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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.zro33m7t

MAINTENANCE PRACTICES FOR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Innocent Cletus Ogar*, Nsikak William Ulaeto

Purpose: This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of maintenance practices commonly adopted for public buildings in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria, in a view to preserving the structural integrity of these buildings.  Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a survey research method. The study population comprised registered construction professionals practising in Akwa Ibom state. A total...

Sep, 2024 pp. 93-108 13 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2020.5h5y6v40

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY UNDER THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Henry Asuquo Okpo, Michael Gbolagade Oladokun*, Adegbenjo David Adelakun

Purpose: This study presents the result of an investigation of the fourth industrial revolution and digitalisation within the Nigeria construction industry from the construction firm's perspective.Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a qualitative research approach through the interview, carried out among eight case companies in Abuja, Nigeria. Thematic analysis was used in analysing the...

Mar, 2020 pp. 95-113 11 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.2t5zk3dr

EVALUATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING PLANNING EFFORTS IN BUILDING PROJECTS IN UYO, NIGERIA

Oluseun O. Olubajo*, Shien Stephen Kuma

Purpose: This study investigates the factors influencing planning efforts in building projects in Uyo, Nigeria. The focus is specific on those factors that significantly affect the pre-contract planning stages of building projects.  Design/methodology/approach: A survey approach was adopted in the collection of data among key professional consultants involved in building project planning and execu...

Sep, 2017 pp. 95-105 9 views 4 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2021.u550owce

FACTORS AFFECTING PRIVATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Babatunde Muktar Wahab*, Matthew Mamman, Siddique Ramalan Nuhu

Purpose: Housing demand in most part of the world, especially Africa surpasses housing supply. The population is trending in geometric progression compared with arithmetic progression in housing provision. It is on this note that this study examined the factors responsible for the large gap created between demand and supply of housing.Design/Methodology: The Both primary and secondary sources of d...

Mar, 2021 pp. 96-105 10 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.qt4q09v2

ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGER - DELTA, NIGERIA

Monday Otali*, Akaninyene Afangide Umoh, Nnamani Blessing Benedeth

 Purpose: The call for the sustainability of construction firms in Niger Delta, Nigeria cannot be over emphasized. This study assessed the economic performance of small, medium and large construction firms in Niger Delta, Nigeria.  Design/methodology/approach: Survey design approach was adopted in this study. Data were obtained using 1179 copies of structured questionnaire, administered by the res...

Sep, 2018 pp. 96-112 13 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.qj4qrqqz

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERIZATION OF WASTE POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE MODIFIED MORTAR AND CONCRETE: A REVIEW

Uche Emmanuel Edike*, Koleola Tunwase Odusami

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present a state-of-the-art review of recent studies on performance properties of concrete and mortar production using waste plastic with a view to identifying areas of further improvement. Design/methodology/approach: The method relies on literature review on application of plastics in concrete and mortar production. Papers employed for the study were majorly g...

Mar, 2019 pp. 98-114 10 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.3hc7px9r

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IN NIGERIA TERTIARY EDUCATION SECTOR

Otoabasi Asuquo Ansa*, Anthony Okwogume Ujene, Monday Otali

Purpose: The aim of this research is to assess the level of compliance of public procurement regulations and level of application of contract administration practices in project delivery with a view to enhance performance of tertiary institution projects.  Design/methodology/approach: Survey design was adopted where data were obtained from 635 valid structured questionnaire. The methods of data an...

Mar, 2024 pp. 99-116 11 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.053s2fqd

PREDICTION OF MATERIAL WASTE GENERATION AT CONSTRUCTION STAGE OF LOW RISE BUILDINGS

Timothy O. Adewuyi*, Godwin Idoro

Purpose: This research is steered towards developing models for predicting the quantity of material waste generated during construction stage of building projects employing in-situ construction method and the comparison of predicted quantity with the actual waste generated on site. Design/methodology/approach: The data used for the development of the models were sourced from thirty on-going projec...

Mar, 2017 pp. 99-115 11 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.q6x7w4w6

BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS OF CAREER WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENTS IN SOUTH SOUTH, NIGERIA

Scholastica F. Ekanem*, Timothy O. Adewuyi, Ranti Taibat Adebiyi

Purpose: Unique attribute of professional women in construction industry remains untapped assets in sustainable construction developments (SCD). This study identified the critical barriers and facilitators of career women participation in SCD.  Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from consulting and contracting firms in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, in Nigeria through questionnair...

Sep, 2023 pp. 101-115 10 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.roqb6wo1

EVALUATING CAUSES OF CHANGE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Femi Olabode Olasunkanmi*, Michael Gbolagade Oladokun

Purpose: Change in building construction project is inevitable and can occur at any stage, it has different source and reason due to involvement of many participants. Therefore, the study gives insight into causes of these changes and its consequences on building project performance. Design/methodology/approach: Descriptive and survey research method was used to evaluate the perception of construc...

Sep, 2019 pp. 101-120 13 views 1 downloads