The collapse of the River Ranch Temple in Redcliffe, Verulam, is the latest in a long series of building failures in the eThekwini metropolitan area over more than a decade, according to the Council ...

Structural engineers, under the aegis of the Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers (NIStructE), have urged the government to implement laws and building codes that will stem building failures ...

There are three basic needs of man: food, shelter and clothing. A building is another name for shelter and is therefore one of the basic needs of man. We construct buildings to provide shelter for man ...

Every year, Nigeria experiences building collapses, road failures, and environmental disasters — many of which could have been prevented. The common factor? Ignoring geotechnical engineering ...

PRELIMINARY findings reveal that substandard materials and illegal construction practices led to the four storey building collapse at the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection, in Redcliffe last Friday.

“Architecture is not just about putting up walls. It is about designing spaces that respond to human needs, climate, and the ...

The Nigerian Society of Engineers has identified faulty designs and poor-quality materials as the primary causes of structural failures in the construction industry. This assertion was made on Tuesday ...

Maintenance challenges for building owners vary from structural issues to HVAC concerns. Address issues as they come up and protect your tenants.