The prevalence of pseudo-professionals in building design is a major reason why building standards are not upheld in Nigeria. Rather than employ professional Builders to design buildings, people would rather hire Computer Aided Design (CAD) experts who lack the requisite training, just to save money. It’s like hiring a paralegal to defend you in court, in lieu of a trained lawyer; you shouldn’t be surprised when you end up in jail.
Until 2006, Nigeria lacked formal regulations or standards for the design, construction and maintenance of buildings. The widespread use of sub-standard building materials and employment of non-professionals resulted in incessant reports of structural failure in the country.
Until 2006, Nigeria lacked formal regulations or standards for the design, construction and maintenance of buildings. The widespread use of sub-standard building materials and employment of non-professionals resulted in incessant reports of structural failure in the country.
Building regulations and standards are important because they give minimum safety and quality requirements that builders must follow.
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