Construction & Real Estate

Since 1948 first as a family practice founded by William Anderson, and then as an international firm, Anderson + Anderson International (AAI) has been providing professional services in the African Sub-Region. Starting from an architectural base, AAI has developed an integrated multi-disciplined practice, serving clients with professional advice on the full range of physical development and related matters. Full and comprehensive statutory consultancy Land development Pre-feasibility studies Concept designs Facilities management Micro and Macro planning Project Management Business support informationIn countries such as Zambia, Anderson + Anderson  International has become a household name, supported by Presidential Citations and numerous Architectural Awards over a 52 year period. 

Interstate Architects Ltd  has its origins in an architectural practice established by William Harvey Watkins in Bristol, England in 1900. The firm was involved in design of domestic, commercial and health buildings in the southwest of England. A London office was established in 1936 to deal with the ever expanding of volume of work particularly in the field of housing in London. In 1938 the firm of W H Watkins won an open competition for the design of the proposed new St.Georges Hospital to be rebuilt at Hyde Park Corner, London, the design of which was prepared by Alexander Stuart Gray. Interstate Architects Ltd over the past fifty years has structured the company to provide its clients with the following portfolio of Services. The payment of these services is regulated by the Nigerian Institute of Architects.Property ManagementPreparation of Feasibility StudiesPreparation of Sketch DesignsPreparation of Working DrawingsAdvice on Contract ProceduresContract Supervision & Cost ControlNet Work ProgrammingInterior DesignLandscape DesignPerspectives, Models & PresentationsFacility ManagementSubsequently in May 1939 Alexander Gray became a partner and the name of the firm was changed to W.H. Watkins Gray and Partners. In 1952 the then Nigerian Government invited the firm of W.H. Watkins Gray & partners to design a Teaching Hospital for Nigeria in Ibadan and an office was set up in Lagos. Work expanded to such an extent that a new independent partnership was created and was called W.H.Watkins Gray Nigeria. In 1972 young Nigerians were invited to join the partnership and before the Enterprises Promotion Decree, Watkins Gray Woodgate already had Nigerian participation. It was decided in view of the intentions of the Enterprises Promotion Decree that the name of the firm be changed to Interstate Architects to emphasise its willingness to comply with the aspirations of the decree and become a broad based firm in all the States in the Country embracing all ethnic cultures. Interstate Architects found that a partnership was too restrictive to achieve its ambitions, which were to involve young talent in the firm and to make them responsible for the success of the firm and be rewarded accordingly. On the 13th of August, 1987 the firm was incorporated into a Limited Liability Company and became known as Interstate Architects Ltd. Interstate Architects Ltd though an independent Company did, however enter into bilateral Technical Agreements with Watkins Gray International and a number of other International firms to provide technology when required and be available to provide information in reciprocity if so required. As the Company grew, our staff were able to export our services abroad and specialists from Nigeria have visited other countries namely: Kenya, Zambia, Cameroon, Ghana, Ceylon and Hong Kong. We consider the relationship is essential for the growth of the company, internationally. From the original practice the company has grown into a substantial organisation with offices in Lagos, Abuja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Zaria and Enugu. The Company has an impressive record of most building types. It has specialized in Health Care projects and has made a major contribution to the country's Health care Programme. It has provided drawings and specifications for the health centers, primary health centers and comprehensive health centres, as well as also the brief for the Teaching Hospitals for all the States. The Company has been appointed as Consultant Architects to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Banking and security design has long been associated with the company and we have been retained by many Commercial Banks in the design of their buildings. Expertise in mass communication has brought to our studio's the design of the Radio and Television Studios and the company has been appointed consequently as consultants to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and a number of State Television Corporations. In the commercial sector, the Company has carried out projects for many national and multi-national clients, which include Lever Brothers Nigeria Plc., UAC of Nigeria Plc., Triplex Glass of Nigeria Ltd., May & Baker Nigeria Plc., Bata Shoe, the Marubeni Corporation, Sterling Products Nigeria Plc., and International Computers Ltd. Interstate Architects Ltd has embraced the computer age and has installed latest state-of-the-art equipment/computerization. It is able to offer a rapid response to complex building designs and make it possible to deal with the many amendments and modifications that occur during the design process, effectively and efficiently.  Professionally the company has accredited members of the N.I.A. on their Board and staff and are registered with A.R.C.O.N. It has encouraged staff to participate in the N.I.A. and welcomes the fact of having one of their directors on the N.I.A. Council. The Company is now managed and directed by Nigerians who form a formidable team of local and international repute.

