WBHO BUILDING AFRICA
LEADING PAN-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT We take a look at WBHO Building Africa, and the company’s key projects and values within the continental construction space Writer: Marcus Kääpä | Project Manager: Eddie Clinton
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frica is rich with possibilities. From a vast agriculture industry with yet untapped potential, to a growth in technological implementation and advancing infrastructure, the continent is increasingly becoming a centre of development. Africa’s rapidly growing population is giving rise to an explosion in continental construction as the key sector driving the development of urban areas across multiple countries. With this increase in population comes larger and more complex construction projects and betterquality facilities, each led by key industry players. One such operator in the industry is WBHO Building Africa, a division that falls under the banner of the
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global Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) Limited group. With its headquarters based in Sandton, South Africa, WBHO Africa is a multidisciplinary, international awardwinning construction company. The company’s motto, “Rely On Our Ability” demonstrates the commitment WBHO Building Africa holds in providing its clients, either large or small, with consistent quality and safety-first operations. “We stand firmly behind our motto because our commitment to delivering a high standard of construction practices is at the very heart of our business,” begins Deon Robinson, Managing Director of the division. “At WBHO Building Africa, we provide a hands-on approach to all construction projects, and our
