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LODWAR STORY CONTINUED;A misplaced beam, an incorrectly executed connection, poor workmanship or the wrong material may ...
22/08/2026

LODWAR STORY CONTINUED;

A misplaced beam, an incorrectly executed connection, poor workmanship or the wrong material may not immediately reveal itself. But over time, these mistakes can translate into structural problems, expensive repairs, delays, loss of investment—and, in the worst cases, risks to people's lives.

And here's the thing:

The cost of professional supervision is almost always insignificant compared to the cost of correcting a poorly executed building.

This is why we exist.

We don't just design buildings that look good.

We help ensure that what is designed is what is actually built—properly, safely and to the required standards.

Because your building is more than walls, columns and finishes.

It is your investment. Your safety. Your future.

Don't wait for a mistake in your building to become an expensive lesson.

Build right. Build with professional oversight.

Story TimeEarly in June, I was heading to Lodwar for a site inspection. Since our return flight was scheduled for the fo...
22/08/2026

Story Time
Early in June, I was heading to Lodwar for a site inspection. Since our return flight was scheduled for the following day, we needed a place to spend the night. We were taken to a hotel that was described to us as “high-end—the best there is.”
After spending the day under the scorching Lodwar sun, carrying out our inspection, our bodies were desperately calling for rest. The moment I got into my room, switched on the AC and lay down, it was only a matter of time before sleep took over.
The next morning, as I stood in the courtyard waiting for my colleague, my eyes naturally began wandering around the building—quietly observing, analysing and, of course, judging.
It is an occupational hazard for every architect. 😅. Then something caught my eye.
The beams were noticeably offset from the columns.🤨 I looked again. And again.
“This is a true injinia,” I thought to myself, laughing sheepishly. But the laughter quickly faded.
What initially looked like a funny construction mistake reminded me of something much more serious: a building can look impressive on the outside while hiding potentially costly and dangerous problems within.
It was apparent that the construction had been carried out with little or no professional supervision. And when construction decisions are made without the right technical oversight, seemingly small mistakes can have very serious consequences.

To be continued........

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LodwarOffice block and restaurant block Structural and MEP Inspection
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