Who we are

Proficient Builders of Kenya Association, is a registered organization under the Societies Act of Kenya.  It was formed in 2018 by pioneers in construction industry in Kenya, and later on fully registered as a society in early 2020. The association encompasses construction professionals from both the private and public sectors across the country, aiming to safeguard the interests of all construction professionals and the stakeholders in Kenya.

The construction sector in Kenya is majorly labor-intensive, with about 60% of workers, including skilled, unskilled, educated, and socially disadvantaged individuals, being engaged in this industry. However, the sector faces significant challenges, as it is largely unorganized, with workers often subjected to harsh and inhumane working conditions.

 

Skilled and unskilled construction workers play essential roles in various building and construction projects. Unfortunately, research indicates that these workers are often undervalued and their rights undermined, with issues like underpayment, non-compliance with working policies, lack of capacity building, inadequate provision of protective equipment, unsafe working conditions, and failure to take responsibility in case of accidents being common occurrences.

 

Addressing these problems is crucial to ensuring that construction projects are carried out with the involvement of well-equipped and experienced laborers, in safe and fair working conditions, and with proper remuneration. Construction workers in Kenya form a vulnerable segment of the unorganized sector.

 

To tackle these issues related to working conditions, ill-treatment, substandard construction facilities, poor health, and safety measures in the construction sector, the construction professionals agreed to establish an organization that would safeguard their welfare. This organization aims to promote the well-being of both clients and construction professionals in Kenya by enforcing strict adherence to standards and regulations, particularly those directly affecting the construction industry, such as safety, wage payments, counterfeit products, and healthcare

 

The primary objective of this association is to ensure that all regulations are followed and favorable policies are implemented, creating a conducive environment for delivering quality and standard projects within the construction industry.

 

Our Mission

To champion and promote the rights and welfare of construction professionals in the building and construction sector is to uphold the dignity and safety of those whose labor forms the foundation of our communities. It's about ensuring fair wages, humane working conditions, and opportunities for skill development and advancement.

Our Vision

To champion and promote the rights and welfare of construction professionals in the building and construction sector is to uphold the dignity and safety of those whose labor forms the foundation of our communities. It's about ensuring fair wages, humane working conditions, and opportunities for skill development and advancement.

Goals and Objectives of the Association

1. Representation of workers and the clients in the building and construction sector through project oversight.
2. Enlightenments of members’ rights while upholding individual and collective rights of the members in the construction sector.
3. Promote skilled and competent workforce on construction projects for clients.
4. To monitor and ensure that construction activities adopt and follow all the expected regulations, policies and standard procedures as required by the law.
5. Strive for adoption of policies and legislation within building and construction sector: such as accreditation and remuneration for all the construction workers (Mafundi).
6. To partner, collaborate and work closely with statutory and regulatory bodies and organizations such as the County Governments, National Construction Authority (NCA), The Construction Regulation, National Housing Corporation (NHC), Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to ensure welfare on workers in the construction sector.
7. Promote fair payment of wages and compensation according to the working hours such as overtime and working over the holidays.
8. To encourage and lobby for skills training for Mafundi and lobby for such course of action to improve the quality of workmanship in the construction sector.
9. To promote the enlightenment of Mafundi with regard to their rights as construction workers and also promote knowledge on Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and all matters that affect their welfare like remuneration, as well as occupational health and safety measures.
10. To promote and encourage and advise construction workers on the value and benefits of savings and investment programs through formidable SACCCOs.