H Young & Co. (E.A.) Ltd

USAID Headquarters Building in East Africa.

 
Client ASRC CONTRACTORS INC./ USAID  
Supervising Engineer ASRC CONTRACTORS  
Completion date AUGUST 2005  
Project Value US$ 5.7 Million  
Construction of a 7 storey office building and associated building services. The whole building was a concrete structure building built and designed, using flying table formwork, to be both forced entry and ballistic resistance. (FEBR standard). Specifications for the finishes were first class and included gypsum partitioning works, acoustic ceilings, high quality doors, windows, complete HV AC telecommunication and security. Excavation works —————- 15,000m3 Concrete works ——————– 5,300m3

Major works executed comprised mainly of:

  • Normal and emergency lighting and small power of the office block
  • Fire Detection, Telephone and Data communication systems
  • Earthing and Lightning Protection systems
  • Plumbing and Drainage including external reticulation
  • Air-Conditioning and ventilation system for office complex