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AS controversy rages on over the cement standard, especially grade of cement to be used in the country, manufacturers of UNICEM brands cement have raised fears that consumers may pay more, if 52.5 grades is adopted by producers. The Managing Director of Unicem, Mr. Olivier Lenoir disclosed that producing at that quality would be expensive and would be waste of resources when construction companies could use 42.5 percent for their mix.

Nigerians from every major construction company and allied services will join their counterparts from more than 91 countries around the world for this year’s edition of  CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2014. The Niche PR, which gave this indication in a statement on Sunday, explained the newest equipment, technology and product breakthroughs in construction industry were usually unveiled at the event. It said all arrangements had been concluded for the participation of the Nigerian team in the event. “This year, Niche PR leads a team of Nigerian business technocrats and professionals in the building and construction industry to the event,” it added. According to statement, officials of Niche PR, constructions companies and public sector institutions in the sector are all set to experience the expo. It said, “Every three years, the Association Equipment Manufacturers organises CONEXPO/CON-AGG to unveil the newest equipment, technology and product breakthroughs in construction...