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The areas of business transactions of NBRRI involve conducting
research and development activities into the varied aspect of
the construction industry. In particular, the R&D focus will be
on, amongst others, the following:
(i) local building and construction materials to determine the
most effective and economic methods of their utilization;
(ii) architectural design of buildings to suit Nigerian climatic
conditions with respect to lighting, ventilation, thermal
comfort and humidity;
(iii) the design and performance of functional units in
buildings including electrical installations, plumbing,
painting, drainage, ventilation and air-conditioning system;
(iv) local construction, foundation and earth-works for
buildings and bridges, especially on problem soils;
(v) local construction and building operations and methods, to
increase their effectiveness;
(vi) the design and construction of roads best suited to the
Nigerian environment;
(vii) the economic and social aspects of the building and
construction industry;
(viii) road safety including the occurrence of accidents and
methods of reducing the number of accidents;
(ix) the economic and social aspects of road and transportation
schemes, accidents and safety measures;
(x) structural designs of buildings and bridges and the
development of design criteria, specifications and codes of
practice;
(xi) all classes of engineering materials – metals, ceramics,
polymers, etc., including the systems for their conversion and
processing, materials production/synthesis, materials
development, materials availability, processing and
applications, materials failure analysis and prevention,
corrosion protection and foundry technology.
In addition, the Institute provides:
(a) consulting services relating to building, road and
engineering materials to individuals, public and private
organizations;
(b) specialist support services to medium and small scale
enterprises in the areas of training, testing and evaluation of
products, materials characterization, materials selection
(specification), feasibility study, materials information
services, enhancement of product quality and market potential.
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