Angola development booming?

Jellybat · December 30th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Hey there ... I am new to this site

... my interest is in the booming construction in developing african countries ... can anyone tell me how many buildings built in Angola are actually above two storeys ?? Is there actually a market for lifts (elevators) and escalators in buildings? If so, how many lifts do you believe are sold in Angola????

are these items not luxuries???

hsark · December 30th, 2007, 03:01 PM

hahaha lol best to check the southern african development thread 2 that will answer all ur question and let me put it this way u'll sh*t urself when u see what happening in angola in terms of highrise projects(10F +) that are actually being constructed and not just renders

stoicman31 · December 31st, 2007, 05:57 AM

LOL ...I was like wtf? Jailbait must not be the best in his trade.

Lady L · January 1st, 2008, 08:42 PM

Where have you been the last 5 years?

Are you serious?
Haven't you been reading newspapers, magazinges or watching TV the past 5 years?

abesha · January 1st, 2008, 08:55 PM

Why are you condescending to him? He's trying to inform himself and that's good. Better than the typical judgmental BS we are used to as Africans.

Jellybat, there is a massive construction boom in Angola, with 10+ storey buildings. So, yes, there should be a healthy market for elevators, escalators, etc.

Of course, the best way to find out would be to go there but from what I've seen on this forum, it seems like it's promising.

Lady L · January 1st, 2008, 10:17 PM

It is not condescending! If he/she (I assume a he) wanted to know more regarding new development projects etc. he could have checked the Southern Africa section.

But why opening a whole new thread for it? Was that really necessary?
So everyone who is new and wants to conduct some research should open a thread???

abesha · January 1st, 2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady L

Where have you been the last 5 years?

Are you serious?
Haven't you been reading newspapers, magazinges or watching TV the past 5 years?

Yes, it is condescending. Read what you wrote.

Lady L · January 2nd, 2008, 12:25 AM

I don't feel that I am talking down to him. There are other ways to do that.
Ever heard of sarcasm?
Besides, the guy is new. BUt my point in all this was: Is it really necessary to open a thread to conduct some research?

abesha · January 2nd, 2008, 12:28 AM

Wow. The way you address me is also condescending. I won't even waste my time with this since you clearly don't see it.

Frankey · January 2nd, 2008, 01:10 AM

This is a classic example of a bad aspect of the Internet. Communicating through the Internet easily causes misunderstanding. From one's perspective it's condescending and from another it's sarcasm. When communicating verbally, you can play with the tone of your voice and have your facial expression. But when it's written, you read it as it is said and can easily take things the wrong way. I think that's what happened here.

Jellybat · January 2nd, 2008, 08:03 AM

Well, maybe my question was a little subtle for some. I was enquiring about the lift and escalator market in terms of the number of lift companies out there in Angola and quite frankly a perfectly honest question (does someone have an idea of how many lifts and escalators are being sold ... nothing silly about that!) ... Lift and user safety remains a priority in the lift industry and I was interested in the level of safety imposed in terms of the lift providers and building owners adhering to regulations (if any).

Jellybat · January 2nd, 2008, 11:21 AM

Thanks abesha ... for not being rude since I am "new" on the site ... (hey .. I didn't know this matters)? ... mmm ... I guess now that I have spent some time reading some of the replies by others previously ... Lady L and the likes of are sometimes limited in their responses.

December 30th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#1
Jellybat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	Angola development booming? Hey there ... I am new to this site ... my interest is in the booming construction in developing african countries ... can anyone tell me how many buildings built in Angola are actually above two storeys ?? Is there actually a market for lifts (elevators) and escalators in buildings? If so, how many lifts do you believe are sold in Angola???? are these items not luxuries???

December 30th, 2007, 03:01 PM	#2
hsark Afritect Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lusaka , Osaka Prefecture ,Cape Town Posts: 3,579 Likes (Received): 21	hahaha lol best to check the southern african development thread 2 that will answer all ur question and let me put it this way u'll sht urself when u see what happening in angola in terms of highrise projects(10F +) that are actually being constructed and not just renders __________________ engineered in afrika* South Africa the rainbow republic one nation , one zambia , one beer , one goal viva Chipolopolo viva 大阪, ŌsakaJapan

January 1st, 2008, 08:42 PM	#4
Lady L Just a Girl Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 141 Likes (Received): 0	Where have you been the last 5 years? Are you serious? Haven't you been reading newspapers, magazinges or watching TV the past 5 years? __________________ The Greatest Glory of Living lies NOT in NEVER falling, but in RISING Every Time U Fall -- Nelson Mandela

January 1st, 2008, 10:17 PM	#6
Lady L Just a Girl Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 141 Likes (Received): 0	It is not condescending! If he/she (I assume a he) wanted to know more regarding new development projects etc. he could have checked the Southern Africa section. But why opening a whole new thread for it? Was that really necessary? So everyone who is new and wants to conduct some research should open a thread??? __________________ The Greatest Glory of Living lies NOT in NEVER falling, but in RISING Every Time U Fall -- Nelson Mandela

January 2nd, 2008, 12:25 AM	#8
Lady L Just a Girl Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 141 Likes (Received): 0	I don't feel that I am talking down to him. There are other ways to do that. Ever heard of sarcasm? Besides, the guy is new. BUt my point in all this was: Is it really necessary to open a thread to conduct some research? __________________ The Greatest Glory of Living lies NOT in NEVER falling, but in RISING Every Time U Fall -- Nelson Mandela

December 31st, 2007, 05:57 AM	#3
stoicman31 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 234 Likes (Received): 0	LOL ...I was like wtf? Jailbait must not be the best in his trade.

January 1st, 2008, 08:55 PM	#5
abesha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: Behind you Posts: 16,787 Likes (Received): 437	Why are you condescending to him? He's trying to inform himself and that's good. Better than the typical judgmental BS we are used to as Africans. Jellybat, there is a massive construction boom in Angola, with 10+ storey buildings. So, yes, there should be a healthy market for elevators, escalators, etc. Of course, the best way to find out would be to go there but from what I've seen on this forum, it seems like it's promising.

January 2nd, 2008, 12:28 AM	#9
abesha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: Behind you Posts: 16,787 Likes (Received): 437	Wow. The way you address me is also condescending. I won't even waste my time with this since you clearly don't see it.

January 2nd, 2008, 01:10 AM	#10
Frankey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	This is a classic example of a bad aspect of the Internet. Communicating through the Internet easily causes misunderstanding. From one's perspective it's condescending and from another it's sarcasm. When communicating verbally, you can play with the tone of your voice and have your facial expression. But when it's written, you read it as it is said and can easily take things the wrong way. I think that's what happened here.

January 2nd, 2008, 08:03 AM	#11
Jellybat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	Angola construction booming Well, maybe my question was a little subtle for some. I was enquiring about the lift and escalator market in terms of the number of lift companies out there in Angola and quite frankly a perfectly honest question (does someone have an idea of how many lifts and escalators are being sold ... nothing silly about that!) ... Lift and user safety remains a priority in the lift industry and I was interested in the level of safety imposed in terms of the lift providers and building owners adhering to regulations (if any).

January 2nd, 2008, 11:21 AM	#12
Jellybat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	ANGOLA CONSTRUCTION BOOMING Thanks abesha ... for not being rude since I am "new" on the site ... (hey .. I didn't know this matters)? ... mmm ... I guess now that I have spent some time reading some of the replies by others previously ... Lady L and the likes of are sometimes limited in their responses.

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