Kunle Ajifowoke

Prefabrication Meets Finance: How Modular Building Is Reshaping Costs

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The modular and prefabricated construction sector is growing fast. That means developers, funders and QS professionals need to rethink budgets and timelines. This article explores how prefabrication affects the money side of construction, with examples from the UK, Lagos and other emerging markets. What Is Prefabrication? Prefabrication means building key components like walls, bathrooms or […]

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What Every Nigerian in the UK Should Know About 2025’s Big Projects: Lagos Rail, New Highways, and Dangote’s Billion-Dollar Moves

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Picture this. You land at Murtala Muhammed, grab your luggage and, instead of joining the never-ending queue of honking cars, you hop on a shiny new train straight to Lekki. It sounds like a fairy tale, but believe it or not, this is the Nigeria quietly taking shape in 2025. If you have ever asked,

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🏠 UK House Prices Fall in June but Rents Keep Climbing: What’s Next for Buyers, Investors, and Tenants?

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If you’ve been watching the UK property market, you might feel like things don’t quite add up at the moment. June brought the sharpest drop in house prices we’ve seen in over two years, yet rents are still heading upwards. Earlier this month, I wrote about how UK rents are climbing again as more tenants

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Why Building Costs Are Still Rising in 2025 (And What Every Homeowner or Developer Should Know Right Now)

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It is 2025, and if you are planning to build, renovate, or even just fix up that bathroom you have been ignoring, you have probably noticed the price tags keep creeping up. It is not your imagination. From the cost of bricks to the hourly rate for a decent plumber, building costs in the UK

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Strait of Hormuz Shutdown? What It Means for You and Your Wallet

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🗺️ Monday morning. Coffee in hand. News on my screen.Iran’s parliament just voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s busiest oil shipping lane. Maybe you saw the headline too. It’s the kind of news that makes you pause. Maybe you wonder what it means, or maybe you just sigh and keep scrolling. For

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🧾 Mistakes First-Time Business Owners Make (And What to DIY vs Outsource Without Losing Your Mind)

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Starting a business is wild. One minute you’re Googling “what is a sole trader,” the next you’re knee-deep in invoices, receipts and an accidental VAT registration. Somewhere in the chaos, most people fall into two camps: doing way too much themselves or handing over everything to someone they barely know (usually their cousin who’s “great

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UK Rents Climb Again as Tenant Demand Surges

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Average UK rents hit £1,293 in May, marking a fourth consecutive month of growth. Average UK rents rose to £1,293 in May, according to the latest Zoopla Rental Market Report. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly increase, with sharp rises seen in commuter towns and key regional cities. Cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Slough are

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How Delays Really Cost More Than Time on UK Sites

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If you’ve ever heard a contractor say, “It’s just a week’s delay”, your first response should be:“How many weeks of cost does that week actually represent?” In construction, time isn’t linear — it’s layered.And delays don’t just move the calendar. They compound cost. 🔍 The Hidden Price Behind a “Minor Delay” Let’s say a site

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