Given the rising building collapses within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the associated humanitarian consequences, this study evaluated materials management practices in building delivery process in build construction in Abuja, Nigeria. The study focused on analysis of...
The constant failing of floor finishes and the cost of repairs of residential building in the study area motivated the study. The aim of the study was to ascertain: the prevalent floor finish types used in the study area, the critical material properties of typical floor finish i...
The research evaluates the drivers toward positioning Nigerian construction industry for global competitiveness in the 21st century. Being a survey research, questionnaires containing information relating to issues and drivers on global competitiveness were administered to select...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i217120
The aim of this research is to establish the challenges to health and safety compliance for construction projects in South East Nigeria. This study which is essentially survey based and empirical collected quantitative and qualitative data through questionnaire survey and field o...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2021/v20i1217427
Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the factors hindering effective maintenance of public buildings in Delta state with a view to establishing common defects in public buildings and significant factors affecting effective maintenance in the study area. Study Design: It was a...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430165
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate how faulty design affects construction and maintenance of building projects in Asaba, Delta state with a view to establishing their level of occurrence and providing ways of mitigating them. Study Design: It was a survey research, the stu...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2019/v20i630173
The strength characteristics of concrete made from different brands of cement used in Anambra State, Nigeria are reported in this paper. Samples of the selected brands of cement were collected and are used in mixing concrete. The study was conducted in Anambra State, Nigeria for...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430162
Aim: The study evaluates the flood resilience measures in buildings on flood-plains of Ogbaru, with a view to establishing the extent of its incorporation into the design and construction of Buildings. Study Design: It was a survey research, questionnaires were distributed to hea...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2019/v19i430131
Aim: This study evaluates and establishes the nature and characteristics of flooding and flood disaster in Ogbaru. Study Design: It was a survey research, where questionnaires were distributed to heads of the selected households and building practitioners in the study area. Likew...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2019/v33i630108