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Vol. 3 Issue 1 27 Dec 2023

Experimental Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Laterite Bricks Produced with Plastic Waste as Binder

Ismail Muhammad Khalil, Becky Oboro Abadaki, Obumneme Godwin Okoli, Sanusi Gambo

Three key issues bordering developing nations such as housing deficit, waste management and depletion of environmental resources are rampant in Nigeria. Perhaps utilising plastic wastes as alternative materials, specifically in brick production, can be a …

Alternative materials Bricks Laterite Plastics Waste management
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Vol. 1 Issue 1 29 Dec 2021

Evaluation of the Prospects and Challenges of Benue Locally Produced Burnt Bricks for Housing Construction

Kundushima Tarhemba Koko, Isa Hassan-Enua Mshelgaru, Zia-ul-Haq Muhammad

The housing deficit in Nigeria, driven by the scarcity and high cost of conventional building materials, presents a significant challenge to affordable housing development. To address this issue, the use of locally produced burnt bricks …

Brick Building Material Construction Housing Performance
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Vol. 1 Issue 1 23 Dec 2021

Assessment of the Barriers of Sustainable Procurement Adoption in Nigerian Construction Industry

Ibrahim Adekunle Adebisi, Minin Mohammed Saidu

Sustainable Procurement (SP) is a strategic tool for achieving sustainable development, balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives in project delivery. Sustainable Procurement (SP) integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations into public procurement to achieve long-term …

Barriers Construction Industry Green Building Materials (GBM) Nigeria Sustainable Procurement
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