World Bank's Data for Better Lives Final Project. This presentation is about how data can be used to mitigate the incessant collapse of building in Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa.
2013 Energy Track, Global Trends Driving the Integration of Geospatial and BI...GIS in the Rockies
Urbanization is occurring at an unprecedented rate representing the largest impact humans have had on the planet. Governments are devoting less of their limited funds to capital infrastructure projects and are looking to the private sector to fill the funding gap. This is driving a focus on construction productivity. Worldwide one third of energy usage is used by buildings. Faced with environmental issues many governments are mandating energy-conservation measures for buildings and for infrastructure. These trends are driving investment in technology. In construction which represents 10% of world GDP, the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) has accelerated in the last decade primarily motivated by the need to reduce the risk of budget and schedule overruns. In addition increasingly architects, engineers and designers are realizing the value of integrating geospatial data and technology into the model-based design process. The integration of geospatial not only addresses specific vertical industry problems such as a mandated low carbon footprint, but also enables a more holistic approach to the major challenges of designing more resilient cities.
2013 Energy Track, Global Trends Driving the Integration of Geospatial and BI...GIS in the Rockies
Urbanization is occurring at an unprecedented rate representing the largest impact humans have had on the planet. Governments are devoting less of their limited funds to capital infrastructure projects and are looking to the private sector to fill the funding gap. This is driving a focus on construction productivity. Worldwide one third of energy usage is used by buildings. Faced with environmental issues many governments are mandating energy-conservation measures for buildings and for infrastructure. These trends are driving investment in technology. In construction which represents 10% of world GDP, the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) has accelerated in the last decade primarily motivated by the need to reduce the risk of budget and schedule overruns. In addition increasingly architects, engineers and designers are realizing the value of integrating geospatial data and technology into the model-based design process. The integration of geospatial not only addresses specific vertical industry problems such as a mandated low carbon footprint, but also enables a more holistic approach to the major challenges of designing more resilient cities.
The Importance of Underground Utility Locating Services in Bay AreaTec
One of the primary reasons for the importance of underground utility locating services in the Bay Area is the prevention of accidents and injuries. With a dense network of underground utilities, including water pipes, gas lines, electrical cables, and telecommunications infrastructure, excavation work without proper identification and marking can pose significant risks to workers, bystanders, and the surrounding environment.
The impact of AI in construction - An Overview.pdfJamieDornan2
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the construction industry, ushering in a new era of efficiency and innovation. AI applications in construction, such as predictive analytics and machine learning, streamline project management by forecasting potential delays and optimizing resource allocation.
Business Structure of Indigenous Firms in the Nigerian Construction IndustryWaqas Tariq
The roles of contracting firms in construction industry cannot be overemphasized and their structure is a function of performance and output in the industry. Sets of questionnaire were administered on construction professionals working within the contracting firms. Data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistic (mean ranking). The study found out that the firms are medium-size firms, engaged in building construction and cannot finance projects independently prior to client financial contribution (mobilization fee). Their activities are limited to their locality and rarely get bank loans. They do not have share capital and therefore could not fund project from company capital base.
The Building Bye-laws are defined as the standards & specifications designed to grant minimum safeguards to the workers during construction, to the health & comfort of the users & to provide enough safety to the public in general.
REPORT ON BYELAWS & THEIR IMPORTANCE PROFFESSIONAL PRACTISE The building byelaws are defined as the standards & specifications designed to grant minimum safeguards to the workers during construction, to the health & comfort of the users & to provide enough safety to the public in general.
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN BRICK AND BOLT CONSTRUCTION.pdfBrickAndBolt
Brick & Bolt - Construction technology includes a wide range of innovative tools and solutions that are revolutionizing the construction industry. Construction technology is a variety of tools, applications, and machinery that BricknBolt company uses during the stages of a construction project. Today, new technology is rapidly entering construction sites, changing the way construction sites are managed and the way workers work. BricknBolt.
Adeoye Preye charles qsv/12/0227 term paper on Risk involved in highway const...Adeoye Charles
This term paper sheds light on the risks involved in the construction of highways and also the ways it can be prevented/eradicated so as to deliver optimum performance.
