building
Ex-CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo Allen Ha Advocates for "Homegevity" Model to Prevent Costly Building Renovations
Hong Kong homeowners are being urged to embrace a forward-thinking approach to property maintenance, one that prioritizes targeted, consistent repairs over expensive, large-scale renovations. This innovative strategy, dubbed "homegevity" by Allen Ha Wing-on, former CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo and convenor of the Residence Bel-Air owners’ committee, promises to extend the lifespan of buildings and significantly reduce […]
Tragedy at Elite Five Star Lodge: Two Confirmed Dead and Three Rescued Following Massive Building Collapse Near Federal Polytechnic Oko
The serene atmosphere of Amaokpala, a community situated in the Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was shattered on Sunday night when the Elite Five Star Lodge, a three-storey hostel facility serving students of the nearby Federal Polytechnic, Oko, suffered a catastrophic structural failure. The incident, which occurred under the cover of darkness, […]
Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors identifies systemic failures and professional negligence as primary drivers of building collapse in Nigeria
The recurring phenomenon of building collapses across Nigeria has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) to issue a stern call for a holistic overhaul of the construction industry’s operational standards. During a high-level seminar and the investiture ceremony of Ololade Sokoya as the ninth Chairperson of the Women’s Association […]
