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Industry News3 min read
Three deadly collapses in four months and 31 buildings flagged as dangerous by the city. The causes the Douala Urban Community names are the same each time — and they can all be avoided.
Guides2 min read
More than 60% of permit applications in Douala are rejected the first time. Here is what the file must contain, what it costs and how long it takes.
Insights1 min read
Coastal Cameroon asks a lot of a building. Here is how design and construction choices made early determine how a structure performs for decades.
Guides1 min read
A clear brief leads to an accurate quote. These are the documents and decisions that help any contractor price your project properly.
Insights1 min read
Safe sites are designed long before work begins. A look at the planning decisions that keep construction teams safe.
Industry News2 min read
National cement capacity is now estimated at nearly 12 million tonnes a year, well above estimated demand. A 50 kg bag still costs CFA5,100–5,300 in Douala and Yaoundé.
Guides2 min read
In Douala almost every wall is built in cement blocks, and a weak block looks just like a good one once it is rendered. Six simple checks before you accept a delivery.
Guides2 min read
What happens, in what order, and what to check at each stage — a plain guide for anyone building a house or small block of flats in Douala.
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