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EFFECT OF ECONOMIC RECESSION ON THE GROWTH OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Economic recession occurs when “economic activity declines, in other words, growth become negative “and it is associated with low- level consumer spending. A recession also known as go-slow in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or national outputs has led to increase in unemployment, a decrease in wages, a high level of inequality, and an increase in government borrowing. Fall of Nigerian currency, so much reliance on oil, and ...

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ASSESSMENT OF FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN ABUJA

ABSTRACT Deciding on financing strategies to support small and medium size construction firms (SMCFs) is not always easy. The aim of the study is to assessed the financing strategies employed by small and medium size construction firms in Abuja with a view to develop additional strategies for effective financing of the firms. Mixed method research methodology was adopted involving the administration of 85 structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 10 ...

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FACTORS AFFECTING THE COMPLETENESS AND PROJECT DELIVERY OF SMALL SIZE INDEGENOUS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN LAGOS STATE

Abstract This study examines the factors affecting the completeness and project delivery of indigenous small-size construction firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study  adopts a survey and descriptive research design. Sample size for the survey consists, 300 staff of selected small size indigenous construction companies, engaged  in the business of building, construction, mechanical, electrical etc. contracting. Questionnaire was employed as the main instrument for  gathering data for the study. The ...

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AN ASSESSMENT OF SITE LAYOUT PRACTICES OF SOME CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Site layout involves the identification, sizing and placing of the temporary facilities (TFs) at the required positions within the boundaries of the construction project site. The aim of this research is to assess the site layout practices of some construction firms in Abuja, Nigeria, with a view to improve productivity of workers in construction sites. Questionnaire was administered for the collection of data for the research. Purposive sampling technique ...

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