Volume 4, Issue 1

March 2025 — Modular construction, prefabrication, and workforce skills development.

5 articles in this issue

DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v4i1.014 31 Mar 2025

Construction Workforce Skills Gap and Training Needs in the Nigerian Building Industry

1st Prof. I.K Zubairu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. A.D. Abdulsalam (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd Dr. A.G Ibrahim (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

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 survey of 180 site operatives, …

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DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v4i1.015 31 Mar 2025

Smart Building Systems and Energy Management in Nigerian Commercial Office Buildings

1st Prof. K. Bala (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. M.H Stanley (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd Dr. A.G Ibrahim (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

Smart building technologies are increasingly deployed in commercial real estate to optimise energy consumption and reduce operational costs. This paper investigates the extent of smart building system adoption and energy management practices in commercial office buildings in Abuja and Lagos. …

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DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v4i1.016 31 Mar 2025

Assessment of Rainwater Harvesting Potential for Construction Water Supply in Arid Northern Nigeria

1st Prof. A.D. Abdul Azeez (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. M.H Stanley (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd Dr. M. Abubakar (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

Water scarcity poses a significant constraint on construction activity in arid and semi-arid regions of Northern Nigeria. This paper assesses the potential of rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems as an alternative construction water supply in Katsina, Yobe, and Borno States. Monthly …

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DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v4i1.017 31 Mar 2025

Adoption of Lean Construction Principles in Building Projects: Perspectives from Contractors in Kaduna State

1st Prof. M. Dodo (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. M. Sa'ad (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd A.A Salihu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

Lean construction principles have been widely adopted globally to eliminate waste and improve construction process efficiency. This paper investigates the extent of lean construction adoption among building contractors in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A questionnaire survey of 65 registered building contractors …

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DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v4i1.013 20 Mar 2025

Modular Construction and Prefabrication: Opportunities and Barriers for Adoption in Nigerian Housing Delivery

1st Prof. B.M Manzuma (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. M.M Garba (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd I. Ibrahim (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

Modular construction and prefabrication technologies have demonstrated significant potential for accelerating housing delivery and reducing costs globally. This paper explores the opportunities and barriers for adoption of modular construction in Nigerian housing programmes. A systematic review of global literature was …

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