While Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) Managing Director Charles Ongwae wants the construction industry to implement the Eurocodes immediately, Public Works PS Paul Maringa is pushing for gradual implementation as the sector observes caution. Such a move could have Kenya isolated from trade in construction materials. “Eurocodes are essential for trade and if construction materials being traded by Kenya do not meet these standards, then we could be isolated from world trade,” he added. How will this be accommodated in the Eurocodes?” Maringa posed. “What about the black sand in Naivasha that is used for local construction.

Source: Standard Digital September 28, 2016 20:26 UTC