Volume 7 (2023)

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.q6x7w4w6

BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS OF CAREER WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENTS IN SOUTH SOUTH, NIGERIA

Scholastica F. Ekanem^*, Timothy O. Adewuyi, Ranti Taibat Adebiyi

Purpose: Unique attribute of professional women in construction industry remains untapped assets in sustainable construction developments (SCD). This study identified the critical barriers and facilitators of career women participation in SCD.  Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from consulting and contracting firms in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, in Nigeria through questionnair...

Sep, 2023 pp. 101-115

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.sp2qoaww

DYNAMICS OF PROPERTY INVESTMENT VALUATION THEORY AND PRACTICE: RELEVANCE AND POSITION IN NIGERIA

Yusuf L. Gambo^*, Esther M. Adamu

Purpose: The theory and practice of valuation is basically patterned after the UK practice and is evolving in Nigeria. The paper aims at examining the shift in property investment valuation theory and practice with a view to identifying the quality of valuation practice in the country.  Design/methodology/approach: Data were obtained through structured questionnaire administered to Estate Surveyin...

Sep, 2023 pp. 89-100

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.segx7z8s

IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN FINANCE AS A CATALYST FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Monday Otali^*, Chukwuemeka Monye

Purpose: The quest for environmental sustainability have become a global concern to every sector of life. The aim of study is to assess the level of commitment of financial institutions, and construction professionals towards green infrastructural development in Nigeria through green finance implementation.  Design/methodology/approach: A survey design approach was used in this study. A purposive ...

Sep, 2023 pp. 51-64

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.2aivb7er

AWARENESS AND UTILISATION OF COST OPTIMISATION STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCED DELIVERY OF BUILDING PROJECT PHASES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA

Jennifer Onoshoriamhe Asada^*, Anthony Okwogume Ujene, Timothy O. Adewuyi

Purpose: Against the backdrop of increased cost failures and abandoned public building projects attributable to poor cost management in South-South Nigeria, this study aimed at providing an insight into the level of awareness and utilisation of cost optimization strategies at the planning, design, procurement and construction phases of building projects by construction professionals in the south-s...

Sep, 2023 pp. 77-88

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.y4h9ijbu

EFFECT OF TENANTS’ BEHAVIOURS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RENTAL OBLIGATION COMPLIANCE IN AKURE, NIGERIA

Oluwasola Stephen Adebisi^*, Nnaemeka B. Ezeokoli, Segun Precious Ayodeji

Purpose: Understanding the behavioural factors influencing tenants' adherence to lease agreements is crucial for landlords, property managers, and policymakers seeking to foster a positive and sustainable private rental sector. The aim of this study is to investigate and understand the impact of tenants' behaviour on their compliance with rental obligations in the private rented sector in the cons...

Sep, 2023 pp. 65-76

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.791bgde7

CREATIVITY THROUGH CONCEPT AND CONCEPTUAL ANALOGIES IN LANDMARK ARCHITECTURE

Utibe E. Akah^*, Chidozie E. Duruji, Uchenna K. Unamba

Purpose: The study investigated the role of concepts and conceptual analogies in landmark architecture, with an emphasis on their potential to enhance creativity in architectural design.  Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative case study approach was employed to analyse three distinct student architectural projects: the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Headquarters Building, the Unive...

Sep, 2023 pp. 41-50

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.p9yaps2p

MODELLING THE EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GREEN TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES AND SUSTAINABILITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Monday Otali^*, Christian Fidelis Asuquo

Purpose: The global call for sustainability of construction projects in particular and the built environment in general demands that the construction professionals should have adequate knowledge of green technology and implement same in infrastructure development. The aim of the study was to establish the empirical relationship between green technology principles and sustainability of infrastructu...

Sep, 2023 pp. 1-13

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.varsqh7c

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF LOWER BENUE RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY IN NASARAWA STATE

Jacob Atser^*, Hassan Y. Tifwa, Abubakar Saidu

Purpose: Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority has been in existence for decades and has of recent attracted criticisms regarding it continued funding going by its seemingly weak performance. This study aims at evaluating the performance of Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority since inception using Nasarawa State as a case study.  Design/methodology/approach: The major data collec...

