Volume 1, Issue 2 (September)

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.dbqqxe0j

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 supervisory functions, and factors affecting the qual...

Sep, 2017 pp. 1-14 11 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.c3y496bk

SITE MANAGEMENT-RELATED CAUSES OF REWORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF OIL AND GAS PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Jimmy Uso Wilson^*, Isaac Abiodun Odesol

Purpose: One of the factors that often contribute significantly to cost and schedule overruns is rework. This study aimed at determining the influence of site management-related causes of rework on the performance of oil and gas construction projects.  Design/methodology/approach: A survey research design approach was adopted using stratified random sampling of 555 contractors and 395 consultants ...

Sep, 2017 pp. 15-34 13 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.uu7j82c0

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 strategies in public and private building projects,...

Sep, 2017 pp. 35-49 9 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.p3udlcii

EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATION AMONG PROFESSIONALS ON BUILDING PROJECTS DELIVERY IN NIGERIA

O.F. Akinradewo^*, L.D. Ojo, O.N. Oyefusi

 Purpose: Effective communication is an essential ingredient that can help in achieving the set goal of a construction project. Therefore, the study aimed at assessing the effects of communication among the professionals on building project delivery with a view to developing models for determining the effects of communication on completion time, cost, client satisfaction and project management.  D...

Sep, 2017 pp. 50-66 10 views 1 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.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.2017.2t5zk3dr

EVALUATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING PLANNING EFFORTS IN BUILDING PROJECTS IN UYO, NIGERIA

Oluseun O. Olubajo^*, Shien Stephen Kuma

Purpose: This study investigates the factors influencing planning efforts in building projects in Uyo, Nigeria. The focus is specific on those factors that significantly affect the pre-contract planning stages of building projects.  Design/methodology/approach: A survey approach was adopted in the collection of data among key professional consultants involved in building project planning and execu...

Sep, 2017 pp. 95-105 9 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.3uhpeq0f

ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF ROAD CONNECTIVITY PATTERN ON THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Victor E. Umoren^*, Usen Inyangmme

Purpose: Assessing the general circulation system in Akwa Ibom State cannot be overemphasized. This study aimed at assessing the effect of road connectivity pattern on the physical development in the study area.  Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this, two sets of data on road connectivity and physical development were collected. These involves data on the length of roads in each local gover...

Sep, 2017 pp. 106-114 14 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.fnc3z6vt

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND POTENTIALS - A REVIEW

Evelyn Lami A. Allu^*, Fidelis A. Emuze

Purpose: This study is a follow up from earlier research, which acknowledged the lack of sustainable curricula in some Nigerian universities and particularly for architectural education. The paradigm shift to sustainable built environment requires a prescriptive transformation of the architectural education in Nigeria. Architecture is a multifaceted discipline and so is the sustainability agenda. ...

Sep, 2017 pp. 115-123 12 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.hegb4ktb

INFLUENCE OF PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS ON EVENT CENTRES’ RETURNS IN AKURE, NIGERIA

Nnaemeka B. Ezeokoli^*

Purpose: The importance of event centres to the functionality of a city has given birth to the study of the physical and functional qualities of event spaces, and their suitability for the proposed functions that are supposed to take place in them. This study thus aims at examining the effect of property characteristics on the returns from event centres in Akure, Ondo State.  Design/methodology/ap...

Sep, 2017 pp. 124-137 13 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.vl5ly91a

ACTION RESEARCH AS A PROACTIVE APPROACH FOR WASTE REDUCTION IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

A. Aka^*, Fidelis A. Emuze, E.T. Kaase, M. Marafa

 Purpose: Research in construction engineering and management requires practical research approaches. However, the literature indicates that limited attention is focused on this issue and the methods used by most researchers are mainly quantitative surveys or case studies. In order to bridge this gap, this paper investigates how a proactive research approach such as action research (AR) can be eff...

Sep, 2017 pp. 138-152 11 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2017.6r21cmm4

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH PERFORMANCE OF CEMENT STABILISED EARTH MADE BRICKS FOR LOW COST HOUSING

ThankGod Ehiabhi Omongbale^*, Ifiok Edem Ekop

 Purpose: The quest for the government to provide more affordable housing for the masses has necessitated more researchers to continue to investigate alternative means of low cost Building materials. Earth made bricks have been recognized as one of the oldest building material. It is not enough to provide these low cost houses but more efforts should be geared towards durability and other mechanic...

Sep, 2017 pp. 153-161 11 views 2 downloads