Volume 3, Issue 1 (March)

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.1v4qbrir

EFFECTS OF OVERHEAD COST OF CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Chukwuemeka Patrick Ogbu^*, Monday Omogiate Imafidon

Purpose: “General items” is an important cost center in civil engineering projects given the complexities of facilitative works and support services that are normally required in such projects. However, extant literature makes little or no difference between preliminaries in building projects and general items in civil engineering projects. This study, which focuses on overhead costs in civil engi...

Mar, 2019 pp. 1-14 12 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.trem1dcb

THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING ENVELOPES FOR BUILDINGS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Abbas Mu’azu^*, Rabia Batagarawa, Yusuf Hauwa, Teslim Giwa

Purpose: This research aims to determine the thermal performance of building envelope types, mainly walls, that are commonly used locally and other prescribed/recommended typologies. Design/methodology/approach: This was carried out using computer-based simulation, with the aid of Integrated Environmental Solutions – Virtual Environment (IES-VE) software as the simulation tool, in which thermal co...

Mar, 2019 pp. 15-31 12 views 2 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.2019.00orood8

STAKEHOLDERS’ PERCEPTION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF VARIATION ORDERS IN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE OF NIGERIA

Emmanuel Tayo Adu^*, Afeez Olalekan Sanni, Christian Fidelis Asuquo

Purpose: The construction process is a complex and risky endeavour often associated with unexpected changes which can occur at any stage of the project and may eventually lead to issuance of variation orders. Variation orders are subject to numerous factors which have significant effects on project performance. The study examines the causes and effects of variation orders in construction projects ...

Mar, 2019 pp. 44-58 9 views 3 downloads

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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.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.2019.p7tcrhd2

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 a view to enhancing construction projects delivery...

Mar, 2019 pp. 83-97 10 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.qj4qrqqz

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERIZATION OF WASTE POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE MODIFIED MORTAR AND CONCRETE: A REVIEW

Uche Emmanuel Edike^*, Koleola Tunwase Odusami

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present a state-of-the-art review of recent studies on performance properties of concrete and mortar production using waste plastic with a view to identifying areas of further improvement. Design/methodology/approach: The method relies on literature review on application of plastics in concrete and mortar production. Papers employed for the study were majorly g...

Mar, 2019 pp. 98-114 10 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.xym8wfv3

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR EFFECTIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DELIVERY IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Dorcas Omolola Adeagbo^*

Purpose: The aim of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of public-private partnership arrangements for affordable housing delivery in Nigeria by investigating obstacles to PPP's efficacy in affordable housing supply, and examining variables that could enhance PPP's efficiency in affordable housing delivery in the research region. Design/methodology/approach: Survey research design was used f...

Mar, 2019 pp. 115-121 10 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.sr56ie06

STRENGTHENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TOWN PLANNING LAWS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: PANACEA FOR REDUCING INCIDENCE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA

Cyril J. Effiong^*, Chicheta Nissi

Purpose: The incidents of Building collapse in Nigeria is becoming increasingly alarming with a lot of aspersion on the integrity of professionals in the built environment. Despite many efforts aimed at ameliorating the urban problems through the enactment of plethora of planning laws and regulations, the administration and implementation of these laws and regulation have been problematic. The res...

Mar, 2019 pp. 122-130 17 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.kcnwq8jp

FACTORS AFFECTING COST PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Dorcas Omolola Adeagbo^*

Purpose: Cost deviation from initial cost plan, has been prevalent in construction projects and the issue calls for serious concern. It is against this background that this study made attempt to investigate factors responsible for this phenomenon despite past research efforts. Design/methodology/approach: Purposive sampling method was used to collect data from primary source consisting of structur...

Mar, 2019 pp. 131-139 12 views

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.d4v9g02l

STUDIES TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING ARCHITECTURAL WAYFINDING

Unyime Uduak Umo^*

Purpose: Wayfinding, a concept that has been in existence since antiquity has however, in recent times been ignored by architects and other key players in the industry resulting in the prevalence of situations in which buildings’ internal and external spaces are clogged and plagued with signs and directional signboards; thereby defeating the core intent and purpose of such spaces and facilities. T...

Mar, 2019 pp. 140-154 12 views 2 downloads