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.
Dangote Cement test runs $620 million Ibese plant
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.
Quantity Surveyors demand right cover for property insurance
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”?
Landscaping gives extra beauty and value
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.
FADE boss decries depletion of forest reserves
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.
How to clean your rugs
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.
