or a more chic
flower pot decoration, the list below has
footrests. With its spectacular height the you covered.
new Garden is adapted to function in public
spaces, such as forums and meeting points, AWESOME DIY FIREPIT IDEAS 2
since the person waiting can both see and be FOR YOUR YARD

seen in the crowd. The warm weather will be back
before you know it! These easy-to-
Height: 177 cm
Width: 110 cm make DIY firepit ideas are here to make
Depth: 124 cm
Seat height: 102 cm your summer the best one ever: whether

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fire or just snuggle up while you drink

some beers, these simple projects will

make a great addition to your yard.

Round or square, stone or concrete
blocks, no matter what your style there
is a tutorial on this list that you are sure
to love. Many of these DIY firepits are
also budget friendly so anyone can add
some warmth to their yard! If you love
repurposing old objects, there are even
some DIY firepit designs on this list for
you. Who knew you could create a firepit
out of an old washing machine drum or
a wheel? If you do not want to do a lot of
building, try one of the inground firepits.

3 AN ENCHANTED SUCCULENT GARDEN

If there’s one fast growing trend in plant arrangements, it’s the
world of succulent gardens.

Learning how to grow succulents, how to plant succulents and
arrange them is certainly worth it. This is a beautiful example
of a succulent arrangement that clearly was only limited to
the designer’s imagination.

4BACKYARD LANDSCAPING IDEAS

This beautiful look is perfect for almost any type of garden. Though
it looks like a pot of flowers has been tipped over, with the flowers
spilling out, it’s actually carefully designed to look that way. You can
purchase a large pot like this at most garden shops. There will be a
flat bottom that places the opening on the side. While you do want
flowers that look like they’re spilling, you’ll have to plant some in
the ground to create that same effect.

5 PRETTY BACKYARD LIGHTING IDEAS
An easy way to make your yard more inviting is to add lighting so
that you can eat, relax, and reconnect with family and friends long
after the sun goes down. Backyard lighting ideas run the gamut
from simple candle holders or battery operated fairy lights to
high-powered spot lighting which can add a touch of grandeur to
an elegant garden. No matter what size outdoor space you have,
the strategic addition of lighting can turn your backyard into a cozy
outdoor sanctuary with minimal effort and cost.

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2017

Parklands, Borrowdale 14, 15 & 16th July

N Indaba

hat July the 15th is our very first Industry Girls Network
ll be looking for the izinduna (the principals of our tribe)
ndustry to be a part of our design indaba.
our of Zimbabwean designers. this indaba will be open
days. those interested should send their application to
ecr8e8tarsytru@cturieg&nde.scigon .zw

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DRIVE DESIGN

TIPPER SERIES

360 CB 6X4 EHZ TIPPER

TIPPER BODY
FLOOR – 8MM BENOX
SIDES – 6MM MILD STEEL
FRONT – 6MM MILD STEEL
TAILGATE – 8MM MILD STEEL
SUBFRAME – 6MM MILD STEEL
30 TON PENTA HI PRESSURE FRONT
BODY HOIST CYLINDER
NOMINAL PAYLOADS 15 TON (10m3)

ENGINE Parallel ladder H-frame chassis
13000 cc 6 cylinder in line, diesel, direct injection Fully adjustable air suspended, self-reclining driver and
Turbo-charged with after cooler passenger seats
Water cooled Fixed center seat and seat belts
Positive timing (gear) of pump and camshafts Sliding, tilting and height-adjustable seats
Electronic speed governor Adjustable steering column
Max output at 1900 rpm 360 hp (265kW) Fully air conditioned, fan and heater including manual controls
Max torque at 1000-1350 rpm 1750 Nm Foot rests
Exhaust brake output at 2400 rpm 261 kW Full width rear step bumper
Euro 3 emissions rating Minimum 300ltrs fuel tank with locking device
Lockable battery carrier
TRANSMISSION Digital analogue dashboard with speedometer, odometer,
8 speed manual syncromesh including crawler revcounter, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, air pressure indication,
6x4 RWD, single, full floating axle battery charge level
Electromagnetic diff-lock
Heavy-duty, dual dry-plate type clutch MORE INFORMATION
Brakes, Steering & Suspension
Dual-circuit, full hydraulic brakes ABS Gearbox GR 905, mechanical
Ventilated disc/drum or drum/drum arrangement 8+1 speed range gearbox with one crawl gear and one reverse gear
Exhaust brake Oil cooling for gearbox (price) <440hp with price
Power assisted steering Refrigerant liquid for refrigerant oil gearbox
Semi-elliptic leaf springs Manual clutch system
Dual-acting telescopic, hydraulic shock absorbers Clutch wear protection, Clutch overload warning
EG PTO (Power Take-off), EG650P PTO rear
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 connection PTO-EG electrical preparation
24V Negative chassis (earth) system 2 PTO EG connections
2x85 Ah Maintenance free, rechargeable batteries RBP735 Axle gear, 3,67 rear axle gear ratio
24V Alternator with built-in voltage regulator Differential lock and oil filter rear axle
Low Oil Pressure (LOP), protection /cut-off solenoids
High Engine Temp (HET), protection /cut-off solenoids A short cab with low roof with space for two people. Wide and
Low Water Pressure (LWP), protection /cut-off solenoids practical boarding step units make it easy to enter and exit the
cab. The cab is designed as a large safety cage around the driver
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SERIES

