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.
Affordable housing: Expert seeks pro-masses land policy
A HUMAN settlement expert, Mr Steve Ike has called on the Federal Government to address the land acquisition problems in the country with a view to making housing provision more affordable.
Nigerite introduces new roofing sheets into the market
IN a bid to consolidate its leadership role as a complete component building solutions provider, Nigerite Limited has launched a new product known as Solo Xtra Roofing Sheets into the market
Bonga oil spillage: Environment minister moves to reconcile warring factions
THE Minister of Environment Mrs. Laurentia Mallam said the ministry would put every machinery in place to reconcile Shell Petroleum Development Corporation, SPDC with all the shoreline communities in the Niger Delta who are affected by the spillage which occurred in December, 2012.
Why Festac, Shagari housing schemes failed – Expert
Festival Town popularly called Festac in Lagos and the Shagari housing schemes built all over the country, failed as a result of poor sites selection. This view was canvassed by a housing expert, Prof Timothy Nubi.
Experts seek ways of ending building collapse in Nigeria
Worried by the increasing occurrence of building collapse in different parts of the country especially in Lagos state, built environment experts under the aegis of the Building Collapse Prevention Guild, have called on the three tiers of government and stakeholders in the sector to collaborate in a concerted effort to stem this ugly trend.
