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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 28 Dec 2023

Evaluation of the Interrelationships Among the Causes of Wall Cracks in Residential Buildings Using Association Rule Mining

Yarima Sallau Lawal, Ziyadul Hassan Ishaq, Aliyu Makarfi Ibrahim, Ibrahim Isah, Usman Sintali Tahir

Building cracks significantly impact structural integrity, maintenance costs, and occupant satisfaction. While numerous studies have investigated the causes of cracks, determining primary contributors remains complex due to the interconnected nature of underlying factors. This study …

Association Rule Mining Evaluation Interrelationships Residential Buildings Wall Cracks
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Vol. 3 Issue 1 27 Dec 2023

Experimental Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Laterite Bricks Produced with Plastic Waste as Binder

Ismail Muhammad Khalil, Becky Oboro Abadaki, Obumneme Godwin Okoli, Sanusi Gambo

Three key issues bordering developing nations such as housing deficit, waste management and depletion of environmental resources are rampant in Nigeria. Perhaps utilising plastic wastes as alternative materials, specifically in brick production, can be a …

Alternative materials Bricks Laterite Plastics Waste management
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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. 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 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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