Sep, 2023 pp. 30-40

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.bwxkxhx0

EFFECTS OF CHANGE ORDER ON PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Femi Olabode Olasunkanmi^*, Hammed Bolaji Lawal

Purpose - Changes tend to occur in some aspects of building construction projects with varying effects on performance indicators. The study, determines the effects of change order on building construction projects with the aim of boosting performance.  Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative design approach adopting descriptive and survey research methods was used in determining the effects o...

Sep, 2023 pp. 14-29

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.yyb6epw7

RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN INVESTMENT VALUATION: Issues in Annuity Application in Nigeria

Yusuf L. Gambo^*

Purpose: In recent times, valuers' approaches to value have come under intense criticism. In the light of foregoing, this paper aims at investigating the application of ordinary annuity and annuity due in investment valuation with a view to identifying factors influencing the adoption of appropriate annuity as the occasion demands.  Design/methodology/approach: Data were obtained from 338 consulti...

Mar, 2023 pp. 74-87

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.h48jjhzo

INFLUENCE OF INFLATION ON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RETURNS IN NIGERIA

Nwosu A.E^*, Thomas O. J, Gbadebo O. A

Purpose: This research paper examines the influence of inflation hedging status on commercial property holding returns of property market in Akure, Ondo state. The study analyses the holding period returns generated from commercial property in the selected areas in Akure.  Design/methodology/approach: The selected study area comprises of commercial property type developments in Oba Adesida, Ijoka,...

Mar, 2023 pp. 88-103

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.y1ud6nkk

BARRIERS AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE USE OF AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE (AAC) BLOCKS IN BUILDING PROJECTS

Dele Rogers Simeon^*, Olatunji Joseph Oladiran

Purpose: Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) has been in existence for over a century and used in Europe and other parts of the world, however, its adoption on building projects in Nigeria and Africa at large is very low or non-existent. Thus, this study investigated significant barriers impeding the adoption of AAC blocks and improvement strategies for its adoption in Nigeria and South Africa.  Des...

Mar, 2023 pp. 61-73

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.fiyerts7

MEASURES FOR MITIGATING THE CRITICAL BARRIERS TO TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Saidu Minin Mohammed^*, Sadiq H. Aminu

Purpose: This study assessed the measures for mitigating lack of top management commitment as a critical barrier to implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in Nigerian construction industry.  Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a quantitative research approach. Simple random sampling was used. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires that were self-administere...

Mar, 2023 pp. 49-60

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.90g0ayzm

RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD ATTACHMENT OF RESIDENTS IN UYO URBAN, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Beulah I. Ofem^*, Usen P. Udoh, Enobong B. Equere

Purpose: The paper examined the relationship between the residential environmental quality and neighbourhood attachments in Uyo urban, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria..  Design/methodology/approach: The research design adopted was survey technique in which 381 copies of questionnaire were administered in 10 sampled neighbourhoods in Uyo urban. Data were extracted from 298 questionnaire that were returned...

Mar, 2023 pp. 37-48

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.tozqimyc

FRAMEWORK FOR SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES IN SOUTHSOUTH, NIGERIA

Fernandez Kosisochukwu Chiama^*, Nsikak William Ulaeto

Purpose: Unpredictability of the nature and magnitude of threats on government administrative buildings in the South-South region of Nigeria draws to light the need for effective facility security risk management frameworks. These frameworks are needed to assess the risks associated with threats and possible approaches to their mitigation or integration. This study proposes a framework for the eff...

Mar, 2023 pp. 21-36

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Research Article DOI: 10.68128/jocrebe.2023.gpjc8uwe

IMPACT OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACTIVITIES IN SOUTHSOUTH, NIGERIA

Ubon Akan Umah^*, Timothy O. Adewuyi

Purpose: Climate variability in the South-South, Nigeria is a significant concern due to the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall, flooding, and high temperatures. The region, being prone to extreme weather events, is vulnerable to disruption of construction activities and delayed project completion. The motivation of this study is to determine the impact of clim...

Mar, 2023 pp. 1-20