Why completing abandoned buildings for habitation is dangerous —Experts
Completing abandoned uncompleted buildings for habitation carries major safety and financial implications including structural degradation and high renovation costs. To ensure the buildings are safe for use after their completion, the issue of structural degradation and others must be adequately addresed, according to construction experts.
Real Estate Unite launches Unite ESG community with focus on sustainable future
By Kingsley Adegboye Real estate community from Africa, Europe and UAE gathered at the just concluded UNITE Summit in Lagos as part of activities to mark the 10th edition and the return of the most influential real estate event in Africa, Real Estate Unite, since the covid pandemic. The two-day Unite Summit welcomed over 60 […]
Rising cost of construction: NIQS advocates adoption of indigenous architecture, materials for housing
Rising cost of construction: NIQS advocates adoption of indigenous architecture, materials for housing
Developer advocates sustainable housing policy to bridge huge housing gap
Developer advocates sustainable housing policy to bridge huge housing gap
Traders dare LASG, court, re-occupy distressed 5-floor building
By Henry Ojelu Barely one week after the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, evacuated the occupants of a distressed 5 floor building located at 13/17 Breadfruit street, Lagos Island, some occupants have tried to use force to return to the building in breach of the court ordered evacuation. LASBCA had on Monday May 16, […]
Building collapse: LASG suspends approval for 3 storey construction in Ebute Metta
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has placed a ban on construction of structures above three floors within the Ebutte-Metta, Lagos Mainland Local Government of the state. The measure became necessary following the incessant building collapse tragedies in the axis, hence, the move to curb further reoccurrences. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, […]
