Prof. Anthony Kwame Danso

Associate Professor


Dept: Construction Technology and Management
Room 05
Third Floor, Postgraduate Block
Faculty of Built Environment

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Research Areas/Interests

Building Services Accessibility of the Built Environment Contract Administration Construction and Project Management Construction Materials...~more


Professional/Teaching Experience

  • Professional Experience

    SELECTED PROJECTS DESIGNED AND SUPERVISED AS TEAM LEADER, PROJECT MANAGER, QUANTITY SURVEYOR, CIVIL OR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

     

    Proposed 2- Storey Pre School Classroom Block for the Ridge School, 1966, Kumasi. 2019

    Quantity Surveyor responsible for the preparation of Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimates etc.

     

    Construction of proposed 6 - Storey Shopping Mall and Office Block for Dandycyn Limited at Menhyia, Kumasi. 2014 – 2019.

    Project Manager, Civil (Structural) Engineer and Quantity Surveyor for the project.

     

    Proposed Hostel Block (Ground Floor) for Scripture Union, Ghana at Sekyeredumase – Ashanti 2018 - Date  

    Quantity Surveyor in charge of Measurement of Works and Preparation of Valuations.

     

     Proposed 4- Storey SHS Classroom Block for the Ridge School, 1966, Kumasi. 2015 – Date

    Responsible for all Quantity Surveying duties.

     

     Proposed 3- Storey Residential Building for Christ Apostolic Church International, Bantama, Kumasi. 2013 - 2014

    Quantity Surveyor responsible for the preparation of Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimates etc.

     

    Construction of proposed 3 Storey Office Block for Grace Baptist Church, Amakom - Kumasi. 2014 – 2015.

    Civil (Structural) Engineer for the Pre and Post Contract Stages of the project.

     

    Construction of proposed 6 - Storey Classroom/Offices Block for Ghana Baptist University College at Amakom, Kumasi.

    Structural Engineer and Quantity Surveyor for the Project.

     

     Proposed Church Building for Christ Apostolic Church, Edwenase – Kumasi 2013 – 2014

    Prepared Bills of Quantities, Structural Designs and Drawings for the project.

     

    Construction of 2No. 5,000 m2 Warehouses and their Ancillary Works for Hippo Limited at Tema, 2011 - 2013

    Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor. Duties included preparation of Bills of Quantities, Tender Documents and Tender Report at the Pre Contract Stage. At the Post Contract Stage, duties included Measurement of Works, Preparation of Interim Certificates and Coordination of activities of all Consultants on the project.

     

    4 Storey Nursing Block for Ghana Baptist University College, Abuakwa – Kumasi 2011 – Date

    As the Structural Engineer, duties included the design of Structural Elements and supervision of Construction Works

     

    Construction of International Community School (ICS) at Pakyi No. 2, Kumasi. (Phases 1, 2 and 3). Works comprised of Classroom, Laboratory and Administrative Blocks, Libraries, Hostels, Playing Field, Sewage System, External Works, Internal Road Systems, Culverts, Water Tanks etc. 2002 - 2014

    As the Civil Engineer, duties included the Design of Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements and Civil Works and Supervision of the works. As the Project Quantity Surveyor, they comprised of the preparation of Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimates etc. and as the Project Manager, duties included the coordination the activities of other Project Consultants and submission of monthly progress report to the Financiers in Washington, USA.

     

    Construction of Integrated Rural Arts and Industry/Cultural Studies Building (Continuation Project), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. 2009 – 2013              

    Quantity Surveyor in charge of measurement of construction works and Preparation of Valuations and Valuation of Variations.

     

    KNUST Dental School for College of Health Sciences at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi 2009 – 2010 Quantity Surveyor in charge of measurement of construction works, Preparation of Valuations, Valuation of Variations and Preparation of Final Account.

     

    Construction of 4 Storey ENIKO Students Hostel at KNUST, Kumasi, 2008 – 2013

    Responsibilities included Reinforced Concrete Design of the facility, Preparation of Bills of Quantities, Measurement of Construction Works, Preparation of Interim Certificates, Cost Analysis and Control of the Project, Valuation of Variations and Preparation of Progress Reports for the Client.

     

    Construction of 3 Storey Residential House, New Amakom, Kumasi for Madam Veronica Senah. 2008

    Responsibilities included Preparation of Bills of Quantities, Measurement of Construction

    Works and Preparation of Interim Certificates, Cost Analysis and Control of Project,

    Valuation of Variations and Preparation of Progress Reports for the Client.

     

    Refurbishment of 3 No. Senior Staff Bungalows at KNUST, Kumasi 2007 - 2008

    Responsibilities included Measurement of Construction Works and Preparation of Valuations, Cost Analysis and Cost Control of Project, Valuation of Variations and Preparation of Final Account.

     

    Refurbishment of the Main Administration Block of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited at Kaasi, Kumasi. 2007 – 2008.         

    Quantity Surveyor in charge of Measurement of Construction Works and Preparation of Valuations, Valuation of Variations and Preparation of Final Account.

