Volume 2, Issue 1

April 2023 — Digital transformation in construction: BIM, AI, and smart site technologies.

2 articles in this issue

DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v2i1.006 18 Apr 2023

Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining on Infrastructure Durability in Zamfara State, Nigeria

1st Prof. I.K Zubairu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. A.S. Aliyu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd Dr. S. Gambo (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

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 activities compromise the structural integrity …

artisanal mining infrastructure durability Zamfara structural deterioration ground subsidence ASGM
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DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v2i1.005 10 Apr 2023

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Adoption Barriers Among Construction Firms in Abuja, Nigeria

1st Prof. A.S. Aliyu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. M. Dodo (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd Dr. A.M. Ibrahim (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is widely recognised as a transformative technology for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. However, its adoption in Nigerian construction practice remains limited. This paper investigates the key barriers to BIM adoption among construction firms …

BIM building information modelling adoption barriers Nigeria digital construction AEC industry
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