Project Management From Planning To Handover
control from start to finish.
Full Scale
Project Management Offering
African Cityscapes Project Management supports clients in Zambia and wider African markets through the definition, planning, coordination and delivery of construction and development projects.
Our role is to help clients manage the people, costs, timelines, risks and decisions behind a successful project, from early planning through to closeout and handover.
Each project appointment can be tailored around the client’s needs, whether the project requires programme management, executive project management, turnkey project management or specialist project consultancy.
- Established in 2016
- 71 Years Combined Executive Experience
- US$700M+ Combined Project Mandates
- Leisure, Retail, Hotels, Residential, Industrial, Education & Infrastructure
Our Services
Our Core Project Management Services
Every project has different risks, responsibilities and levels of complexity. African Cityscapes Project Management tailors its role around the client’s needs, from programme-level coordination to executive oversight, turnkey project management and specialist consultancy support.
Programme Management
Suited to large-scale projects, phased developments or multi-site roll-outs that need to be managed across several packages.
African Cityscapes coordinates the wider programme of work, including project activities, timelines, consultants, contractors and priorities, so the client’s goals stay clear and the programme remains organised.
Executive Project Management
Senior-level control over the management, administration, organisation and communication flow of a project.
In this role, African Cityscapes supports the client from planning through to completion, helping manage the project team, reporting, approvals, cost control and delivery process around time, cost and quality.
Turnkey Project Management
A broader project management appointment where African Cityscapes coordinates additional services required for the project.
This may include design, engineering, cost management, site supervision, specialist consultants, contractor coordination and other services needed to move the project from planning to handover.
Project Consultancy
For clients who need specialist project support at a specific stage or across selected areas of the project.
This can include development management, employer’s representative support, technical advisory, project programming, procurement strategy, construction management, tenant coordination, feasibility studies, budget control, risk management, due diligence and project execution planning.
What Our Clients Say
“African Cityscapes has been appointed as the consortium lead, Project and Construction Managers for the International School of Lusaka Masterplan Redevelopment Programme. The scope includes masterplan design, demolitions and the construction of new school facilities over several years. Phase 1A was completed on time and within budget, and we have been very happy so far. We are confident that African Cityscapes will continue to provide high-quality turnkey construction project management services.”
Dr Liam Hammer
Head of School, International School of Lusaka
“In early 2021, we began working with Basjan and the African Cityscapes team on a challenging project to complete the Summit Building at Lusaka Legacy Resort. The project included evaluating the incomplete structure, determining the best use of the spaces and identifying the most effective way to complete the build.
Today, the Summit operates as a successful conference centre thanks to that collaboration. After a serious fire in 2022, we engaged the team again to rebuild three insurance-claim villas with precision and within the expected timeline. Their strong focus on quality and attention to detail made the entire process dependable from start to finish.”
Jim St. John
Legacy Hilltop Africa Ltd.
“Working with Basjan and the African Cityscapes team was an excellent experience. They successfully delivered our feed mill and related facility project with a high level of professionalism, precision, and adherence to schedule. Their strong attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality ensured a seamless and dependable delivery process. This greatly contributed to the project’s overall success and made the entire engagement both efficient and reliable.”
Christo Appelgrein
MD Quantum Foods Zambia
Service Delivery Approach
A clear process for moving projects from early planning to delivery.
African Cityscapes Project Management follows a structured service delivery approach designed to keep each project organised, practical and commercially controlled.
From the start, we focus on understanding the client’s requirements, project drivers, business case, stakeholders and approval process. This gives the project a clearer foundation before major decisions, appointments or delivery plans are put in place.
The work is then guided by the ADD Delivery Model: Assess & Engage, Develop & Improve, Deliver & Benefit. In simple terms, this means we understand the project, shape the right strategy, then coordinate the team, reporting and delivery process so the project can move forward with structure and control.
Assess & Engage
We start by understanding the client’s requirements, project drivers, business case, approval process and key stakeholders.
This stage helps define the project clearly before major decisions, appointments or delivery plans are put in motion.
Develop & Improve
We develop the strategies, options and plans needed to move the project forward.
This can include feasibility studies, procurement strategy, value engineering, consultant appointments and a clear project execution plan.
Deliver & Benefit
We coordinate the team, monitor progress and manage the systems needed to support delivery.
This includes programme updates, risk reporting, cost plan updates, stakeholder communication, approval processes and support through closeout and handover.
Principles of
Project & Development Management
Every successful project depends on the right balance between time, cost and quality.
A project cannot be judged by one of these elements alone. A fast project that loses cost control is not a success. A cheaper project that compromises quality creates problems later. A high-quality project that ignores time and budget can still fail commercially.
African Cityscapes Project Management helps clients manage these three priorities together, so project decisions are practical, commercially aware and aligned with the required outcome.
Cost
We help clients keep project costs visible and controlled through cost planning, cost reporting, procurement input and practical value engineering.
The aim is to support better budget decisions without compromising the required project outcome.
Time
We keep project timelines, dependencies and milestones clearly tracked so delays can be identified, discussed and managed early.
Strong delivery depends on clear planning, coordinated teams and timely decision-making.
Quality
We support quality by helping clients appoint the right contractors, set clear expectations and keep project standards visible throughout delivery.
The aim is to achieve the required standard through the right methods, materials and teams, without losing sight of budget or timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what stage should ACPM be involved?
The earlier, the better. Early involvement allows the team to support project definition, feasibility, procurement strategy, cost planning, risk management and project execution planning before major commitments are made.
Can ACPM work alongside an existing professional team?
Yes. African Cityscapes Project Management can work with appointed architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, consultants and client representatives. The role is to coordinate the wider team, improve communication and help keep the project aligned around time, cost and quality.
What is the difference between project management and construction management?
Project management covers the wider planning, coordination, cost control, reporting, risk management and delivery process. Construction management focuses more directly on the construction phase, site coordination, contractor management and delivery activity on the ground.
Does ACPM manage procurement strategy?
Yes. Procurement strategy can form part of the project management or consultancy appointment. This may include advising on procurement routes, consultant appointments, contractor coordination, tender processes, value engineering and cost control.
Can ACPM act as an employer’s representative or principal agent?
Yes, depending on the appointment structure and project requirements. African Cityscapes Project Management can support clients through employer’s representative, principal agent, technical advisory and executive project management roles.
How does ACPM manage cost control?
Cost control is built into the project process through budget planning, cost reporting, procurement input, value engineering, contract administration and ongoing review of project decisions against the required outcome.
Have A Construction Or Development Project To Discuss?
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