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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
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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
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Vol. 17 Issue 1 31 Dec 2024

Assessing Factors Hindering Building Information Modelling (BIM) Adoption Among Nigerian Facilities Management Practitioners

AJAYI, Opeyemi Michael., BILAU, Abdulquadri Ade., AKA, Adefemi., DODO, Mansir., ALBERT, Idowu.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers significant potential to enhance performance, collaboration, and data management within the Facilities Management (FM) industry. However, its adoption in Nigeria remains limited. This study aims to assess the key factors …

BIM Adoption Building Information Modeling Facility Management Facility Management Practitioners
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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 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
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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
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