You’ve spent quite some amount of money finishing your building…hoping to live happily ever after but some months after moving in, you notice water seeping into the building through the floors. The walls swell, paints peel, dampness takes over and there’s eventually a stench in your house. What could this-
If you are planning to embark on your building project, you may be wondering what steps to take. You may intuitively feel like just buying a land, getting a design and start building. Most people who go through this simple 3 step process end up losing money through paying for-
Are you are embarking on a building project and plan to use an Architect for some of the services but unsure of exactly what they do and how best you can use them to get the best value for your money? The post below outlines some of the functions your-
The Architect’s Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) recently introduced the Project Registration Number (APRN) which is a mandatory registration number issued to all architects practicing in Nigeria for each of their projects. This is to certify that these projects are being executed by Nigerian citizens, who are fully registered with-
What is wellness… It’s a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” – The World Health Organization. An average person spends about 85% of their time indoors hence the overall health of humans is related to the quality of the-
Have you ever sent your documents for building approval but met unexpected delays due to issues with the design and drawings? Below is a list of requirements your design and drawings should meet prior to submission for planning approval as advised by the Lagos State building Control Agency (LABSCA). This-
Quality assurance and quality control(QAQC) are two processes you can employ to ensure you achieve good quality on your building project.Although the two are complimentary, the question is which is really better out of this two if you were to chose only one for your project. Let’s take a look-
Hi…Are you embarking on a project and unsure of how to arrive at a cost estimate? As we know, cost is a major factor when it comes to project execution. Hence the importance of planning and controlling costs cannot be overemphasized. The 3 options stated below are the major ways-
Are you embarking on a building project within Nigeria and unsure of the building approval requirements? The under-listed are the required documents which you should submit upon completion of your application form: The requirements may vary depending on the State where the project is to be located.This information applies to-