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Vol. 4 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 Muawiya, 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 …

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Vol. 4 Issue 1 23 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 …

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Vol. 3 Issue 1 30 Dec 2023

Prediction of Abrasion Resistance of LBPA Concrete Using ANN

Jamilu Ya'u, Sanusi Gambo, Ibrahim Aliyu, Lawan Shettima, Ibrahim Ali, Zubairu Waziri Adamu

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 …

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Vol. 3 Issue 1 29 Dec 2023

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

Fatima Muhammad Bello, Kulomri Jipato Adogbo, Joy Joshua Maina

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, …

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Vol. 3 Issue 1 25 Dec 2023

Utilisation of Building Information Modelling Capabilities in Small Building Projects

Ziyadul Hassan Ishaq, Yarima Sallau Lawal, Sunday Edidiong Charles, Ibrahim Isah, Abdullahi Taiwo Abdulrazaq

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 …

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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 …

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Vol. 1 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

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

Bello Umar, Abubakar Dardau Abdulazeez, Ahmad Doko Ibrahim, Mansir Dodo

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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