Prof. Yohana Izam is the Vice Chancellor, Plateau State University and new President, Nigerian Institute of Building . He spoke to VICTOR GBONEGUN on how to prevent building collapse, ensure self-sufficiency in construction workforce and enhance performance of the construction sector.
There’s collapse due to faulty designs and this include alterations to initial designs through vertical and lateral extensions to existing structures. The second categories arise from poor construction methods on site due largely to the activities of quacks, which could easily use substandard materials in addition to poor knowledge of building production.
There are concerns about the dearth of local artisans and importation of foreign artisans in the construction sector. How has this affected building production and what can authorities do to ensure self-sufficiency in construction workforce? The solution in my view is a follow through with the existing national skills qualification framework, which holds the promise of restoring the dignity of skills through appropriate recognition and reward systems.
The building and construction sector is the barometer for measuring the economic health of any nation. The building infrastructure constitute over half of fixed capital formation and a significant contributor to Gross Domestic Product owing to its backward and forward linkages. Currently, I see a great decline in building construction activities with a number of layoffs by some construction giants. This will turn around as soon as the economy regains momentum.
The case of site management of building production is the most pathetic; while the architectural and engineering drawings are preconditions to approval and commencement of projects, builder and his production management tools to wit, construction methodology, quality management plan, health and safety plan.
The council has two important domains. One is the business domain having to do with the efficient and transparent administration of the business of real estate. I think the council will regulate the conduct of transactions, which will address issues about funding so as to free the space from money launderers.
Nigeria’s real estate sector has witnessed high cost of building materials leading to increasing cost of construction. What solutions is your institute offering to mitigate the problem towards ensuring affordable housing?
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