Building Materials

Alam Group of Companies has been in existence for over half a century and is primarily involved in the manufacturing, building and construction industry. The Company was founded by Mr.Manzur Alam who is the Chairman of the Group. In 1965, Uganda Steel Windows Ltd was established under the Alam Group umbrella. The company was responsible for manufacturing metal doors, windows, louvers, shop front, slotted angles, hacksaw blades, wire ropes, welding rods, fencing, steel trunks, BRC and all kinds of furniture and steel pipes. The name Uganda Steel Windows Ltd was later changed to Casements (A) Ltd in 1967.   Alam Group of companies has played its part in order to help the community and will continue to do so in the future. Some of the contributions made by the Alam Group of companies include:   The sponsoring of sports events such as the Kampala Kids league (KKL), boxing events as well as numerous golf competitions. Golf is one of the sports that Alam Group has taken pleasure in sponsoring with the aim of improving golfing talent among the younger generation. The last big event sponsored by Alam Group was the 59th Uganda open which took place at the Kitante golf course in Kampala. Golfers from Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda participated in this great event. The tournament consisted of two categories, the main competition as well as the childrens competition.    Alam Group has contributed towards helping the Muslim community with the construction of Mosques as well as sponsoring various other activities.   Alam Group has sponsored various children's football league's such as the Kampala kids league (KKL) and the Nakivubo children's football club. Alam group has played an important role in promoting the children's sporting skills through the sponsorship of tournaments and sports wear.   Since 1965 Alam Group of Companies has been in existence for over half a century and is primarily involved in the building and construction industry. Founded by Manzur Alam, from whom it draws its initials, the company has grown business tentacles with the very aim of serving the building, mechanical and construction industry of East Africa wholesomely. In doing so, a host of other sister companies have been formed to further consolidate its set objectives. Alam Group boasts of a wide range of prized products thus commanding market trends across the region. Other sister companies have been established in neighboring countries like KUSCO in Kenya and Casements Africa Limited in Kigali, Rwanda. The Group, one of Uganda’s biggest tax payers, is also one of the biggest employers and on job trainer employing over 1,200 Ugandans, in the most challenging sectors such as basic steel manufacturing, to the most delicate such as tourism. This capacity building has been a major factor in creating a strong employee base that executes its assignments with confidence, thus supplementing government’s efforts for national development.

Based on the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa, NST Solid Wood Home Systems was established 1967 in association with the well-known Thesen Group of Knysna, South Africa. NST created and pioneered the first commercially available authentic log home in South Africa under patent and built numerous American styled up-market framed homes in South Africa during the early years. The company also created South Africa's first exposed frame system and now holder of various patents for innovative solidwood systems. We offer you a unique timber product which has been developed and tested in various geographical situations by experts in the field of solidwood construction for more than 35 years, to meet the highest standards of structural integrity, treatment specifications and aesthetics. Our Timberlog system is the only one using full 140mm round logs throughout (both inside and outside walls) with alternating log corners in the traditional manner. The system was patented in 1973 and has been extensively improved over the years. We use the 900mm grid system for the designs and we use our Mainframe system for framework above the ground floor height. Although there are any number of designs available from our archives, clients can, within limits, have any building design executed in the Timberlog style provided it conforms to the 900mm grid. Furthermore, we design our solidwood structures to suit your particular site and your specific functional requirements, with special emphasis on environmental impact and preservation of the ecology. Our comprehensive service ranges from conceptual and final design, kit manufacture, and site control, in conjunction with selected constructors in different parts of the world. This service package also provides for normal product and workmanship guarantees. Typical projects include complete resort developments, residential houses, bungalows and specialty buildings such as restaurants. Wall systems ranging from classic round log to contemporary framing with a variety of claddings, allow for wide architectural scope and cater to differing construction budgets. All our solidwood structures are designed to meet normal local authority and financial institution standards, as well as exceptional weather standards (cyclones etc.) which prevail in certain parts of the world. Finally, we look forward to creating and realising your very own world in wood and introducing you to a magical and healthy new lifestyle. The company was an early participant and pioneer of the export of timber home kits from South Africa to the international market. Today, our precision engineered products are often copied but seldom equalled.

Simba General Merchants Ltd is a leading regional wholesale distributor of structural building materials, heavy construction hardware, and industrial tools headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Operating an extensive supply network with affiliated branches across Uganda and Tanzania, Simba General Merchants has served East Africa’s construction sector for decades with reliable, bulk-delivery building supplies.The company maintains deep inventory stocks across key construction categories:Structural Steel & Rebar: High-tensile deformed steel reinforcing bars (TMT), square hollow sections (SHS), mild steel angles, flat bars, channels, and heavy steel plates.Binding & Mesh Products: BRC welded wire mesh for slab reinforcement, galvanized binding wire, chain-link fencing, razor wire, and expanded metal mesh.Cement & Masonry Supplies: Authorized regional distribution of Portland Pozzolana and Ordinary Portland Cements (OPC 32.5 & 42.5 grades), construction lime, and waterproofing additives.Fasteners & General Hardware: Industrial bolts, threaded rods, concrete anchors, heavy-duty wheelbarrows, shovel tools, and builder’s hardware.Simba General Merchants leverages dedicated logistics fleets to provide scheduled, direct-to-site deliveries for commercial infrastructure, industrial warehouse builds, and residential housing projects across the region.

Porco Enterprises Ltd is an established Kenyan building materials merchant and hardware distributor located in Nairobi. The company supplies construction contractors, trade artisans, and real estate developers across East Africa with essential structural and finishing building supplies.The company’s product offerings feature:Structural Materials: Portland cement, high-tensile steel rebar, binding wire, BRC reinforcing mesh, and shuttering timber boards.Roofing & Sheet Metal: Prepainted box-profile iron sheets, corrugated roofing sheets, translucent skylights, and roofing nails.Plumbing & Drainage: PVC waste pipes, PPR pressure pipes, brass valves, and water tank connection accessories.Ironmongery & Tools: Mortise locks, door hinges, masonry trowels, spirit levels, and safety footwear.Porco Enterprises Ltd offers competitive trade pricing and reliable direct-to-site delivery logistics.

Scan Steel Ltd is a leading Kenyan manufacturer and supplier of structural steel products, reinforcing rebar, and fabricated steel components headquartered in Nairobi. Supplying major civil infrastructure projects, commercial high-rises, and industrial warehouse developments across East Africa, Scan Steel delivers certified structural solutions.The company’s specialized steel portfolio includes:Reinforcing Steel Bars: High-yield thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) deformed rebar engineered for superior tensile strength and ductility.Structural Hollow Sections: Square hollow sections (SHS), rectangular hollow sections (RHS), and circular structural steel tubes.Steel Fabrication & Processing: Precision cut-to-length steel beams, customized roof trusses, baseplates, and gantry girders.Wire Mesh & Fasteners: BRC welded concrete reinforcing mesh, galvanized binding wire, and high-tensile structural bolts.Scan Steel Ltd maintains strict ISO quality control protocols to ensure compliance with BS 4449 and KEBS engineering benchmarks.