(1). A REVIEW OF QUANTITY SURVEYING UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES TO THE MODERN CHALLENGES OF THE PROFESSION
Clients have an increased expectation of the service offered by quantity surveyors and this coupled with greater competition both internally from the profession and externally has resulted in challenges to .... Continue reading
(2). IMPACT OF COST CONTROL TECHNIQUES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY IN NIGERIA
THIS WORK FOCUSES ON IMPACT OF COST CONTROL TECHNIQUES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY IN NIGERIA. Continue reading
(3). IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION SKILLED LABOUR SHORTAGES ON THE COMPETITIVENESS OF BUILDING SECTOR IN NIGERIA
Skilled workforce is critical to the socio-economic development of a country and forms the backbone of the construction industry. This study investigated the problem of construction skilled labour shortages and .... Continue reading
(4). COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING COST OF INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING AND CONVENTIONAL BUILDING SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
The main aim of this research work is to compare the factors affecting cost of industrialized building and conventional building system in Nigeria. The research method used in collecting data .... Continue reading
(5). INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The complex nature of the construction project and the unstable nature of Nigerian economy result in cost escalation of construction materials and equipments and untimely completion of project make it .... Continue reading
(6). A STUDY ON THE TRENDS IN BUILDING COST IN NIGERIA
A DETAILED STUDY ON THE TRENDS IN BUILDING COST IN NIGERIA. Continue reading
(7). ASSESSMENT OF TUE FACTORS MITIGATING THE EFFECTIVE PREPARATION OF COST ESTIMATE AT TILE DESIGN STAGE
This research assesses the factors mitigating the effective preparation of cost estimates at the design stage Accurate cost estimates are crucial to the effrctive realization of construction projects. This research .... Continue reading
(8). COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LIFE CYCLE COSTING OF ALTERNATIVE ROOF COVERING MATERIALS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
The aim of this research is to analyzed and compare the life cycle cost of alternative root covering materials, Zink coat roofing sheet materials, corrugated Asbestos cement roofing materials, concrete .... Continue reading
(9). INVESTIGATION INTO THE ADOPTION OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (KM) IN THE NIGERIAN INDUSTRY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The main Aim of this research is to investigate the Adoption of knowledge management in the Nigeria construction industry. The research examined the area of the construction industry that will .... Continue reading
(10). A STUDY OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR'S PERCEPTION ON FACILITY IN THE NIGER DELTA AREA OF NIGERIA
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR'S PERCEPTION ON FACILITY IN THE NIGER DELTA AREA OF NIGERIA. Continue reading
(11). AS-BUILT SURVEY OF MEDIUM DENSITY LAYOUT
THE FINDINGS OF THIS RESEARCH WORK IS BASED ON AS-BUILT SURVEY OF MEDIUM DENSITY LAYOUT. Continue reading
(12). THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF QUANTITY SURVEYING AND HOW IT AFFECT COST, LABOUR AND TIME
A DETAILED RESEACRH ON THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF QUANTITY SURVEYING AND HOW IT AFFECT COST, LABOUR AND TIME . Continue reading
(13). ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING CONTRACTORS TENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA
A STUDY BASED ON THE ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING CONTRACTORS TENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA. Continue reading
(14). THE IMPACT OF COST CONTROL TECHNIQUES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DELIVERY
A DETAILED STUDY FOCUSED ON THE IMPACT OF COST CONTROL TECHNIQUES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DELIVERY. Continue reading
(15). THE EFFECT OF TIMELY DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
THIS IS A STUDY BASED ON THE EFFECT OF TIMELY DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA. Continue reading
(16). THE PROSPECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ENHANCING HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY IN A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
THIS STUDY FOCUSED ON THE PROSPECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ENHANCING HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY IN A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Continue reading
(17). THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATION OF LABOUR, COST AND PRODUCTIVITY ON NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
A RESEARCH BASED ON THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATION OF LABOUR, COST AND PRODUCTIVITY ON NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. Continue reading
(18). AN INVESTIGATION INTO RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONGST QUANTITY SURVEYORS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OF NIGERIA
A RESEARCH BASED ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONGST QUANTITY SURVEYORS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OF NIGERIA. Continue reading
(19). ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FEASIBILITY/VIABILITY STUDY ON CAPITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FEASIBILITY/VIABILITY STUDY ON CAPITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. Continue reading
(20). APPLICATION OF GEOINFORMATICS TECHNIQUES IN CONTROLLING FLOODING IN VULNERABLE ROADS AND BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA
