The activities of the construction industry require that alternative construction materials be
used for construction projects, especially in developing countries like those in Africa. The …

Background. Plastic is a waste stream with recycling and recovery potential. However, the
recycling rates for plastic in African countries are low. Furthermore, use and production of …

Cement is one of the most common building materials in the construction industry.
Simultaneously, its price fluctuation can affect the success or failure of the construction …

Increase in construction output through infrastructure development increases economic
development. However, construction sectors in developing countries are import-dependent …

Plastic, one of the most preferred materials in today's industrial world is posing serious threat
to environment and consumer's health in many direct and indirect ways. Exposure to harmful …

Plastic pollution is a leading global environmental challenge negatively affecting Nigeria's
economic growth and sustainable development. The high population density, consumption …

Nigeria has a housing deficit of over 17.5 million. Over the years, the government has
articulated several policies to encourage investment and development of the housing sector …

The importance of materials management especially cement in the construction industry can
never be over emphasized. Relevant Data on material management practices were …

The energy inputs associated with all the stages of production of a building are known as
initial embodied energy. These stages range from the mining of natural materials to …

The use of substandard materials for the construction of residential buildings within Lagos
metropolis is experiencing a growing concern for both the government and the residents …