Conventional construction methods. Requirements for sustainable construction. How the requirements affect the range of environmental services required in suitable construction. Influence of these requirements on sustainable construction. Impact on internal and external environment. Critical analysis of projects influenced by United Nation’s SDGs in North East Nigeria and Gombe State. Critical analysis of projects influenced by United Nation’s SDGs in Africa. Cost and quality implication of utilizing sustainable construction practices. Factors attributing to success and failure of sustainability. Possible solutions fundamental to the positive future development of Gombe, Nigeria and Africa. Improving sustainability through design policies. Improving sustainability through government policies and implementation. Improving sustainability through contract laws (JCT, FMW&H, States and Local Governments conditions of contracts). Improving sustainability through construction materials for building and engineering construction. Improving sustainability through construction processes and methodologies. Improving sustainability through health and safety issues. Improving sustainability through human resource management.
- Teacher: Salisu Dalibi Gidado