Volume 15, Issue 1

December 2022

8 articles in this issue

31 Dec 2022

Integrating Accessibility into Nigerian University Campuses Through a Co-Design Approach to Inclusive Landscapes at ABU Zaria

GIDADO, Usman Muhammad. (Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); ABDULLAHI, Usman Muhammad. (Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); MAIWADA, Amina. (Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

Many Nigerian university campuses remain physically and socially inaccessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs), reflecting outdated planning legacies that privilege able-bodied users. At Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, these barriers limit mobility, participation, and psychological well-being among students and staff …

Accessibility Co-Design Inclusive Design Participatory Mapping University Campuses
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31 Dec 2022

The Multidimensionality of Distrust: A Critical Review of Conceptual Evolution and Applications in Construction Management

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)

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, systematically analyzing peer-reviewed articles, book …

Effective Dimensions Behavioral Manifestations Construction Management Distrust Institutional Distrust Multidimensionality
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31 Dec 2022

Assessment of Health and Safety Information Management on Construction Sites 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); AJAYI, Oluwaseun David. (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)

Rapid urbanisation and the growing construction activities in Abuja have heightened workplace risks and underscored the importance of effective health and safety (H&S) information management. This study assessed the types, accessibility, and perceived usefulness of H&S information on construction sites …

Abuja Construction Sites Health and Safety Information Management
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31 Dec 2022

An Assessment of the Effect of Faskari Dam Water on Compressive Strength of Concrete

MAMMAN, Mas’udu1. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria); ABDULLAHI, Sulaiman Faskari. (Government Science Secondary School, Faskari); KHALIL, Ismail Muhammad. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

In dry season, Faskari town experiences scarcity of water. This resulted to difficulty in sourcing water for domestic use as well as for construction works. This necessitates the community in Faskari town to depend on Faskari Earth Dam Water in …

Compressive strength Concrete Faskari Earth Dam Water Workability
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31 Dec 2022

Assessment of Compliance of Commercial Buildings with the Building Energy Efficiency Code 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); ISHAQ, Ziyadul Hassan. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

Buildings account for a large share of energy use and emissions, with commercial facilities among the most energy-intensive. This study assesses the level of compliance of shopping malls in Kaduna metropolis with the Nigerian Building Energy Efficiency Code (BEEC). Using …

Building Energy Efficiency Code Commercial buildings Compliance Energy Efficiency Kaduna
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31 Dec 2022

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

DAVID, Joel Ufwai. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); MSHELGARU, Isa Hassan-Enua. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); MUHAMMAD, Shehu. (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

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 of different sizes. The aim …

Building Projects Construction Managers Involvement Large-scale Small-scale
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31 Dec 2022

Appraisal of the Mitigating Measures to the Challenges of Project Cost Control Techniques in Nigeria

SAIDU, Minin Mohammed. (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); ADAMU, Idris. (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

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 site management, and fluctuating material …

Construction Industry Cost Control Mitigating Measures Nigeria Project Management Quantity Surveying
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31 Dec 2022

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SANDCRETE BLOCKS USED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN ANAMBRA STATE

OKEKE, Emmanuel Chukwuebuka. (1Department of Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria); EHIMIOBOH, Cosmas Oseyende. (Department of Building, Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria); PAUL, Olorunfemi. (Department of Quantity Surveying, Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Nigeria); UMEOKANA, Chijioke Steven. (Department of Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State)

Increasing concern has been raised regarding the declining quality and variability in the physical properties of sandcrete blocks employed in building construction across Anambra state, as frequent structural failures and poor housing durability highlights the need to evaluate the levels …

Anambra State Building Construction Physical Properties Quality Assessment Sandcrete Blocks.
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