BIM, Adoption, Implementation and FutureIJERDJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: Building industry becomes more and more competitive for all participants. Recent trends in building industry considering sustainability, material life cycle assessment, improving of building performance, building management system, changes in risk analysis and holistic integrative approach to design. Creation of BIM as a kind of process toll is in line of new demands and challenges. Using BIM became synonymous to more efficient, better quality of work and better financial effects in all of activities related to the construction industry in general. Advantages of implementation of BIM are highly popularized, but in general BIM is adopting very slow and with visible precautions or even scepticisms. Only few countries in the world (USA, UK, Singapore and Australia) adopted BIM and developed it to significant level. Causes for such occurrence are various, depends on specific circumstances, defer from country to country. This paper is analysis of relevant data in the aim to reach more complete understanding of complexity in implementation of BIM and to determine the actual minimum need for the usage of BIM. BIM methodology is simplifying and improving design process and construction procedures, reducing the costs and omissions, allowing better connection between client, designers, engineers on site and manufacturers of building materials. On the other hand implementation of BIM is still complex task for many participants in construction business, due to poor and appropriate legal frame, variety or lack of relevant standards, low financial capabilities or lack of interest in companies, unskilled or low level skilled participants in design process, usage of inappropriate IT technologies etc. BIM is the way the architecture and engineering are or will following, albeit slowly but it is undoubtedly one of key elements of the future in construction industry.
6Project Management Terms and ConceptsPost Universit.docxstandfordabbot
6
Project Management Terms and Concepts
Post University
Professor: Dr. Kathy Milhauser
Introduction
Project management involves a process that leads a team to achieve a project's goals and objectives. It is the use of particular techniques, tools, skills, and knowledge in delivering a valuable aspect to the customers. Implementation of a project entails numerous stakeholders with respective roles to play in successfully completing the process. It also encompasses risks that affect the outcome of the implementation process. The impact risk factors might have on the process heavily relies on the techniques the project management will decide to utilize.
The Project Overview
The article chosen is about the project that Samsung recently unveiled. The project involves the construction of Samsung's first semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor, Texas. The facility, which is intended to be located near Austin, Texas, is estimated to amount to a budget of $17 billion. It was set to begin this year and be completed by 2024 (The Guardian, 2021). The project cost estimation covers the buildings, machinery and equipment, and property improvement. Once completed, the project is said to be the substantial leading investment of the South Korean project in the United States. Samsung has operated a chip manufacturing entity in Austin since the late 1990s and has consistently shown its need to advance its chip operations within the country to curb stiff competition offered by larger entities like Apple, Google, and Amazon located within the geographical region. The company aims to take advantage of its technical experience to earn a significant share in the market of chip manufacturers globally. It is one of the leading technology-based organizations globally that drives the global market's largest share.
Components of the Project
The Project Qualification
In essence, a project is termed to be a project if it is a temporary endeavor and the entity responsible undertakes it for the creation of a unique product or service intending to solve a problem in the market. The first qualification that qualifies for the Samsung project is its satisfying qualities in a set of requirements. Following the rapid increase of chips' demand across the globe as technology continues to advance and expand, the company intends to fill the gap of needing more products to satisfy the market needs. Another qualification trait is its sequenced schedule of activities (San Cristóbal et al., 2018). Samsung has highlighted the sequence of when and how different tasks will be carried out within a certain period. The project also has a well-stated scope, time, and cost estimate that defines its starting and completion points.
Project Objectives
The company's objective with the project is to diversify its manufacturing operations globally geographically. Currently, the company is known for its diversified products and services it supplies to the marketplace. It aims at widenin.
The Vital Role of Underground Utility Locating in Bay Area Infrastructure Pro...Tec
Accidental damage to gas lines, water pipes, or electrical cables can result in costly delays, environmental hazards, and even endanger lives. Thus, underground utility locating serves as a crucial preemptive measure to ensure the safety and efficiency of infrastructure projects.
BUILDING THE FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES .pdfpulisconstructionsau1
In the ever-evolving landscape of global development, infrastructure projects play a pivotal role in shaping the future. As societies grow and technology advances, the demand for robust and sustainable infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. This blog delves into the current trends and challenges in infrastructure development, highlighting key considerations that will shape the way we build the future.
