Builders seek innovations in construction

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) said the 47th Annual General Conference of the institute will discuss innovations in the building construction sector.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Institute, Musa Yakubu said the conference and Annual General Meeting tagged "Yankari 2017" will be held in Zaranda International Hotel, Bauchi State from Monday 7th-11th Friday August, 2017 with theme "Contemporary innovations in construction practices.”

He said the conference will look into challenges faced by the construction industry, from materials to environmental and safety issues. The five-day event would be attended by Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abubakar, his deputy Nuhu Gidado, among others.