ITB foresees better future for engineering firms

Lagos-based innovative construction company, ITB Nigeria Limited has predicted that indigenous building and civil engineering firms will fully take over the Nigerian construction industry in 15 years time.

The Managing Director, Mr. Ramzi Chidiac, spoke at a media meet in Lagos, while revealing new heights reached by the organization in construction technology.

He praised the ingenuity of Nigerian professionals and their contributions to the development of built environment sector as well as the economy.

Chidiac stated that the company has redefined and raised the standards of buildings and construction in Nigeria. “We have certainly raised the bar in the way buildings are designed and constructed in Nigeria.”

He disclosed that ITB Nigeria recently adopted a new slogan “Build it Right” to reflect the company’s adoption of international best practices – it’s use of the right technology; the right processes, the right systems and the right people.”

According to him, the slogan reaffirms the company’s unrivaled quality, technology and standards in its various services and operations.

“At ITB, our core value is to grow through creativity, invention and innovation. ‘Build it Right’ is our way of reaffirming our position.
 
“In order to continue to improve on our services and increase clients’ satisfaction, we have gone ahead to invest in multiple resources and affiliates. We are adequately equipped to handle Turnkey projects (Design and Build), we built the first LEED Certified building in Nigeria and we are advocates of smart buildings,” Chidiac added.