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Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Africa's Construction Industry
Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Africa's Construction Industry
Construction project delivery across Africa is often shaped by logistics challenges that go far beyond moving materials from one point to another. Delays in material availability, fragmented supply chains, transport bottlenecks, workforce capacity gaps, and weak project coordination can all affect cost, timelines, and overall project performance.In this edition of ConstructAfrica’s Building a Better and Sustainable Africa webinar series, we will explore practical strategies for overcoming logistics challenges in Africa’s construction industry. The discussion will look at how to build a logistics-ready workforce, strengthen supply chains and local material availability, improve transportation systems and delivery reliability, and use technology and modern project management practices to drive efficiency across the project lifecycle. Bringing together industry leaders from across infrastructure, logistics, procurement, training and technology, the webinar will offer practical insights into how the sector can improve project delivery outcomes in increasingly complex operating environments.
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About This Event
Construction project delivery across Africa is often shaped by logistics challenges that go far beyond moving materials from one point to another. Delays in material availability, fragmented supply chains, transport bottlenecks, workforce capacity gaps, and weak project coordination can all affect cost, timelines, and overall project performance.
In this edition of ConstructAfrica’s Building a Better and Sustainable Africa webinar series, we will explore practical strategies for overcoming logistics challenges in Africa’s construction industry. The discussion will look at how to build a logistics-ready workforce, strengthen supply chains and local material availability, improve transportation systems and delivery reliability, and use technology and modern project management practices to drive efficiency across the project lifecycle.
Bringing together industry leaders from across infrastructure, logistics, procurement, training and technology, the webinar will offer practical insights into how the sector can improve project delivery outcomes in increasingly complex operating environments.
Panelists
Chris Campbell
PANELIST
Chris Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and a respected engineering leader with more than 40 years of experience across infrastructure, engineering, and the built environment. He has held senior leadership roles in consulting engineering, infrastructure delivery, and manufacturing, including positions at Transnet and Aveng Infraset. A former President of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and advisor to FIDIC, Chris brings deep expertise in infrastructure delivery, supply chains, project execution, and industry development across Africa.
Colette Yende
PANELIST
Colette Yende is Chief Procurement Officer at Transnet Engineering and a procurement and supply chain executive with extensive experience across engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and supply chain management. She is passionate about procurement excellence, supplier development, and driving operational efficiency through innovation. With expertise in complex operating environments, she is committed to building resilient supply chains, strengthening stakeholder partnerships and creating sustainable value across the construction and infrastructure sector.
Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
PANELIST
Engr. Aramide Adeyoye is Chief Executive Officer of ABM Infrastructure Advisory Ltd and a civil engineer with over three decades of experience in infrastructure planning, construction, and public sector project delivery. She previously served as Special Adviser on Works and Infrastructure to the Governor of Lagos State, where she oversaw major road and urban infrastructure initiatives. With a background spanning infrastructure delivery, procurement, project supervision, and public sector leadership, she brings valuable insight into the practical realities of delivering large-scale infrastructure in complex African urban environments.
Ing. Joseph Oddei
PANELIST
Ing. Joseph Kwesi Mfarfo Oddei, PE(GH), FGHIE, is the Director of the Geotechnical Department at Architectural and Engineering Services Ltd (AESL) and the President of the Ghana Geotechnical Society. With over 26 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure development, he has led geotechnical investigations and foundation engineering for roads, bridges, ports, dams, mining facilities, and major building projects. He is also actively involved in technical training and engineering governance, bringing practical expertise in delivering complex infrastructure projects across challenging environments. He also serves on Ghana's Construction Sector Skills Body (CSSB), supporting industry-led skills development in the construction sector.
Neel Naidoo
PANELIST
Neel Naidoo holds a degree in Quantity Surveying and has been actively involved in the construction industry and the technology solutions that support it since 2008. With nearly two decades of experience spanning construction, digital transformation, and industry software, he has worked closely with project teams, contractors, consultants, and owners to improve project delivery through technology and data-driven practices. Neel brings a unique perspective that bridges traditional construction expertise with modern digital innovation, helping organizations drive efficiency, collaboration, and sustainable business outcomes.