Volume 3, Issue 2 (September)

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.t91emqw0

APPLICATION OF BIM TO CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: STAKEHOLDERS’ PERCEPTIONS IN SELECTED STATES OF SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA

Timothy O. Adewuyi^*, Etorobong K. Umoren, Monday Otali

Purpose: Construction material waste management (CMWM) is one enigma that has given the construction stakeholders brain-cracking efforts to tackle possibly employing all the available strategies at their disposal and new inventions possible to come to a sustainable level. This study investigated the application of BIM in solving the problem of construction material waste which is one of the option...

Sep, 2019 pp. 1-16 10 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.v9f3fy2p

COLLABORATION AMONG INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Jurbe Joseph Molwus^*, John Iorkumbur, Yohana Daniel Izam

Purpose: Construction project delivery in Nigeria, like many developing countries, remains challenging in terms of collaborative effort. It is still seen to be characterised by adversarial relationships in work places thereby manifesting unsatisfactory work quality, errors and omissions in designs and other contract documents, wastages and attendant high costs, and untimely completion. Efforts hav...

Sep, 2019 pp. 17-29 11 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.p6m1ck81

DESIGN AGAINST CRIME: FEAR AND DETERRENCE AS MOTIVATORS FOR CRIME PREVENTION DESIGN

Samuel O. Ebong^*, Abimbola AdeOluwa Oke

Purpose: This paper reviews various methods of deterrence measures integrated into design for crime prevention. It discusses crime prevention concepts such as surveillance and detection methods, protective barrier systems and security lighting. The paper draws attention to the place of fear in the concept of deterrence. Fear has always been one of the driving forces behind human aspiration and act...

Sep, 2019 pp. 30-44 10 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.hdwyoo3e

INFLATION HEDGING CHARACTERISTICS OF REAL ESTATE HOSTEL INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA

Akuakanwa Eziukwu Nwosu^*

Purpose: This study examines the inflation hedging capability of hostel investments around the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), south gate, Akure. The study sought to undertake the economic analysis of inflation hedging of the return generated from hostel investment in Federal University of Technology Akure, South gate. Design/methodology/approach: The study area is characterised wit...

Sep, 2019 pp. 45-60 11 views 2 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.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.vpf4zft8

TIMELY DELIVERY OF PROJECTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF ONDO STATE

Samuel Olusola Olatunji^*, Victor Adetunji Arowoiya, Ola Oke Oluwayomi Omolewa

Purpose: The relationship between timely delivery of construction projects success and economic development in Nigerian construction industry involves managing the resources— workers, machines, money, materials and methods used. Some projects are effectively and efficiently managed while others are mismanaged, incurring much delay and cost overruns and negatively affecting the economy. This paper ...

Sep, 2019 pp. 92-100 9 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.roqb6wo1

EVALUATING CAUSES OF CHANGE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Femi Olabode Olasunkanmi^*, Michael Gbolagade Oladokun

Purpose: Change in building construction project is inevitable and can occur at any stage, it has different source and reason due to involvement of many participants. Therefore, the study gives insight into causes of these changes and its consequences on building project performance. Design/methodology/approach: Descriptive and survey research method was used to evaluate the perception of construc...

Sep, 2019 pp. 101-120 13 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.f6psydcz

MODELLING THE DYNAMIC EFFECT OF INTERACTION BETWEEN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITIONS AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT RETURNS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Adekunle Sunday Adeogun^*, Namnso Bassey Udoekanem, Shien Stephen Kuma, Babatunde Muktar Wahab

Purpose: The study examines the relationship between infrastructure condition and residential property investment in Abuja, Nigeria. It was carried out with specific focus on the effect infrastructure conditions impacts on property investment returns in the selected residential submarkets of Abuja. Design/methodology/approach: A survey approach was adopted with residential properties currently in ...

Sep, 2019 pp. 121-135 11 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.tz6devxn

AN EVALUATION OF CLASSIFICATION PERFORMANCE OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK AND LOGISTIC REGRESSION AS LOAN SCORING MODELS

Amos Olaolu Adewusi^*

Purpose: Application of credit risk evaluation techniques has continued to receive more research attention in the advanced economies than emerging economies. However, the findings on the classification performance of these techniques have been mixed. The current paper aims at assessing the classification performance of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Logistic Regression Model (LRM) in credit t...

Sep, 2019 pp. 136-152 11 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.mb53qnnn

MODELS FOR PREDICTING THE IMPACT OF RISK FACTORS ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS’ CASH-OUT FORECASTS IN NIGERIA

M. Abdulrazaq^*

Purpose: Researches have shown that construction contractors face challenges when attempting to manage their present and future financial requirements via cash flow (CF) forecasting and/or the use of cash flow forecasting (CFF) models. Consideration for risk factors impacting on CF forecasts/CFF models has also been identified as a key issue affecting contractors’ application of CFF models. This s...

Sep, 2019 pp. 153-166 10 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2019.clppd7il

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 and survey research method was used to evaluate the...

Sep, 2019 pp. 167-183 13 views 2 downloads