REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
alliances. It has signed several co-operations across the globe, including the recent one between it and Mt Kenya Holiday Homes.
hotels can well position themselves in the market by taking full advantage of the sound established Swiss International Brands and Concepts as well as the Swiss International Commercial Value drivers in order to maximize its financial results. 6The company offers a range of services like Technical Services, HR Management, Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management, SEO and Distribution Management in order to drive profitability. True to its vision, ‘To Be a Major Player in the European, African and Asian Hospitality Industry,’ Swiss International aims to expand globally via strategic co-operations and
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Different roles, one goal The project is managed by Ark Consultants, a real estate consultancy firm specializing in real estate management and general real estate advisory services to clients both individual and corporate. Director Reginald Okumu says their role is to help the client identify and recruit service consultants and hire the contractor, while coordinating the entire process from concept development, design approval to construction. “Our main task is to coordinate the construction process to ensure quality work within budgetary framework and identify risks and advise the client on mitigation measures,” Okumu says. A certified property valuer by profession, Okumu says of Mount Kenya Holiday Homes, “Mount Kenya is the backrest and Aberdares the footstool,” referring to its unique location. Also speaking of the project, Engineer Muhoro of Norkun Intakes, the consulting electrical and mechanical engineers, says their role is to oversee all service installations from electrical, lighting, internet, plumbing designs, drainage and sanitary, adding that they are also
November 2016