Tag Archives: Building Regulations

The dangers of building under high tension wires might appear obvious to some, however, it is shocking that many settlements still reside solely under the premises of this overhead high tension Installments. Why is building under high tension wire a calamity waiting to happen? High tension wires carry electricity and breathtaking speed and are very dangerous as even the low ...

Citing security concerns and flagrant abuse of its building regulations as its main reasons, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday clarified its decision to demolish illegal structures and shanties erected along the river banks and under high tension cables across Lagos.  Vanguard reports that Lagos State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, while addressing journalists at the Bagauda ...

A society without building standards to regulate the erection or construction of buildings, or a society with land regulation laws should be prepared for anarchy. This article gives useful insights as to why building standards exist. As cities become the center piece of contemporary development and as land become more scarce and inaccessible for requisite developmental purposes, the quest to ...

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has warned operators in the construction sector, such as developers and contractors to adhere strictly to building regulations and control, adding that the government would no longer tolerate flagrant disregard of the law, as part of measures to eliminate the incidences of building collapse in the state. Vanguard reports that Ambode, who was represented by his Deputy, ...

This article will help you find out what Raft foundations are and when they are typically used. It also aims to bring an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of using raft foundations. History of Raft Foundations Raft foundations (sometimes known as Mat Foundations) are a large concrete slab which can support a number of columns and walls. The slab ...