CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Despite challenges posed by heavy rainfall earlier this year, significant progress has been made along the entire section of the Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road (KMTR) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Construction is well underway, with contractors fully mobilised and work progressing across multiple fronts. In addition to the emergency works that were conducted to improve the 43 km road section from Kasomeno to Kasenga as a result of heavy rainfall that caused the road to deteriorate, the key activities include bush clearing, roadbed preparation, and the removal of unsuitable materials with rock-fill, laying a solid foundation for the road ahead.
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BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a digital process that creates a detailed 3D model of a project, integrating design, construction, and operational data into one central platform. It was introduced in the early phases of the Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road (KMTR) Project and continues to play a key role in driving progress and ensuring project success.
As the first project of its scale in Africa to adopt BIM technology, GED Africa is setting a new standard for digital collaboration in infrastructure development. BIM enhances coordination, accuracy, and efficiency across all aspects of construction—supporting better planning, reducing on-site errors, and ensuring alignment across teams.
A key feature of the project is the close collaboration between our on-site team and the Hungary-based BIM team from Duna Aszfalt, our project sponsor. Drone-captured data and imagery are processed and reviewed jointly to track progress, ensure quality, and maintain a single, reliable source of project information.
BIM also supports day-to-day activities—verifying designs, checking levels, and producing “as-built” documentation. It contributes to survey reviews and assists in land-related processes such as verifying cadastral maps for compensation and resettlement.
This integrated, cross-continental approach is helping deliver the KMTR Project with precision, transparency, and innovation—paving the way for smarter infrastructure development across Africa.
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