A new technology that could assist in the realisation of the dream by Nigerians to own affordable housing has been introduced into the country. Known as insulated concrete building system, the new technology utilises form work panels, manufactured from ultra high density expanded polystyrene (EPS), which are used to construct walls, floors and roof panels for houses.

Garden decoration is a demonstration of little changes that can make a lot of difference in the garden. Beautification involves the use materials like paint, fabric and other accessories. These decorative materials are used to make enhancements in homes.

ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, plans to establish a sister-city relation between Abuja and the Mexico City.Speaking at a meeting with the Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria in his office,

Before completely replacing your existing shower or bathtub, see if it can be salvaged and fixed. If you see water stains or wet drywall in the vicinity of your shower you may have a shower leak. Tracking down the leak may take you some time but it has to be done before further damage is done to your home. Many times these issues are occurring over a long period of time and there is water damage that needs to be addressed.

Falling home prices may be plaguing the US economy, but they are candy to foreign investors, who already have a weak dollar on their side.

Hopes that political turmoil in the Middle East might boost the property market in Dubai have faded as the latest real estate report shows that prices are still falling.

Another offshore round of training for Nigerian real estate developers, government institutions and consultancy firms has been packaged by a Lagos-based public relations outfit -Messrs Niche PR. The week- long programme will hold between June 27 -July 1 at the headquarters of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Washington DC in the United States of America.

ABUJA — As part of moves to correct some distortions in the master plan of the Federal Capital Territory, the Department of Development Control last week, pulled down a church and several make-shift structures in the city.

The Lagos State Government has flagged off what it tagged “operation clear your frontage drainage” as part of the holistic approach to prevent flooding in the state this rainy season.

Dangote Cement Plc has begun the test run of its six million metric tonnes per annum cement plant at Ibese, near the Polytechnic town of Ilaro in Ogun State, preparatory to the commencement of cement production in August.

How can we ensure equity in premium calculation? Should we have flat premium or should premium be influenced by the location asset? How can the insurance industry enhance efficiency in the enforcement of compulsory insurance products in the construction sector”?

The exterior aesthetics of a property speaks volumes about the taste and status of the occupier. The outer space decoration also gives a picture of how beautiful the interior of the house would be.

The United Nations estimates that a total of 78 billion trees would be planted to save our earth. Against this background, the Founder of Fight Against Desert Encroachment, FADE, Dr Newton Jibunoh has called for stakeholders’ collaboration to save the country’s forest reserves from further depletion.

Rugs can be beautiful additions to your home, but they can be expensive and sometimes delicate. It’s important to know how to clean and maintain them to protect your investment.

Nigeria’s housing sector will continue to toddle until the insurance sector is given the pride of place. This is because insurance companies are the only ones that can provide the long term funding needed to finance housing development.