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Anthony Okwogume Ujene

Department of Building, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Publications 16

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Research Article Vol. 9, Issue 2

IMPLEMENTATION OF ORGANISATIONAL CULTURAL PRACTICES AMONGST MULTINATIONAL CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

Anthony Chukwunedum Anumudu*, Monday Otali, Anthony Okwogume Ujene

Purpose: Culture is a set of learned mores, values, beliefs, attitudes, and a vital Critical Success Factor (CSF) that impacts project success or failure. The major challenges facing Multinational Construction Firms (MCF’s) working across borders are being able to develop cultural practices that balance global competitiveness and multinational flex...

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Research Article Vol. 8, Issue 2

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 determi...

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Research Article Vol. 8, Issue 2

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 i...

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Research Article Vol. 8, Issue 1

BARRIERS AND DRIVERS OF HOUSE OWNERSHIP IN SOUTH-EAST AND SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA

Emeka Mma Agbagha*, Isaac Abiodun Odesola, Anthony Okwogume Ujene

Purpose: Barriers to house ownership are inhibitors of house ownership while drivers of house ownership are enablers of house ownership. The aim of this paper is to appraise the barriers to house ownership, and assess the drivers to house ownership, in the South-East and South-South geo-political zones of Nigeria, with the view to promote house own...

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Research Article Vol. 8, Issue 1

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 ...

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Research Article Vol. 8, Issue 1

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IN NIGERIA TERTIARY EDUCATION SECTOR

Otoabasi Asuquo Ansa*, Anthony Okwogume Ujene, Monday Otali

Purpose: The aim of this research is to assess the level of compliance of public procurement regulations and level of application of contract administration practices in project delivery with a view to enhance performance of tertiary institution projects.  Design/methodology/approach: Survey design was adopted where data were obtained from 635 vali...

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Research Article Vol. 7, Issue 2

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

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 pro...

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Research Article Vol. 4, Issue 1

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 ...

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Research Article Vol. 4, Issue 1

EFFICIENCY OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FIRMS IN SOUTH SOUTH, NIGERIA

Anthony Okwogume Ujene*, Monday Otali

Purpose: The study aims at providing insight into the extent to which some factors influence the effectiveness of inventory management, as well as the level to which the inventory management affect the performance of firms operating in the construction industry in south south, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: Data for the study were collected ...

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Research Article Vol. 4, Issue 1

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 an...

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 2

CORRUPT PRACTICES IN DELIVERY OF PUBLIC PROJECTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Femi Olabode Olasunkanmi*, Anthony Okwogume Ujene

Purpose: One major hindrance to national development in the developing countries is the cancer of corruption that has eaten deep into the fabrics of the entire society. Therefore, the aim of the study is to evaluate the nature of the prevailing corrupt practices and its effects on public projects delivery. Design/methodology/approach: Descriptive a...

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 1

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 purposiv...

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 1

UTILIZATION OF QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN DECISION MAKING AMONG CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Anthony Okwogume Ujene*

Purpose: Quantitative techniques are relevant in practically every aspect of production to assist in decision making for optimal use of resources. This study aimed at providing reasonable insight into the existing level of application of different decision techniques, as well as the prioritization the factors militating against their adoption with ...

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

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 s...

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR INFLUENCING FACTORS: PROJECT MANAGERS’ PERSPECTIVE IN UYO, NIGERIA

Anthony Okwogume Ujene*, Joseph Akpanamasi

Purpose: The study provided insight into the required supervisory competencies of selected professionals and factors influencing quality of supervision, with a view to enhancing productivity and construction projects delivery in Uyo, Nigeria.  Design/methodology/approach: Evaluations were carried out on the extent of application of professional sup...

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 1

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 construct...

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