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Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

ASSESSING THE CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) CRITERIA IN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT EVALUATION IN NIGERIA

ABDUSSALAM Ibrahim, KHALIFA Yahaya Lawal

Public construction contract evaluation in Nigeria is largely driven by price competitiveness and technical compliance, with limited consideration of sustainability principles. This has contributed to environmental degradation, weak labour standards, and governance challenges, despite increasing …

Contract Evaluation ESG Integration Public Construction Procurement Sustainability Criteria Nigeria.

Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

ASSESSMENT OF THE BARRIERS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DESIGNING OUT WASTE (DOW) IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

SAIDU, Minin Mohammed., NUHU, Kamal Idi

Construction and demolition activities in Nigeria generate substantial amount of wastes, posing significant environmental and economic challenges. Designing Out Waste (DOW) is a proactive design-phase strategy that aims to reduce construction waste through optimal design …

Barriers Construction waste Design phase Designing Out Waste (DOW) Waste minimisation

Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

CRITICAL CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, PROCUREMENT RISKS, AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: A STUDY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM FIRMS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA.

UMAR, Bello., USHIE Jude Undiandeye, SA’AD, Muhammad Mustapha

Small and medium-sized construction firms (SMSCFs) in Nigeria face persistent challenges in procuring essential resources due to market volatility, weak institutional support, and limited capacity. This study investigates the critical construction resources required by SMSCFs …

Construction procurement Critical resources Risk management Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Supply Chain Risks

Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF NON-PHYSICAL WASTES ON BUILDING PROJECTS PERFORMANCE

NDAME, Elvis Chuku.,, ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, ABUBAKAR, Mu’awiya.

Non-physical waste (NPW) is one of the challenges that is engendering low performance levels, yet an underexplored contributor to poor performance in the construction sector, particularly in developing countries, where emphasis has mainly been on …

Non-physical waste (NPW) is one of the challenges that is engendering low performance levels yet an underexplored contributor to poor performance in the construction sector particularly in developing countries where emphasis has mainly been on material waste. Previous studies have identified NPW limited attention has been given to how different NPW types separately influence multiple project performance measures (PM). This paper therefore aims to evaluate their distinct effect on six (6) P

Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF SEMI-FINANCIAL INCENTIVE SCHEMES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS’ PERFORMANCE

IBRAHIM, Aliyu Makarfi., UDEME, John Okon, ALIYU, Suleiman Shika, LAWAL, Yarima Sallau, ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan

Motivation of workers is one of the important factors determining the success of projects in the construction industry. However, despite the existence of financial and non-financial incentive schemes, many construction organisations still suffer from the …

Construction Project Delivery Construction Project Performance Employee Motivation Semi-Financial Incentives Schemes

Vol. 17 Issue 1 31 Dec 2024

An Assessment of IT Tools Required for Digital Transformation of GSCM Processes in the Nigerian Construction Industry

BELLO, Amina Sani., ABDULLAHI, Muhammad., AHMADU, Hassan Adavariku., ABUBAKAR, Mu’awiya., SANI, Amina Bashir.

Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is poised to be instrumental in guiding the construction sector toward more environmentally sustainable practices. Digital transformation, through the adoption of various Information Technology (IT) tools, offers significant potential to …

Construction Digital Transformation GSCM IT tools Nigeria Processes

Vol. 17 Issue 1 31 Dec 2024

Influence of Crushed Granite and Washed Gravel on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete

SOYINGBE, Aliu Adebayo., Jago Ayomikun Christopher, OJEBISI, Olatunji., LAWAL, Charles Emmanuel.

The mechanical performance of concrete is strongly influenced by the type of coarse aggregate used in its production. This study investigates the influence of crushed granite and washed gravel on the mechanical properties of concrete, …

Abrasion Resistance Coarse Aggregates Compressive Strength Concrete Crushed Granite Washed Gravel

Vol. 17 Issue 1 31 Dec 2024

Contribution of Condensation to Dampness on External Surfaces of Walls: A Case Study of Borno and Yobe States in North Eastern Nigeria

MACHINA, Musa Adamu., UMAR, Bello., LAWAL, Yarima Sallau, IBRAHIM, Muhammad Mustapha.

