Oilcom Zimbabwe

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Project Overview

  • Project Name: Earthworks I & II, Steel Warehouse Construction
  • Location: Harare, Harare North, Zimbabwe
  • Duration: 98 days
  • Type of Development: Commercial

Project Details

  • Size and Scale: Site Earthworks – Clearing Area 58,706m² cutting 300mm & Hauling 14,676.50m³ of material to waste. Backfilling and Compacting over 24,258.54m² site area.
  • Design and Architecture: Contemporary design with eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and smart home features.
  • Budget: US$ 300,000 focusing on cost-effective construction methods and sustainable practices.

Objectives and Scope

  • Project Goals: To create a sustainable, eco-friendly residential community with modern amenities.
  • Scope of Work: Site Earthworks – Hauling; Spreading and compacting 12’960m3 of G4/5 material over 60’000m2 site area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Role: Project Manager
  • Duties: Provided construction labour (skilled and non-skilled) to do setting-out; excavations; foundation concreting and foundation structural steel reinforcements; foundation formworks; concreting; deshuttering; foundation brickwork to slab level and ground beam fixing and positioning; foundation bases backfilling; ground beam shuttering; ground floor slab conforce fixing; superstructure brickwork to a height of 4m according to the approved working drawings. Provided professional engineering construction supervision and project management all the time during the project duration

Stakeholders

  • Clients: Private real estate developer, Greenfield Properties Ltd.
  • Collaborators: XYZ Architects, BuildWell Construction, EcoGreen Landscaping.
  • Community Impact: Creation of jobs during construction, increased housing availability, and enhancement of local infrastructure.

Challenges and Solutions

  • Challenges: Delays due to supply chain disruptions and labor shortages.
  • Solutions: Implemented alternative sourcing strategies and adjusted project timelines to accommodate delays, ensuring minimal impact on overall project completion.

Results and Achievements

  • Completion Status: Project completed on time and within budget.
  • Quality Metrics: Achieved BREEAM Excellent rating for sustainability.
  • Success Indicators: Recognized with the Best Residential Development award by the Northamptonshire Building Excellence Awards.

Lessons Learned

  • Key Takeaways: The importance of flexible project planning and proactive risk management.
  • Innovations: Utilized modular construction techniques and advanced project management software to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.