Volume 1, Issue 2

September 2022 — Special issue on sustainable building materials, green construction, and life cycle assessment.

2 articles in this issue

DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v1i2.004 28 Sep 2022

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

1st Prof. M.M Garba (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. M.H Stanley (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd Prof. M. Sa'ad (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

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 Nigeria. Case study analysis of …

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DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v1i2.003 20 Sep 2022

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

1st Prof. K. Bala (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. D.W Dadu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd Prof. M. Mamman (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

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 mortar — for application in …

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