Series of efforts were made from various quotas over the decades to curtail dampness on external surfaces of walls and yet the menace has continued unabated, particularly in Nigeria. This is because 'underground moisture' from …

Atmospheric moisture Clear-sky radiation Condensation Dampness External surfaces of walls

Vol. 17 Issue 1 31 Dec 2024

Comparative Impact of Procurement-Related Contributors on Cost and Time Performance of SUBEB Building Projects in Kaduna State

JIYA, Victoria Hassana., KADO, Dikko., DODO, Mansir.

In construction, numerous factors known as contributors such as procurement processes/procedures, directions etc that brings about the achievement of client's project objectives have potentials to impact project performance outcomes. Hence, the need through field survey …

Building Projects Cost Performance Procurement Contributors SUBEB Time Performance

Vol. 17 Issue 1 31 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

Vol. 17 Issue 1 31 Dec 2024

An Evaluation of Change Order Factors Affecting Building Construction Projects in Nigeria

LAWAL, Yarima Sallau, ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan., IBRAHIM, Aliyu Makarfi., ISHAQ, Nafiu., MACHINA, Musa Adamu.

Construction projects (CPs) are inherently prone to change orders (COs) due to their complex, dynamic, and capital-intensive nature, as well as the involvement of multiple stakeholders. COs if left unmanaged, can significantly compromise overall project …

Building Construction projects Change orders Change order factors Nigeria

Vol. 17 Issue 1 31 Dec 2024

Assessment of the Potential Benefits and Barriers to Adopting Lean Construction Principles by Client Organisations in Nigeria

IBRAHIM, Muhammad Laminu., AHMADU, Hassan Adaviriku., MUHAMMAD, Ahmad Sani., SHEHU, Ismail Umar., NENSOK, Mohammed Hassan.

The principles of lean construction are designed and intended to minimise waste throughout the construction process, thereby delivering greater value for money to the Client. However, the potential benefits and barriers to adopting lean construction …

Client Organisations Lean Construction Principles Lean Concept Tertiary Institutions TETFund

Vol. 16 Issue 1 31 Dec 2023

Risk Management and Building Project Delivery in Anambra State, Nigeria

ADIMEKWE, Ebenezer Oluebube., OKOLIE, Kevin Chucks., EHIMIOBOH, Cosmas Oseyende., IHEAMA, Ndidi Blessing.

Frequent delays, cost overruns, and poor-quality outcomes continue to undermine building construction project delivery in Anambra State, Nigeria, necessitating the need to evaluate the underlying causes of these inefficiencies. This study examined the effects of …

Anambra State Building Construction Project Delivery Risk Risk Management

Vol. 16 Issue 1 31 Dec 2023

Prediction of Abrasion Resistance of LBPA Concrete Using ANN

YA’U, Jamilu., GAMBO, Sanusi., ALIYU, Ibrahim., SHETTIMA, Lawan., ALI, Ibrahim., ADAMU, Zubairu Waziri.

The construction industry relies heavily on Portland cement (PC), a critical component of concrete. However, Portland cement is costly and has significant environmental drawbacks. Cement production is the third-largest contributor to global CO₂ emissions, following …

Abrasion Resistance Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Compressive Strength Locust Bean Pod Ash Workability

Vol. 16 Issue 1 31 Dec 2023

The 'Glass Ceiling' of Women Quantity Surveyors: Myth or Reality?

BELLO, Fatima Muhammad., ADOGBO, Kulomri Jipato., MAINA, Joy Joshua.

