Articles | Journal of Contemporary Research in the Built Environment

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2026.xf6u82lm

CONSTRUCTING THE ENERGY POVERTY INDEX FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT INDICATORS

Henry Asuquo Okpo^*, Samuel Bassey Ekung, Israel Udoka

Purpose: The Multidimensional Energy Poverty Index (MEPI), the dominant framework for measuring household energy deprivation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), systematically excludes residential built environment variables, construction quality, thermal envelope performance, building code compliance, and informal settlement classification. This paper constructs a Built Environment Multidimensional Ener...

Mar, 2026 pp. 16-33 20 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.iufk8ikt

IMPACT OF CULTURE ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Edidiong Effiong Ibanga^*, Timothy O. Adewuyi

Purpose: The aim of this study is to understand the impact of culture on construction project delivery (including factors such as project timelines, budget, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction) in Akwa Ibom state in order to improve project success. The study determined the extent of impact of cultural barriers and explored the strategies used to overcome cultural barriers in construction projec...

Sep, 2024 pp. 16-36 14 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.yo37cx76

ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEMATIC RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Saidu Minin Mohammed^*, Isah Muhammad

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the prevailing risk management practices in building construction project delivery within the Nigerian construction industry, considering its significance in economic value creation, employment generation, and GDP contribution. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative data were obtained through questionnaire survey. Purposive sampling was adopted...

Mar, 2024 pp. 16-28 12 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2020.ylmgjivo

APPRAISING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USE OF E-PROCUREMENT IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Samuel Olusola Olatunji^*, Timo Olugbenga Oladinrin, Blessing Esther Jegede

Purpose: The fragmentation in the Nigerian construction industry is often seen as one out of many contributors to low productivity in construction and has led to well-documented problems with both communication and information processing. In Nigeria, Procurement over the years has been carried out manually and it has been distinguishingly characterized by large paperwork, high cost, corruption, an...

Mar, 2020 pp. 17-35 14 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.v9f3fy2p

COLLABORATION AMONG INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Jurbe Joseph Molwus^*, John Iorkumbur, Yohana Daniel Izam

Purpose: Construction project delivery in Nigeria, like many developing countries, remains challenging in terms of collaborative effort. It is still seen to be characterised by adversarial relationships in work places thereby manifesting unsatisfactory work quality, errors and omissions in designs and other contract documents, wastages and attendant high costs, and untimely completion. Efforts hav...

Sep, 2019 pp. 17-29 11 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2021.j06itd1h

VALUE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA

Dubem Isaac Ikediashi^*, Idongesit Okon Bassey

Purpose: The study examined key drivers influencing the practice of value management practices and determined factors inhibiting the smooth implementation of VM practices for construction projects with a view towards bolstering construction project delivery in South south Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: Anchored on questionnaire survey approach, two hundred and twenty-seven (227) copies of t...

Mar, 2021 pp. 18-33 7 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.jyupu0p0

INFLUENCE OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROL INSTRUMENTS ON BUILDING DEVELOPMENT IN UYO METROPOLIS

Anthony Okwogume Ujene^*, Jacob Atser

Purpose: Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Site Plan Analysis Report (SPAR) are two legal instruments of development control to enhance sustainable development in the construction industry. The aim of this paper is to x-ray the extent to which the use of EIAR and SPAR instruments has enhanced sustainable development in the construction industry in Uyo metropolis. Design/methodology...

Mar, 2017 pp. 20-34 9 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.tozqimyc

FRAMEWORK FOR SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES IN SOUTHSOUTH, NIGERIA

Fernandez Kosisochukwu Chiama^*, Nsikak William Ulaeto

Purpose: Unpredictability of the nature and magnitude of threats on government administrative buildings in the South-South region of Nigeria draws to light the need for effective facility security risk management frameworks. These frameworks are needed to assess the risks associated with threats and possible approaches to their mitigation or integration. This study proposes a framework for the eff...

Mar, 2023 pp. 21-36 15 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.7d5oryi8

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADOPTION OF EXISTING PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES IN THE TERTIARY EDUCATION SECTOR IN NIGERIA

Otoabasi Asuquo Ansa^*, Anthony Okwogume Ujene, Monday Otali

Purpose: The aim of this research is to establish the relationship between existing public procurement regulations and sustainable contract administration in tertiary education sector projects. with a view to improve the overall performance of tertiary education projects in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: A survey design approach was used in this study. A random sampling technique was used...

Sep, 2024 pp. 22-37 22 views 12 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.4glw23qt

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE ANALYSIS OF VARIABLES INFLUENCING CONSTRUCTION SITE LAYOUT PLANNING FOR SECURITY AND CRIME PREVENTION

Samuel O. Ebong^*, Luna E. Bassey, Michael C. Oguike

Purpose: This paper investigated the variables influencing construction site layout planning for effective site security. Construction sites are fraught with security and crime risks. To secure the site decisions have to be made on the best layout option on the location of facilities, road network, and access and exit points. A proactive site layout planning can increase productivity, efficiency, ...

Sep, 2018 pp. 25-36 14 views 2 downloads