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. 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...
3. AN APPLICATION OF DUE PROCESS IN EXISTING PROCUREMENT METHODS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The construction industry activities include procurement of goods and services as well as the execution of a variety of physical structures and infrastructure (Ayangade, Wahab and Alake 2009), using different procurement methods....
4. AN APPROACH TO APPLICATION OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Background to the Study
Quality management is a way of ...
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 ASSESSMENT OF ROLE OF ESTATE SURVEYOR AND VALUER IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ABSTRACT
Performance of building projects is affected by several factors. The focus here is on the relationship between Project Management Practices carried out by Estate surveyor and Valuer and project performance. Estate surveyor and...
7. 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...
8. PARADIGM FOR TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATION
ABSTRACT
For many years the performance of building projects has continued to deteriorate. Many criticisms have been directed to the construction industry for general&nb...
9. PERCEPTION OF NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP MEMBERS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
ABSTRACT
The main purpose of the study was to investigate the perception of youth corps members on Community Development services (CDSs) in Edo South Senatorial District, Nigeria. The statement of the problem to the research was why most CDSs face challenges when it comes to performance...
10. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF CONSULTING FIRMS IN NIGERIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Abstract
This research work aims at assessing the impact of human resources management of organizational performance of quantity surveying firms in Nigeria. In order to achieve this aim, the study aims at assessing the level of human resource management practice among q...
11. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF CONSULTING FIRMS IN NIGERIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Abstract
This research work aims at assessing the impact of human resources management of organizational performance of quantity surveying firms in Nigeria. In order to achieve this aim, the study aims at assessing the level of human resource management practice among q...
12. 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...
13. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DELAY IN NIGER STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Abstract
Economic development in every nation is based on construction projects undertaken through several types of contracts. However, construction industry is suffering from delay phenomenon. The causes and effects of delay in construction projects seem critical and if not handled app...
14. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DELAY IN NIGER STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Abstract
Economic development in every nation is based on construction projects undertaken through several types of contracts. However, construction industry is suffering from delay phenomenon. The causes and effects of delay in construction projects seem critical and if not handled app...
15. 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...
16. DEVELOPMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES OF SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA
Statement of the Problem
Arayici, Khosrowshahi, Ponting and Mihindu (2009) described Building Information Modeling as lifecycle evaluation concept that seeks to integrate processes throughout the entire lifecycle of a construction project. Hence, the focus of BIM is to create and re-use...
17. 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...
18. 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....
19. EFFECT OF DESIGN CHANGES IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
It is general knowledge that construction project owners have become&nb...
20. THE IMPACT OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Abstract:
This research explores the impact of management accounting on project management in Lagos State, Nigeria. The objectives are to: (1) assess how management accounting practices support project planning and execution, (2) evaluate their impact o...
