Construction industry
26 Feb
Sector Skills Council for Building in Nigeria (SSCBIN) has said it will develop a comprehensive plan to upskill at least one million artisans for the construction industry in the next five years.
25 Sep 2023
To bridge inadequate representation, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, (NICE), Lagos Chapter, Omolola Adetona, has advanced the need to create an enabling environment for women in the construction industry. She observed that despite the increase in the number of female engineers in the industry, they are still underrepresented, adding that…
7 May 2023
The construction industry has long been one of the backbones of any society, and yet, it is often overlooked in terms of recognition and appreciation. Many individuals involved in the trades, such as carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, are seen as "blue-collar workers" and not given the same respect as other professions. However, this perception is slowly changing, thanks to events such as iCreate Africa's Builders Show powered by the Skillers Platform.
1 May 2023
These are indeed trying times not only for property developers but the entire construction industry value chain as uncertainties continue to surround getting competent and skilled workforce needed in building production processes.
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