NIOB seeks enforcement of building laws to curb structural failures
Professional builders have urged stakeholders to implement and enforce the Lagos State Physical Development Planning Law, as a measure to curb recurring building collapses across the state. The post...
View Article‘People will patronise quacks if professionals don’t adhere to best practices’
This is not surprising; we have experienced so many shocks to the economy in the last 10-15 years that have dampened the real estate market for both residential and commercial properties. There were...
View ArticleAmerican firm partners FG on geospatial data, surveying technology
United States-based advanced surveying and mapping solutions company, Trimble has revealed that it is holding discussion with the Surveyor General of the Federation (SGoF) to build a geodetic control...
View ArticleExperts canvass use of reliable alternative energy sources
To mitigate climate change, experts have reiterated the need to encourage use of alternative energy sources like solar, hydropower, wind and biomass, which are clean, reliable and accessible. The post...
View ArticleHow illegal wildlife, trade traffickers escape justice in Nigeria
The wooden pews in Courtroom No 10 at Lagos Federal Court were packed on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, as lawyers assembled for the day’s listings, which included the trial of defendants Mohammed Berete,...
View ArticleLuxury homes market dip as crackdown on developers stifles demand
The Nigerian luxury real estate market has taken a beating lately due to several indices, which include stricter government regulations and economic factors. The post Luxury homes market dip as...
View ArticleTown planners urge practitioners to uphold professional ethics
In a bid to elevate the planning profession, the President of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Nathaniel Atebije, has charged its members to uphold the code of conduct and ethics to...
View ArticleAMCOW holds talks with minister on Africa’s sanitation, hygiene confab
Senior officials of the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) secretariat have met new Nigeria’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, to discuss the future of AMCOW, the...
View ArticleFemale engineers harp on reverse mentoring for inclusive communities
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) Lagos chapter, has advised members to embrace reverse mentoring as a tool to bridge generational gap, create innovative and inclusive...
View ArticleWorld Habitat Day: Planners seek increased productivity in urban areas
Amid increasing contribution of cities to the national economy, the future of many countries will be determined by the productivity of its urban areas, planners have said. The post World Habitat Day:...
View ArticleExperts urge review of tertiary institutions’ curriculum for tech innovations
Built environment professionals are advocating adoption of innovative technologies to improve resource consumption that eliminates waste and foster sustainable development in the construction industry....
View ArticleLafarge, recyclers charge Nigerians on environment protection
Lafarge Africa Plc, through its Geocycle team, and Lagos Recyclers Association (LAGRA) have stressed the need for constant cleanup exercises and proper management of the environment. The post Lafarge,...
View ArticleNigerians still burdened by huge housing deficit 63 years after
Since independence, Nigerians have not seen the best of times in housing, as demand consistently outweighs supply, while prices are far beyond the reach of many citizens. The post Nigerians still...
View ArticleArchitects urged to embrace global trends, promote livable environment
As living spaces continue to face multifaceted challenges, Nigerian architects have been called upon to initiate innovative solutions that can fight the climate crisis, improve security and boost...
View ArticleSON links building collapse to substandard materials, faulty designs, others
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has linked the patronage of substandard building materials and poor structural design to building collapses in the country. Among SON’s findings are poor...
View ArticleAfDB lists strategies for govt to rally private sector support in climate action
Barely few months to the 28th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 28), the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has launched new country-by-country economic reports to guide African...
View ArticleMinistry to introduce cross subsidies in housing projects
After reviewing previous efforts to cut deficits, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has revealed plans to introduce a new initiative, known as cross subsidies in housing projects,...
View ArticleExperts task Lagos residents on waste-to-wealth initiatives
The Director, Monitoring Compliance and Enforcement, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Mr. Kayode Bello, has advised residents to show more interest in ensuring a clean and...
View ArticleDelegates in Bonn declaration, adopt global framework on chemicals, waste
Delegates at the Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) that ended in Bonn, Germany, have adopted a comprehensive global framework that sets concrete targets and guidelines for...
View ArticleStakeholders seek new framework for sustainable housing development
Stakeholders in the built industry have called for a new framework on housing development that would deliver affordable homes to Nigerians. They said the government must find innovative ways to unlock...
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