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David Botha

Opinion and analysis contributor covering commercial discipline, tendering and asset information.

Renowned for its grand architecture, cultural heritage, and religious sites, Cairo has a rich history extending back to the 10th century C.E. The city’s long run as Egypt’s capital, however, is coming to a close. As has

Opinion & Analysis

Tender evaluation should test delivery capacity as well as price

A responsive price still needs a credible team, programme, cash plan and supply strategy for the work being procured.

By David Botha · 25 Sep 2026

Michelle Bain, Base Operations facility space manager; Richard Taylor, Specialty Contractors and Associates, Inc. foreman; and Earl dean, DNP, Inc. superintendent , review construction documents at the McBride Commons Au

Opinion & Analysis

Public project dashboards should publish scope changes

A dashboard can mislead when cost and progress change but the scope behind those numbers remains invisible.

By David Botha · 1 Sep 2026