The Philippine construction industry continues to be severely affected by the
disruption caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The industry had
been the fastest growing in the Asia-Pacific before the pandemic, recording
growth of 9.1% in real terms in 2019, following growth of 14.9% in 2018.
ctto
We just don’t build homes and offices “We Love to Craft Them”,
with the care and devotion of a true artist.
We Bring To The Table, Clear Titles, Excellent Locations, Perfect Constructions, Strict Adherence To Rules And Regulations, Care For Customer Needs, And Above All, Ethical Business Practices.
Our Logically Sound Delivery Model Functions With A Single Focus – To Make Living Spaces As Lasting Memories For Life.
Construction industry before and after pandemicvivatechijri
: Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the coronavirus2019 (COVID-19) outbreak
as a pandemic, many countries have declared a complete national lockdown after a remarkable spike in COVID
19 cases. These decisions have restricted the movement of people and resulted in a complete shutdown of many
businesses across many sectors. The construction industry, as a significant growth driver of the economy with no
exception, has also been completely shut down. All the developments and projects were postponed until further
notice. It is, therefore, a prudent to address the impact of the pandemic at the outset and end of the crisis to
prepare for any future possibility and gain lessons for plans. This study aims to investigate the effect of COVID 19
on the construction industry’s survival. The impacts and fallout have been determined and evaluated through the
recruitment of construction experts and practitioners. The impacts have been classified into different groups
which include economic, human resources. The study implied two methods include exploratory interviews and
questionnaire surveys. The study found the most prominent impacts of COVID 19 are the suspension of projects,
labour impact and job loss, time overrun, cost overrun, and financial implications. The findings of this study shed
light on the consequences of the sudden occurrence of pandemic and raise awareness of the most critical impacts
which can’t be overlooked. The findings also help project stakeholders to realise the sequences of the sudden
epidemic and prepare for the worst-case scenario during the planning stage of the construction projects. The
problem for the construction and engineering sector in India is aggravated and difficult to address as there is no
standard form or format for contracts followed by the industry.To say that the companies engaged in the
construction and engineering sector, would be affected due to the current unprecedented situation would be an
understatement. The various restrictions put in place by the Governments to control the effects of the virus may
trigger shortage of raw material and manpower, disrupted supply chain, further creating handicaps in performing
contractual obligations. Contraction in consumption demand should be the least of the worries for the sector.
Some elements in construction and engineering are imported from countries, which may be more badly affected,
creating a domino effect on the entire sector
The Importance of Underground Utility Locating Services in Bay AreaTec
One of the primary reasons for the importance of underground utility locating services in the Bay Area is the prevention of accidents and injuries. With a dense network of underground utilities, including water pipes, gas lines, electrical cables, and telecommunications infrastructure, excavation work without proper identification and marking can pose significant risks to workers, bystanders, and the surrounding environment.
The impact of AI in construction - An Overview.pdfJamieDornan2
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the construction industry, ushering in a new era of efficiency and innovation. AI applications in construction, such as predictive analytics and machine learning, streamline project management by forecasting potential delays and optimizing resource allocation.
Business Structure of Indigenous Firms in the Nigerian Construction IndustryWaqas Tariq
The roles of contracting firms in construction industry cannot be overemphasized and their structure is a function of performance and output in the industry. Sets of questionnaire were administered on construction professionals working within the contracting firms. Data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistic (mean ranking). The study found out that the firms are medium-size firms, engaged in building construction and cannot finance projects independently prior to client financial contribution (mobilization fee). Their activities are limited to their locality and rarely get bank loans. They do not have share capital and therefore could not fund project from company capital base.
The Building Bye-laws are defined as the standards & specifications designed to grant minimum safeguards to the workers during construction, to the health & comfort of the users & to provide enough safety to the public in general.
REPORT ON BYELAWS & THEIR IMPORTANCE PROFFESSIONAL PRACTISE The building byelaws are defined as the standards & specifications designed to grant minimum safeguards to the workers during construction, to the health & comfort of the users & to provide enough safety to the public in general.