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CONSTRUCTION COUNCILS The Project Management Profession
as Panacea to Potholes and……

Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza, PMP®

he issues and cases given in this paper are feedback from 3,234 project management professionals. Having the
hypothetical and are meant only to raise the issue knowledge that the number of Project Management Professionals
of why projects fail and what we can do to mitigate (PMPs) and PRINCE2 certified professionals are significantly higher
failure. Permit me to use a recently constructed in the Americas and Europe, it will suffice to conclude that the
(conjectural) road, which is full of potholes after the first rains, as findings of the research are heavily skewed towards the developed
a case study representing a miscellany of private sector projects, world. The question is, if the developed world with advanced and
which are passed as ‘successful’ on commissioning but in actual significantly numerous PM skills, is incurring around 10% loss, what
fact are failed or distressed projects. I would qualify a road that are the losses of the developing countries with less advanced and
develops potholes soon after construction as project failure because significantly less PM skills?
it is unusable.
Before you stone me, let me give the facts. I am a Project
On probing why the road ‘failed’ one would ask if the road was Management Professional (PMP®) certified by PMI. The statistics
constructed according to the planned project baselines. In other I got in a recent research were that the USA has around 1000
words, was the road constructed according the planned scope, PMPs per million population, with Africa at about 6 PMPs per
on time, within budget, and meets the quality standards? If the million population. This is a stupendous 17,000% gap! A significant
answer to any of these project baseline questions is no, the ensuing number of organizations in the USA have implemented a Project
question is “why?” Were the project baseline variations/violations Management Office (PMO), with many even progressing in maturity
documented, communicated to the relevant stakeholders, and to set up an Enterprise-wide PMO (EPMO). Furthermore these
approved according to the project governance framework by the developed countries have set up government PMOs to oversee public
project board? Was there an identifiable project sponsor? What were sector projects, for example the Major Projects Authority in the UK
the documented lessons learnt? Was the PM a trained and certified and the Major Projects Management Office in Canada. Just before
project management professional, or was he/she an ‘accidental’ leaving office, the former President of USA, Barack Obama, signed
PM? Hard questions as they may seem, they are very necessary for into law, the Program Management Improvement and Accountability
any progressive ‘success’ oriented entity. Act of 2015 (PMIAA), which will enhance accountability and best
practices in project and program management throughout the
Permit me to ‘skin the polecat in public’ regardless of its stink. federal government (www.pmi.org press release, 16 Dec 2016).
Further questions should arise as to the fate of a) the road
construction contractor who toasted ‘success’ with a bottle of Moet I do not profess to have carried out thorough research on PMO
Chandon, b) the road engineer who inspected and passed the implementation in Zimbabwe or any other African country for
‘quality’ of the road and got promoted, and c) the official(s) who that matter, but I would hazard a deduction that only a handful of
awarded the contract to the construction company and overtly lives companies are enlightened enough to have a PMO. I know of one
large. Great silence perhaps? I suppose everyone is happy except Mobile Network Operator and probably a couple of banks that have
the road user suffering from unacceptable discomfort from high trained and set up PMOs. Furthermore I have not come across an
levels of ‘body bounce’ and high cost of suspension replacement African government with a ministry/department that has oversight
kits. The road would dismally fail the ‘road roughness’ quality test. on execution governance of public sector projects. Most African
governments would have statutory entities such as Zimbabwe’s State
As stated earlier this article is based on a ‘hypothetical’ case study Procurement Board, with oversight on the procurement process, but
and is not to poke fun at or pick on the road engineers in the road no oversight on the execution process. If a public sector centralised
authorities at all. It is meant to ask deep questions about the or even decentralised PMO exists in Zimbabwe or any other African
project management practices in Zimbabwean public and private country, I stand to be corrected. In addition I would like to know if
sector organizations, with a view of correcting and mitigating the such a PMO is resourced by trained and certified PM professionals.
project failures caused by the cohorts of corruption, skills deficiency,
ignorance and mismanagement.

