Last Wednesday, we had the opportunity to visit 1870 West, also known as the “Crown Jewel of Westlands.”The visit gave us an opportunity to explore this upcoming residential development and gain insights into the importance of quality in delivering developments that stand out, from the design and finishes to

On Friday the 27th, CRESA had the opportunity to visit the EcoConcrete Kenya ltd. production yard in Isinya to gain practical insights into beam and block flooring systems. We were taken through the entire process by Eng. Simon Ogalo, who broke down each stage in a way that was clear

On 25th March, we were honoured to host the 2nd RICS Students Conference and what a day it was! The conference brought together students from different institutions, creating a space to learn from industry professionals. Our speakers Philip Macharia MRICS,Stephen Makau MRICS ,Andrew O.,@Joseph Maina, Peris Karura (MRICS)

On December 3rd, 2025, CRESA was thrilled to host an enlightening session on "The Future of Real Estate: Leveraging Technology and Innovation", featuring the dynamic Felix Ochuoga, CEO of Hekopay and esteemed Infrastructure Architect. Despite a last-minute venue shift to Room 314B, the energy in the room was

"𝘈𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭!!" This powerful message set the tone as CRESA had the privilege of hosting Mace YMR, a leader in the construction industry, for an inspiring career talk. The session began with an in depth discussion with QS. Augustine Mawi who 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 on Contract Administration and Management, exploring forms of contracts

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙎 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨' 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚-𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚! The RICS Students themed '𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜' was an eye-opening experience packed with inspiration, insight, and invaluable lessons for aspiring professionals in the built environment. We kicked off with an empowering session by Mary Kaaria, who emphasized the diverse professions under RICS and the immense va

It was a dusty day at the office, but this time, our office had kilns, conveyor belts, and the unmistakable smell of fresh cement in the air. No laptops, no projectors—just hard hats, safety vests, and an up-close look at how the backbone of Kenya’s construction industry is

On the 26th of Feb, 2025 real estate students from the University of Nairobi embarked on an educational visit to the Global Trade Centre (GTC), Nairobi, providing a unique opportunity for students to gain practical insights into modern real estate development. Upon arrival, the students were welcomed by GTC representatives,

CRESA Construction and Real Estate Students Association Engaged in a Site Visit in collaboration with Innova Properties || The Cube, Nairobi FUN-FACTS ABOUT The Cube, Nairobi THE CUBE has achieved an EDGE Advanced Preliminary Certificate from (Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), IFC - International Finance Corporation THE CUBE 1st Runner Up

A REPORT FOR THE IQSK JOINT STUDENTS CAREER TALK HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI NOVEMBER 13, 2024 Elvin GITARI, C.R.E.S.A QUANTITY SURVEYING CHAPTER A Summary The career talk was based on the theme of “Networking and Professional Development.” The talk introduced various aspects of the

Picture this: a room full of curious minds, buzzing with anticipation, and a speaker who commands attention the moment he steps up. That was the vibe at our recent career talk, titled “From Blueprints to Reality; Everything You Need to Know as a Construction Student,” on the 25th of September

This World Engineering Month, we are thrilled to present an exclusive event dedicated to diving deep into the intricacies of Oracle Primavera P6 and discovering the myriad benefits it offers.

In a powerful display of community collaboration, Construction and Real Estate Students Association (CRESA), Project Management Institute (PMI) Kenya, Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM), and Nairobi City County recently joined forces on the 4th of November, 2023 for a monumental cleanup initiative along the iconic Mamlaka Road. This wasn't

Exciting Day at Build X !! On 20th October, 2023, CRESA had the incredible opportunity to visit Build X, a leader in sustainable construction right here in Nairobi. As students with a passion for innovative building methods and environmental sustainability, this visit was a true eye-opener. During the visit, we got

On the 18th of October 2023, the Construction and Real Estate Students Association (CRESA) embarked on a journey of environmental responsibility and community engagement. Teaming up with the Department of Real Estate, Construction Management, and Quantity Survey, as well as the esteemed KCB Bank, CRESA took part in a Corporate

I was delighted to come together for a memorable dinner with women representing diverse backgrounds from across the African continent. The evening's theme revolved around 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,' a subject of significant importance for any organization striving to champion for equal opportunities for women, particularly

CRESA (Construction Management, Real Estate, and Quantity Surveying Association) successfully hosted its highly anticipated Annual Students Convention, Awards, and Gala Dinner on June 2, 2023. The prestigious event, held in partnership with MACE YMR, Oracle Academy, and Talinda East Africa, took place at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Westlands, Nairobi.

BOMBA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - CSR In a remarkable collaboration aimed at fostering empowerment and inclusivity, Tunza Sports, a renowned sports organization, partnered with the Construction and Real Estate Students Association (CRESA) to organize a football tournament exclusively for girls aged under 15. The event, held at the prestigious University of

An hour before actual time, making his way right into ADD premises, was one of our guest speakers Martin Mbugua. Probably you are wondering whether he is actually Kenyan or was there a quick errand to attend to prior the main event. Well, no! He is a construction project manager

The Genesis On the 22nd of February, a part of CRESA Council represented the association in talks with the Oracle Academy where we were privileged to be hosted by the Program Regional Manager Sub-Saharan Africa, Lorna Juma. The talk was to deliberate on a partnership that aimed to promote innovation,

CRESAlentines March has been good to us CRESArians, quite good indeed. We had the pleasant opportunity to host WIRE(Women in Real Estate) and hear from them on Building Capacity for Women to participate in the Built Environment. I always say you had to be there, oh and you had