A STUDY BASED ON THE APPLICATION OF GEOINFORMATICS TECHNIQUES IN CONTROLLING FLOODING IN VULNERABLE ROADS AND BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA. Continue reading
(21). THE ROLE OF LEGAL ASSESSMENT ON TENDER OF CONTRACTS IN NIGERIA
THE ROLE OF LEGAL ASSESSMENT ON TENDER OF CONTRACTS IN NIGERIA. Continue reading
(22). AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN NIGERIA
THIS STUDY IS BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN NIGERIA. Continue reading
(23). A STUDY OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR'S PERCEPTION ON FACILITY MANAGEMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA AREA OF NIGERIA
A WELL-DETAILED STUDY OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR'S PERCEPTION ON FACILITY MANAGEMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA AREA OF NIGERIA. Continue reading
(24). AS-BUILT SURVEY OF MEDIUM LAYOUT
A RESEARCH BASED ON THE EXAMINATION OF AS-BUILT SURVEY OF MEDIUM LAYOUT. Continue reading
(25). THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF QUANTITY SURVEYING AND HOW IT AFFECT COT, LABOUR AND TIME
A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF QUANTITY SURVEYING AND HOW IT AFFECT COT, LABOUR AND TIME. Continue reading
(26). EFFECT OF POPULATION GROWTH ON LAND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
This study is focused on the “effect of population growth on land resources development”. A case study in Aba urban of Abia state. It is a comprehensive research on the .... Continue reading
(27). THE REVIEW OF CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACT 2007 IN THE EXECUTION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA
In the public procurement system in Nigeria has over the years been abused leading to cost inflation, delay in project delivery, poor quality of work, and project abandonment. The aim .... Continue reading
(28). A SURVEY OF THE EFFECT OF MORTGAGE INSTITUTIONS IN THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING IN NIGERIA
A SURVEY OF THE EFFECT OF MORTGAGE INSTITUTIONS IN THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING IN NIGERIA. Continue reading
(29). AN INVESTIGATION INTO DESIGN ERRORS AND IT'S IMPACT ON INITIAL COST OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
A DETAILED INVESTIGATION INTO DESIGN ERRORS AND IT'S IMPACT ON INITIAL COST OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Continue reading
(30). DEVELOPING A HARMONISED FRAMEWORK FOR CONSTRUCTION CRAFT SKILLS TRAINING IN NIGERIA
Several studies on construction craft skills have identified a number of problems including ineffective training as responsible for shortages of craftsmen in the construction industry. In Nigeria, the problem of .... Continue reading
(31). AN APPRAISAL OF FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF FORMAL RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES IN PROJECT DELIVERY
Non utilization of Formal Risk Management Techniques in project delivery by the project team has been identified as one the causes of project failure This prompts the question ‘what factors .... Continue reading
(32). EMPIRICAL DETERMINATION OF LABOUR OUTPUTS FOR BLOCK LAYING
The source and nature of output constants used for preparation of construction estimates should be accurate and reliable for the client to have confidence on the prepared estimates. This research .... Continue reading
(33). RISK IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT IN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS USING ANALYTICAL HIERARCHICAL PROCESS
AN EXAMINATION OF THE RISK IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT IN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS USING ANALYTICAL HIERARCHICAL PROCESS. Continue reading
(34). AN APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT PRACTICE OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN ANIGERIA
Performance measurement is crucial to the construction industry in order to improve the performance of the industry and most importantly achieve continuous improvement. The traditional approach to performance measurement has .... Continue reading
(35). AN APPRAISAL OF THE CAREER EXPERIENCES OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The construction industry by its nature is male dominated and the low level of participation of women within it has attracted a lot of attention globally. In recent years, the .... Continue reading
(36). AN ASSESSMENT OF THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY’S READINESS TO ADOPT VALUE MANAGEMENT PROCESS IN EFFECTIVE PROJECT DELIVERY
Value management is widely accepted as a technique in achieving value for money. In accordance with the stipulation of the Public Procurement Act in Nigeria that value for money practices .... Continue reading
(37). AN ASSESSMENT OF USER SATISFACTION WITH PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS
Government at all levels are forced to prioritise and restrict public expenditures due to budget deficits and the inefficient management of large infrastructure projects. Due to the shortage of resources .... Continue reading
(38). AN EMPIRICAL DETERMINATION OF LABOUR OUTPUT FOR WALL TILES
Productivity is one of the important elements in construction planning and scheduling. However, construction industries in Nigeria are currently lacking in data with regard to productivity of the building’s .... Continue reading
(39). ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES OF THE NIGERIAN QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS
Knowledge Management (KM) capabilities provide the supportive structure required to share knowledge within the context in which it is required in an organizations. Previous researches have shown that at least .... Continue reading
(40). DETERMINATION OF LABOUR OUTPUT ON WINDOWS AND DOORS FIXING
