Live project · In progress
PROJECT DETAILS
Location
Ibex Hill
Type
New Build — Residential
Size
6 housing units, workers’ quarters,
swimming pool, entertainment area
Timeline
March 2026 – March 2027
Client type
Local and South Africa-based
Current stage
Foundations
THE PROJECT
Milimo spent two years planning this development — six housing units, workers’ quarters, a swimming pool, and an entertainment area on their plot in Ibex Hill. The designs were complete, the bill of quantities was ready. What she needed was a contractor she could trust to execute it well, even when she weren’t always in Lusaka to oversee it herself.
She chose Sieben not because we were the cheapest — but because she felt confident her money would be managed well.
This is a live project. We update this page as construction progresses. Last updated April 2026.
Milimo and her husband came to us with a complete set of plans and a clear vision: six high-quality housing units on their plot in Ibex Hill, with workers’ quarters, a swimming pool, and an entertainment area. The project had been carefully planned — they had an architect’s drawings and a bill of quantities already prepared.
What they were looking for was a contractor who would honour that plan. Someone who would be transparent about costs, proactive with updates, and who would treat their money with the same care they had put into the design.
We were not the cheapest option they considered. But after their initial conversations with our team, they felt confident that Sieben was the right choice.
Before a single brick was laid, we worked through the bill of quantities in detail with the clients — line by line, material by material. This is standard practice for us. It means the client knows exactly what they are paying for, and we have a shared, agreed reference point for every decision that follows.
For Milimo and her husband, this process was particularly important. They are not always in Lusaka, and they needed to know that the financial side of the project was being managed with rigour. We set up a formal reporting schedule from the start: structured progress reports at defined intervals, with photos, expenditure summaries, and a clear outline of what comes next.
When the concrete pump arrived on site for the ground floor slab, we documented the pour in full — photos and video — and sent a report to the clients the same day. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every project.
✓ Mobilisation & excavation
Complete
✓ Foundation slab
Complete
✓ Strip footing
Complete
→ Foundation blockwork
In progress
○ Superstructure blockwork
Upcoming
○ Roofing
Upcoming
○ Finishing and fitout
Upcoming
○ Handover
Upcoming
Over the coming months, we will complete the structural frame, move into roofing, and then begin the finishing work — tiling, joinery, fittings, and external landscaping. We will update this page at each major milestone.
If you are considering a similar development and want to understand how we manage a project of this scale, we would be glad to walk you through our process.
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The Build So Far
This project is currently underway. The photos below document the build as it progresses — from the first day on site through to where we stand today. Check back as we add new updates.
1. Day one — the plot before works began
2. Ground levelling underway — TLB clearing and preparing the site
3. Engineer setting out the site using an automatic level before excavation
4. Foundation slab pour — concrete pump on site, works supervised by Sieben team
Video update coming soon — subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow this build.
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I chose Sieben not because they were the cheapest, but because I felt confident in their expertise and that my investment would be safe with them.
Milimo
Client — Ibex Hill Residential Development, Lusaka
Whether you are building in Lusaka or planning from abroad, we would like to understand what you are trying to build and whether we are the right fit. No obligation — just an honest conversation.
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