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN BRICK AND BOLT CONSTRUCTION.pdfBrickAndBolt
Brick & Bolt - Construction technology includes a wide range of innovative tools and solutions that are revolutionizing the construction industry. Construction technology is a variety of tools, applications, and machinery that BricknBolt company uses during the stages of a construction project. Today, new technology is rapidly entering construction sites, changing the way construction sites are managed and the way workers work. BricknBolt.
Adeoye Preye charles qsv/12/0227 term paper on Risk involved in highway const...Adeoye Charles
This term paper sheds light on the risks involved in the construction of highways and also the ways it can be prevented/eradicated so as to deliver optimum performance.
BIM, Adoption, Implementation and FutureIJERDJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: Building industry becomes more and more competitive for all participants. Recent trends in building industry considering sustainability, material life cycle assessment, improving of building performance, building management system, changes in risk analysis and holistic integrative approach to design. Creation of BIM as a kind of process toll is in line of new demands and challenges. Using BIM became synonymous to more efficient, better quality of work and better financial effects in all of activities related to the construction industry in general. Advantages of implementation of BIM are highly popularized, but in general BIM is adopting very slow and with visible precautions or even scepticisms. Only few countries in the world (USA, UK, Singapore and Australia) adopted BIM and developed it to significant level. Causes for such occurrence are various, depends on specific circumstances, defer from country to country. This paper is analysis of relevant data in the aim to reach more complete understanding of complexity in implementation of BIM and to determine the actual minimum need for the usage of BIM. BIM methodology is simplifying and improving design process and construction procedures, reducing the costs and omissions, allowing better connection between client, designers, engineers on site and manufacturers of building materials. On the other hand implementation of BIM is still complex task for many participants in construction business, due to poor and appropriate legal frame, variety or lack of relevant standards, low financial capabilities or lack of interest in companies, unskilled or low level skilled participants in design process, usage of inappropriate IT technologies etc. BIM is the way the architecture and engineering are or will following, albeit slowly but it is undoubtedly one of key elements of the future in construction industry.
6Project Management Terms and ConceptsPost Universit.docxstandfordabbot
6
Project Management Terms and Concepts
Post University
Professor: Dr. Kathy Milhauser
Introduction
Project management involves a process that leads a team to achieve a project's goals and objectives. It is the use of particular techniques, tools, skills, and knowledge in delivering a valuable aspect to the customers. Implementation of a project entails numerous stakeholders with respective roles to play in successfully completing the process. It also encompasses risks that affect the outcome of the implementation process. The impact risk factors might have on the process heavily relies on the techniques the project management will decide to utilize.
The Project Overview
The article chosen is about the project that Samsung recently unveiled. The project involves the construction of Samsung's first semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor, Texas. The facility, which is intended to be located near Austin, Texas, is estimated to amount to a budget of $17 billion. It was set to begin this year and be completed by 2024 (The Guardian, 2021). The project cost estimation covers the buildings, machinery and equipment, and property improvement. Once completed, the project is said to be the substantial leading investment of the South Korean project in the United States. Samsung has operated a chip manufacturing entity in Austin since the late 1990s and has consistently shown its need to advance its chip operations within the country to curb stiff competition offered by larger entities like Apple, Google, and Amazon located within the geographical region. The company aims to take advantage of its technical experience to earn a significant share in the market of chip manufacturers globally. It is one of the leading technology-based organizations globally that drives the global market's largest share.
Components of the Project
The Project Qualification
In essence, a project is termed to be a project if it is a temporary endeavor and the entity responsible undertakes it for the creation of a unique product or service intending to solve a problem in the market. The first qualification that qualifies for the Samsung project is its satisfying qualities in a set of requirements. Following the rapid increase of chips' demand across the globe as technology continues to advance and expand, the company intends to fill the gap of needing more products to satisfy the market needs. Another qualification trait is its sequenced schedule of activities (San Cristóbal et al., 2018). Samsung has highlighted the sequence of when and how different tasks will be carried out within a certain period. The project also has a well-stated scope, time, and cost estimate that defines its starting and completion points.
Project Objectives
The company's objective with the project is to diversify its manufacturing operations globally geographically. Currently, the company is known for its diversified products and services it supplies to the marketplace. It aims at widenin.