A major element in the success of the construction industry is the accuracy in construction project estimates. Previous researches have shown that most of the output constants used by estimators .... Continue reading
(41). EMPIRICAL DETERMINATION OF LABOUR OUTPUT FOR FLOOR SCREED AND TILE FINISHES FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK
There is dearth of information on output level of building operatives in Nigeria, consequently, the output constants currently used for preparation of construction estimates are remnants of British colonial heritage .... Continue reading
(42). FRAMEWORK FOR DETERMINING PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Several researches have been carried out in order to develop frameworks for determining performance of construction projects which were mostly based on Traditional criteria (i.e. cost, time and quality) .... Continue reading
(43). MODELLING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION DURATIONS IN NIGERIA
Following widespread acceptance by researchers that the effects of qualitative/managerial construction time-influencing factors need to be considered in project scope-based construction time predicting models, several multivariate models combining project .... Continue reading
(44). PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (PHC) BUILDINGS
Existing studies have established that the physical characteristics of buildings have significant influence on occupants’ satisfaction. However, studies has shown that the conventional ways that public hospital buildings in Nigeria .... Continue reading
(45). A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM GIS ASSESSMENT OF URBAN SPRAWL
In Nigeria, the urban sprawl debate has closely paralleled urban growth trends over the past few decades. Many studies indicate that it is the pattern, density, and rate of new .... Continue reading
(46). ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT PLANNING PRACTICES AND ITS IMPACT ON CONTRACTORS PROFITABILITY
The increased complexity of the society and high level of competition in the construction industry has made it imperative for contractors, project managers and construction companies to carry out serious .... Continue reading
(47). INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSURANCE AS RISK MANAGEMENT TOOL IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The nature of construction business is risk versed. Most forms of construction contract recognized the use of insurance as risk management tool. Few studies however, evaluates its effectiveness as risk .... Continue reading
(48). BUILDING COST MANAGEMENT
Lack of in-depth knowledge of whole life costing implication in building design cost management has over the years fueled the increasing bias towards the quantity surveyors estimate. Whole life costing .... Continue reading
(49). ASSESSMENT OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
Construction materials are vital components of the total construction cost (about 60%) of the total project cost. Based on their importance, this study assessed management strategies adopted in construction sites in .... Continue reading
(50). PROJECT FINANCING: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD
A STUDY FOCUSED ON PROJECT FINANCING: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD. Continue reading
(51). COSTS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN BUILDING SITES
The construction industry is inherently hazardous. Thus, there is a need to make the construction site a safe place to work although the poor safety record remains a concern. The .... Continue reading
(52). EFFECTS OF PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE ON FINAL ACCOUNT OF BUILDING PROJECTS
THE FINDINGS OF THIS STUDY WOULD BE MEASURING THE EFFECTS OF PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE ON FINAL ACCOUNT OF BUILDING PROJECTS. Continue reading
(53). ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) USES AT PRE-CONTRACT STAGE OF BUILDING PROJECTS
A RESEARCH BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) USES AT PRE-CONTRACT STAGE OF BUILDING PROJECTS. Continue reading
(54). CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DESIGN VARIATION IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Variation is one of the most severe problems in the construction industry. This variation occurs in every construction project and the magnitude of these variations varies considerably from project to .... Continue reading
(55). INFLUENCE OF LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY ON THE COST PERFORMANCE OF THE TRADITIONALLY PROCURED PROJECTS
Based on low productivity problems facing the global construction industry, this study evaluated the influence of labour productivity on cost performance. The objectives include to identify productivity related factors influencing .... Continue reading
(56). EFFECT OF NATIONAL CULTURE ON ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING: PERSPECTIVE ON QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS
Learning remains one of the significant tools for improving performance of the construction sector. Individual quantity surveyors practicing across the globe in an enclave of a firm tend to tailor .... Continue reading
(57). ASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVAL PRACTICES OF QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY
A STUDY BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVAL PRACTICES OF QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY. Continue reading
(58). THE EFFECT OF CONTRACT PLANNING ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE
This study examines contract planning on construction projects from clients’ perspective and its effects on performance. The objectives are to determine the contract planning practices applied in the Nigerian construction .... Continue reading
(59). 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, .... Continue reading