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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2022.yj3qq160

NOISE POLLUTION FROM CLUBS AND BARS IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE

Ikenna Reginald Ajiero*, Utibe-Abasi Friday Udotong, Nsikak William Ulaeto

Purpose: This study aimed at assessing levels of noise pollution consequent on activities carried out in Clubs and bars within Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Clubs and bars constituted the case studies of this research, given their loud and sustained sound in the evenings and nights, especially within residential zones. Design/Methodology/Approach: As the study adopted an experiment...

Mar, 2022 pp. 72-84 13 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2021.m905ovhc

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) IMPLEMENTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Dubem Isaac Ikediashi*, Wilfred Osung Owoefiak

Purpose: The study identified critical success factors associated with TQM implementation for construction projects in south-south Nigeria and explored their underlying factors by categorising the critical success factors using principal component analysis (PCA)  Design/Methodology: Anchored on quantitative questionnaire survey approach, 91 copies of the structured questionnaire were distributed w...

Mar, 2021 pp. 72-87 10 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.yyb6epw7

RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN INVESTMENT VALUATION: Issues in Annuity Application in Nigeria

Yusuf L. Gambo*

Purpose: In recent times, valuers' approaches to value have come under intense criticism. In the light of foregoing, this paper aims at investigating the application of ordinary annuity and annuity due in investment valuation with a view to identifying factors influencing the adoption of appropriate annuity as the occasion demands.  Design/methodology/approach: Data were obtained from 338 consulti...

Mar, 2023 pp. 74-87 12 views
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.uh04v7ae

CONTRACTORS’ CASH FLOW AND PROJECT DELIVERY IN AKWA IBOM AND RIVERS STATES, NIGERIA

Dubem Isaac Ikediashi*, Ikenna Reginald Ajiero, Reginald Nkasiobi Ohaka

Purpose: The aim of the study is to investigate the state of contractors’ cash flow and its influence on construction project delivery in selected states of south-south Nigeria with a view towards improving contractors’ cash flow. The study objectives are: to ascertain the influence of project characteristics on contractors’ cash flow projections for construction projects and assess the influence ...

Sep, 2019 pp. 74-91 11 views 3 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.6zggxgfw

APPLICATION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DELIVERY IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA

Adeniran Toyin Lashinde*, Samuel Bassey Ekung

Purpose: Globally, there is tremendous increase in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) due to the fact that Governments around the world have recognized the inefficiencies affecting the construction industry in general, and have recommended and mandated the practice of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a strategy to addressing a declining productivity. The study investigates on ap...

Mar, 2019 pp. 74-82 12 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.m6m16m54

CHARACTERISTICS OF SITE SUPERVISION TASK OF PROFESSIONALS IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

Irewolede Ijaola*, Henry Onukwube, Godwin Idoro

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of task characteristics in construction professionals’ task in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: Based on Hackman and Oldham job characteristics theory, the task characteristics profile of construction professionals employed as site supervisors in construction firms were determined. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the ...

Mar, 2017 pp. 75-88 14 views 3 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.2aivb7er

AWARENESS AND UTILISATION OF COST OPTIMISATION STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCED DELIVERY OF BUILDING PROJECT PHASES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA

Jennifer Onoshoriamhe Asada*, Anthony Okwogume Ujene, Timothy O. Adewuyi

Purpose: Against the backdrop of increased cost failures and abandoned public building projects attributable to poor cost management in South-South Nigeria, this study aimed at providing an insight into the level of awareness and utilisation of cost optimization strategies at the planning, design, procurement and construction phases of building projects by construction professionals in the south-s...

Sep, 2023 pp. 77-88 14 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.nj1vp04o

INHIBITORS TO SECURE ACCESS TO PROPERTY RIGHTS REGISTRATION IN AKURE, NIGERIA

Babajide O. Onabanj*, Michael Ayodele Olukolajo

Purpose: The objective was to elucidate the factors that inhibit formalization of land right registration with the view to form a panacea for improve and healthy land market development in the study area. There are still constraints with access to secure property rights registration in many states of Nigeria in contrast with the experience in developed economies.  Design/methodology/approach: The ...

Sep, 2017 pp. 81-94 12 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.83ap74ag

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMERGING BUILDING MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILITY OF BUILDING GRADUATES IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Vincent Bruno Okon*, Anthony Okwogume Ujene

Purpose: The study determined the extent to which personal attributes moderate the relationship between emerging building management skills and the employability of building technology graduates in Akwa Ibom State.  Design/methodology/approach: The descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. Krejcie and Morgan was used to determine a sample size of 213 respondents drawn from a p...

Sep, 2024 pp. 82-92 9 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.vtq7hdfg

FACTORS ENHANCING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN NIGERIA

Henry Asuquo Okpo*, Timothy O. Adewuyi, Anthony Okwogume Ujene

Purpose: Despite the growing importance of supply chain management (SCM) in the construction industry, many construction firms in Nigeria are yet to effectively implement SCM practices. This has led to inefficiencies, delays, cost overruns and poor project outcomes. Therefore, there is a need to establish factors that enhance the implementation of SCM in construction firms in Nigeria.  Design/meth...

Mar, 2024 pp. 82-98 10 views 1 downloads