Volume 8, Issue 1 (March)

Articles in this Issue

9 articles
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.ijl18rt6

PROSPECT AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING IN LAGOS METROPOLIS

Olatunji Joseph Oladiran*, Spencer Ikechukwu Anyira, Dele Rogers Simeon

Purpose: The Nigerian construction industry has to overcome several challenges to achieve effective implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM). This study seeks to investigate the application of BIM in the Nigerian construction industry. The specific objectives are to find out the prospect for BIM’s adoption and strategies for implementation of BIM in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approac...

Mar, 2024 pp. 1-14 9 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.yo37cx76

ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEMATIC RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Saidu Minin Mohammed*, Isah Muhammad

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the prevailing risk management practices in building construction project delivery within the Nigerian construction industry, considering its significance in economic value creation, employment generation, and GDP contribution.   Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative data were obtained through questionnaire survey. Purposive sampling was adopted...

Mar, 2024 pp. 16-28 12 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.sjcqb54r

MODELLING FOR PUBLIC ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STOCK: A CASE STUDY OF UYO URBAN, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Uwemobong Ukpa*, Beulah I. Ofem

Purpose: The aim of the study was to develop a model for public electricity infrastructure and urban development stock in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.  Design/methodology/approach: Data was collected through field surveys using structured questionnaire to elicit responses from the respondents in the study area. Physical enumeration was carried out to identify all electricity infrastructure available and ...

Mar, 2024 pp. 29-47 9 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.72iiinlt

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 ownership.  Design/methodology/approach: To achieve t...

Mar, 2024 pp. 48-68 8 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.eoxpa1pp

INFLUENCE OF MASONRY COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS ON COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF LOW STRENGTH CONCRETE BLOCK MASONRY

Ulaeto, N. W.*, Essien, U. C., Ambrose, E. E.

Purpose: This study evaluated comparatively, the influence of block units and mortar characteristics on the uniaxial compressive strength of low-strength concrete block masonry prisms, with a view to understanding their behaviour.  Design/methodology/approach: Half scaled specimens of 450 mm x 225 mm block units were produced with which 36 concrete block prisms were constructed. Block prisms were ...

Mar, 2024 pp. 69-81 12 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
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.3hc7px9r

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 valid structured questionnaire. The methods of data an...

Mar, 2024 pp. 99-116 11 views 1 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.z0auslqc

ASSESSMENT OF LEVEL OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Ofem Patrick Enang, Timothy O. Adewuyi, Monday Otali*

Purpose: The aim of this research is to assess the level of implementation of blockchain technology (BT) in projects in the Nigerian construction industry.  Design/methodology/approach: Survey design was adopted for the study. Data were obtained using 721 copies of structured questionnaire. The methods of data analysis were descriptive and inferential statistics.  Findings: The result revealed tha...

Mar, 2024 pp. 117-131 8 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2024.9gkowi5c

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AMONG INDIGENOUS AND MULTINATIONAL CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA

Michael Olusegun Omonitan, Monday Otali*, Timothy O. Adewuyi

Purpose: There was need to assess the factors that determine the success or failure of lean construction adoption. Hence, this study assessed the factors influencing the adoption of Lean Construction Practices among construction firms in the Niger Delta, and also tested the hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference in the opinion of indigenous and multinational construction f...

Mar, 2024 pp. 132-146 10 views 2 downloads
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