Collapse buildings: Our engagement’ll berth effective monitoring, Artisans tell FG vanguardngr.com vanguardnews
Muhammed-Jamiu said that this would greatly reverse the spate of building collapse mostly associated with poor construction.NAN reports that the Nigeria Society of Engineers and Nigeria Institute of Builders and other professional bodies work with government agencies in monitoring standard of buildings across the country.
“Building collapses in Nigeria can be avoided if pre-adequate measures are taken by all key players in the sector. “It goes beyond academic brilliance to truly reveal the true status of completed buildings and those under construction. On why some of his members were involved in erecting substandard structures, the association president said it was often due to survival need.
“These middlemen or contractors most times underpay the artisans which make the job unprofitable and force them either to use substandard materials or quit the job. “Our association has a large membership in nooks and crannies of the country; we are ready to contribute our quota for the restoration of the glory of the sector,” he said.
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