Contract abandonment, delays hurt tower cranes market
Nigeria's tower crane market is witnessing one of its worst moments, with the economy nose-diving and top-notch projects being delayed or abandoned. The post Contract abandonment, delays hurt tower...
View ArticleQuantity surveyors pledge to reduce expenses on infrastructure
Quantity surveyors in public service under the auspices of the Association of Quantity Surveyors in Public Service (AQSPS) have vowed to reduce expenses in the development of infrastructure The post...
View ArticleExperts decry Great Green Wall project implementation
Experts have expressed worries over the poor implementation process of the Great Green (GGW) project. They lamented that the project was conceived, documented without financial and articulated human...
View ArticleAcademy seeks alternative approach to engineering skill acquisition
The Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE) has reiterated the need for alternative approach to teaching of engineering in tertiary schools across the country. The post Academy seeks alternative approach...
View ArticleAIHS to engage political actors on housing agenda
Ahead of the 2023 elections, one of Africa’s largest housing and construction expo, Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) has reiterated its readiness to engage political aspirants and policymakers...
View ArticleDevelopers unveil 600-units smart housing estate in Abuja
To bridge the deficit in housing, two real estate developers, Casa Cubana Homes and New Dawn Lifestyle City have established partnership to construct a smart city with 600 classic housing units and...
View ArticleMinister orders speedy completion of 764 housing units in Abuja
The Minister of State of Works and Housing, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has directed the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), to come up with bill of quantities that will ensure completion of the ongoing 764 units...
View ArticleGlobal energy crisis demands urgency of accelerating investment in cheaper,...
Today’s crippling spikes in energy prices underscore the urgency and the benefits for African countries of accelerating the scale up of cheaper and cleaner sources of energy.. The post Global energy...
View ArticleNigeria needs single policy to address clean cooking challenges, says Eleri
Ewah Eleri is the Executive Director, International Centre for Energy, Environment & Development (ICEED) and top member of the Nigerian Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (NACC), a public private...
View ArticleEstate surveyors seek cities’ reformation as Amayaevbo becomes president
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has urged the Federal Government and members to transform Nigeria cities, make them more livable and functional. The post Estate...
View ArticleSanwo-Olu, others for Lafarge Africa forum on concrete in Lagos
Lafarge Africa Plc., a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions is set to hold its public policy thought-leadership series, Concrete Ideas 5.0, which is scheduled to take place.....
View ArticleDesperate city dwellers ‘downsizing’ as house rent soars in cities
The surge in rental costs is prompting city dwellers to downsize or downgrade to more affordable apartments to stave off harsh economic situation, especially cost of living. The post Desperate city...
View ArticleFPL goes upmarket with strategic billboards on Adeola Odeku
To further build trust and emotions with the consumers by presenting an impactful and long-lasting image as well as help brands achieve their goal of increasing popularity and leave competition behind,...
View ArticleFemale engineers introduce new scheme to boost girl-child skills
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has reiterated commitment towards the development of the girl-child through the use of community projects and enhancing interest in...
View ArticleStakeholders begin domestication of national building code
Stakeholders in the building sector have called for the domestication of the National Building Code (NBC) and up-skilling of artisans/craftsmen in Lagos State. The post Stakeholders begin domestication...
View ArticleMinister woos subscribers to NHP scheme
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians interested in becoming homeowners to register their interest in its portal as allocation will be on first come and first serve basis. The post Minister woos...
View ArticleLagos, experts advocate vertical cities as panacea to housing challenge
Renowned experts in public policy and leading industry players in the built sector have affirmed that ‘building up’ is the solution to tackle scarcity and high cost of accommodation in urban centres in...
View ArticleREDAN asks Nigerians to embrace real estate business
Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has asked Nigerians, especially enterpreneurs to go into real estate business because it is lucrative. The post REDAN asks Nigerians to embrace...
View ArticleDevelopers, others abandoning housing sites over rising cost
The rise in prices of building materials has constituted a major threat to the construction sector, housing development by private developers and independent builders who desire to have a roof over...
View ArticleNations seek urgent urban action as WUF11 ends in Poland
Following a broad consensus reached by delegates at the Eleventh Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF11) in Katowice, Poland, the talk came to an end last week, with calls for urgent urban action. The...
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