Yvonne Nyakiongana, the Health, Safety & Environment Supervisor at the SC Johnson and Sons site in Ruaraka takes us through why celebrating the 100,000 LTI FREE manhours is an important milestone for Ark Construction. The project involved changing roof sheets at a height of 16 meters and dangers span from the all-too-common falls from heights, which are among the top reasons for work-related deaths, to challenges like unstable platforms, unpredictable weather, and incorrect equipment usage. The contractor and subcontractor teams both had well trained experts undertaking the works after a risk assessment and mitigation framework was adopted at site. Control measures included guardrails, carefully selected anchor points, safety nets, Personal Fall Protection Equipment, harnesses, lanyards, and retractable lifelines among others. With Rikesh Kerai at SC Johnson & Sons Nairobi on December 18, 2024 TRIAD ARCHITECTS, Mace YMR, Howard Humphreys (East Africa) Ltd, Norkun Intakes Ltd #Safety #LTI #LTIFree #SiteSafety #OHS #Construction #Interiors
Ark Construction Ltd
Building Construction
Over a decade of delivering excellence in building construction works.
About us
Ark Construction Ltd is a registered company, that’s fully owned and operated in Kenya. At the core of our business, lies our passion for building construction and associated civil works – majoring in both structural construction and interior fit out works. Our customers trust us to provide quality work that caters to both their functional needs, timelines and budgets, while remaining compliant to health, safety and environmental policies. An integral part of our business remains our well experienced teams specializing in delivering building and civil works efficiently and effectively.
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http://www.arkconstruction.co.ke
External link for Ark Construction Ltd
- Industry
- Building Construction
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Construction Civil Works and Interior Fit Outs
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Primary
Get directions
Muthangari Drive, Off Waiyaki Way
Third Floor, The Address Building
Nairobi, Kenya, KE
Employees at Ark Construction Ltd
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Bharat Kerai
Director at Ark Constructions Ltd
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Tony Onyango
Civil and Structural Engineer- Roads, Bridges, Structures and Sewerage/ Project Manager
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Esther Waweru
Construction Contracts Administrator | Project Manager | Construction Manager | PhD Candidate- University of Nairobi
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Peter Njagi Mbugu
Construction Manager | MEP Coordinator | Construction Project Management
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The site works near Garden City Mall required specialized indoor #scaffolding installation that adhere to rigorous safety standards for worker safety and efficiency and was crucial for workers accessing all high areas in building for various works OSHA estimates that about 65% of all construction workers perform some work on scaffolds every year and safety consideration is needed for weight bearing capability, type of use (heavy duty construction, installation), clearance between electrical hazards and scaffolds, adaptability and flexibility among other strict requirements at construction sites. Symbion Consulting Group, Mace, Turner & Townsend, Engesberg Engineering Services Company Ltd, Allied Plumbers Ltd With Rikesh Kerai, Bharat Kerai, AMASE MOUREEN, Peter Njagi Mbugu and Diana Korir near Garden City Mall, Thika Road #Safety #LTI #SiteSafety #OHS #Construction #Interiors #OSHA #Scaffolding #HVAC #BuildingandConstruction #Formwork #Compliance
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Safety First! #TeamArk at site along Thika Road near Garden City Mall. All geared up with Head, Face and Eye, Hearing, Respiratory, Hand & Arm, Leg and Foot protection as well as visibility clothing to show you the ongoing scaffolding works at site. The works undertaken at this particular site include Civil and Main Builder Works, Specialist Works including HVAC and fire suppression systems and fit-out to client specification. Symbion Consulting Group, Mace, Turner & Townsend, Engesberg Engineering Services Company Ltd Allied Plumbers With Rikesh Kerai, Bharat Kerai, AMASE MOUREEN, Peter Njagi Mbugu and Diana Korir
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Kenyan heritage meets contemporary interior design in this, just completed office fit out for an international client for their Nairobi office 🌍 Inspired by notable elements including the Manyatta's distinctive #architecture and the symmetric patterns of Kenyan vitenge, the team at Planning Interiors Limited crafted a workplace environment that is both vividly aesthetic and deeply rooted in local culture. The textures and palettes reflect the grasslands biome and rolling plains that collectively bring to life nature and authenticity to the office space. The project achieved LEED certification in line with the client's ESG goals in the functional workspace. The intentional design features: 🔹 Hotdesking for flexible working 🔹 Touchdown rooms & spaces for quick focus sessions 🔹 Collaboration rooms & zones to foster teamwork 🔹 Respite & lactation room for team well-being 🔹 A stunning pantry area for social connection #InteriorDesign #SustainableDesign #WorkplaceInnovation #InteriorArchitecture #planninginteriors #LEEDCertified #KenyanHeritage #OfficeFitOut #CollaborationSpaces #Workspace #Sustainability
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What an amazing journey for the team at SC Johnson - 11 years in the making and finally here! #TeamArk is elated to have been a part of the new facility at the Kenya site. With Rikesh Kerai, Yvonne Nyakiongana, AMASE MOUREEN and Team
A journey that started 11 years ago finally coming to life. 31st Jan 2025 will remain a day to remember as we celebrated the official opening of high speed manufacturing lines of SC Johnson Guardian at SC Johnson Kenya site. This very unique low cost spatial repellent is another tool in the armoury in the fight against the scourge that is Malaria. Couldn’t be prouder of the SC Johnson team that made this possible and definitely cannot wait to see its impact to the many vulnerable communities that continue to grapple with Malaria. Here’s to stopping malaria in our generation!! Thomas Putzer Elizabeth Johnston Kaitlyn Burgert Todd G. Ulrich Carmen Daoud Sawsan Sabry Samuel Gathuru Radziwill Mohd-ali