Afroco Ltd is a Gambian registered company incorporated in 1990. We have been dealing in building materials and hardware and exports of agriculture produce for many years from various countries in West Africa including Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast and Ghana. Afroco has been in the building construction and furniture industry in Gambia from late 90s.    We are presently one of the leading companies in Gambia in the field of building construction and furniture making with well over 200 buildings built and delivered to very satisfied customers. Afroco Ltd is a building construction and timber furniture making company. The company is entirely owned and managed by Indians whose forefathers migrated to East Africa (Tanzania) from India about three to four generations ago (since 1872 to be exact).   We are highly honoured to be able to bring at your service our combined Indian heritage with construction know how and practical business experience gained over the generations in Africa. 

From initial inquiries to post-construction follow-up, Value Engineering Construction's seasoned crews will guide you through every step of the building process. We will customize your home building project to ensure that your experience is a pleasant one. The key to our success is our people. On a consistent basis we set ourselves apart from the conventional image of builders. We are energetic, thoughtful and professional. Our aim is to leave our customers delighted. Value Engineering is a dynamic, results driven construction firm who have been in operation for over 10 years. In that time we have built, from scratch, many residential and commercial properties. We do all the hard work; all the customer has to do is collect the keys! We currently employ 120 members of staff who are spread out among our various building projects as well as our head office off Kairaba Avenue. As part of our building services we have our own in-house architect who works closely with all our clients to ensure that their exact needs and requirements are met. This service is offered free with all signed contracts. Aside from building construction we also do building renovations, repairs, additions, installations, building maintenance contracts as well as fabricate aluminium and steel windows, doors and other metal structures. For the braver soles among you we can also hire out building machinery for those wishing to build for themselves. The proprietor of Value Engineering is Mr. Adama Samba who is a UK qualified Civil and Structural Engineer with ten years working experience in the United Kingdom and a further 10 years building and construction experience in The Gambia.

Natal Parkhomes has been among the leaders in the temporary accommodation market for the last ten years. With highly experienced technical back-up they are able to satisfy all of your requirements. These range from Site Offices, Dormitories, Ablutions, Classrooms, Residential Housing, Dining Halls, Single Quarters, Office complexes to name but a few. Volumetric (i.e. fully erected) units are supplied in modules of 12m, 9,6m and 6m lengths, all by either 3m or 3,5 widths. Panelised or CKD units can be supplied in various sizes and layouts to suit individual customer requirements. These units are usually shipped to site in standard 6 or 12 metres containers and erected by our skilled erection teams on site. Should the client have the necessary expertise, supervisors can also train their staff on site. This product coupled with our situation close to Durban's port makes this an ideal product for export purposes. All units are fully insulated and constructed of composite bonded panels comprising of internal and external skins of prepainted 0.5mm galvanised steel with an insulation layer of either 40mm or 65mm polystyrene.Ceilings are constructed from similar panels of 40mm thickness. All timber used in the roof and floor structures is CCA treated with the floorboards of exterior grade 18mm plywood. In the case of CKD units, floors can also be site cast concrete bases with a screeded finish.All units are wired to SABS 0142 specification with wiring generally cavity fitted.Windows are anodised aluminium framed, top hung and glazed with 4mm glass.