Industrial and mining operations depend on purpose-built support facilities to function efficiently and safely. Kokeb designs and constructs the specialised depots, yards, fuel handling facilities, fleet service centres, and operational buildings that keep major industrial operations running — day and night, in all conditions.
This division goes beyond standard construction — we engineer industrial support infrastructure that is built around how operations actually work, ensuring facilities that are functional, durable, and maintainable for the long term. Every element is designed for the operational environment it will serve — the loads it will carry, the people who will use it, and the maintenance it will require over its service life.
Industrial Support Facility Types
Equipment Depots & Yards
Secure, hardstood storage and staging areas for heavy equipment, plant, and tools designed for all-weather, all-condition operation.
Fuel Handling Facilities
Bulk fuel storage farms, dispensing points, bunding, and containment to safety and environmental standards.
Fleet Service Infrastructure
Vehicle and truck workshops, service bays, wash bays, lube rooms, and tyre change facilities engineered for heavy commercial vehicles.
Operations & Control Buildings
Site offices, control rooms, weighbridges, and gatehouse facilities to mining-grade specifications and security requirements.
Worker Welfare Facilities
Change houses, ablutions, canteens, first aid rooms, and recreation facilities to mining and industrial standards.
Shutdown & Turnaround Support
Multi-trade coordination within tight timeframes aligned with client safety management systems and operational shutdown windows.
Industrial support facilities must be designed and built to survive hard operational use over long service lives. Kokeb brings a deep understanding of industrial operational requirements to every facility we design and construct.
Fuel Handling & Storage Facilities
Fuel systems for mining and industrial operations must meet strict safety and environmental requirements. Kokeb delivers complete bulk fuel infrastructure including: above-ground and below-ground storage tanks; bunded containment systems designed to capture 110% of stored volume; fuel dispensing islands with metering and access control; pipe and valve systems for transfer between storage and dispensing; and drainage management to prevent contaminated water discharge. All fuel infrastructure is designed and constructed to meet Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) requirements.
Heavy Vehicle Workshops
Workshop facilities for heavy commercial vehicles, mining equipment, and fleet maintenance require engineered solutions across structure, floor, drainage, ventilation, and services. Kokeb designs workshop facilities that incorporate: reinforced concrete floors with appropriate load ratings; oil and grease interceptors in all drainage lines; overhead crane or gantry beam provisions; adequate headroom for the equipment to be serviced; mechanical ventilation for fumes management; and adequate lighting for safe working conditions. These elements are coordinated from the outset — not added as afterthoughts.
Weighbridge & Access Control Facilities
Weighbridge facilities, gatehouse structures, and access control infrastructure require careful integration of civil, structural, electrical, and communications systems. Kokeb delivers these facilities as coordinated packages — ensuring all systems function together from commissioning day one.
Beyond new construction, Kokeb provides ongoing operational and maintenance support for industrial facilities — keeping critical infrastructure performing through its service life without unplanned shutdowns or deterioration.
Ongoing Maintenance Services
- Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programmes for industrial facility civil and building elements
- Reactive maintenance — rapid response to facility failures that threaten operational continuity
- Facility condition assessments and life cycle planning for ageing assets
- Structural steelwork inspection, maintenance, and protective coating replacement
- Industrial floor maintenance — concrete grinding, joint reseal, and crack repair
- Roofing maintenance — inspection, re-fixing, sealant, and sheet replacement
- Drainage system inspection, cleaning, and de-silting
- Bunding integrity inspection and repair for fuel and chemical containment systems
Modification & Expansion Works
Industrial operations evolve — and their facilities need to evolve with them. Kokeb delivers facility modification, expansion, and upgrade works with full understanding of the operational interface risks involved in working on live, operational sites. Our team coordinates works with operational teams to minimise impact on production while delivering the modifications required.
Plant shutdowns and operational turnarounds represent compressed windows of intense, high-value work where productivity, safety, and coordination are simultaneously critical. Kokeb has the multi-trade capability, experienced supervision, and operational discipline to perform effectively in these demanding environments.
Shutdown Delivery Capability
Multi-Trade Coordination
Civil, building, electrical, mechanical, and geomatics trades coordinated under one management team for maximum efficiency in limited shutdown windows.
Accelerated Programme Delivery
24-hour shift rosters, extended working hours, and surge resourcing to maximise productive time within tight shutdown schedules.
Safety System Alignment
Full compliance with client shutdown safety management systems — including PTW, LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures.
Scope Flexibility
Ability to adapt scope, sequence, and resource deployment as shutdown conditions and priorities evolve — a critical capability in complex industrial shutdowns.
Structural Steelwork & Coatings
- Structural steelwork fabrication and erection for facility modification and expansion
- Industrial painting and protective coatings — surface preparation, primer, and topcoat systems
- Blasting and coating of structural steel to specified paint systems for corrosion protection
- Epoxy floor coatings for workshop, warehouse, and chemical areas
Kokeb seeks long-term relationships with industrial facility operators — understanding their assets deeply over time, developing forward maintenance plans, and providing reliable, responsive support year-round.
The Value of a Long-Term Partner
The most effective industrial facility management is achieved when a contractor develops deep familiarity with a client's assets, operations, and standards over time. Kokeb offers industrial clients a structured partnership model:
- Asset Familiarisation: Systematic survey and documentation of all civil and building assets within a facility footprint
- Condition Baseline: Condition assessment and scoring to provide an accurate picture of current asset health
- Forward Maintenance Plan: Multi-year maintenance schedule with cost estimates — enabling budget planning and avoiding reactive failure costs
- Annual Maintenance Contract: Fixed or schedule-of-rates arrangements for all routine maintenance works
- Priority Response Commitment: Agreed response time standards for reactive maintenance and emergency situations
- Annual Review: Periodic review of asset condition, maintenance effectiveness, and forward programme with client facility management team
For clients with significant industrial facility portfolios, Kokeb can operate as an embedded facilities partner — providing a consistent, knowledgeable team that becomes an extension of the client's own operations group. Contact us to discuss how a partnership arrangement might work for your facilities.
Contact Kokeb to discuss your industrial facility construction or maintenance requirements. We respond promptly with relevant capability information and can arrange a site visit or technical discussion.
What to Include in Your Enquiry
- Facility type and description (depot, workshop, fuel farm, operational building, or combination)
- Location and approximate site area
- Key operational requirements (vehicle types, load ratings, safety certifications)
- Whether new construction, expansion, or ongoing maintenance is required
- Approximate programme and desired start date
- Any specific client standards or prequalification requirements
Contact Kokeb at info@kokebenterprises.com or call +260 97 409 4000. Our Lusaka office is also available on +260 96 551 0351.