Volume 14, Issue 1

December 2021

9 articles in this issue

31 Dec 2021

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

UMAR, Bello. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.); ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.); IBRAHIM, Ahmad Doko (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria); DODO, Mansir. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria)

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 widespread. This study critically rethinks …

Construction Industry Distrust Project Governance Trust
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31 Dec 2021

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

LAWAL, Fadila Muhammad. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); IBRAHIM, Emmanuel Chongcicimmi. (Department of Building, Covenant University, Ota); ABUBAKAR, Ismail. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); AYENI, Olugbenga. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); OYELEKE, Fauziyya Mojirade. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

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 in public construction projects in …

Causative factors Construction projects Contractor delays Public projects
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31 Dec 2021

Evaluation of the Prospects and Challenges of Benue Locally Produced Burnt Bricks for Housing Construction

KOKO, Kundushima Tarhemba. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); MSHELGARU, Isa Hassan-Enua. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); MUHAMMAD, Zia-ul-Haq. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

The housing deficit in Nigeria, driven by the scarcity and high cost of conventional building materials, presents a significant challenge to affordable housing development. To address this issue, the use of locally produced burnt bricks an alternative to conventional building …

Brick Building Material Construction Housing Performance
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31 Dec 2021

Improvised Techniques of Earth Bricks Stabilisation with Cassava Starch

KHALIL, Ismail Muhammad. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); MAMMAN, Mas’ud. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); GETSO, Ibrahim Abdullahi. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); LAWAL, Habiba Musa. (Department of Building, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Nigeria)

Compressed Earth Bricks technology is anchored in an initial concern to provide a new, economically and socially relevant response to housing production for the World's very poor. As at now the information fully available on stabilisation of Compressed Stabilised Earth …

Alternative materials Brick Cassava starch Housing production Stabilisation
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31 Dec 2021

Prevalence of Corruption Forms in Public Building Projects

ABDULRAZAQ, Abdullahi Taiwo. (Building Department, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Nigeria); ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); ABUBAKAR, Mu’awiya. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.); ABDUL’AZEEZ, Abubakar Darda’u (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.); SULEIMAN, Aisha Nana, (Department of Building, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Nigeria)

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 public building projects and the …

Corruption Forms Prevalence Public Building Projects Public Procurement Procurement Stages
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31 Dec 2021

Critical Success Factors for Implementing Modular Integrated Construction in Abuja, Nigeria

KADI, Olabanji Micheal. (Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, Nasarawa State University Keffi); SHITTU, Abdulazeez Adewale. (Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University of Technology, Minna); AUDU, Benjamin. (Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, Nasarawa State University Keffi); AJAYI, Oluwaseun David. (Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, Nasarawa State University Keffi); AMADUOBOGHA, Ebiela Christy. (Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, Nasarawa State University Keffi)

The adoption of Modular Integrated Construction (MIC) has been increasingly recognised as a transformative approach to improving efficiency, quality, and sustainability in the construction industry. However, its successful implementation in developing countries such as Nigeria remains limited due to industry-specific …

Construction Industry Critical Success Factors Modular Integrated Construction Prefabrication
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31 Dec 2021

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

AJAYI, Oluwaseun David. (Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, Nasarawa State University Keffi); SHITTU, Abdulazeez Adewale. (Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University of Technology, Minna); KADI, Olabanji Micheal. (Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, Nasarawa State University Keffi); AUDU, Benjamin. (Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, Nasarawa State University Keffi); AMADUOBOGHA, Ebiela Christy. (Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, Nasarawa State University Keffi)

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 of small construction firms in …

Building Challenges Construction Firms Small-Scale Strategies
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31 Dec 2021

Assessment of Energy Consumption Performance of Selected Commercial Buildings in Kaduna Metropolis

ISAH, Ibrahim. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); ABDULSALAM, Dalhatu. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); MUHAMMAD, Shehu. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); AYENI, Olugbenga. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

The building sector accounts for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. Commercial buildings have shown high levels of energy use. Implementing energy-efficient practices can lower energy bills, improve occupant comfort, and reduce carbon …

Benchmarking Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Performance Energy Efficiency
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31 Dec 2021

Assessment of the Barriers of Sustainable Procurement Adoption in Nigerian Construction Industry

ADEBISI, Ibrahim Adekunle. (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); SAIDU, Minin Mohammed. (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

Sustainable Procurement (SP) is a strategic tool for achieving sustainable development, balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives in project delivery. Sustainable Procurement (SP) integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations into public procurement to achieve long-term value for money and sustainable …

Barriers Construction Industry Green Building Materials (GBM) Nigeria Sustainable Procurement
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