Construction Brokerage
Connecting clients with contractors and skilled workers for superior construction project outcomes
ABOUT
Daka & Associates Construction Brokerage is a Zambian-based engineering and construction brokerage firm. We specialise in expertly connecting highly skilled and vetted construction professionals with clients and main contractors for projects of varying scales and complexities.
Founded by Harrison Daka, a Civil and Environmental Engineer with extensive project management experience, our core mission is to streamline the labour placement process, provide robust project oversight, and offer critical technical services.
We are committed to ensuring that every project we are involved in achieves timely completion, remains within budget, and upholds the highest standards of quality.
SERVICES TAILORED TO YOU
Daka & Associates offers a comprehensive suite of brokerage, construction and consultancy services designed to meet the diverse needs of the construction industry
Labour Placement Services
Provision of highly skilled and semi-skilled artisans ensuring clear terms and efficient workforce mobilisation with invoice management and payroll coordination.
Contractor & Client Matchmaking
Leveraging our network to find the perfect fit for specific project needs beyond direct labour.
Loan Facilitation
Connecting clients and contractors with financial institutions that offer building loans and guiding them through the loan application and approval processes.
Onsite Supervision and Quality Control
Ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality benchmarks.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
Proactively identifying and addressing potential project risks.
Procurement & Materials Advisory
Negotiating material discounts and securing competitive pricing for contractors, helping them save on costs while maintaining quality.
YOUR PROJECT PARTNER
At Daka & Associates we prioritise building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in Zambia’s construction industry. We cultivate robust networks with construction companies, developers, investors, and other industry players, creating a dynamic ecosystem of potential deals, strategic partners, and collaborators.
We understand that these relationships are instrumental in uncovering new business opportunities and facilitating successful transactions, ensuring that you our clients and partners always benefit from our deep market insights and trusted industry connections.
Quality-Assured Workforce
We employ a rigorous vetting process for all our professionals, ensuring they possess the necessary skills, experience, and commitment to quality.
Flexible and Client-Focused Engagement
We are adept at managing labour-only contracts and are committed to meeting your specific project requirements and timelines.
Transparent and Professional Approach
We believe in clear communication, defined scopes of work, and straightforward labour rates, fostering a relationship built on trust.
Deep Local Understanding
Our in-depth knowledge of the Zambian construction sector, including labour dynamics and regulatory requirements, ensures practical and effective solutions.
RECENT PROJECTS
CONTAINER OFFICES
Complete construction of a 60m x10m double story modular steel container offices in a Chilanga. This involved coordinating skilled labour for concrete bases, structural steel erection, and associated civil works, showcasing our ability to manage specific trade packages.
STEEL SHED
Oversaw the complete construction of a 20m × 12m steel shed in a remote location. This project highlighted our capabilities in workforce management, logistical coordination, and ensuring quality standards under challenging conditions.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Consistently enabled the timely and efficient placement of skilled tradespeople (masons, plasterers, steel fixers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers) for numerous housing and commercial building projects, fulfilling critical labour-only contracts for grey works and finishing trades.
DELIVERY PARTNERS
Africa Future College
Our partners in delivery of trade skills facilitation
NEPTUNE
Neptune Investment & Construction provide quality construction services
Tuvali
Our partner in delivery of quality construction services
NEWS & INSIGHTS
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