In order to provide the needed professional guidance that will ensure production of safe buildings in the country, the FCT Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) says the 2023 Conference/Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute will feature discussions on topical issues bedeviling the building construction industry, adding that major concern will dwell on how to correctly use concrete in building structures.
Chairman of the Institute, Bldr. Omale Peter Ameh who dropped the hint at a pre-AGM press conference on Thursday in Abuja, called on built environment professionals, building enthusiasts and lovers of safe homes to rise up to the challenge of contributing their ideological quota to the development of effective policies that will address legacy challenges of the industry, especially building collapse.
Discussing the theme of the AGM that is scheduled for Wednesday March 29th and Thursday 30th March, 2023, Bldr Ameh explained that the theme, “Use of Concrete in Building Structures” was strategic in order to address industry challenges emanating from wrong mix of concrete and other consequential oversights that have led to loss of lives and properties in the various incidences of building collapse across the country.
While calling for wide range participation of the general public, the Chairman explained that sub themes to be discussed at the conference include concrete mix designs, types of concrete and areas of application in building structures and the preparation and interpretation of reinforced concrete structural drawings for building works.
The chairman encouraged intending participants to register at https://surveyheart.com/form/63d253db910004541025362d, adding that Prof Muhammad Magaji Garba, Bldr. Joseph Anejo and Bldr. Akhanamhe Sunday are among distinguished professionals who, as resource persons, would lead the talks at the event.
