Volume 4, Issue 1

December 2024

11 articles in this issue

31 Dec 2024

An Assessment of IT Tools Required for Digital Transformation of GSCM Processes in the Nigerian Construction Industry

Bello Amina Sani (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Abdullahi Muhammad (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Ahmadu Hassan Adavariku (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Abubakar Muawiya (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Sani Amina Bashir (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is poised to be instrumental in guiding the construction sector toward more environmentally sustainable practices. Digital transformation, through the adoption of various Information Technology (IT) tools, offers significant potential to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and …

Construction Digital Transformation GSCM IT tools Nigeria Processes
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30 Dec 2024

Influence of Crushed Granite and Washed Gravel on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete

Soyingbe Aliu Adebayo (Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, 101017, Nigeria); Jago Ayomikun Christopher (Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, 101017, Nigeria); Ojebisi Olatunji (Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, 101017, Nigeria); Lawal Charles Emmanuel (Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia 30460, USA)

The mechanical performance of concrete is strongly influenced by the type of coarse aggregate used in its production. This study investigates the influence of crushed granite and washed gravel on the mechanical properties of concrete, with particular attention to compressive …

Abrasion Resistance Coarse Aggregates Compressive Strength Concrete Crushed Granite Washed Gravel
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29 Dec 2024

Contribution of Condensation to Dampness on External Surfaces of Walls: A Case Study of Borno and Yobe States in North Eastern Nigeria

Machina Musa Adamu (Department of Building, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria); Umar Bello (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Lawal Yerima Sallau (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Ibrahim Muhammad Mustapha (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

Series of efforts were made from various quotas over the decades to curtail dampness on external surfaces of walls and yet the menace has continued unabated, particularly in Nigeria. This is because 'underground moisture' from rain and other sources of …

Atmospheric moisture Clear-sky radiation Condensation Dampness External surfaces of walls
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28 Dec 2024

Incorporating the Durbi Takusheyi Heritage Site in Katsina's Development Framework

Gidado Usman Muhammad (Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Usman Abubakar Siddiq (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Evanero Daniel Itopa (Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Ahmed Amina (Department of Architecture, Aliko Dangote University, Wudil, Kano, Nigeria)

Heritage conservation remains a critical yet often neglected component of urban development in sub-Saharan Africa, where rapid urbanization tends to overshadow cultural preservation. This study focuses on Durbi Takusheyi, an archaeological and cultural heritage site in Katsina State, Nigeria, to …

Adaptive reuse Cultural heritage Durbi Takusheyi Heritage-led development Sustainable urban planning
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27 Dec 2024

Exploring the Factors Affecting Housing Maintenance Management in the Lugbe Federal Housing Estate, Abuja

Ibrahim Emmanuel Chongcicimmi (Department of Building, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria); Lawal Fadila Muhammad (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Belonwu Christopher Chidi (Department of Building, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria); Isaac Pate Paul (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Joseph Ishaku Bitrus (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

Housing estate maintenance is crucial for sustaining safe, functional, and comfortable urban environments. However, the effectiveness of housing maintenance is often hindered by factors that undermine sustainability goals. This study explores the factors affecting housing estate maintenance in the Lugbe …

Estate Management Housing Maintenance Lugbe Federal Housing Estate Public Housing Sustainable Housing
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26 Dec 2024

Comparative Impact of Procurement-Related Contributors on Cost and Time Performance of SUBEB Building Projects in Kaduna State

Jiya Victoria Hassana (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Nigeria); Kado Dikko (Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Dodo Mansir (Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

In construction, numerous factors known as contributors such as procurement processes/procedures, directions etc that brings about the achievement of client's project objectives have potentials to impact project performance outcomes. Hence, the need through field survey investigates the comparative impact of …

Building Projects Cost Performance Procurement Contributors SUBEB Time Performance
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25 Dec 2024

A Systematic Review of Quality Assurance in Prefabricated and Modular Construction

Sada Zainab (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Yahya Kauthar (Department of Architecture, College of Environmental Studies, Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria); Alhassan Faiza Abdullahi (Department of Architecture, College of Environmental Studies, Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria)

Prefabricated and modular construction (PMC) is increasingly adopted for its potential to improve speed, cost efficiency, and sustainability in the built environment. However, ensuring consistent quality across off-site manufacturing and on-site assembly remains a significant challenge. This study conducts a …

Modular Construction Off-site Manufacturing Prefabrication Quality Assurance
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24 Dec 2024

An Evaluation of Change Order Factors Affecting Building Construction Projects in Nigeria

Lawal Yarima Sallau (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Ishaq Ziyadul Hassan (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Ibrahim Aliyu Makarfi (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Ishaq Nafiu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Machina Musa Adamu (Department of Building, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria)

Construction projects (CPs) are inherently prone to change orders (COs) due to their complex, dynamic, and capital-intensive nature, as well as the involvement of multiple stakeholders. COs if left unmanaged, can significantly compromise overall project success. Although numerous studies have …

Building Construction projects Change orders Change order factors Nigeria
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23 Dec 2024

Assessment of the Potential Benefits and Barriers to Adopting Lean Construction Principles by Client Organisations in Nigeria

Ibrahim Muhammad Laminu (Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria); Ahmadu Hassan Adaviriku (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Muhammad Ahmad Sani (Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Shehu Ismail Umar (Department of Building, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria); Nensok Mohammed Hassan (Department of Building, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria)

The principles of lean construction are designed and intended to minimise waste throughout the construction process, thereby delivering greater value for money to the Client. However, the potential benefits and barriers to adopting lean construction principles by the Client's organisations …

Client Organisations Lean Construction Principles Lean Concept Tertiary Institutions TETFund
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22 Dec 2024

Sustainable Urban Integration of Dala Hills Through Heritage Landscape Design

Gidado Usman Muhammad (Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Evanero Daniel Itopa (Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Aliyu Ibrahim Garba (Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Adamu David Ileza (Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

The Dala Hills, once a hub of Kano's urban civilization, are facing neglect, encroachment, and ecological decline due to rapid urbanization. The research problem is balancing the preservation of Dala Hills' cultural and ecological heritage with the demands of modern …

Cultural heritage Dala Hills Green infrastructure Landscape design Urban sustainability
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21 Dec 2024

Assessing Factors Hindering Building Information Modelling (BIM) Adoption Among Nigerian Facilities Management Practitioners

Ajayi Opeyemi Michael (Department of Built Environment, Aalto University, Otakaari, Espoo, Finland); Bilau Abdulquadri Ade (Department of Technology Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos, Nigeria); Aka Adefemi (Department of Building, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria); Dodo Mansir (Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria); Albert Idowu (Department of Building, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers significant potential to enhance performance, collaboration, and data management within the Facilities Management (FM) industry. However, its adoption in Nigeria remains limited. This study aims to assess the key factors hindering BIM adoption among Nigerian …

BIM Adoption Building Information Modeling Facility Management Facility Management Practitioners
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