Project · Civil & Structural Engineering

A 36-unit luxury cluster housing development in Chisipite, Harare, supported by integrated civil and structural engineering for its homes, roads, water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure.

Dacomb Drive Cluster Housing Development

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Overview

Civil Engineering

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The challenge

Coordinating full civil infrastructure within a high-density residential layout

We applied an integrated civil and structural engineering approach, focusing on technical efficiency, constructability, and long-term serviceability. Early-stage value engineering and infrastructure planning allowed the project to meet performance requirements without exceeding budget constraints.

  • Designing efficient structural systems for mixed single- and double-storey units
  • Ensuring adequate water supply, sewer capacity, and stormwater management across the site
  • Delivering value-engineered solutions while maintaining compliance with local authority and engineering standards
  • Structural design and detailing of all residential units, optimized through value engineering to reduce material usage while maintaining structural integrity
  • Civil engineering design for water supply and reticulation, sewer reticulation, internal roads, and stormwater drainage systems
  • Implementation of stormwater harvesting and controlled discharge systems to manage runoff and improve water sustainability

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UIP’s contribution

The Dacomb Drive Cluster Housing Development is a 36-unit luxury residential project requiring comprehensive civil and structural engineering input to support high-end living standards. Our appointment covered the full engineering scope for both single-storey and double-storey residential units, as well as the design of all supporting bulk and internal infrastructure systems. The project demanded robust, compliant, and cost-efficient engineering solutions aligned with the client’s vision for a premium, exclusive residential development

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Project details

Key facts and scope items as published.

  • Structural Engineering

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