Volume 2 (2018)

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.8odvq9bv

FACTORS INFLUENCING OUTSOURCING OF FUNCTIONS AS EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIRMS IN NIGERIA

Adeyinka A. Oladokun^*, Michael Gbolagade Oladokun, Timothy O. Adewuyi

Purpose: With the fierce competition in the global market, outsourcing is seen as one of the management strategies and major avenues for many firms to improve their competitiveness. Telecommunications firms have therefore used this model to achieve some critical telecommunications infrastructures. As such, this study identified, assessed and categorised into a smaller number of groups the factors ...

Sep, 2018 pp. 141-156

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.qt4q09v2

ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGER - DELTA, NIGERIA

Monday Otali^*, Akaninyene Afangide Umoh, Nnamani Blessing Benedeth

 Purpose: The call for the sustainability of construction firms in Niger Delta, Nigeria cannot be over emphasized. This study assessed the economic performance of small, medium and large construction firms in Niger Delta, Nigeria.  Design/methodology/approach: Survey design approach was adopted in this study. Data were obtained using 1179 copies of structured questionnaire, administered by the res...

Sep, 2018 pp. 96-112

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.n3cqbsfa

EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF TRADITIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NORTH WESTERN, NIGERIA

Tukur Almustapha^*, Aminu Bn Musa, Adesoji A. Adegboyega

 Purpose: Construction firm is fundamental sector of economic; it transforms various resources into constructed physical infrastructure necessary for socio-economic development. It embraces process by which physical infrastructures are planned, designed, produced and repaired or maintained. In order to effectively carry out those responsibilities, construction firms are expected to formulate and p...

Sep, 2018 pp. 113-124

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.y2upu7vn

INFLUENCE OF TRANSACTIONAL CONTRACTS ON COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Ekanem Felix Effiong^*, Samuel Bassey Ekung

 Purpose: Transactional contract is procedural, rigid and inhibits cooperative dealings based on definitive risk allocation. Parties are concerned about self-interest only, thereby exposing non-contractual parties such as the community stakeholders to combative engagement. This study assessed the scope of incentives within transactional-traditional procurement framework with a view to determine th...

Sep, 2018 pp. 125-140

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.4de97up6

APPRAISAL OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION STRATEGIES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Dubem Isaac Ikediashi^*, Monday Otali

 Purpose: The study evaluated dispute resolution approaches for construction disputes with a view towards exploring their applicability and effectiveness in achieving a long lasting resolution for construction disputes in Nigeria.  Design/methodology/approach: An exploratory questionnaire survey approach was adopted in which 55 valid responses were received from 120 target respondents which includ...

Sep, 2018 pp. 56-68

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.pl0wdi68

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES AMONG SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGER - DELTA, NIGERIA

Monday Otali^*, Akaninyene Afangide Umoh, Nnamani Blessing Benedeth

Purpose: The need to improve the adoption of sustainability practices cannot be over- emphasized. This study assessed the factors influencing the adoption of sustainability practices among small, medium and large construction firms in Niger- Delta, Nigeria.  Design/methodology/approach: Survey design approach was adopted in this study. Data were obtained using 1179 copies of structured questionnai...

Sep, 2018 pp. 69-83

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.m0ko87ot

CONCEPTUALISATION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) TECHNIQUE IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Paul Chuks Anih^*, Ikenna Reginald Ajiero

 Purpose: In consideration of the modernity in the trend of real estate development projects, this paper purposed to introduce Building Information Modeling (BIM) approach to the professionalism of estate surveying and valuation as a tool to bridge the gap in attaining international best practices in real estate development.  Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a qualitative approach to...

Sep, 2018 pp. 84-95

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.51b5xsot

ENABLERS OF EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: EVIDENCE FROM THE NIGERIAN BUILDING INDUSTRY

Ralph Olusola Aluko^*, Adedotun Ayodele Dipeolu, Sunday Samuel Omoniyi

Purpose: This study is aimed at achieving improvement of service delivery through identification and establishing of main factors affecting professional services in the building industry.  Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional survey of randomly selected firms of Architects, Structural Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Quantity Surveyors was used for the study. Mean Score...

Sep, 2018 pp. 1-13

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.lfrku3yp

PROSPECT OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (BIOGAS) GENERATION FOR USE IN UNIVERSITY OF UYO CAFETERIA

Chisom Jude Okeke^*, Ikenna Reginald Ajiero

Purpose: This study explored the potential of biogas production from wastes generated in University of Uyo, as an alternative source of energy for the University Cafeteria.  Design/methodology/approach: Three major wastes were collected from University of Uyo Annex Campus, consisting of cow dung, poultry litter and kitchen wastewater (from the University Cafeteria). As a quantitative research, the...

Sep, 2018 pp. 14-24

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.4glw23qt

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE ANALYSIS OF VARIABLES INFLUENCING CONSTRUCTION SITE LAYOUT PLANNING FOR SECURITY AND CRIME PREVENTION

Samuel O. Ebong^*, Luna E. Bassey, Michael C. Oguike

Purpose: This paper investigated the variables influencing construction site layout planning for effective site security. Construction sites are fraught with security and crime risks. To secure the site decisions have to be made on the best layout option on the location of facilities, road network, and access and exit points. A proactive site layout planning can increase productivity, efficiency, ...

Sep, 2018 pp. 25-36

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.9z2d25ud

ORIENTATION OF HOTEL ROOM SPACES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION IN HOT-DRY CLIMATE OF BIRNIN KEBBI, NIGERIA

Aminu Bn Musa^*, Abdullahi M. Lawal, Amina Yusuf, Tukur Almustapha

Purpose: Hotel buildings in the hot-dry climate were observed to be using heavily air conditioning units as a way of maintaining human comfort at desirable levels. This has led to increase in pollution and high electricity bills for the hotel owners. This study is therefore aimed at identifying an ideal room orientation for low energy consumption for hotel buildings in the hot dry climate of Birni...

Sep, 2018 pp. 37-46

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2018.99p3f2qu

IMPACT OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION ON PHASE II OF THE BUILDING LIFE CYCLE

Cyril J. Effiong^*, Ifiok Edem Ekop

Purpose: The study was design to assess impact of oil and gas exploration on the building cycle with particular reference on the three oil producing communities of Akwa Ibom State- Eastern Obolo, Ikot Abasi and Ibeno. The research became necessary because oil and gas exploration has greatly affected buildings and environment in the region. Nigeria as a nation is blessed with abundant natural resou...

Sep, 2018 pp. 47-55