The Vital Role of Underground Utility Locating in Bay Area Infrastructure Pro...Tec
Accidental damage to gas lines, water pipes, or electrical cables can result in costly delays, environmental hazards, and even endanger lives. Thus, underground utility locating serves as a crucial preemptive measure to ensure the safety and efficiency of infrastructure projects.
BUILDING THE FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES .pdfpulisconstructionsau1
In the ever-evolving landscape of global development, infrastructure projects play a pivotal role in shaping the future. As societies grow and technology advances, the demand for robust and sustainable infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. This blog delves into the current trends and challenges in infrastructure development, highlighting key considerations that will shape the way we build the future.
The Philippine construction industry continues to be severely affected by the
disruption caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The industry had
been the fastest growing in the Asia-Pacific before the pandemic, recording
growth of 9.1% in real terms in 2019, following growth of 14.9% in 2018.
ctto
We just don’t build homes and offices “We Love to Craft Them”,
with the care and devotion of a true artist.
We Bring To The Table, Clear Titles, Excellent Locations, Perfect Constructions, Strict Adherence To Rules And Regulations, Care For Customer Needs, And Above All, Ethical Business Practices.
Our Logically Sound Delivery Model Functions With A Single Focus – To Make Living Spaces As Lasting Memories For Life.
Construction industry before and after pandemicvivatechijri
: Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the coronavirus2019 (COVID-19) outbreak
as a pandemic, many countries have declared a complete national lockdown after a remarkable spike in COVID
19 cases. These decisions have restricted the movement of people and resulted in a complete shutdown of many
businesses across many sectors. The construction industry, as a significant growth driver of the economy with no
exception, has also been completely shut down. All the developments and projects were postponed until further
notice. It is, therefore, a prudent to address the impact of the pandemic at the outset and end of the crisis to
prepare for any future possibility and gain lessons for plans. This study aims to investigate the effect of COVID 19
on the construction industry’s survival. The impacts and fallout have been determined and evaluated through the
recruitment of construction experts and practitioners. The impacts have been classified into different groups
which include economic, human resources. The study implied two methods include exploratory interviews and
questionnaire surveys. The study found the most prominent impacts of COVID 19 are the suspension of projects,
labour impact and job loss, time overrun, cost overrun, and financial implications. The findings of this study shed
light on the consequences of the sudden occurrence of pandemic and raise awareness of the most critical impacts
which can’t be overlooked. The findings also help project stakeholders to realise the sequences of the sudden
epidemic and prepare for the worst-case scenario during the planning stage of the construction projects. The
problem for the construction and engineering sector in India is aggravated and difficult to address as there is no
standard form or format for contracts followed by the industry.To say that the companies engaged in the
construction and engineering sector, would be affected due to the current unprecedented situation would be an
understatement. The various restrictions put in place by the Governments to control the effects of the virus may
trigger shortage of raw material and manpower, disrupted supply chain, further creating handicaps in performing
contractual obligations. Contraction in consumption demand should be the least of the worries for the sector.
Some elements in construction and engineering are imported from countries, which may be more badly affected,
creating a domino effect on the entire sector
Chatty Kathy - UNC Bootcamp Final Project Presentation - Final Version - 5.23...John Andrews
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Title: Chatty Kathy: Enhancing Physical Activity Among Older Adults
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Techniques to optimize the pagerank algorithm usually fall in two categories. One is to try reducing the work per iteration, and the other is to try reducing the number of iterations. These goals are often at odds with one another. Skipping computation on vertices which have already converged has the potential to save iteration time. Skipping in-identical vertices, with the same in-links, helps reduce duplicate computations and thus could help reduce iteration time. Road networks often have chains which can be short-circuited before pagerank computation to improve performance. Final ranks of chain nodes can be easily calculated. This could reduce both the iteration time, and the number of iterations. If a graph has no dangling nodes, pagerank of each strongly connected component can be computed in topological order. This could help reduce the iteration time, no. of iterations, and also enable multi-iteration concurrency in pagerank computation. The combination of all of the above methods is the STICD algorithm. [sticd] For dynamic graphs, unchanged components whose ranks are unaffected can be skipped altogether.
1. THE USE OF DATA TO PREVENT INCESSANT
BUILDING COLLAPSE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA.
