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Vol. 4 Issue 1 26 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
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Vol. 4 Issue 1 24 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
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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 …

Barriers BIM capabilities Building Information Modelling (BIM) Small building projects Utilisation
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Vol. 2 Issue 1 30 Dec 2022

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

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

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
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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 27 Dec 2021

Prevalence of Corruption Forms in Public Building Projects

Abdullahi Taiwo Abdulrazaq, Ziyadul Hassan Ishaq, Muawiya Abubakar, Abubakar Darda'u Abdulazeez, Aisha Nana Suleiman

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
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