CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Timber is a fibrous rigid material of plant origin. The word, timber, which is wood that is prepared for use in building construction, is sometimes used interchangeably with wood in our construction parlance. It is broadly classified as hardwood and softwood. Hardwood is derived from angiosperm or […]
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ASSESSING THE PERCEPTION OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR ON ADOPTION OF E-PROCUREMENT TO MITIGATE CORRUPT PRACTICES IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to to assess the perception of quantity surveyors on adoption of E-procurement to mitigate corrupt practices in public procurementusing Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at examining the benefits of e-procurement in public procurement; examine the extent to which the adoption of e-procurement will mitigate corrupt practices in public […]
AN EXAMINATION OF BUDGETARY CONTROL AND ITS IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
(CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BREWERIES) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Companies are constantly given goals that must be met within a certain amount of time. When these objectives are determined, action plans are created to steer employees toward reaching the objectives. A thorough yearly financial plan, known as a budget, may be included […]
AN INVESTIGATION OF LATE AND NON PAYMENT ISSUES IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY-CONTRACTORS’ PERSPECTIVE IN AKWA IBOM STATE
AN INVESTIGATION OF LATE AND NON PAYMENT ISSUES IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY-CONTRACTORS’ PERSPECTIVE IN AKWA IBOM STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of Study Nigeria’s building industry is one of the country’s most important. It accounts for around 2% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). It has a workforce of about two million people […]
DURABILITY OF SOME FLOOR FINISHES IN BUILDING PROJECTS (A CASE STUDY OF FLOOR FINISHES WITHIN ENUGU METROPOLIS)
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Floor finishes are the final substance applied on the surface of floor before the floor is put to use. Most floor systems of a building are not exposed to the climatic element and their weathering effects, since a floor system must support traffic however durability, resistance to wear and easy of […]
INNOVATION PROCESSES AND PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In most developed and developing countries of the world the need for innovation in the construction industry has long been stressed from within and outside the industry. Changes in global markets, increased customer expectations, need for new technologies and processes, improving existing products and services, and government […]
EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY The construction industry is one of the important Economic Sectors especially in a developing country like Nigeria, Infact, no sector of the economy can develop effectively without infrastructural facilities e.g. building, roads etc. Osofisan (2007), states that “in many developing countries like Nigeria, the construction sector to which […]
LATE AND NON PAYMENT ISSUES IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY-CONTRACTORS’ PERSPECTIVE IN ENUGU STATE
ABTRACT The construction industry plays an important role in Nigerian soci-economics development. It is both growth-imitating, and growth-dependent. The industry establishes buildings and infrastructure works required for socio-economic growth. The success of economic development will further lead to increase in disposal incomes, thereby generating demand for additional construction activities. However, there remains a chronic problem […]
RETRAINING OF PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY. The act of Building can be traced back to the biblical creations. The professionalization of Building materialized when the Chartered Institute of Building (C IOB) was established in UK in 1934. Over a century later, specifically in1967, the profession of Building was inaugurated in Nigeria by the […]
THE EFFECT OF COST OF ROOF ON THE TOTAL COST OF A BUILDING. A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED BUILDINGS IN AWKA SOUTH- ANAMBRA STATE
ABSTRACT The research looked at the effect of cost of roof on the total cost of a building (A case study of some selected buildings in Awka South, Anambra).It determines the attributes that effect the cost of roof, it finds out type of roofs and their cost implications and also examine the cost of the […]
THE ROLE OF CONSULTANT BUILDER IN MINIMIZING CHANGE ORDER IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ⭨A CASE STUDY OF PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECT)
ABSTRACT Changes to original design occur during construction to most projects, such changes leads to increased cost, and delays as it affects time of completions, these changes are due to design errors, omission and discrepancies that are found in construction documents. Such errors, omission and discrepancies sometimes occurred as a result of inconsistent dimensions, improper […]
THE INFLUENCE OF NATIONAL CULTURE ON WORKERS SAFETY CLIMATE IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Construction industry is the hub of social and economic development in all countries of the world. Though in 2009, construction industry contributed only 1.98% of the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the Nigeria economy (National Bureau of Statistics, 2010a); its importance and roles in the development […]
ANALYSIS OF DETRACTING FACTORS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION COSTS IN ENUGU, ENUGU STATE.