The glass ceiling remains a pervasive barrier to the advancement of women in the construction industry, despite their increasing entry into various professions within the sector. Despite the well-documented nature of the glass ceiling phenomenon, …

Barrier Career Glass Ceiling Quantity Surveyors Women

Vol. 16 Issue 1 31 Dec 2023

An Assessment of Stakeholders' Unethical Practices in Building Construction Projects

OGUCHE, Usman Joshua., MUHAMMAD, Shehu., SA’AD, Muhammad Mustapha

Despite the existence of national building codes and regulatory bodies, unethical practices remain a national problem that has led to a surge in the number of building collapses, resulting in the loss of lives, and …

Bribery Construction Projects Stakeholders Unethical Practices

Vol. 16 Issue 1 31 Dec 2023

Utilisation of Building Information Modelling Capabilities in Small Building Projects

ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan., LAWAL, Yarima Sallau, CHARLES, Sunday Edidiong., ISAH, Ibrahim., ABDULRAZAQ, Abdullahi Taiwo.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative force in the construction industry, promising improved project efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced collaboration. However, empirical studies to assess the utilisation of BIM capabilities are still …

Barriers BIM capabilities Building Information Modelling (BIM) Small building projects Utilisation

Vol. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

The Multidimensionality of Distrust: A Critical Review of Conceptual Evolution and Applications in Construction Management

UMAR, Bello., ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, IBRAHIM, Ahmad Doko, DODO, Mansir.

This paper presents a critical review of the multidimensional nature of distrust, examining its conceptual evolution and operationalization across various disciplines, with a focus on construction management. The study adopts a structured literature review methodology, …

Effective Dimensions Behavioral Manifestations Construction Management Distrust Institutional Distrust Multidimensionality

Vol. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

Assessment of Health and Safety Information Management on Construction Sites in Abuja, Nigeria

KADI, Olabanji Micheal., SHITTU, Abdulazeez Adewale., AJAYI, Oluwaseun David., AUDU, Benjamin., AMADUOBOGHA, Ebiela Christy.

Rapid urbanisation and the growing construction activities in Abuja have heightened workplace risks and underscored the importance of effective health and safety (H&S) information management. This study assessed the types, accessibility, and perceived usefulness of …

Abuja Construction Sites Health and Safety Information Management

Vol. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

An Assessment of the Effect of Faskari Dam Water on Compressive Strength of Concrete

MAMMAN, Mas’udu1., ABDULLAHI, Sulaiman Faskari., KHALIL, Ismail Muhammad.

In dry season, Faskari town experiences scarcity of water. This resulted to difficulty in sourcing water for domestic use as well as for construction works. This necessitates the community in Faskari town to depend on …

Compressive strength Concrete Faskari Earth Dam Water Workability

Vol. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

Assessment of Compliance of Commercial Buildings with the Building Energy Efficiency Code in Kaduna Metropolis

ISAH, Ibrahim., ABDULSALAM, Dalhatu., MUHAMMAD, Shehu., ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan.

Buildings account for a large share of energy use and emissions, with commercial facilities among the most energy-intensive. This study assesses the level of compliance of shopping malls in Kaduna metropolis with the Nigerian Building …

Building Energy Efficiency Code Commercial buildings Compliance Energy Efficiency Kaduna

Vol. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

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

DAVID, Joel Ufwai., MSHELGARU, Isa Hassan-Enua., MUHAMMAD, Shehu.

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

Vol. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

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

SAIDU, Minin Mohammed., ADAMU, Idris.

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

Vol. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SANDCRETE BLOCKS USED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN ANAMBRA STATE

OKEKE, Emmanuel Chukwuebuka., EHIMIOBOH, Cosmas Oseyende., PAUL, Olorunfemi., UMEOKANA, Chijioke Steven.

Increasing concern has been raised regarding the declining quality and variability in the physical properties of sandcrete blocks employed in building construction across Anambra state, as frequent structural failures and poor housing durability highlights the …

Anambra State Building Construction Physical Properties Quality Assessment Sandcrete Blocks.

Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

Rethinking Distrust in the Nigerian Construction Sector: Critically Bridging Conceptual Misconceptions with Theoretical Foundations

UMAR, Bello., ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, IBRAHIM, Ahmad Doko, DODO, Mansir.