2. INTRODUCTION
The built environment which is expected to be one of the
most functional aspect of every developing economy; this
is as a result of the importance of shelter to human
livelihood.
Businesses and other important services are conducted in
buildings.
The employment opportunities there are also unlimited;
both skilled and unskilled.
3. INTRODUCTION CONT’D
Building collapse has been identified as a menace in Lagos
state; the economic hub of Nigeria in the recent years.
The last sad occurrence happened at a 21 – storey building site
at an highbrow environment of Ikoyi, Lagos in November
2021; this was said to have claimed lives going to nearly 50
and about a dozen badly injured.
This project work seeks to address this menace from the point
of a Civil Engineer using adequate public and private data.
4. Debris of Two Major Collapsed Buildings in Recent Years in
Lagos, Nigeria
5. PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN
BUILDING PROJECTS
ARCHITECTS
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS
SERVICES ENGINEERS
QUANTITY SURVEYORS
LAND SURVEYORS
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
TECHNICIANS AND ARTISANS
6. MAIN CAUSES OF BUILDING
COLLAPSE
Building collapses can be caused by a variety of several factors ranging from but not limited to:
Poor Design or Implementation
Poor or Weak Foundation
Natural Disasters
Poor Maintenance
Sudden Impact
Overloading / Overcrowding
Unauthorised Change of Scope / Use
Lack of or Poor Project Supervision
Weak or Non-existence of Enforcement.
Sudden Impact etc.
Source: (https://www.myengineers.com.ng/2020/07/29/prevention-of-building-collapses-the-project-engineers-role/)
7. STEPS TO PREVENT BUILDING
COLLAPSE
PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL SOIL TEST
USE SUITABLE FOUNDATION DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION
FOLLOW CONSULTANTS’ SPECIFICATIONS
HIRE COMPETENT BUILDING CONTRACTOR
COMPLY WITH STATUTORY BUILDING REGULATIONS
Source: (https://buildersenquiry.com/7-steps-to-prevent-building-
collapse/)
9. DATA RELATED TO BUILDING
COLLAPSE
Professional Bodies and Member’s Details
Government Approved Professional Fees of Engagements
Details of Approved Projects
Details of Professionals Engaged on Projects
Insurance Details of Projects
Survey Data of Building Projects
GPS Coordinates of Salient Vertical and Horizontal Members
10. PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND MEMBERS’
DETAILS
In Nigerian, Associations like Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian
Institute of Architect, Nigerian Institute of Builders among others are the
bodies that regulates professionals in their fields in the building industry.
Availability of Members’ directory and positive usage of such will eliminate
the proliferation of Quacks in the industry.
Government should also mandate the bodies on regulatory policies while
working together to totally eliminate the society of the continuous sad
occurrences.
11. DETAILS OF APPROVED PROJECTS
Government agencies, town planning authorities that serve as regulators of
project can work with citizen by making available details of approved
project in terms of intended use, number of floors among others.
It has been reported severally that some building collapses were as a result
of increment in the number of floors from what was designed and approved.
Whistle blower policies can be introduced where neighbouring community
dwellers can report to the Government as swift as possible when there are
infractions against the data of the approval.
12. SURVEY DATA GPS COORDINATES OF SALIENT
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL MEMBERS
Tilting of the 21- Storey Building at Ikoyi, Lagos Prior to Collapse
The picture depicts the
orientation the 21
storey collapsed
building in Lagos lately
was prior to collapse.
Survey and GPS data
would have given the
continuous deflection
of the building as it
aged and the sad
incident would have
been averted, at least
by saving the lives of 50
individuals.
13. INSURANCE DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
It is a known fact that Insurance culture is not well accepted in developing
Nations, however, there are magnitude of projects where this should be a
requirement.
A case of Ikoyi building collapse was reported to have investors having
funds ranging between $500,000 and $1.5M on the project. But
unfortunately, a speculation is flying around that the project wasn’t insured.
Availability of Data accessible by private individuals in the public domain
would have been helpful as no one will commit such humongous amount of
money to a non-insured business deal.
14. CONCLUSION
Data has proven to be a tool if used judiciously to address
building collapse, thereby saving lives.
World Development Report 2021 was really an eye opener
and truly has proven Data is required for better lives as
theme of the course connotes.