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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2021.vse4ksm7

A REVIEW OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF CONCRETE ADMIXTURES

Ojo, Olaniyi Segun*, Hassan, Ibrahim Ogiri, Ogunbode, Ezekiel Babatunde

Purpose: Sustainable environment could be achieved with constructions using concrete that generates little heat. One way to achieve this is by using water reducing admixtures. More so, there is coming a time in some parts of Nigeria where normal strength concrete will be less required due to unavailable land space and high-rise buildings will require high or ultra-high strength concrete, produced ...

Mar, 2021 pp. 106-115 10 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.3uhpeq0f

ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF ROAD CONNECTIVITY PATTERN ON THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Victor E. Umoren*, Usen Inyangmme

Purpose: Assessing the general circulation system in Akwa Ibom State cannot be overemphasized. This study aimed at assessing the effect of road connectivity pattern on the physical development in the study area.  Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this, two sets of data on road connectivity and physical development were collected. These involves data on the length of roads in each local gover...

Sep, 2017 pp. 106-114 14 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.n3cqbsfa

EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF TRADITIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NORTH WESTERN, NIGERIA

Tukur Almustapha*, Aminu Bn Musa, Adesoji A. Adegboyega

 Purpose: Construction firm is fundamental sector of economic; it transforms various resources into constructed physical infrastructure necessary for socio-economic development. It embraces process by which physical infrastructures are planned, designed, produced and repaired or maintained. In order to effectively carry out those responsibilities, construction firms are expected to formulate and p...

Sep, 2018 pp. 113-124 10 views 3 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2020.bv6twvzd

CONTEXTUALIZING “DRAW IN ORDER TO SEE” FOR INNOVATIVE REFORMATION IN THE NIGERIAN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION

Evelyn Lami A. Allu*, Jonathan D. Chong

Purpose: There is continuous demand for improvement and sustainable innovations on architectural education globally and as such, this demand leads the discourse in all spheres of architecture. Coinciding with this demand is the requirement for sustainable practices/services within the built environment professions and the reformation of their educational training. Therefore, Nigeria cannot be an e...

Mar, 2020 pp. 114-127 12 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.xym8wfv3

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR EFFECTIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DELIVERY IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Dorcas Omolola Adeagbo*

Purpose: The aim of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of public-private partnership arrangements for affordable housing delivery in Nigeria by investigating obstacles to PPP's efficacy in affordable housing supply, and examining variables that could enhance PPP's efficiency in affordable housing delivery in the research region. Design/methodology/approach: Survey research design was used f...

Mar, 2019 pp. 115-121 10 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.fnc3z6vt

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND POTENTIALS - A REVIEW

Evelyn Lami A. Allu*, Fidelis A. Emuze

Purpose: This study is a follow up from earlier research, which acknowledged the lack of sustainable curricula in some Nigerian universities and particularly for architectural education. The paradigm shift to sustainable built environment requires a prescriptive transformation of the architectural education in Nigeria. Architecture is a multifaceted discipline and so is the sustainability agenda. ...

Sep, 2017 pp. 115-123 12 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.4zvu8jsu

AN ANALYSIS OF NIMBY SOLUTION AND TENANTS’ PROPERTY RIGHT TO A HOME WITH A GRAVE IN THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR

Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun*

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine the practicality of applying not in my backyard concept to prevent location of grave within home in the private rented sector. Method: This research applies both quantitative and qualitative research approach. It starts by analysing the voice, exit and loyalty option available to renters in a private residence with a grave. It applies logistic mod...

Mar, 2017 pp. 116-135 11 views
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.z0auslqc

ASSESSMENT OF LEVEL OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Ofem Patrick Enang, Timothy O. Adewuyi, Monday Otali*

Purpose: The aim of this research is to assess the level of implementation of blockchain technology (BT) in projects in the Nigerian construction industry.  Design/methodology/approach: Survey design was adopted for the study. Data were obtained using 721 copies of structured questionnaire. The methods of data analysis were descriptive and inferential statistics.  Findings: The result revealed tha...

Mar, 2024 pp. 117-131 8 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.f6psydcz

MODELLING THE DYNAMIC EFFECT OF INTERACTION BETWEEN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITIONS AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT RETURNS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Adekunle Sunday Adeogun*, Namnso Bassey Udoekanem, Shien Stephen Kuma, Babatunde Muktar Wahab

Purpose: The study examines the relationship between infrastructure condition and residential property investment in Abuja, Nigeria. It was carried out with specific focus on the effect infrastructure conditions impacts on property investment returns in the selected residential submarkets of Abuja. Design/methodology/approach: A survey approach was adopted with residential properties currently in ...

Sep, 2019 pp. 121-135 11 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.sr56ie06

STRENGTHENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TOWN PLANNING LAWS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: PANACEA FOR REDUCING INCIDENCE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA

Cyril J. Effiong*, Chicheta Nissi

Purpose: The incidents of Building collapse in Nigeria is becoming increasingly alarming with a lot of aspersion on the integrity of professionals in the built environment. Despite many efforts aimed at ameliorating the urban problems through the enactment of plethora of planning laws and regulations, the administration and implementation of these laws and regulation have been problematic. The res...

Mar, 2019 pp. 122-130 17 views 3 downloads