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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 …

Construction Digital Transformation GSCM IT tools Nigeria Processes

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Vol. 4 Issue 1 28 Dec 2024

Incorporating the Durbi Takusheyi Heritage Site in Katsina's Development Framework

Gidado Usman Muhammad, Usman Abubakar Siddiq, Evanero Daniel Itopa, Ahmed Amina

Heritage conservation remains a critical yet often neglected component of urban development in sub-Saharan Africa, where rapid urbanization tends to overshadow cultural preservation. This study focuses on Durbi Takusheyi, an archaeological and cultural heritage site …

Adaptive reuse Cultural heritage Durbi Takusheyi Heritage-led development Sustainable urban planning

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Vol. 4 Issue 1 27 Dec 2024

Exploring the Factors Affecting Housing Maintenance Management in the Lugbe Federal Housing Estate, Abuja

Ibrahim Emmanuel Chongcicimmi, Lawal Fadila Muhammad, Belonwu Christopher Chidi, Isaac Pate Paul, Joseph Ishaku Bitrus

Housing estate maintenance is crucial for sustaining safe, functional, and comfortable urban environments. However, the effectiveness of housing maintenance is often hindered by factors that undermine sustainability goals. This study explores the factors affecting housing …

Estate Management Housing Maintenance Lugbe Federal Housing Estate Public Housing Sustainable Housing

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Vol. 4 Issue 1 21 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. 3 Issue 1 31 Dec 2023

Risk Management and Building Project Delivery in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ebenezer Oluebube Adimekwe, Kevin Chucks Okolie, Cosmas Oseyende Ehimioboh, Ndidi Blessing Iheama

Frequent delays, cost overruns, and poor-quality outcomes continue to undermine building construction project delivery in Anambra State, Nigeria, necessitating the need to evaluate the underlying causes of these inefficiencies. This study examined the effects of …

Anambra State Building Construction Project Delivery Risk Risk Management

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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 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 29 Dec 2022

Assessment of Health and Safety Information Management on Construction Sites in Abuja, Nigeria

Olabanji Micheal Kadi, Abdulazeez Adewale Shittu, Oluwaseun David Ajayi, Benjamin Audu, Ebiela Christy Amaduobogha

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. 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 25 Dec 2021

Assessing the Challenges Confronting Small-Scale Building Firms in Abuja Nigeria

Oluwaseun David Ajayi, Abdulazeez Adewale Shittu, Olabanji Micheal Kadi, Benjamin Audu, Ebiela Christy Amaduobogha

Small building construction firms play a critical role in urban development yet face persistent operational challenges that hinder their growth and sustainability in Nigeria. This study investigates the major challenges and strategies influencing the performance …

Building Challenges Construction Firms Small-Scale Strategies

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