THE FLOOR PLAN

Stories, Ideas, and Insights for Builders and Dreamers

Welcome to The Floor Plan, the digital home for original stories, construction updates, thought leadership, and expert insights from Kenya, East Africa, and across Africa. Whether you’re a DIYer, homeowner, developer, architect, engineer, or construction professional, we bring you bold opinions, practical guides, and industry news to inspire and inform your next project.

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Don’t Just Build Projects. Build People: Why Mentorship is the Rebar of Every Great Construction Enterprise

From Fundi to Foreman, Assistant to Architect, Mentorship is the Most Cost-Effective Growth Strategy You’re Ignoring.

Silas doesn’t wear a suit, He wears a faded overall, speaks fluent concrete, and carries the weight of three decades of hard-won survival. He is not a graduate. He’s a graduate of grit. At just 11 ...read more

Breaking the Silence

Transforming the Blueprint of Recognition: Embracing Every Talent in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, From Passionate Learners to Seasoned Technicians, Building Kenya’s Future Together.

The Knockout Architect

How a Japanese boxer built an empire of raw concrete, discipline, and daring. And what that means for the fundis, drafters, and dreamers of Nairobi’s chaotic construction scene.

Bus Stops of Nairobi

In the bustling streets of Nairobi, amidst the vibrant chaos of daily life, one might notice a peculiar absence: the disappearing bus stops.

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