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Vol. 4 Issue 1 25 Dec 2024

A Systematic Review of Quality Assurance in Prefabricated and Modular Construction

Sada Zainab, Yahya Kauthar, Alhassan Faiza Abdullahi

Prefabricated and modular construction (PMC) is increasingly adopted for its potential to improve speed, cost efficiency, and sustainability in the built environment. However, ensuring consistent quality across off-site manufacturing and on-site assembly remains a significant …

Modular Construction Off-site Manufacturing Prefabrication Quality Assurance
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Vol. 4 Issue 1 21 Dec 2024

Assessing Factors Hindering Building Information Modelling (BIM) Adoption Among Nigerian Facilities Management Practitioners

Ajayi Opeyemi Michael, Bilau Abdulquadri Ade, Aka Adefemi, Dodo Mansir, Albert Idowu

Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers significant potential to enhance performance, collaboration, and data management within the Facilities Management (FM) industry. However, its adoption in Nigeria remains limited. This study aims to assess the key factors …

BIM Adoption Building Information Modeling Facility Management Facility Management Practitioners
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Vol. 2 Issue 1 26 Dec 2022

Comparative Evaluation of Construction Managers Involvement in Small and Large Building Projects

Joel Ufwai David, Isa Hassan Mshelgaru, Shehu Muhammad

The level of construction managers' involvement in carrying out their roles influence the outcome of a building project. However, previous studies have not adequately explored the extent to which construction managers' involvement varies across projects …

Building Projects Construction Managers Involvement Large-scale Small-scale
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Vol. 2 Issue 1 25 Dec 2022

Appraisal of the Mitigating Measures to the Challenges of Project Cost Control Techniques in Nigeria

Minin Mohammed Saidu, Idris Adamu

Effective project cost control is paramount for the successful delivery of construction projects within budget. However, the application of cost control techniques in Nigeria is fraught with challenges, including the use of obsolete methods, poor …

Construction Industry Cost Control Mitigating Measures Nigeria Project Management Quantity Surveying
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Vol. 1 Issue 1 30 Dec 2021

An Assessment of Professional Perception on Contractor-Related Delay Factors in Public Construction Projects

Fadila Muhammad Lawal, Emmanuel Chongcicimmi Ibrahim, Ismail Abubakar, Olugbenga Ayeni, Fauziyya Mojirade Oyeleke

Delay in construction project is considered one of the most common problems causing a multitude of negative effect on the project and its participating parties. This study aims to assess contractor-related factors contributing to delays …

Causative factors Construction projects Contractor delays Public projects
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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 26 Dec 2021

Critical Success Factors for Implementing Modular Integrated Construction in Abuja, Nigeria

Olabanji Micheal Kadi, Abdulazeez Adewale Shittu, Benjamin Audu, Oluwaseun David Ajayi, Ebiela Christy Amaduobogha

The adoption of Modular Integrated Construction (MIC) has been increasingly recognised as a transformative approach to improving efficiency, quality, and sustainability in the construction industry. However, its successful implementation in developing countries such as Nigeria …

Construction Industry Critical Success Factors Modular Integrated Construction Prefabrication
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Vol. 1 Issue 1 25 Dec 2021

Assessing the Challenges Confronting Small-Scale Building Firms in Abuja Nigeria

Oluwaseun David Ajayi, Abdulazeez Adewale Shittu, Olabanji Micheal Kadi, Benjamin Audu, Ebiela Christy Amaduobogha

Small building construction firms play a critical role in urban development yet face persistent operational challenges that hinder their growth and sustainability in Nigeria. This study investigates the major challenges and strategies influencing the performance …

Building Challenges Construction Firms Small-Scale Strategies
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