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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

Comparative Impact of Procurement-Related Contributors on Cost and Time Performance of SUBEB Building Projects in Kaduna State

JIYA, Victoria Hassana., KADO, Dikko., DODO, Mansir.

In construction, numerous factors known as contributors such as procurement processes/procedures, directions etc that brings about the achievement of client's project objectives have potentials to impact project performance outcomes. Hence, the need through field survey …

Building Projects Cost Performance Procurement Contributors SUBEB Time Performance
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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

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. 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

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

Comparative Evaluation of Construction Managers Involvement in Small and Large Building Projects

DAVID, Joel Ufwai., MSHELGARU, Isa Hassan-Enua., MUHAMMAD, Shehu.

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. 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

Rethinking Distrust in the Nigerian Construction Sector: Critically Bridging Conceptual Misconceptions with Theoretical Foundations

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

Distrust is often portrayed as the opposite of trust, with negative connotations that overshadow its functional role in project governance. In the Nigerian construction industry, where projects are complex, multi-stakeholder, and risk-prone, this view is …

Construction Industry Distrust Project Governance Trust
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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

Prevalence of Corruption Forms in Public Building Projects

ABDULRAZAQ, Abdullahi Taiwo., ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan., ABUBAKAR, Mu’awiya., ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, SULEIMAN, Aisha Nana,

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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Vol. 11 Issue 1 01 Dec 2018

EVALUATION OF INTERNAL FACTORS INFLUENCING INNOVATION PRACTICES AMONG NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY FIRMS

ALIYU, Suleiman Shika, ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u, ABDULLAHI, Getso Ibrahim.

Construction industry consultants who play vital roles in the conceptualisation, planning as well as in the implementation of construction projects are often criticised of inefficiency in their services delivery. Scholars generally agree that innovation practice …

Consultancy Competitiveness Innovation practices Organisation
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