As construction progressed, the team began installing the household drainage system—an important step in ensuring the building has a safe and durable sanitation backbone. One hundred percent of the pipework was completed during this phase.
Space was intentionally left for the main drainage channel after consultations with a technician and site lead to manage long-term safety and avoid potential structural issues near the boundary fence. This phase helped set a strong foundation for efficient water flow and future maintenance.
The Chigumula construction project continues to take shape, with steady progress on the window and door framing stage. Over the past weeks, the welding team has been focused on fabricating and installing protectors for all windows, beginning with the largest frames.
Despite occasional delays, mainly due to intermittent load shedding, the team has remained committed to delivering quality workmanship. These electricity interruptions do not occur daily, but when they do, they temporarily slow down production. The team has consistently communicated whenever progress is affected, ensuring transparency throughout the process.
So far, the major milestones include:
Completion of framing for all windows as previously shared
Installation of protectors on the four largest windows
Ongoing work on the remaining protectors, with two medium-sized and three small windows currently in progress
Delivery of additional materials, including 20×20 square tubes (30 pieces) and 20x3mm flat bars (10 pieces), to support the next steps
Preparation for applying red oxide primer before final paintwork at the end of the project
The coming days may still experience short delays of up to four days due to load shedding, but the team remains dedicated to maintaining high standards and showcasing every stage of progress.
Each update brings the structure closer to its final form, reflecting diligence, coordination and a commitment to quality.
More updates will follow as the framing and welding stage continues.
This phase combined both precision and resilience. The team started with roof structure joinery, aligning timber trusses, fixing purlins, and securing all structural elements to ensure the roof would rest on a strong, stable frame. After the joinery checks were completed, installation of the iron sheets began and quickly advanced, reaching near completion within days.
Alongside the sheet installation, the team worked on the concrete gutter and upper wall covers, which are essential for directing rainwater and strengthening the structure ahead of the rainy season. Power blackouts and weather interruptions slowed progress at times, but the workmanship and consistency remained strong.
Completing this phase has reshaped the house significantly, bringing the project into its next stage of finishing and protection.
Every great structure begins with a firm foundation. For CV Holdings Limited, the journey of the Chigumula House Project officially began with land clearance and site mapping—the first visible step towards transforming an empty plot into a signature residential property.
This initial milestone focused on:
Clearing the land of vegetation and debris
Topographical assessments to determine plot suitability and layout
Marking the house plan on-site, aligning with the architectural design
Engaging local builders and suppliers, a deliberate move to support the local economy
This stage laid the groundwork for all upcoming construction phases and marked a critical turning point from planning to implementation.
At CV Holdings, we celebrate every milestone—because every brick laid is a step closer to our promise of building with purpose.
