Onsite ICF and BASF East Africa Partner to Build Affordable Housing in Kenya
Onsite ICF, a leading provider of insulated concrete forms (ICFs), and BASF East Africa, a leading supplier of chemicals, today announced a partnership to build affordable housing in Kenya. The partnership will leverage Onsite ICF’s innovative building technology and BASF’s construction materials to provide quality, affordable housing to Kenyans.
“We are excited to partner with BASF East Africa to address the critical need for affordable housing in Kenya,” said Steve Ross, Founder & CEO of Onsite ICF. “Our partnership will enable us to provide Kenyans with safe, durable, and energy-efficient homes that they can afford.”
“BASF is committed to supporting sustainable development in Kenya,” said Shollay Ramlual, Country Cluster Head of BASF East Africa. “We believe that our partnership with Onsite ICF will help to address the housing shortage in Kenya and while also adding momentum to this promising new technology.”
Under the partnership, Onsite ICF will provide its ICF building technology and construction capability while BASF East Africa will provide its polyurethane systems for use in block fabrication. The first phase of the partnership will focus on building 80 homes in Kenya.
‘We are both passionate about Community Impact & Care for the environment and we are looking forward to using this partnership to bridge the housing gap in the Country while Putting Good Housing within Reach’ says Kennedy Munyendo, East Africa GM for Onsite. “Together, we can be part of the solution for housing in Kenya.”
About Onsite ICF Onsite ICF is an innovative provider of insulated concrete forms (ICFs)-rigid polyurethane foam construction blocks formed on site, erected with structural steel rebar, concrete and a cement finish, creating a durable and affordable structure. Onsite ICF is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, USA and is actively building in East Africa.
About BASF East Africa BASF East Africa is a leading supplier of chemicals. The company offers a wide range of products, including adhesives, sealants, coatings, and construction materials.