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With GREA becoming an IFC EDGE Champion 2024, Eneo at Tatu Central stand firm as a testament to the group's commitment to meeting ESG goals within the real estate sector in Africa. As one of the largest and most advanced BPO centers in Kenya, the building uses 40% less energy, 42% less water, and 61% less carbon in materials than traditional buildings. Investors in Africa have a tremendous opportunity to adapt green building standards right from the design stage to ensure sustainable use of resources and creating long term impact for businesses and communities. With GREA and Grit Real Estate Income Group #GritAfrica #GREAfrica #ImpactInvestment #AfricanRealEstate #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Leadership #IFCEdge #ESG
Residential and commercial buildings account for over a third of global energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. With the surge in real estate investment across Africa, there's a real opportunity to create buildings that are not only more energy-efficient but also more comfortable to work in. As seen in this video, Eneo at Tatu Central — one of the largest and most advanced BPO centers in Kenya — uses 40% less energy, 42% less water, and 61% less carbon in materials than traditional buildings. We're proud to provide communities, tenants, and investors with assurance through IFC Edge Advanced Certification, that our developments are designed to consume less energy, save on costs, and offer healthier working environments from day one. #GREAfrica #GritAfrica #EDGEbuildings #BetterBuildings #EdgeBuildings #IFC #WorldBank #Sustainability #Innovation #AfricaGrowth #ImpactRealEstate #AfricanRealEstate
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Google's new Kenya office and product development center was an extremely fulfilling project for #TeamArk. Congratulations to the team at Google, Will Chan Turner & Townsend - Robert Gichohi as PM and Cost Managers Interior Design by Design Partnership, Rajan Acharya MEP design by Infraplus - Alex Omuse Sustainability Consultant - Urban Green Consultants (UGC) With Priscilla Oluga, Peter Njagi Mbugu and Maryanne O
I have been extremely fortunate in my career to work and collaborate with industry leading multinational clients and consultants who truly challenge us most importantly believe in us to deliver some truly inspiring projects and spaces. Our recently completed project for Google's new Kenya office and product development centre was an extremely fulfilling project to work one. It is also our second project and in turn East Africa's second LEED Platinum certified fit-out project. It represents a fine balance between cost effective sustainable materials which create really fun and vibrant spaces. The space represents being creative with local materials e.g. the "tree branch" ceiling feature in the external break-out area was repurposed from a fallen acacia tree during last year's heavy rain's in Nairobi, use of sisal (which in turn supports the local sisal farms and small factories majorly operated by local women) features throughout the office space. use of IoT and BMS throughout the space to control all of the MEPF ensures sustainable use of energy especially for lighting, heating and cooling. Careful consideration has also been placed on overall acoustics of the space to minimise echoes and reverb in the open plan and also ensuring that private spaces such as meeting rooms/phone booths have no noise bleed both from within the space to the outside and vice versa. My sincere appreciation to Will Chan for trusting us delivering the magnificent space to you and Googlers and the consulting team ably led by Turner & Townsend - Robert Gichohi as PM and cost managers, Interior Design Design Partnership - Rajan Acharya MEP design by Infraplus - Alex Omuse. Sustainability Consultant - Urban Green Consultants (UGC) Lastly big thanks to the Ark Construction Ltd team for your efforts in delivering such a beautiful space. Priscilla Oluga, Peter Njagi Mbugu, Maryanne O..
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Super exciting to see the final result come together after months of design and site work! Thanking the team at Google for all their support and insights! With Kurji Kerai, Bharat Kerai, Rikesh Kerai
I'm super excited to share photos of Google's new office and product development centre in Nairobi. Our brand new office is a celebration of Kenya’s culture, nature, and innovation, expressed through a kaleidoscope of local art and interior design. Look up in the reception, and you’ll see hand-woven wheels by Kenyan artist Evans Ngure in Google colours hovering overhead. Around the corner, a metallic map of Africa, created from e-waste illuminates Google's office locations in Accra, Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi. Another important, if less visible, tribute to nature in the Nairobi office is its sustainable design, which has achieved LEED Platinum certification. It’s got energy-efficient lighting, heating, and air conditioning and water-wise fixtures. Plus, the materials throughout the interior prioritise recycled and locally sourced solutions. Thank you to the talented and dedicated project team, most of them are based in Nairobi: Project Manager & Cost Manager: Turner & Townsend Architect: Design Partnership MEP Engineer: Infraplus Acoustic Consultant: SRL South Africa Sustainability Consultant: Urban Green Consultants (UGC) Art Curator: VisualEyes Productions Contractor: Ark Construction Ltd And the Google / CBRE team: Irina Budnik Stijn Kuppens shalisha naidoo Mathieu Lacroix Donal O'Riordan Vitor Neves Farah Molotoo Hamed Madani And, last but not least, our local team: Charles Murito Agnes Gathaiya Paul Onakoya Dorothy Ooko Eddah Kiai Shikha Monga Martin Njoroge Rachel Steinberg #google #googleoffice #africaoffice #nairobioffice #interiordesign #officedesign
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Thanking all our clients, partners, consultant teams and team on ground for the excellent work done at site. #SafetyFirst #workersafety #LTIFree #SiteSafety #OHS #Construction #OSHA #SHE #RiskAssessment #Interiors #health #safetyalways #ppe #workplace #safetyandhealth #compliance #safetyprofessionals #workplacewellness #firesafety #safetymanagement #fallprotection #hotwork #worksafety #gascuttingsafety #electricalsafety #safetyonsite