ZAMBIAN INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION TECH EARNS GOV’T PRAISE

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Posted by admin on September 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM

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The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has applauded TL Construction and its founder Mr. Liver Tembo for developing the Construction Estimator Express App, a digital tool now available on the Google Play Store that is being hailed as a game-changer in Zambia’s infrastructure development efforts.

Speaking on behalf of Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Permanent Secretary Prof. Albert Malama, Director of Public Infrastructure Eng. Clive Khani described the app as “a milestone in Zambia’s pursuit of efficiency, transparency, and accountability.”

“This innovation is not just a digital tool—it is a symbol of what Zambian ingenuity can achieve,” Prof. Malama stated. “It empowers professionals to manage costs with precision, replacing guesswork with data-driven decision-making.”

The Construction Estimator Express App enables accurate pricing and resource build-ups for construction projects, Enhanced value for money, improved project delivery quality and Greater efficiency for contractors, engineers, and quantity surveyors

ZIQS President Timothy Musole affirmed that the app aligns with the Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors Act No. 19 of 2024, offering a reliable platform for costing, budgeting, and resource planning.

“This is a powerful example of what happens when knowledge, policy, and technology come together,” Musole said.

Developer Mr. Liver Tembo expressed gratitude to the New Dawn Administration for embracing his innovation, which is adopted by local authorities nationwide.

“It is a testament to what Zambian professionals can achieve when given the opportunity,” Tembo said.

prof. Malama  reaffirmed its support for homegrown solutions that harness technology to enhance project delivery, professional practice, and national development.