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About Festus Nyabuto

Eng. Festus Nyabuto is a Civil Engineer at Criserve Engineering, bringing over four years of professional experience to the role. An alumnus of the University of Nairobi, he complements his engineering expertise with a passion for knowledge sharing, regularly writing and sharing insights on construction topics.

Understanding BS EN 206: The New Rules for Specifying Concrete

BS EN 206 fundamentally changes concrete specification by shifting the focus from prescriptive composition to verifiable performance and durability, introducing new notations for strength and a critical classification system based on environmental exposure. Professionals in Kenya must embrace this standard, along with its complement BS 8500, to ensure local projects are built to global standards for long-term integrity and safety.

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BS 5328-Part 1: A Comprehensive Guide to Specifying Concrete

BS 5328-Part 1 provided comprehensive guidance for concrete specification, covering designation, prescription, and design methods. The standard addressed material selection, fresh and hardened properties, and quality control procedures. Though replaced by BS 8500 and BS EN 206, its principles remain relevant for Kenyan construction professionals working on projects involving British Standards.

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