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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.lrg4xaph

FEDERAL INCOME EARNERS AND CONCERNS FOR QUALITY HOMES: AN EVALUATION FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Anthony Okwogume Ujene*, Francis P. Udoudoh

Purpose: The study evaluated home qualities and sustainability concerns, with a view to providing an insight into the importance of sustainability concerns on quality of homes occupied by federal income earners in Akwa Ibom state. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted a cross-sectional survey design using structured questionnaire purposively administered on 208 households resulting in 19...

Mar, 2019 pp. 59-73 12 views 7 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.y1ud6nkk

BARRIERS AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE USE OF AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE (AAC) BLOCKS IN BUILDING PROJECTS

Dele Rogers Simeon*, Olatunji Joseph Oladiran

Purpose: Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) has been in existence for over a century and used in Europe and other parts of the world, however, its adoption on building projects in Nigeria and Africa at large is very low or non-existent. Thus, this study investigated significant barriers impeding the adoption of AAC blocks and improvement strategies for its adoption in Nigeria and South Africa.  Des...

Mar, 2023 pp. 61-73 11 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.dqxjtysf

DYNAMICS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE COMPETENCIES AMONG ESTATE SURVEYORS AND VALUERS IN UYO

Paul Chuks Anih*, Ekpa Nyakno Ubong

Purpose: The study explored the implementation of human resource management dynamics by employees and employers of Estate firms in Uyo for real estate competencies. Design/methodology/approach: Survey research method was used. One hundred (100) structured questionnaires were administered to fifty Estate surveying and Valuation Firms in Uyo. “Human Resource Management and Employee Retention Instrum...

Sep, 2019 pp. 61-73 12 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.y4h9ijbu

EFFECT OF TENANTS’ BEHAVIOURS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RENTAL OBLIGATION COMPLIANCE IN AKURE, NIGERIA

Oluwasola Stephen Adebisi*, Nnaemeka B. Ezeokoli, Segun Precious Ayodeji

Purpose: Understanding the behavioural factors influencing tenants' adherence to lease agreements is crucial for landlords, property managers, and policymakers seeking to foster a positive and sustainable private rental sector. The aim of this study is to investigate and understand the impact of tenants' behaviour on their compliance with rental obligations in the private rented sector in the cons...

Sep, 2023 pp. 65-76 11 views 3 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.kbsi8ci7

LAND USE CHANGE EFFECTS ON ABA URBAN SPATIAL EXPANSION PATTERN

Ikurekong E. Edet*, Lawson A. Ananaba, Henry C. Umunakwe

 Purpose: Land uses and Land cover, over time, have undergone changes due to various urban developmental activities, occasioned by socio-economic growth of an area. This paper attempted to examine land use and land cover change effects in Aba Urban.  Design/methodology/approach: To accomplish this Aba urban land use and land cover spatial change variables were obtained from satellite imageries of ...

Sep, 2017 pp. 67-80 11 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.ug4b2d6k

INFLUENCE OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROL STRATEGIES ON LAND USES DURING URBAN PHYSICAL EXPANSION OF CITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA

Nathaniel E. Godknows*, Ikurekong E. Edet, Jacob Atser

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of development control strategies on urban land uses in cities of the South-South region of Nigeria. This was done through an examination of the development control strategies and the urban land uses in the study area.  Design/methodology/approach: The data of the study was obtained through the "rapid urban assessment method" with intensive ...

Sep, 2024 pp. 68-81 14 views 3 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2025.ig2yr04x

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PRACTICES IN CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Abimbola AdeOluwa Oke*, Usen Udoh, Monday Otali

Purpose: The need to have a sustainable and energy efficient building cannot be overemphasized. However, there are critical factors that influence the extent of sustainability performance of institutional buildings. Hence the aim of this study is to assess the factors influencing the extent of adoption of sustainable architectural design practices in central administrative buildings in Federal Uni...

Mar, 2025 pp. 69-86 22 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.eoxpa1pp

INFLUENCE OF MASONRY COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS ON COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF LOW STRENGTH CONCRETE BLOCK MASONRY

Ulaeto, N. W.*, Essien, U. C., Ambrose, E. E.

Purpose: This study evaluated comparatively, the influence of block units and mortar characteristics on the uniaxial compressive strength of low-strength concrete block masonry prisms, with a view to understanding their behaviour.  Design/methodology/approach: Half scaled specimens of 450 mm x 225 mm block units were produced with which 36 concrete block prisms were constructed. Block prisms were ...

Mar, 2024 pp. 69-81 12 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.pl0wdi68

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES AMONG SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGER - DELTA, NIGERIA

Monday Otali*, Akaninyene Afangide Umoh, Nnamani Blessing Benedeth

Purpose: The need to improve the adoption of sustainability practices cannot be over- emphasized. This study assessed the factors influencing the adoption of sustainability practices among 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 questionnai...

Sep, 2018 pp. 69-83 14 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2020.cnt2dq46

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RISK MANAGEMENT IN HOUSING PROJECTS PROCURED WITH SELECTED METHODS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Uduakobong Edet Inyang, Anthony Okwogume Ujene*

Purpose: The awareness and insight of the factors influencing risk management is essential in the effective management of projects delivered with any procurement method. The study aimed at providing insight into how several factors influence the effectiveness of risk management practices of housing projects procured by traditional, direct labour and, labour only methods with a view to enhancing co...

Mar, 2020 pp. 71-85 10 views 2 downloads