1. AN EVALUATION OF COST OVERRUN AND ITS CAUSES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES IN DEVELOPING NATIONS
Background of the study
Cost overrun is a global phenomena in the construction business, when projects are rarely completed within the projected cost. In a global assessment on construction project performance, cost overrun was recognized as the biggest...
2. ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FEASIBILITY/VIABILITY STUDY ON CAPITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Until relatively recently, the discipline of development appraisal has remained the provenance of surveyors and developers. It largely been ignored by other participants in the development process, particularly planners, architects and constructi...
3. ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT FAILURE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Construction projects in developing countries such as Nigeria requires much labour. Governments and Private organizations, especially governments in developing countries, have witnessed project failures in their project implementation, although there might be some...
4. AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF DELAY IN PROJECT DELIVERY IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Background of the study
It is believed that one of the prevailing problems of construction industry in ekiti state Nigeria is the impact of delays in project delivery. It is very important for both public and private projects to be...
5. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF QUALITY SUPERVISION ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Project success could be measured in terms of parameters or nature of the project e g. performance, aestheticism, stability, safety, duration and cost. One of the best ways of achieving construction project quality delivery hinge...
6. THE EFFECT OF CONTRACT PLANNING ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE
Abstract
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 industry, assess the awareness an...
7. PLANT RESOURCE CONTROL AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL TO PROJECT DELIVERY IN BUILDING INDUSTRY
ABSTRACT
Building/construction projects relies, all things considered, upon how best the resources are overseen. Inability to deal with the resources accessible through planning is probably going to bring about expanded project costs, time overwhe...
8. EFFECTIVE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SITE
Abstract
The cost of construction material in a construction project may range from 30 – 80 % of total construction cost making it a prime uncertainty in a construction project. The main aim of this research paper is to examine the current material manageme...
9. ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING COST PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN NIGERIA
Abstract
Maintaining steady cost projection on construction projects had been until recently an issue of serious concern, both to the client and project contractors. Cost deviation from initial Cost plan, had been prevalent on Construction sites. However, little or no e...
10. STUDY OF FACTORS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION COST PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION SITES
Abstract
Maintaining steady cost projection on construction projects had been until recently an issue of serious concern, both to the client and project contractors. Cost deviation from initial Cost plan, had been prevalent on Construction sites. However, little or no e...
11. STUDY OF FACTORS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION COST PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION SITES
Abstract
Maintaining steady cost projection on construction projects had been until recently an issue of serious concern, both to the client and project contractors. Cost deviation from initial Cost plan, had been prevalent on Construction sites. However, little or no e...
12. THE EFFECT OF TIMELY DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Timely delivery of construction projects can fasten up drastic development in any country. Construction delay has become endemic in Nigeria, it is imperative to create awareness of the extent to which delays can adversely affect project delivery. This study ide...
13. ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES AND IMPACT OF INADEQUATE GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS’ PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The issue of inadequate geotechnical investigation usually leads to over or under design of structural elements which eventually contributes immensely to project cost overrun and poor performance. This research aims to assess the impact of inadequate geotechnical investigation...
14. maintenance management of tertiary institutions buildings
Statement of the Research Problem
Owolabi et al. (2014) observed that the major variables responsible for the inefficiency and ineffectiveness of the maintenance work in Nigerian tertiary institution buildings are; the occurrence of poor contract management, unavailability of material a...
15. DEVELOPMENT OF A MOTIVATIONAL MODEL OF REGRESSIONFOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY OF SELECTED BUILDING TRADESMEN IN THE SOUTH-EASTERN STATES OF NIGERIA
Statement of the Problem
Most widely used management style in the construction industry has involved management by threat. Construction workers are often abused by their supervisors but they continue to work when it is difficult to find other employment (Mphati, 2008). This fact was als...
16. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COST PLANNING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It is a known fact that the Nigerian construction industry continues to occupy an important position in the nation’s economy even though it contributes less than the manufacturing or other service industries, (Aibinu and Jagboro, 2002). The...
17. HUMAN FACTORS IMPACTING THE SUCCESS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR: A FOCUS ON SAFETY, COMMUNICATION, AND COLLABORATION
Background of the study
Safety, communication, and collaboration are critical components of project management in the oil and gas sector due to the high-risk nature of construction activities and the complex interdependencies among project stakeholders....
18. ACCOUNTING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
ACCOUNTING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: This research investigates (i) the current practices in accounting for capital projects, (ii) the challenges in financial management of infrastructure development, and (iii) strategies for improving financial transparency and account...
