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Abstract This study was on energy efficiency of residential building in Ekiti state. Three objectives were raised which included: To evaluating energy efficiency and behavioural patterns by various kinds of a residential building in Ekiti State, to examine the energy efficiency and behavioural pattern of households by examining the metering system used in various residential building types in Ekiti state and to identify the energy-intensive behaviour in residential buildings in ...

Abstract This study was on Capacity Building and Employee Performance in Civil Service of Nigeria. Three objectives were raised which included: Find out the influence of capacity building on civil servant performance, Find out the challenges militating against capacity building in the Public sector and What are the benefits and prospects of capacity building on organizational Performance. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants ...

Abstract This study was on building failure and collapse in Nigeria. Jerac Construction Company, Emene, Enugu Nigeria as a case study.  Three objectives were raised which included: To find out the causes and failure of building collapse in Nigeria, to ascertain the components prone for building failure and collapse in Nigeria and to suggest solutions to building failure and collapse in Nigeria. A total of 77 responses were received and ...

ABSTRACT Companies must have the capability to deal with various tendering situations successfully in today‟s highly competitive construction market. The first step that the companies need to consider is whether to tender or not to tender when they received a tender invitation. The contractors‟ decision is affected by various factors and influences. This decision is highly reliant to the specific project and the macro environment. It is difficult to make ...

ABSTRACT This project work is designed to give an insight into the application of statistical quality control in the building products industries in order to help manufacturers understand the importance of applying statistical techniques in controlling quality products.  In addition to make consumers have faith in standard quality of products they buy. It must also be remembered that goods are competitive, for producers to excel in the competitive market; their ...

ABSTRACT Harvested water run-off from five different houses with stone coated roof were sampled in Ichida, Anambra state for the effect of the roof on the harvested water. The pH and metal content of the harvested water run-off were analyzed. The result of the analysis where compared with the World Health Organization standard. The results showed that the pH ranged from 6.4 ­– 7.2 and the concentration of the heavy ...

ABSTRACT The world of building Industry is very wide and reaches which covers all areas like production, Building maintenance, project management, project monitoring and evaluation, facilities and viability studies and building surveying etc.  and there is room in its for every person who want to learn, experience and practices to see above all how to provide good shelter for the good of humanity and the occupants of that house. The field ...

INTRODUCTION The subject of airport passenger terminal building must involve a discussion of transportation. Transportation has remained one of the most vital factors that influence the development of a nation. The credibility of this statement has been proven over the centuries, that if one decides to take a critical look at earlier civilizations, from the time of early Egyptian civilization to the current civilized world, one will discover that many ...

Abstract Buildings are meant to provide conveniences and shelter to the people, but the same building can pose as a danger-trap to the same people. Building failure occurs when there is a defect in one or more elements of the building caused by inability of the material making up the components of such building elements to perform its original function effectively, which may finally lead to building collapse. This study ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Housing (Shelter) is unarguably one of the basic necessities of man. It used to be ranked second after food in the hierarchy of man’s needs but according to Ebie (2009) it is the first and most important of all rights. According to him, because of the importance attached to housing and coupled with the fact that housing in all its ramifications is ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0    Introduction 1.1    Background of the study 1.2    Statement of the problem 1.3    Objectives of the study 1.4    Significance of the study 1.5    Scope and Limitations of the study 1.6    Assumptions of the study 1.7    Formulation of Hypothesis 1.8    Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO 2.0    Review of Related Literature 2.1    Conceptual review 2.2    Theoretical review 2.3    Empirical review CHAPTER THREE 3.0    Design and Methodology 3.1    Primary Sources of Data 3.1.1 Personal/Oral Interview 3.1.2 Questionnaire Method 3.2    Secondary ...

ABSTRACT With the demand for housing in Nigeria growing at a geometric rate while housing provision is at arithmetic rate, there is obvious need to evolve a more practical method of achieving mass housing development in the country. Dry construction presents an excellent opportunity to government at all levels and the primary mortgage institutions to guarantee speedy provision of mass and affordable housing in Nigeria. This technology will provide for ...

PREFACE This is presentation of information on the detailing of structural members in Buildings. Structural detailing is a branch of structural work that transposes the ideal or works of a Structural Engineer in working drawings for easy utilization in the building construction works. Working drawing are produced by an architect and a structural Engineer for easy use by a contractors. The processes of detailing put n place was in conjunction ...

ABSTRACT This dissertation is model that examine residential property investment in Osun State and its associated problems. The main objective of the dissertation is to examine the means of satisfying additional housing unit requirement in Osun State, particularly Osogbo. The methodology that was adopted or employed in gathering information was the questionnaire method, through which necessary information were collected. This project work was based on the residential property investment in ...

ABSTRACT The current extensive use of low quality aggregate in Nigerian road for engineering applications is of concern because they appear to be a level of ignorance surrounding their existing properties and implications. This project was conceived for the purpose of comparing the crushed aggregate and one sample each was obtained from different locations and transported to ministry of works laboratory Enugu, Enugu State. These aggregate samples were tested. It ...

ABSTRACT The study to examine procurement systems and it impact on cost management and delivery, the study has the following objectives,to identify various procurement systems commonly used by quantity surveyors in Owerri, to examine challenges encountered when employing various procurement systems for construction projects and to examine the impact of procurement systems on construction cost. Concerning methodology for this study, data was obtained from primary source that is standardized structured ...

ABSTRACT “Market” is an area or setting in which price making forces (demand and supply) operates. Marketing performs the role of bridging special geographical gap by making sure that goods and services are moved from the point of production to the point of consumption. Agricultural marketing is an essential tool for development yet, farmers suffer from a number of difficulties that reduces their bargaining power, as they are deprived of ...

ABSTRACT This research work emphasized on the analysis of the impact of parks and open spaces on residential property values in Independence Layout. The focus of this study was to analyze the impact of pack and open spaces on residential property values. This research embodies the benefits of parks and open spaces and also the implication of parks and open spaces. To achieve this aim, the researcher employed surveyor research ...

ABSTRACT Cost estimating is a key activity in quantity surveying profession and in contractor's organization. The research work is to investigate into current cost estimation practices of contractors in Akwa Ibom state. The objectives were to identify the techniques used in cost estimating by the construction contractors, identify the causes of inaccuracy in construction contractors cost estimates and determine cost estimating risks influencing construction project estimates. Relevant literature on current ...

Abstract This study examines contract planning on construction projects from clients’ perspective and its effects on performance. The objectives are to determine the contract planning practices applied in the Nigerian construction industry, assess the awareness and usage of contract planning tools and techniques applied by clients on construction projects, evaluate factors affecting contract planning practices on construction projects and determine its effects on performance of construction projects.  A cross-sectional design ...