Download Tag: NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

ABSTRACT The representation of women in traditionally male dominated jobs in developed countries has greatly increased due to changes in economies and worksite settings. However, women are still a minority group in the Nigerian Construction Industry (NCI), with a participation level of about 0.2% compared to 3.2% for men. Studies on women quantity surveyors’ (WQS) participation in the Nigerian construction industry (NCI) in Abuja-FCT area are scarce. This study's aim ...

Abstract The study examined the state of health and safety risk management practices in the building sector of the construction industry and has the objectives to: evaluate the construction risks inherent in the building sector of the construction industry; examine the health and safety risk management processes adopted by the construction industry in Nigeria; validate the existence of identified factor(s) militating against the implementation of health and safety practices in ...

ABSTRACT Health and safety issues had always been a major challenge and concern in the construction industry. Construction is found to be one of the most dangerous on health and safety practice, predominantly in developing countries. As construction accidents continue to dominate the overall construction industry. Despite the programs implemented by government and measures introduced by companies the number of high rise construction accidents still remains alarmingly. This research aim ...