STRUCTURAL DETAILING OF TWO STOREY BUILDING Foreword Drawings are created as a means of communication and used by designers in all engineering disciplines to provide contractors in the construction industry with information about the work to be done on a construction site. For this reason, the work is mainly that of civil engineers, designing …
EFFECTIVE WAYS OF CONTROLLING EROSION IN A BUILDING SITE chapter One 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Research background The evolution of soil erosion began when humans became sedentary and began turning pastures into cultivated land. Intensive exploitation of soil has disturbed the natural vegetation cover of the soil and exposed its surface to the action of erosive …
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AN EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT LEAD TO ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECTS ABstract The success of a construction project can be hampered without adequate knowledge of the environmental factors that contribute to construction project abandonment, which makes it difficult to realize the benefits derived from the project. The purpose of this study was …
COMPARATIVE OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES OF INNOVATIVE AND CONVENTIONAL BUILDING Abstract Structural, civil engineering, and heavy construction projects have contributed significantly to the development of the country by the construction industry. Buildings are central to any infrastructure development and are designed to provide citizens with inherently safe and comfortable housing for residential, commercial and industrial activity …
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COMPARISONS OF PROCUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF TRADITIONAL AND LABOUR-ONLY PROCUREMENTS IN HOUSING PROJECTS IN NIGERIA Abstract Traditional and labor-only procurement characteristics are compared in several selected states of Nigeria. The purpose of this study is to find out whether the procurement risks, complaint occurrences, deviations from the original design, subcontractor management and procurement prospects are the …
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A FUNCTION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE Abstract Poor performance of construction projects is one of the major causes of concern in the construction industry. Many construction projects in Nigeria face challenges ranging from simple to complex. Therefore, this paper examines the factors that affect the performance of construction projects, their impact on …
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GREEN BUILDING AS INNOVATION IN NIGERIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Abstract Green building as an innovation in Nigeria’s construction industry is experiencing technological growth similar to the entire industrial revolution. It shows the level of progress achieved so far in the construction industry. Building materials and processes are changing in response to various environmental concerns, globalization, increased …
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MODELLING OF COST OVERRUNS IN BUILDING PROJECTS ABstract A building construction project is an undertaking that involves borrowing or self-funded investment by the client. The expected result of such expenditure is usually cost-effective, determined by the project objectives of cost, time, and quality. Project cost as a project goal is a key factor in determining …
EVALUATION OF PROJECT RISK AND THE DETERMINATION OF CONTINGENCY SUM FOR BUILDING DEVELOPMENTS IN NIGERIA ABstract Due to its fragmented and competitive nature, the construction industry is characterized by inherent risks and uncertainties. Therefore, it is difficult to accurately estimate the cost of construction projects. To achieve the goal of completing work primarily from a …
EVALUATING THE MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS OF EMPLOYEE-CONSULTANTS IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Abstract Managing people in the workplace is an integral part of the management process. The purpose of this study is to assess the motivating factors of employee consultants in the Nigerian construction industry in order to improve motivational practices that lead to the growth …
