THE OPPORTUNITIES IN A SMALL-SCALE SANDCRETE BLOCK-MAKING INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA: THE INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS

Amatobi Damiana A, Orjinta Abel A, Ajah Christian U, Adenaike Oluwaseun A

Abstract: This paper highlights the huge opportunities in the small-scale sandcrete block making industry in Nigeria. It explains the ingredients whose understanding is necessary for engaging in the profitable and sustainable small–scale sandcrete block making business. These ingredients include the available resources, material requirements, the basic production and quality management practices, cost analysis and the key success factors. It is recommended that entrepreneurs and unemployed youths can consider the small-scale sandcrete block making industry as a means of engaging in profitable employment in Nigeria

Keywords: Housing, sandcrete block, sand, cement, unit cost, self-employment

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2018.0709017