Ernest Nyakundi
Ernest is the Founder and CEO of Goldberry Investments Ltd. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of Nairobi and is a member of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya. With over five years of experience in the construction industry, he has developed strong expertise in cost management, project delivery, and emerging construction technologies.
The Cost of One More Floor: Why Construction Impunity Still Kills
Analysis of Nairobi’s Jan 2nd building collapse. How unauthorized floors and construction impunity lead to fatal structural failures and loss of life....
A New Year of Building Smarter
Laying the foundation for better construction decisions with Builder’s Counsel and Cost Master...
What Is Practical Completion and Why It Matters
Practical Completion explained: what it means, how JBCC and FIDIC treat it, common pitfalls, and a simple construction completion checklist....
Building Costs in Kenya: Why They Fluctuate and How Professionals Can Stay Ahead
Kenya’s construction costs continue to fluctuate due to inflation, government policy, and global supply chain pressures. This article explains why prices change and how construction professionals can stay ahead....
Unit Rates in Construction: Definition, Components, Examples, and Why They Matter
A clear and concise guide to understanding unit rates in construction - what they are, how they are built up, and why they are essential for fair, accurate, and transparent project pricing across Kenya and East Africa....
The Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works for Eastern Africa
Discover the history, structure, and benefits of the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) for Eastern Africa and why it matters in construction cost management....
Part 2: Construction Feasibility Studies
This article outlines the major parts of a construction feasibility study....
Part 1: Construction Feasibility Studies
A feasibility study is an analysis that takes all of a project's relevant factors into account. There are several advantages to having one done. This article outlines some of them....
Productive Office Spaces
The design of an office space affects the productivity of its occupants. In this article, we explore factors that should be considered when designing an office space so as to enhance productivity....
Professionals in the Kenyan Construction Industry
This article highlights key professionals in the Kenyan construction industry, including Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors, Urban Planners, and Environmental Design Consultants....