Commercial Services > International > The use of woodwool/cement slabs and similar building products in developing countries

Project aims

To comment on the draft NRI bulletin on the manufacture of woodwool/ cement slabs in developing countries, and to provide relevant technical advice

Comment on the draft NRI bulletin with respect to the properties and application of woodwool/cement slabs, the basic house design for Zambia and general technical content
Advise on technical requirements of overseas building regulations and codes of practice and how they may affect the potential use of woodwool/cement slabs
Undertake associated visits to Ghana and Nigeria
Advise on possible product performance improvements
Advise on appropriate building designs, structures and construction methods using woodwool/cement slabs for lower-cost housing applications in developing countries
Identify other areas where woodwool/cement slabs could be used or could replace traditional building materials