DAR ES SALAAM — The China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Tanzania Branch has unveiled its inaugural “Belt and Road Initiative & ESG Sustainable Development Report,” underscoring the company’s commitment to promote environmentally friendly and sustainable development.
Also, the Chinese construction firm giant released a groundbreaking comparative study “Comparison Between Chinese and European Standards in Design and Construction of Steel Structures in Tanzania,” that highlights the branch’s ongoing efforts to align its projects with the principles of the “Belt and Road” initiative.
CCCC Tanzania General Manager LI Xuecai told reporters in Dar es Salaam that the reports serves as a pioneering example in international construction.
“It delves into the differences between Chinese standards (GB) and British standards (BS) in the design and construction of steel structures,” he said, detailing that the reports were conducted in collaboration with scholars from the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT).
The study revealed that steel structures designed under Chinese (GB) guidelines exhibit sufficient capacity to withstand applied loads while meeting locally recognized standards. The findings demonstrate that the structures meet functional requirements in both serviceability and limit states, performing well under Tanzanian conditions.
“As China strengthens its role in Tanzania’s infrastructure sector, the study offers a crucial comparative analysis of Chinese and British standards, identifying areas for harmonization and collaboration,” adds the General Manager.
“By integrating these standards, the CCCC Tanzania Branch aims to elevate the technical and sustainable aspects of its projects.”
The branch’s work is part of a broader effort to foster international engineering cooperation under the Belt and Road framework. The findings provide practical insights and innovative solutions that could guide future infrastructure projects and enhance global collaboration in construction.
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The CCCC Tanzania Branch has reaffirmed its commitment to practicing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, emphasizing localization, innovation, and experience sharing.
The branch aims to promote the global adoption of Chinese standards while drawing from advanced international expertise to create flagship projects that benefit Tanzania economic and social development.
In addition to technological advancements, the company is committed to improving local livelihoods, enhancing well-being, and fostering closer ties between Chinese and Tanzanian communities. “We are dedicated to making the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative a path of shared prosperity and friendship,” the branch said in a statement.
