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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. 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. 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. 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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