Unholy mess: Ghana moves to abandon its National Cathedral project

Launched by previous president Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s new, $400m National Cathedral was meant to be the “physical embodiment of unity, harmony and spirituality”, designed by British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye.… The post Unholy mess: Ghana moves to abandon its National Cathedral project appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Africa’s first: Ghana breaks ground on $60bn petrochemical complex

Fast-growing Ghana has broken ground on the $12bn first phase of the planned $60bn Petroleum Hub, set to be Africa’s first integrated petrochemical complex, local media report. Intended to capture… The post Africa’s first: Ghana breaks ground on $60bn petrochemical complex appeared first on Global Construction Review.

$137m to build floating dock at Ghana port

A consortium of development banks has agreed to back “Project Shiprite”, a floating drydock that will be built at the port of Takoradi in western Ghana. The $137m dock will… The post $137m to build floating dock at Ghana port appeared first on Global Construction Review.

How Africa’s politics influenced its architecture

The Architects’ JournalHow Africa’s politics influenced its architecture Local impressions of iconic buildings in Ghana, South Africa and Ethiopia form the focus of this exploration of the relationship between Africa’s buildings and its state institutions, writes Derin Fadina The post How Africa’s politics influenced its architecture appeared first on The Architects’ JournalSimon Aldous

Project manager’s love of construction began early

As a child, Bond Civil & Utility Construction's Selasie Buatsi tagged along with her father to construction jobs in her native Ghana.