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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
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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
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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.
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Vol. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

Assessment of Energy Consumption Performance of Selected Commercial Buildings in Kaduna Metropolis

ISAH, Ibrahim., ABDULSALAM, Dalhatu., MUHAMMAD, Shehu., AYENI, Olugbenga.

The building sector accounts for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. Commercial buildings have shown high levels of energy use. Implementing energy-efficient practices can lower energy bills, improve …

Benchmarking Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Performance Energy Efficiency
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