The latest Project Management Institute’s (PMI) publication “Pulse
of the Profession 2017” (www.pmi.org) reports positive trends in
the way organizations are managing projects and programs. For
example, it is reported that there is a significant decline in the
dollar lost in projects, e.g. $97 million is lost per $1 billion invested
in projects. In other words projects lose around 9.7% perhaps due
to cost overruns. This is an improvement from the previous year,
which reported $122 million lost per every $1 billion invested, or
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I would also like to know if there are private sector companies with subject matter experts, i.e. professionals in their own field but have not
PMOs manned by qualified rather than ‘accidental’ PMs. been trained and certified in project management and therefore lack
the knowledge and expertise of, for example, a certified PMP. Yet they
The basic question is “what is project success?” Whilst there is no are given the task of managing complex projects. They then run projects
consensus on the definition of the term ‘Project Success’ I proffer without a proper governance structure. They do not follow proper project
the modest definition as such; a project is deemed successful if it management processes, nor do they know how to report on project
is completed according to the planned scope, quality, schedule and progress. Yes, they know how to do a project Gantt chart, but they have
cost baselines. Furthermore when the product or service goes live it never heard of metrics such as Schedule Performance Index or the
delivers the desired benefits to the stakeholders, namely the client Cost performance Index. They do not know about Risk Management,
organization and to the end customer. A project that incurs scope nor are they exposed to Stakeholder Management. They plod along
overruns, cost overruns, and schedule overruns, or does not meet and ‘accidentally’ and fortuitously deliver a ‘successful’ project, so it
the quality standards, and does not satisfy the stakeholders, or is seems until an audit of the project is done. The ‘success’ becomes very
decommissioned before completion, is deemed a failure. However questionable as high losses are incurred.
there are varying degrees of success or failure along this metric
continuum. The complication is that you can successfully manage a I have had a go at the ‘accidental’ project managers and yet it is
project, e.g. a multi-story building, but if no one takes occupancy of it, most likely not their fault, as it is the executives in the organizations
or if the building collapses a few years later then it is deemed a project who are not providing the opportunity for training and up-skilling the
failure. On the other hand a project may be badly managed with serious subject matter experts with the proper PM credentials, the reason
baseline violations, but delivers the desired benefits in the long run. being availability of funds. It is the executives with proven corporate
governance skills but are not project governance savvy.
The “Pulse of the Profession 2013” (www.pmi.org) report had a
telling statistic, that “high-performing organizations lose 12 times At this juncture I take a poke at the widely practiced corporate
less money than low performers (US$20 million versus US$230 governance practices, which are mute on project governance. I would
million for every US$1 billion spent on projects).” Low performers also like to take a poke at the accompanying accounting systems/
incur a loss of about 23%! This, by the way, is in economies that practices, which consider human capital and talent development as
measure and keep track of metrics. If the developed world is an expenditure whilst an office chair is deemed an asset.
making on average a 10% loss on investment, how much loss is
being made by developing countries such as Zimbabwe, considering If perchance you are chaffed by my depiction of a ‘fictitious’ road
the 17,000% skills chasm? If I were to take a survey or audit of construction project, it is perhaps time for you to introspect within your
Zimbabwean organizations’ projects I reckon the figure of project own organization and ask questions along the list below:-
loss per invested US$ billion (million to be apropos) would be titanic. 1. Does your organization have:-
Using the ‘hypothetical’ road construction as an example, here is a. a Project Management Office?
how the project loss is incurred in layman’s terms:- b. a Project Governance structure?
2. Does your organization do any talent development in the area of
Assume that a 10 km paved urban road (high level scope) should Project Management?
take 4 months (schedule baseline) to complete at a cost of $10 3. How do you measure project success in your organization? Or
million ($1 million per kilometer cost baseline). But the status after 4. What are the project success criteria in your organization?
12 months is that only 5 km (50% of scope) has been constructed
at a cost of $10 million ($2 million per kilometer - 100% cost If perchance you are now rattled by lack of answers to the questions
overrun), and is completed in 12 months (200% schedule overrun). above, let us try another angle of questions:-
Furthermore the road develops potholes within a few months of 5. How much money does your organization invest in projects in
commissioning (adverse quality performance). a year?
6. How much of the investment is lost due to:-
The reasons for the scope variation, schedule overrun, cost overrun a. Scope overrun?
and adverse quality are, among others:- b. Schedule overrun?
a) Planning estimates were out due to wrong planning. c. Cost overrun?
b) Planning estimates were correct but project governance was d. Rework due to quality problems?
weak and therefore the constructor took advantage and just 7. Are your project managers trained professionals or they
claimed more work and therefore more money. are ‘accidental?’
c) Chiwoko-muhomwe – (Shona meaning a hand in the pocket,
i.e. bribery and corruption) by scheming officials, quality I advocate for the correction of this project management malpractice
inspectors and constructor resulting in poor quality as and urge Zimbabwean and African countries and their private and public
specifications were compromised to reduce input costs, yet organizations to invest in appropriate project governance structures and
pricing increased. attendant project management training. The developed economies have
d) No risks were identified and managed, resulting in serious invested significantly in the project management profession and continue
project delays. to do so. African countries are 17,000% behind and will continue to
e) Client used untrained or ‘accidental’ project managers, who remain behind, incurring huge losses due to project failure, until they/
could not match the contractor’s shrewdness. we realize the need to invest in talent development. Furthermore in this
highly disruptive and competitive global environment, inertia in project
The last point refers to ‘accidental’ project managers. These are management skills development is extremely fatal.

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