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It is a fact that the cost of construction, especially that of construction resources (materials and labour), has accelerated rapidly since the introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986Onabule, (1991). Continuing, Onabule (1991) maintained that the exchange rate depreciation resulted in an inflationary impact […]
UTILISATION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AS A PROCUREMENT METHOD IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Construction Management was fully developed in the 1970s out of the need to develop an alternative project delivery system that would incorporate the positive features of the traditional system which was based on long established professional and craft roles (Okolie, 2002). In the traditional system, clients employed architects to […]
LEADERSHIP PATTERNS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Leadership is fundamental to the existence of any organization. It focuses on the accomplishment of goals and objectives of the organization. The leader influences the behaviours of the people who work for an organization so as to achieve the basic goals upon which the organization or group […]
EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE OF EXPORT RESPONSES TO EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Since the breakdown of the Bretton Woods fixed exchange rate system in the early 1970s, the effect of exchange rate volatility on trade flows and other macroeconomic variables has attracted a lot of attention. Exchange rate is simply the rate at which one currency exchanges for another […]
TEAM BUILDING PRACTICE IN THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Team building is not just about putting together human resources and then deploying them on a project. It is the creation of a winning and collaborative spirit among team members so that they can work efficiently and in harmony with each other to achieve project goals. Team […]
EFFECT OF PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF SAND WITH LATERITIC SOIL IN SANDCRETE BLOCKS
ABSTRACT Of recent, the attention of most researchers is shifting towards the optimization of building materials by using local contents; the use of indigenous materials; and local industrial by-products unique and abundant in certain localities. This study therefore explored ways in which lateritic soil could be utilised in hollow sandcrete block production in Ota, Ogun […]
THE EFFECT OF SELECTED FACILITIES ON RENTAL VALUES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT A house is a structure that provides shelter for humanity. Studies have shown that in most parts of the world, urban rents are determined by various factors. These factors include location, level of facilities and services, neighborhood characteristics, space etcetera. Among these factors, the most influencing factor of rent in FirstGate Ikorodu is the […]
THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR HOUSING ESTATES
(A CASE STUDY OF ADEWOLE HOUSING ESTATE, ILORIN KWARA STATE) ABSTRACT From time immemorial recreation, like walking, shopping and worshipping has been an important aspect of living. Festivals, dances, games and music’s, have always been a part of life, although at time they have been looked upon in groups. However, recreation it’s various forms, had […]
CORPORATE IMAGE AS A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR ENHANCING ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT This research project was on Corporate Image as strategic Tool for Enhancing Organizational Performance. A Case Study of Etisalat Nigeria Aba, corporate image is a symbol of organizational performance. The population was one hundred (100) and the sample was sampling eighty (80). The techniques used were sampling random and chi-squares (x2). In the collection […]
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEM
ABSTRACT This research work is based on the design and installation of photovoltaic power system. A room and parlor self contain at Ara village Kwara state was used as a case study. A total load of 740 watts a total wall hour capacity of 5840wh and total battery bank 1474.75Ah all was determined during the […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF LAND TITLE REGISTRATION ON PROPERTY VALUES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (9th Edition) defines Land title as the legal right to own land, and the document which shows that one has such a title. Land title refers to the documentary evidence of the right of ownership on a given plot of land to […]
ASSEESSMENT OF POOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Poor drainage systems form part of major threats to urban environments in Nigeria. Most of streets within the urban and rural settlement are faced with the challenges such as lack of drainages or properly designed drainages to evacuate storm water from the surface-course of our roads. Cities […]
APPLICATION OF NATURAL COAGULANT (BANANA PEEL) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
ABSTRACT Coagulation is an effective, simple and widely practiced water treatment method. However, the usage of chemical coagulant pose detrimental effect on living organism and human health as well as producing large amount of toxic sludge. This study describes the utilization of banana peel as a natural coagulant for the treatment of household wastewater. The […]
ANALYSIS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FURNITURE ENTERPRISES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF KANO STATE
ABSTRACT This paper reported the analysis of the contributions of furniture enterprises to the economic development of kano state with adequate number of wood furniture industries were selected. Production cost and sales over five years were obtained from the wood furniture producers and carefully documented. The resulting data was analyzed with Frequency table, Benefit cost […]
ANALYSIS OF MAINTAINANCE CULTURE EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Over the years, there has been increasing abandonment of building projects and infrastructural facilities which has led to the dilapidation, degradation and deterioration of these building structures within the Nigerian contemporary urban metropolis. Recently there has been a lot of research investigations and analysis of which points […]
A CRITICAL STUDY ON THE PROSPECT AND CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF IBOM POWER PLANT IKOT ABASI)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Electricity generation constitute the generation of electric power from sources of primary energy. For electric utilities in the electric power industry, it is the first stage in the delivery of electricity to end users, the other stages being transmission, distribution, energy storage and recovery, using the pumped-storage […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
ABSTRACT This study investigated the assessment of the impact of sustainable building materials for construction project. This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study used simple random sampling to select 240 respondents for the study from the field of Architecture, Building, Civil Engineering, and Quantity surveying in Lagos state. The data for this study […]