Distrust is often portrayed as the opposite of trust, with negative connotations that overshadow its functional role in project governance. In the Nigerian construction industry, where projects are complex, multi-stakeholder, and risk-prone, this view is …

Construction Industry Distrust Project Governance Trust

Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

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

LAWAL, Fadila Muhammad., IBRAHIM, Emmanuel Chongcicimmi., ABUBAKAR, Ismail., AYENI, Olugbenga., OYELEKE, Fauziyya Mojirade.

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

Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

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

KOKO, Kundushima Tarhemba., MSHELGARU, Isa Hassan-Enua., MUHAMMAD, Zia-ul-Haq.

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

Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

Improvised Techniques of Earth Bricks Stabilisation with Cassava Starch

KHALIL, Ismail Muhammad., MAMMAN, Mas’ud., GETSO, Ibrahim Abdullahi., LAWAL, Habiba Musa.

Compressed Earth Bricks technology is anchored in an initial concern to provide a new, economically and socially relevant response to housing production for the World's very poor. As at now the information fully available on …

Alternative materials Brick Cassava starch Housing production Stabilisation

Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

Prevalence of Corruption Forms in Public Building Projects

ABDULRAZAQ, Abdullahi Taiwo., ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan., ABUBAKAR, Mu’awiya., ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, SULEIMAN, Aisha Nana,

Public building projects are overwhelmed by different forms of corruption. However, little or no empirical study assessed the prevalence of corruption forms in public building projects. This study, assessed the prevalence of corruption forms in …

Corruption Forms Prevalence Public Building Projects Public Procurement Procurement Stages

Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

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

KADI, Olabanji Micheal., SHITTU, Abdulazeez Adewale., AUDU, Benjamin., AJAYI, Oluwaseun David., AMADUOBOGHA, Ebiela Christy.

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

Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

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

AJAYI, Oluwaseun David., SHITTU, Abdulazeez Adewale., KADI, Olabanji Micheal., AUDU, Benjamin., AMADUOBOGHA, Ebiela Christy.

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

Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

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

ADEBISI, Ibrahim Adekunle., SAIDU, Minin Mohammed.

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

Vol. 11 Issue 1 31 Dec 2018

Consultancy, Competitiveness, Innovation practices, Organisation

M. OTALI, A.O. UJENE

The aim of this research is to assess the influence of firms’ ownership on the level of adoption of sustainability practices in Niger- Delta, Nigeria. Data were obtained through interviewees and 1179 copies of structured …

Construction Firms Influence Niger- Delta Ownership Sustainability Practices

Vol. 11 Issue 1 31 Dec 2018

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF METAKAOLIN BLENDED CEMENT CONCRETE

ABDULLAHI, Getso Ibrahim., DAUDA, Dahiru., GAMBO, Sanusi., ALIYU, Suleiman Shika, KHALIL, Ismail Muhammad.

The use of pozzolanic materials as partial replacement of cement in concrete is on increase in order to promote sustainability in construction industry. This paper evaluated the effect of MK as cement replacement on the …

Chemical resistance Metakaolin Magnesium sulphate Sodium chloride

Vol. 11 Issue 1 31 Dec 2018

INVESTIGATING HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN USES IN BUILDING PROJECTS WITHIN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA- NIGERIA

IBRAHIM, I.M., ABDULSALAM, Dalhatu.

The consequence of Safety negation or failure on construction sites is more alarming and pronounced than in any other industry worldwide. The Health and Safety (H&S) management Plan and Act are some of the mechanisms …

Health and Safety Plan Building Projects Construction Industry Federal Capital Territory

Vol. 11 Issue 1 01 Dec 2018

EVALUATION OF INTERNAL FACTORS INFLUENCING INNOVATION PRACTICES AMONG NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY FIRMS

ALIYU, Suleiman Shika, ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, ABDULLAHI, Getso Ibrahim.

Construction industry consultants who play vital roles in the conceptualisation, planning as well as in the implementation of construction projects are often criticised of inefficiency in their services delivery. Scholars generally agree that innovation practice …

Consultancy Competitiveness Innovation practices Organisation