     

    Construction and Completion of Multi - Purpose Complex for Messrs Fredco Limited at Kejetia, Lorry Terminal, Kumasi. 2007 - 2008

    Project Quantity Surveyor in charge of Measurement of Works and Preparation of Valuations etc.

     

    Refurbishment of Refurbishment of 2 Storey Guest House and Outhouse at Patasi, Kumasi for First Allied Savings and Loans Company Limited, 2007 – 2008. Responsibilities included Reinforced Concrete Design of the facility, Preparation of Bills of Quantities, Measurement of Construction Works and Preparation of Interim Certificates, Cost Planning and Cost Control of Project, Valuation of Variations and Preparation of Final Account.

     

    Expansion of Church Auditorium for Grace Baptist Church at Amakom, Kumasi 2005 – 2007

    Design of Structural Elements and Supervision of Construction Works

     

    Construction of Chemical Stores for Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited, Kaasi, Kumasi 2007

    Responsibilities included Measurement of Construction Works, Preparation of Valuations, Cost Planning and Cost Appraisal of Project, Valuation of Variations, and Preparation of Final account.

     

    Construction of Oil Storage Facility for Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited at Kaasi, Kumasi, 2007.   

    Responsibilities included Measurement of Construction Works, Preparation of Valuations, Cost Planning and Cost Appraisal of Project, Valuation of Variations, and Preparation of Final account.

     

    Refurbishment of Main Administration Block of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited at Kaasi, Kumasi 2006

    Responsibilities included Measurement of Construction Works, Preparation of Valuations, Cost Planning and Cost Appraisal of Project, Valuation of Variations, and Preparation of Final account.

     

    Proposed Hotel for Calwall Limited, Switchback Road Residential Area, Accra. 2006

    Structural Engineer responsible for the design of Structural Members and Preparation of Structural drawings.

     

    Refurbishment of 3 - Storey House of Excellence Office Complex at the Central Business District of Adum, Kumasi, 2005 – 2006.

    Project Manager for the Project.

     

    Construction of a Church Auditorium for Sakumono Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Sakumono, Accra. 2002 – 2005

    Design of Structural Elements and Preparation of Structural Drawings.

     

    Construction of a Church Auditorium for Trinity Baptist Church, Patasi, Kumasi. 2002 – 2005

    Design of Structural Elements, Preparation of Structural Drawings and Supervision of works.

     

    Construction of Global Evangelical Mission Hospital, Apromase, Kumasi, 2002 – 2003.

    Civil (Structural) Engineer for the Project, I was responsible for the design of all the Structural Elements and the preparation of the Engineering drawings of the hospital.

     

    Studies, Design and Construction Supervision of 42.20 km of Feeder Farm Roads in the Adansi West and East Districts of the Ashanti Region, 2002 - 2003

    Duties included Desk Studies, Reconnaissance Surveys, Data Collection, Detailed Engineering Design of Roads, Preparation of Cost Estimates, Tender Documents and Inception Reports.

     

    Construction of a 6 Unit Classroom Block at Amankwatia School, Kumasi and Community Library for AME Zion School at Asafo, Kumasi for Social Investment Fund (GPRP), 2002

    Responsibilities included measurement of Construction Works and Preparation of Valuations, Cost Analysis and Cost Control of Project, Valuation of Variations etc.

     

    Construction of 2 Storey Library Block for Ghana Baptist Serminary, Abuakwa – Kumasi. 2002– 2003

    As the Structural Engineer, my duties included the design of Structural Elements and supervision of Construction Works.

     

    Construction of a 4 Storey Classroom Block for New Tafo Baptist Church, New Tafo, Kumasi. 1999 – 2003

    As the Civil Engineer in charge of the project, I provided all Pre and Post Contract Engineering Services.

     

    Construction of Students Hostels for Ghana Hostels Company Limited of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) at KNUST, Kumasi. Works included the construction of 4No. 3-Storey Hostel Blocks together with associated Civil Works such as Roads, Sewage Systems, External Works etc. 1999 - 2001

    As the Resident Engineer in charge of the project, responsibilities included Revision of designs and Supervision of construction activities of 4 Contractors and Preparation of revised drawings.

     

    Construction of a 3 Storey Classroom Block for Kumasi Polytechnic, 1999 - 2000

    Structural Engineer in charge of the design of Structural Elements and supervision of construction works.

     

    Construction of 4 - Storey School Block for Grace Baptist Church, Amakom – Kumasi. 1999 - 2001

    Design of Structural Elements and supervision of Construction Works.

     

    Resource Person for the Training of all District Chief Executives and Members of the various District Tender Boards in the Volta Region (1999).  Responsibilities included Development of Curriculum for the training of the District Assemblies, preparation of Training Manual, delivery of Lectures and submission of final report to sponsors.

