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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.fiyerts7

MEASURES FOR MITIGATING THE CRITICAL BARRIERS TO TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Saidu Minin Mohammed^*, Sadiq H. Aminu

Purpose: This study assessed the measures for mitigating lack of top management commitment as a critical barrier to implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in Nigerian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a quantitative research approach. Simple random sampling was used. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires that were self-administere...

Mar, 2023 pp. 49-60 10 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.p3udlcii

EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATION AMONG PROFESSIONALS ON BUILDING PROJECTS DELIVERY IN NIGERIA

O.F. Akinradewo^*, L.D. Ojo, O.N. Oyefusi

Purpose: Effective communication is an essential ingredient that can help in achieving the set goal of a construction project. Therefore, the study aimed at assessing the effects of communication among the professionals on building project delivery with a view to developing models for determining the effects of communication on completion time, cost, client satisfaction and project management. D...

Sep, 2017 pp. 50-66 10 views

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.segx7z8s

IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN FINANCE AS A CATALYST FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Monday Otali^*, Chukwuemeka Monye

Purpose: The quest for environmental sustainability have become a global concern to every sector of life. The aim of study is to assess the level of commitment of financial institutions, and construction professionals towards green infrastructural development in Nigeria through green finance implementation. Design/methodology/approach: A survey design approach was used in this study. A purposive ...

Sep, 2023 pp. 51-64 8 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2020.bdg3xyke

EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF URBANIZATION ON VEGETATION IN MINNA METROPOLIS: GIS APPROACH

Adekunle Sunday Adeogun^*, Nasidi Yusuf, Abdulateef Iyanda Bako, Nurudeen Bello Akinsola

Purpose: The growth of urban areas is one of the major factors that leads to cutback of vegetation. This paper is set to assess the effect of urbanization on vegetation cover in the Minna metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria.Design/Methodology/Approach: The remote sensing Quick Bird satellite images of Minna for the year 2010, 2015 and 2020 were used to obtained land use information change. Remote Sen...

Mar, 2020 pp. 55-70 12 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.n3g09fa7

USAGE OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PROJECTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Michael Gbolagade Oladokun^*, Dubem Isaac Ikediashi

Purpose: The study evaluated the application of Building Information Modelling for building projects in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria with a view to achieving sustainable building projects through effective collaboration among building professionals. Design/methodology/approach: The study utilised the survey research design in order to obtain the perception of construction professionals on the awaren...

Mar, 2017 pp. 55-74 12 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2025.nx8xzzgc

ASSESSMENT OF GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVES AMONG REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN ABUJA

Babatunde Muktar Wahab^*, Siddique Ramalan Nuhu, Maxwell Altine Kyon

Purpose: The study assessed the green building initiatives among real estate professionals in Abuja with a view to identifying the factors affecting its implementation in the built environment. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed census sampling to sample all the 420 firms in the study area. Responses were received from 339 firms which were analysed for the study. The study employed de...

Mar, 2025 pp. 56-68 13 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.4xm6n194

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF PLANNING TECHNIQUES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA

Dele S. Kadir^*, Obiora K. Uroko, Babajide O. Onabanj, Elijah O. Oyewole

Purpose: Time and cost overruns are two of the major criticisms against the Nigerian construction industry. Extant literature indicates that the planning technique used for the execution of construction project will determine its performance. However, there seems to be scanty empirical evidence on the impact of planning techniques on project performance in the literature. This study hence evaluate...

Sep, 2024 pp. 56-67 12 views 8 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2022.fanww5xu

CRITICAL ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACCURACY OF CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATES IN AN ERA OF BIG DATA

Jesse Amadosi Emmanuel^*, Bobai Isaac Ali

Purpose: This study seeks to identify organisational factors that affects the accuracy of early conceptual cost estimate then evaluate the influence of these factors so as to determine the organisational factors to be taken into account when preparing conceptual cost estimates. Design/Methodology: Case studies have been used to identify the relevant contributing organisational factors affecting th...

Mar, 2022 pp. 56-71 9 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2021.76jskw8z

ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION BUILDINGS IN BAUCHI, NIGERIA

Muhammed Murtala Bello^*, Evelyn Lami A. Allu, Pontip Stephen Nimlyat

Purpose: Energy efficiency, often referred to as efficient energy use, is aimed at reducing the amount of energy required for cooling, heating, ventilation and lighting in buildings to create desirable thermal comfort conditions. Global energy and climatic challenges have necessitated new ideas and investments in developing energy-efficient strategies in the building industry. The building sector ...

Mar, 2021 pp. 56-71 14 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.4de97up6

APPRAISAL OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION STRATEGIES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Dubem Isaac Ikediashi^*, Monday Otali

Purpose: The study evaluated dispute resolution approaches for construction disputes with a view towards exploring their applicability and effectiveness in achieving a long lasting resolution for construction disputes in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: An exploratory questionnaire survey approach was adopted in which 55 valid responses were received from 120 target respondents which includ...

Sep, 2018 pp. 56-68 11 views 1 downloads