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Vol. 4 Issue 1 31 Mar 2025

Construction Workforce Skills Gap and Training Needs in the Nigerian Building Industry

^1st Prof. I.K Zubairu, ^2nd Prof. A.D. Abdulsalam, ^3rd Dr. A.G Ibrahim

A skilled construction workforce is a prerequisite for quality infrastructure delivery. This paper assesses the skills gap and training needs of the construction workforce in the Nigerian building industry. Data were gathered through a structured …

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Vol. 4 Issue 1 31 Mar 2025

Smart Building Systems and Energy Management in Nigerian Commercial Office Buildings

^1st Prof. K. Bala, ^2nd Prof. M.H Stanley, ^3rd Dr. A.G Ibrahim

Smart building technologies are increasingly deployed in commercial real estate to optimise energy consumption and reduce operational costs. This paper investigates the extent of smart building system adoption and energy management practices in commercial office …

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Vol. 4 Issue 1 31 Mar 2025

Assessment of Rainwater Harvesting Potential for Construction Water Supply in Arid Northern Nigeria

^1st Prof. A.D. Abdul Azeez, ^2nd Prof. M.H Stanley, ^3rd Dr. M. Abubakar

Water scarcity poses a significant constraint on construction activity in arid and semi-arid regions of Northern Nigeria. This paper assesses the potential of rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems as an alternative construction water supply in Katsina, …

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Vol. 4 Issue 1 31 Mar 2025

Adoption of Lean Construction Principles in Building Projects: Perspectives from Contractors in Kaduna State

^1st Prof. M. Dodo, ^2nd Prof. M. Sa'ad, ^3rd A.A Salihu

Lean construction principles have been widely adopted globally to eliminate waste and improve construction process efficiency. This paper investigates the extent of lean construction adoption among building contractors in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A questionnaire survey …

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Vol. 4 Issue 1 20 Mar 2025

Modular Construction and Prefabrication: Opportunities and Barriers for Adoption in Nigerian Housing Delivery

^1st Prof. B.M Manzuma, ^2nd Prof. M.M Garba, ^3rd I. Ibrahim

Modular construction and prefabrication technologies have demonstrated significant potential for accelerating housing delivery and reducing costs globally. This paper explores the opportunities and barriers for adoption of modular construction in Nigerian housing programmes. A systematic …

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Vol. 3 Issue 2 20 Nov 2024

Cost Overrun Determinants in Public Sector Construction Projects: A Study of Kaduna State Government Projects

^1st Prof. A.D. Abdulsalam, ^2nd Prof. M.M Garba, ^3rd Dr. B. Umar

Cost overrun is a persistent challenge in public sector construction projects worldwide, with particular severity in sub-Saharan Africa where governance and financial systems face unique pressures. This paper identifies and ranks the determinants of cost …

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Vol. 3 Issue 2 10 Nov 2024

Climate-Resilient Design Strategies for Flood-Prone Infrastructure in the Niger Delta Region

^1st Prof. D.W Dadu, ^2nd Prof. S. Muhammad, ^3rd F.M. Oyeleke

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria faces escalating flood risks attributed to climate change, poor urban drainage, and land subsidence from hydrocarbon extraction. This paper presents a framework of climate-resilient design strategies for infrastructure assets …

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Vol. 3 Issue 1 14 May 2024

Compressive Strength and Durability of Concrete with Rice Husk Ash as Partial Cement Replacement

^1st Prof. S. Muhammad, ^2nd Prof. A.S. Aliyu, ^3rd F.M. Lawal

The cement industry contributes approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions, driving research into supplementary cementitious materials. This paper investigates the mechanical and durability properties of concrete incorporating rice husk ash (RHA) as a partial replacement …

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Vol. 3 Issue 1 01 May 2024

Health and Safety Culture on Construction Sites in Kaduna Metropolis: Workers' Perceptions and Risk Behaviour

^1st Prof. I.K Zubairu, ^2nd Prof. M. Mamman, ^3rd A.A Salihu

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries globally, with Nigeria reporting high rates of occupational fatalities in the construction sector. This paper investigates health and safety (H&S) culture on construction sites in Kaduna metropolis …

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Vol. 2 Issue 2 22 Oct 2023

Contractor Performance Evaluation Using Key Performance Indicators in Nigerian Federal Road Projects

^1st Prof. M. Mamman, ^2nd Prof. M. Sa'ad, ^3rd F.M. Lawal

The consistent underperformance of contractors in federal road projects has been a major concern for infrastructure delivery in Nigeria. This paper develops and validates a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) framework for evaluating contractor performance in …

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Vol. 2 Issue 2 05 Oct 2023

Road Infrastructure Investment and Socio-Economic Growth in North-West Nigeria: A Panel Data Analysis

^1st Prof. D.W Dadu, ^2nd Prof. A.D. Abdulsalam, ^3rd Z.H. Ishaq

This paper examines the relationship between road infrastructure investment and socio-economic growth in North-West Nigeria. Using panel data from six states over a ten-year period (2012–2022), the study employs econometric analysis to assess the effects …

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Vol. 2 Issue 1 18 Apr 2023

Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining on Infrastructure Durability in Zamfara State, Nigeria

^1st Prof. I.K Zubairu, ^2nd Prof. A.S. Aliyu, ^3rd Dr. S. Gambo

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities in Zamfara State have expanded considerably over the past decade, creating significant externalities for built infrastructure in affected communities. This paper investigates the physical mechanisms by which ASGM …

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Vol. 2 Issue 1 10 Apr 2023

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Adoption Barriers Among Construction Firms in Abuja, Nigeria

^1st Prof. A.S. Aliyu, ^2nd Prof. M. Dodo, ^3rd Dr. A.M. Ibrahim

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is widely recognised as a transformative technology for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. However, its adoption in Nigerian construction practice remains limited. This paper investigates the key barriers to …

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Vol. 1 Issue 2 28 Sep 2022

Sustainable Construction Practices and Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Commercial Buildings in Nigeria

^1st Prof. M.M Garba, ^2nd Prof. M.H Stanley, ^3rd Prof. M. Sa'ad

The global construction industry accounts for approximately 39% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. This paper examines the adoption of sustainable construction practices and their long-term impact on building life cycle costs among commercial buildings in …

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Vol. 1 Issue 2 20 Sep 2022

Evaluation of Locally Sourced Construction Materials for Low-Cost Housing in Rural Kaduna State

^1st Prof. K. Bala, ^2nd Prof. D.W Dadu, ^3rd Prof. M. Mamman

Access to affordable and durable housing remains a critical challenge in rural Nigeria. This paper evaluates the mechanical properties and cost-effectiveness of locally sourced construction materials — including compressed earth blocks, bamboo composites, and laterite …

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Vol. 1 Issue 1 28 Mar 2022

Procurement Strategy Selection and Contract Administration in Nigerian Public Construction Projects

^1st Prof. S. Muhammad, ^2nd Prof. B.M Manzuma, ^3rd Prof. M. Dodo

Effective procurement strategy selection is fundamental to successful project delivery in the public sector. This paper examines procurement strategy selection and contract administration practices in Nigerian public construction projects through a survey of 88 quantity …

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Vol. 1 Issue 1 15 Mar 2022

Assessment of Construction Project Delays in Northern Nigeria: Causes, Effects and Mitigation Strategies

^1st Prof. I.K Zubairu, ^2nd Prof. A.D. Abdul Azeez, ^3rd Prof. A.D. Abdulsalam

This study investigates the principal causes and effects of construction project delays in Northern Nigeria, with a focus on federally funded infrastructure projects. A structured questionnaire survey was administered to 120 construction professionals including contractors, …

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