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Building Technology Institute

INSTITUTE STAFF PROFILES

Name: Freddy Chaparadza - Acting Director

Qualifications: MSc. In Structural Engineering

Areas of Expertise:
• Design and construction of reinforced concrete structures
• Construction materials and concrete technology
• Design of reinforced masonry structures
• Maintenance of buildings and infrastructure services
• Construction and maintenance of roads
• Training in the above mentioned areas of specialisation

Email: fchaparadza@sirdc.ac.zw


Name: Reason Machigere

Position: Research Scientist

Qualifications: BSc. Honours in Rural and Urban Planning

Areas of Expertise:
• Transport planning and logistics management
• Urban and rural development
• Policy analysis and planning
• Programme evaluation
• Knowledge management/ Institutional reforms
• Strategic planning

Email: rmachigere@sirdc.ac.zw

Name: Musharo Justine

Position: Research Scientist

Qualifications: BSc. Engineering Honours (Civil)

Professional Membership:
Graduate member of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers.

Areas of Expertise:
• Extensive knowledge on the design of water reticulation systems, water retaining structures and irrigation systems.
• Experience in road maintenance works, water treatment works
• Construction supervision.
• Working experience in topographical surveying.
• Has special interests in building construction and application of geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.

Email: jmusharo@sirdc.ac.zw


Name: Simbarashe Rushwaya

Position: Research Scientist

Qualifications: BSc. Engineering Honours (Civil)

Areas of Expertise:
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Contract management
• Design and analysis of structures
• Construction and site management
• Geometric road design and

Email: srushwaya@sirdc.ac.zw


Name: Francis T. Mavhiya

Position: Technician

Qualifications: National Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
Journeyman Trained carpenter/Joiner

Areas of Expertise:
• Carpentry maintenance and installations
• Rammed earth technology research and training
• Roof expecting in all types of roofs
• Assisting in micro concrete roofing tile research

Email: fmavhiya@sirdc.ac.zw


 

 
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