     

    Quantity Surveyor on the Team of Consultants appointed by the Government of Ghana to document all ongoing Central Government Funded Projects in the Volta Region of Ghana. The team inspected over 300 Projects made up of Feeder Roads, Highways, Bridges, Schools, Hospitals, Irrigation Dams, Water Works, Rural Electrification, Border Posts, Sea Defence Works, etc.(1998)

    Duties included the inspection of all existing projects funded by the Government, assessment of work done and all outstanding works, reviewing the justification of each project, provision estimates of outstanding works for each of the projects and preparation a report for the Government of Ghana.

     

    Studies, Design and Construction Supervision of 214.20 km of Feeder Farm Roads in the Western Region of Ghana (STABEX 96) 1996 - 1998

    Preparation of Cost Estimates, Measurement of Construction Works and Preparation of Interim Certificates, Cost Planning and Cost Control of Project, Valuation of Variations and Preparation of Final Account.

     

    Construction of 1500 Capacity Star of David Presbyterian Church, Bohyen – Kumasi, 1997 – Date.

    Project Manager and Civil Engineer for the Project.

     

    Construction of 6 Storey Reinforced Concrete Framed Stores and Offices Block (Agyekum House) at Adum, the Central Business District of Kumasi for Agyekum & Sons, 1996 – 1998.

    Responsibilities included the design of Structural Elements, preparation of Structural Drawings and supervision of Works.

     

    Construction of Proposed Assembly Hall Complex for Dormaa Secondary School, 1998

    As the Engineer, I provided all Pre Contract Engineering Services for the project.

     

    Construction of 2 No Office Blocks and Conference Halls for Ghana Water and Sewerage Corporation at Kumasi and Cape Coast, 1996 -1997

    Engineer responsible for Design of Structural Elements and Preparation of Structural Drawings.

     

    Construction of 2 No Church Buildings for Atonsu and Ayigya Evangelical Presbyterian Churches of Ghana, Kumasi, 1996 – 1998

    Structural Engineer in charge of the Design of Structural Elements, preparation of Structural Drawings and Supervision of Works.

     

    Construction of Civil Works in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana (Zone 2). World Bank/IDA Funded Project at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Kumasi Polytechnic. At KNUST, the Project consisted of the Completion of  the 5 Storey Library Extension Block, the Rehabilitation and Extension of Students Hostel Sanitation Block at Independence Hall, Construction of Biological Science Blocks (4 No), Construction of Non Residential Student Facility and the Rehabilitation of the 4 Storey Chemistry Block. At the Kumasi Polytechnic, the worked included the Construction of the 3 Storey Catering Block, Rehabilitation of 1 No. Workshop Block, 2 No. Classroom Blocks and the Construction of Non Residential Student Facility. 1993 - 1997

    As the Civil Engineer at the Pre Contract Stage, the following tasks were performed under the direct supervision of the Project Director:  Writing of Inception Report, Design Calculations and Preparation of Structural Drawings, Coordination of the activities of the various Project Consultants, Preparation of Tender Documents and Writing of Tender Reports, Revision of Engineering designs. As the Resident Engineer at the Post Contract Stage, my duties included Supervision of Construction activities at various sites, Writing of site minutes and issuing of site instructions, Preparation of revised drawings and Writing of Progress Reports for the Client.

     

    Construction of a 3 Storey Classroom Block for Joy Baptist Church, Santasi, Kumasi. 1995 – 2003                                                                                              

     Design of Structural Elements, Preparation of Structural Drawings and Supervision of Works.

     

    Construction of a 3 Storey Classroom Block for Believers Baptist Temple, Suame Kumasi. 1995 - 2003

    Design of Structural Elements, Preparation of Structural Drawings and Supervision of Works.

     

    Construction of 3 Storey J.S.S. Block, 1000 Capacity Church Building and a 3-Storey Reinforced Concrete Framed Guest Flat for Livingspring Baptist Church Santasi – Kumasi, 1995.                                                                                                                                     

     Responsible for the design of reinforced concrete elements and preparation of Structural Drawings

     

    Construction of the proposed Offices for Ghana Medical Association, (GMA), Accra. 1994

    Engineering design of facilities and preparation of structural drawings.

     

    Construction of a 300,000 Gallons R.C. Water Reservoir for Guinness Ghana Limited, Kumasi. 1993  

    Supervision of Construction Works.

     

    Rehabilitation and Extension of the Regional Offices of the Electricity Corporation of Ghana, Kumasi. 1990 – 1992.

    Duties under the project included Supervision of Works and Revision of Structural Designs   

     

    Construction of 3 No. Women Farmers Demonstration Homes for International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) at Salaga, Ejura & Sunyani.1992 - 1993

    Civil Engineer in charge of the projects

     

    Construction of Training School, Catering and Recreation Facilities at Tema for Electricity Corporation of Ghana (ECG), 1990

    Design of facilities and Preparation of Structural Drawings under the supervision of the Consulting Engineer.

     

    Construction of 3 - Storey JSS Classroom Block for Grace Baptist School, Amakom – Kumasi   1990 - 1991

    Supervision of Construction Works.

     


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