NCA to host online site supervision and safety training

The National Construction Authority (NCA) is preparing to host a specialized online training session focused on project site supervision and occupational health and safety (OHS) on April 24, 2026. This session, titled Module 11, specifically targets construction quality control and assurance, serving as a critical component of the Authority's broader mandate to regulate the local building sector.

The training is designed for a broad spectrum of industry practitioners, including accredited site supervisors, site agents, technicians, and clerks of works. Safety officers and foremen are also expected to participate in the three-hour webinar, which will run from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm via the Zoom platform.

In a bid to encourage widespread participation across the industry, the NCA has made the session free of charge. Beyond the immediate knowledge transfer, attendees stand to earn 10 Continuous Training Development (CTD) points. These points are essential for practitioners seeking to maintain their professional accreditation and stay compliant with national regulatory requirements.

A central theme of the upcoming training is the integration of the National Building Code 2024. This updated regulatory framework, which replaced the long-standing 1968 adoptive by-laws, introduces modern standards for building elements, structural design, and maintenance. The Authority has been vocal about the need for supervisors to understand these new provisions to prevent structural failures and improve workmanship on sites across the country.

Quality control remains a pressing concern in the Kenyan construction landscape, where the role of the site supervisor is often the last line of defense against substandard materials and poor execution. By focusing on Module 11, the NCA intends to sharpen the oversight capabilities of those directly managing the day-to-day operations of active construction sites.

Registration for the event is currently open through the Authority's digital channels. This webinar follows a series of regional induction programs and OHS sessions coordinated in collaboration with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS). Such partnerships underscore the government’s multifaceted approach to reducing workplace accidents and ensuring that site agents are equipped to handle complex safety protocols.

For the 2025/2026 financial year, the NCA has centered its capacity-building efforts on technological integration and the enforcement of the new building code. This shift reflects a wider movement within the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development to modernize infrastructure delivery through better-trained human capital.

Professional development in the sector has become increasingly formalized. The shift to virtual training has allowed the Authority to reach a wider geographic demographic, ensuring that site supervisors in remote project locations can access the same level of technical instruction as those in Nairobi.