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Building Construction Practices in Developing Countries
Abstract
In this chapter, an overview of construction practices in developing countries will be examined. Although, practices from developing countries will be covered, the focus will be on Cameroon. The chapter commences with an overall background where challenges facing construction practices are discussed. Then an overview of the geography of Cameroon is presented. The two main sectors, the formal and informal where construction flourishes are discussed. The major risk factors and challenges related to materials, man-power and site management are also examined. Towards the end of the chapter the growing recognition of the informal sector is acknowledged as the future trends in most developing countries.
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