Many Nigerians are familiar with the beautiful ‘Plaster of Paris’ (P.O.P.) building material used for wall and ceiling finishes in banks and exotic buildings. According to Arc David Adio who teaches ...

What began as a mark of sophistication in Nigerian homes has turned into a national safety nightmare, as substandard POP ceilings collapse in houses, offices, and schools, exposing weak regulation and ...

Princess Etuk explores how POP, which was once considered a symbol of luxury and modern design, has become a safety hazard due to reliance on substandard materials, poor workmanship, and regulatory ...

In the ancient traditional architecture, wood ceiling was prevalent. At the time, owners of homes with wood as ceiling were perceived to be wealthy. But the introduction of modern ceiling materials ...

Aesthetics turn hazard, as recurring POP ceilings collapse raises safety concern Plaster of Paris (POP) ceilings collapse is now a recurring phenomenon in many homes, resulting in damages, injuries ...

Builders have attributed the rising hazards associated with Plaster of Paris installations to widespread incompetence and the absence of proper professional oversight in the construction industry. In ...