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Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

ASSESSING THE CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) CRITERIA IN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT EVALUATION IN NIGERIA

ABDUSSALAM Ibrahim, KHALIFA Yahaya Lawal

Public construction contract evaluation in Nigeria is largely driven by price competitiveness and technical compliance, with limited consideration of sustainability principles. This has contributed to environmental degradation, weak labour standards, and governance challenges, despite increasing …

Contract Evaluation ESG Integration Public Construction Procurement Sustainability Criteria Nigeria.
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Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

CRITICAL CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, PROCUREMENT RISKS, AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: A STUDY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM FIRMS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA.

UMAR, Bello., USHIE Jude Undiandeye, SA’AD, Muhammad Mustapha

Small and medium-sized construction firms (SMSCFs) in Nigeria face persistent challenges in procuring essential resources due to market volatility, weak institutional support, and limited capacity. This study investigates the critical construction resources required by SMSCFs …

Construction procurement Critical resources Risk management Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Supply Chain Risks
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Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF NON-PHYSICAL WASTES ON BUILDING PROJECTS PERFORMANCE

NDAME, Elvis Chuku.,, ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, ABUBAKAR, Mu’awiya.

Non-physical waste (NPW) is one of the challenges that is engendering low performance levels, yet an underexplored contributor to poor performance in the construction sector, particularly in developing countries, where emphasis has mainly been on …

Non-physical waste (NPW) is one of the challenges that is engendering low performance levels yet an underexplored contributor to poor performance in the construction sector particularly in developing countries where emphasis has mainly been on material waste. Previous studies have identified NPW limited attention has been given to how different NPW types separately influence multiple project performance measures (PM). This paper therefore aims to evaluate their distinct effect on six (6) P
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Vol. 18 Issue 1 01 Aug 2025

ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF SEMI-FINANCIAL INCENTIVE SCHEMES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS’ PERFORMANCE

IBRAHIM, Aliyu Makarfi., UDEME, John Okon, ALIYU, Suleiman Shika, LAWAL, Yarima Sallau, ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan

Motivation of workers is one of the important factors determining the success of projects in the construction industry. However, despite the existence of financial and non-financial incentive schemes, many construction organisations still suffer from the …

Construction Project Delivery Construction Project Performance Employee Motivation Semi-Financial Incentives Schemes
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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

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. 17 Issue 1 31 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. 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

Risk Management and Building Project Delivery in Anambra State, Nigeria

ADIMEKWE, Ebenezer Oluebube., OKOLIE, Kevin Chucks., EHIMIOBOH, Cosmas Oseyende., IHEAMA, Ndidi Blessing.

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. 16 Issue 1 31 Dec 2023

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

LAWAL, Yarima Sallau, ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan., IBRAHIM, Aliyu Makarfi., ISAH, Ibrahim., TAHIR, Usman Sintali.

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. 16 Issue 1 31 Dec 2023

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

KHALIL, Ismail Muhammad., ABADAKI, Becky Oboro., OKOLI, Obumneme Godwin., GAMBO, Sanusi.

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. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

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

UMAR, Bello., ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, IBRAHIM, Ahmad Doko, DODO, Mansir.

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. 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. 15 Issue 1 31 Dec 2022

Appraisal of the Mitigating Measures to the Challenges of Project Cost Control Techniques in Nigeria

SAIDU, Minin Mohammed., ADAMU, Idris.

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. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

An Assessment of Professional Perception on Contractor-Related Delay Factors in Public Construction Projects

LAWAL, Fadila Muhammad., IBRAHIM, Emmanuel Chongcicimmi., ABUBAKAR, Ismail., AYENI, Olugbenga., OYELEKE, Fauziyya Mojirade.

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. 14 Issue 1 31 Dec 2021

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

AJAYI, Oluwaseun David., SHITTU, Abdulazeez Adewale., KADI, Olabanji Micheal., AUDU, Benjamin., AMADUOBOGHA, Ebiela Christy.

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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Vol. 11 Issue 1 31 Dec 2018

ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES IN INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PRATICES

ISA, A.A., ABDULWASIU, A., ABDULSALAM, Dalhatu.

The basic objective of modern society are low carbon and energy saving. There is a need to change the traditional high energy consuming building into modern novel energy saving buildings. In this paper, energy conservation …

Energy Consumption Energy Conservation Institutional building Sustainable Energy Practices
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