1. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPLETION RATE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The construction sector, according to Ashworth et al. (1997), is one of the most important sectors of the economy, employing a varied variety of skilled and unskilled people. These professionals offer a wide range of products and se...
2. IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Background To The Study
Human Resource Management (HRM) is of strategic importance in all organizations. It contributes to the success of the organization and creates competitive advantage for the organization (Rana & Rastogi, 2010). The way HRM practices and polici...
3. AN APPROACH TO APPLICATION OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Background to the Study
Quality management is a way of ...
4. ASSESSMENT OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A large number of organizations were organized based on the products and services they offered (Christopher, Payne and Ballantyne, 2002). The 4Ps, which stand for product, pricing, place, and promotion, were given a lot...
5. AN ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) AND ITS APPLICATION AT PRE-CONTRACT STAGE OF BUILDING PROJECTS
Background Of Study
Every step in the building process involves significant back-and-forth communication between the many parties involved in the project on a daily basis. As a result of this, the construction sect...
6. AN INVESTIGATION OF VARIABLES AFFECTING BUILDING CONTRACTORS’ SELECTION
Background to the study
Both direct negotiation with the owner or his agents and competitive bidding are viable options for securing construction contracts. Direct negotiation is the more common of the two (Adegbile, 2022). When just one company submits a bid for a job,...
7. APPRAISING THE FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SMALL MEDIUM AND LARGE CONSTRUCTION SITES IN OYO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
However, the construction industry is often regarded as one of the most hazardous sectors of the industry anywhere in the globe. According to the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (2011), a co...
8. THE CHALLENGES OF INDIGENOUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF INDIGENOUS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN ENUGU URBAN)
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the challenges of indigenous building construction firms in Nigeria: a case study of Enugu Urban. Specifically, the study was aimed at determining the effects of government policies and procedures on indigenous; find ou...
9. THE CHALLENGES OF INDIGENOUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA STATE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the challenges of indigenous building construction firms in Nigeria: a case study of Kaduna state. Specifically, the study was aimed at determining the effects of government policies and procedures on indigenous; find o...
10. APPRAISAL OF INSURANCE POLICY IN INDIGENOUS CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Abstract
This research is carried out to appraise the insurance policy by indigenous construction companies in Nigeria, the main objective of the researcher is to give a concise analysis of the existence of their importance and the need of insurance pol...
11. IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION SKILLED LABOUR SHORTAGES ON THE COMPETITIVENESS OF BUILDING SECTOR IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
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 their impact on the competitivene...
12. THE EFFECTS OF PROJECT PLANNING TECHNIQUES ON CONTRACTORS PROFIT
ABSTRACT
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 planning in order to ensure project success and profits....
13. THE IMPACT OF BUDGETING AND BUDGETARY CONTROL IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY IN NIGERIA
Abstract
The study intends to investigate the impact of budgeting and budgetary control in construction project delivery in Nigeria. The purpose is to specifically identify the major causes of budgeting and budget control practices in by quantity surveyors in the constr...
14. UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS AND POOR ESTABLISHMENT OF INDUSTRIES
ABSTRACT
Not two long ago, Abia state was under siege as a result of the activities of robbers and kidnappers. Businessmen and other prominent people were either killed or kidnapped. As a result, investors were scared away while construction companies abandoned their equipment on site a...
15. 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 planning in order to ensure project success and...
16. A STUDY OF PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF TIMBER AS EXTERNAL MATERIAL IN BUILDING PRODUCTION IN HOT CLIMATE REGION
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Timber research explored the use of timber in building construction industry as one of the most important material in construction. Timber has been used in building in most parts of th...
17. EVALUATION OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF CONTRACTORS IN BUILDING INDUSTRY IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Many of the management practices used to support construction organisations are being challenged. The industry’s clients are moving forward and demanding improved quality service, faster project delivery and innovations in technology. Total Quality Management (TQM) has in...
18. FRAMEWORK FOR VALUE MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN ABUJA CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
Value Management (VM) has played a broad role in supporting effective decision making on construction projects, increased project performance and quality, balance project objectives, and manage community expectations in many countries around the world. But applicability of VM i...
19. AN ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATION PROCESSES AND PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN AKWA IBOM STATE OF NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Because of its contribution to national economic development, competitiveness, and improved living standards, innovation has become a fundamental concern for all businesses and governments. It's a complicated phenomenon wi...
20. EVALUATION OF THE FACTOR AFFECTING GROWTH OF INDIGENOUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FIRM IN NIGERIA (OWERRI IMO STATE AS A CASE STUDY)
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the evaluation of the factor affecting growth of indigenous building construction firm in Nigeria (Owerri Imo State as a case study). Specifically, the study aims to assess whether management skills influence...
21. THE ROLE OF STRATEGIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ACHIEVING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
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The objectives of this research are to (1) explore how strategic resource management contributes to achieving competitive advantage, (2) identify the key resources that drive competitive advantage, and (3) assess the effectiveness of resource man...
