Articles | Journal of Contemporary Research in the Built Environment

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.sjcqb54r

MODELLING FOR PUBLIC ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STOCK: A CASE STUDY OF UYO URBAN, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Uwemobong Ukpa^*, Beulah I. Ofem

Purpose: The aim of the study was to develop a model for public electricity infrastructure and urban development stock in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Design/methodology/approach: Data was collected through field surveys using structured questionnaire to elicit responses from the respondents in the study area. Physical enumeration was carried out to identify all electricity infrastructure available and ...

Mar, 2024 pp. 29-47 9 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2022.yudhnszq

STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING FACILITIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. Aka^*, Isah A. D, Salisu O. I, Olatona F. G

Purpose: Inadequate learning facilities in Nigerian public universities is one of the key factors that affect the overall academic performance of students. This research aims to investigate the underlying learning facilities that contribute best to students’ academic performance. It also intends to propose strategies that can be used to implement such facilities, specifically in public universitie...

Mar, 2022 pp. 29-43 10 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.varsqh7c

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF LOWER BENUE RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY IN NASARAWA STATE

Jacob Atser^*, Hassan Y. Tifwa, Abubakar Saidu

Purpose: Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority has been in existence for decades and has of recent attracted criticisms regarding it continued funding going by its seemingly weak performance. This study aims at evaluating the performance of Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority since inception using Nasarawa State as a case study. Design/methodology/approach: The major data collec...

Sep, 2023 pp. 30-40 11 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.p6m1ck81

DESIGN AGAINST CRIME: FEAR AND DETERRENCE AS MOTIVATORS FOR CRIME PREVENTION DESIGN

Samuel O. Ebong^*, Abimbola AdeOluwa Oke

Purpose: This paper reviews various methods of deterrence measures integrated into design for crime prevention. It discusses crime prevention concepts such as surveillance and detection methods, protective barrier systems and security lighting. The paper draws attention to the place of fear in the concept of deterrence. Fear has always been one of the driving forces behind human aspiration and act...

Sep, 2019 pp. 30-44 10 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.9fauhe3l

IMPACT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES' HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON WORKERS PERFORMANCE

Sanusi Gambo^*, Kabir Ibrahim, Abdullahi Hamisu Lawan, Idowu Albert

Purpose: Studies in the human resources domain have made cases and brought forward evidence that human resources practices of organizations have an impact on worker`s performance. The challenge of understanding this assertion still exist in the construction industry especially in developing countries like Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: To clarify this, human resources management touchstones...

Mar, 2019 pp. 32-43 12 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2021.rqabc37j

PERSPECTIVES ON THE BENEFITS OF E PROCUREMENT TO THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Samuel Olusola Olatunji^*, Onaopepo Adeniyi, Blessing Esther Jegede

Purpose: The e-procurement platform is an innovative tool that can reduce many of the challenges of the Nigerian construction industry. E-Procurement systems are believed to have the ability to tackle some of the bottlenecks of the traditional processes of procuring goods, services and managing the entire procurement process in the construction sector. This paper thus x-rayed the benefits of e-pro...

Feb, 2021 pp. 34-42 12 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.uu7j82c0

EFFECTIVENESS OF FINANCE ALLOCATION STRATEGIES: A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUILDING PROJECTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Ikenna Reginald Ajiero^*, Anthony Okwogume Ujene

Purpose: Given the indispensability of finance to any construction process, this research aimed at carefully evaluating the effectiveness of various finance allocation strategies in public and private building projects in Akwa Ibom State. The set objectives of this study include to discretely assess the effectiveness of major financing allocation strategies in public and private building projects,...

Sep, 2017 pp. 35-49 9 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.puffjmsi

IMPACT OF PAYMENT PROBLEMS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS

Christian Fidelis Asuquo^*, Ekanem Felix Effiong

Purpose: Prompt payment has serious implication for the success of construction contracts, and this is particularly so where smaller construction contractors are involved since they rely heavily on cash flow to sustain their business operations. Despite the existence of contractual provisions and legislations, payment problems are still endemic in the construction industry. The study was therefore...

Mar, 2017 pp. 35-46 15 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2022.vjx0g6qi

RISK MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS IN HOUSING PROJECTS: A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION IN SELECTED PROCUREMENT METHODS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Anthony Okwogume Ujene^*, Uduakobong Edet Inyang

Purpose: The knowledge and understanding of risk management is critical in achieving project objectives in terms of time, cost, quality and safety. The study aimed at providing insight into how procurement methods could influence the effectiveness of risk management practices of housing projects in Akwa Ibom State. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management m...

Mar, 2020 pp. 36-54 13 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.flrkxp7r

GROUND WATER QUALITY AND BOREHOLE MAINTENANCE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Nseobong Edwin Koffi^*, Mfon Ekanem Antia, Nsikak William Ulaeto

Purpose: This study investigated the impact of borehole well maintenance on water quality in residential buildings in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study objectives were to assess physical, chemical, and biological qualities of borehole water and evaluate the maintenance practises applied to boreholes in selected residential buildings in Akwa Ibom State. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve th...

Sep, 2024 pp. 37-55 17 views 3 downloads