A new generation of building materials aims to actively pull carbon out of the air Hempcrete : Hemp is making a comeback—again Industrial hemp has been used in construction since Roman times. But in the mid-twentieth century, it got lumped in with...
Plans are underway for the construction of 600 houses in Windhoek. This was revealed by Tuafi Shafombabi, a spokesperson for the National Housing Enterprise (NHE). According to Shafombabi, the cost of the houses would be about N$250 million. NHE has...
In France, Sweden, and China, architects are drawing on old techniques like biomaterials and natural airflow to build the next generation of sustainable buildings. Advanced sustainable technologies—from hyper efficient renewables to automated building management systems—continue to advance at breakneck speed....
THE President of the International Facility Management Association, Nigeria Chapter, Mr. Segun Adebayo, has commended the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), for assenting to the Executive Order 11 on National Public Buildings Maintenance Policy. According to a statement by...
The adverse economic conditions in Nigeria are exerting a negative impact on multiple sectors, including real estate. This impact has, in numerous ways, affected individuals, households, and businesses. Most affected are individuals and households living in rented accommodation who are now groaning...
Plant efficiency, flexibility, reduced emissions, lower energy consumption and higher RAP in mix driving 2022 and decade ahead. Technologically advanced asphalt plants, producers, and contractors emerged as among potential big winners when the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was...
Adopting green architecture practices in how we design, build and power edifices can significantly reduce our carbon footprint. But constructing eco friendly houses using green building materials won't be enough on its own. We would also need to rein...
DECEMBER 30, 2021, BY JOHN ALEXANDER It’s more important than ever before to protect and heal the environment, which is why you will start seeing these 13 green building trends popping up everywhere in both commercial and residential spaces. There is...
Worried by incessant building collapse in the country, insurance experts have advocated the insurance of all public buildings in the country to cushion the effects of such tragedies on victims and survivors.
Consequently, the Director General /CEO of the Lagos State Safety...
Construction Companies Pave The Way For Future Sustainable Building As Per The Business Research Company's Construction Global Market Report 2022
According to The Business Research Company’s construction industry overview, rising investments in renewable energy infrastructure is expected to be amongst...
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