Building
Research and Development Services
Functions:
Conducting
research in building materials and technology
Formulation
and training of grassroots building construction teams/brigades
To
promote capacity building (i.e. Technical, financial and
managerial) of all actors involved in shelter delivery and human
settlements development.
To
ensure planning, legislation, building regulations, standards
and other controls are consistent, with the capabilities, needs
and aspirations of various sectors of the population.
To
promote the production and use of local and affordable building
materials.
Demonstration
of the use of local building materials.
Advise
the government and public on matters pertaining to human
settlements.