cement8 min
How Do You Store Cement in Somaliland Without It Going Hard in the Bag?
Cement loses strength when it absorbs moisture. Here is how to store it in Hargeisa, Berbera and Burao so bags stay usable for months, not weeks.
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water wells8 min
How Do You Build a Reliable Water Well in Somaliland's Dry Inland Areas?
A practical guide to siting, drilling, casing, and maintaining water wells in Somaliland's dry inland regions, with costs, regulations, and climate considerations.
Why Does Informal Apprenticeship Pass Down Bad Concrete Habits in Somaliland?
Somaliland builders train on site under a mentor with no exam or code, so poor curing, skipped rebar cover, and eyeballed mixes get copied unchecked.
Who Actually Checks the Work on a Typical Hargeisa Build?
On most Hargeisa sites, no independent inspector checks the work. The owner, a relative, or an unlicensed foreman signs off instead.
civil engineering7 min
Why Is Somaliland's Civil Engineer Pipeline So Thin, and Where Do Graduates Go?
Somaliland trains only a small cohort of civil engineers a year, and most leave. Sites end up run by diaspora-hired foreigners or nobody at all.
concrete durability7 min
How Do You Protect Reinforced Concrete From Salt Corrosion in Berbera?
Denser concrete, thicker rebar cover and a low water-cement ratio stop salt-driven corrosion in Berbera and along Somaliland's coast.