By Nwonah Olubukonla
Over the last two decades, the rise in occurrences of building collapse in Nigeria has assumed a worrisome dimension as many lives have been lost and massive investments wasted. Survey has revealed that issues around building failure can be attributed to either natural or man-made phenomenon.
Some of the man-made causes identified are the use of sub-standard building materials; poor workmanship; engaging quacks instead of professionals; non-enforcement of building regulations and many more.
However, this development has been detrimental to the construction industry as many Nigerians now doubt the competence of the average Nigerian artisan and construction jobs are being taken up by artisans from neighboring countries that have been proven to be better skilled on the job. This trend is pathetic, considering the level of economic recession and…
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