Background of the study
The construction sector makes a considerable contribution to the economy, and its operations are vital to fulfilling national socioeconomic development goals such as supplying housing, infrastructure, and jobs (Anaman & Osei-...
The Nigerian civil war, which lasted from 1967 to 1970, disrupted many areas of the economy. If we omit the civil war experience, cyclical fluctuations in oil receipts exercised a significant impact beginning in 1974, according to Okongwu (19...
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...
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Shelter is an essential human requirement. T...
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In recent times there has been a rapant growth of towns and cities in this country. This growth has been accompanied with an ever increasing physical social and the technological changes as well as complex Urban Pattern of develo...
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In spite of the huge environmental and energy problem in Nigeria, designers have not seen the need for a shift from their traditional method of designing buildings. Green building which is also known as sustainable buildings are buildings which...
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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 constitutes cost management tool that enha...
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This study covered the assessment of the survival practices of quantity surveying firms in a recessed economy. Research hypothesis were formulated and analyzed. We found out that From the collected and analyzed data, there is a significant difference in th...
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This research project is designed to analyze the impact of feasibility/viability study on capital project development in Nigeria using Owerri as a case study and looking at how construction practitioners, specifically the quantity surveyors in the Nigerian cons...
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This study was carried out to to assess the perception of quantity surveyors on adoption of E-procurement to mitigate corrupt practices in public procurement using Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors as a case study. Specifi...
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The frequency of collapse of building structures on Nigeria in the past few years and recently had become very alarming and worrisome. Many lives and properties have been lost in the collapse of buildings mostly in Port Harcourt, Abuja and La...
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Open spaces, such as public parks, natural areas, and golf courses, offer a variety of benefits to local inhabitants, such as recreation and beautiful vistas. Residents who reside close to these resources, on the other hand, may face drawbacks su...
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....
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Several local and international media have reported on the cause, impacts and the consequences of global financial meltdown. The global financial meltdown is a situation where the world’s status quo can no longer be maintained (Ajayi, 2013)...
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This study was carried out on the effect of building material cost on housing development in Nigeria using public and private contractors involving civil engineers and quantity surveyors in Imo State as a case study. Specifically, the...
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Buildings and engineering structures in the modern world are complicated, and as a result, they need to be supervised by architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and excellent contractors in order to ensure careful p...
Background to the Study
When a structure is delivered to the client's satisfaction, it is recognized as being of a high caliber and constructed using high-quality tools. This is contingent upon an expected cost. Numerous high-profile building collapses, particularly...
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
These days, a significant portion of commercial business all around the world takes place on digital networks, which link individuals as well as businesses (Kotler & Amstrong, 2012). Users are able to communicate with one ano...
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This research assesses the factors mitigating the effective preparation of cost estimates at the design stage Accurate cost estimates are crucial to the effective realization of construction projects This research is aimed at examining the fact...
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This study determined the influence of estimating practice on cost performance of building projects. The objectives were to identify the estimating practices used by cost consultants, appraise the critical factors influencing estimating practice used, and to de...
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Real estate development and use of land are prompted primarily by the products and satisfaction that could be derived therefrom. It is a common knowledge that the Land Use Act has since its inception, provided answer to the socio-economic problem of making land readily availabl...
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The state of pubic properties in Nigeria is a source of worry to well meaning citizens of this country. It is common knowledge to see newly completed government properties dilapidate very fast, thereby causing economic waste. Investigations...
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In spite of the huge environmental and energy problem in Nigeria, designers have not seen the need for a shift from their traditional method of designing buildings. Green building which is also known as sustainable buildings are buildings which represents friendly struc...
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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...
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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...
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The world over, a vast number of developing countries are trying to achieve sustainable economic growth in every sector and more equitable distribution of the benefits of growth. The United Nations millennium development goals have identified key areas...
Real estate development and use of land are prompted primarily by the products and satisfaction that could be derived therefrom. It is a common knowledge that the Land Use Act has since its inception, provided answer to the socio-economic problem of making land readily availabl...
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The property industry in Nigeria has been confronted with pressure due to population growth and urbanization challenges, which trigger the rising needs for both residential and commercial spaces. Lack of ethical and strategic approach to management, limited rec...
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The construction market in Nigeria is currently undergoing somewhat of a technology acceptance and utilization. Consequently, the advent of new technologies and new building methods has the potential to transform construction, from the way in which buildin...
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Landfills have for long been generally thought to have diminutionary effect on residential property values. Various researches sparked off by this contention have proved contradictory in some instances. This study attempts to examine the impact of the four Sta...
Problems of the Research
There are many problems affecting the petroleum profit tax in general and the petroleum profit tax assessment in particular. These include the problems relating to the PPT administration, the complexity of PPT/MOU calculation, and the problems o...
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The world over, a vast number of developing countries are trying to achieve sustainable economic growth in every sector and more equitable distribution of the benefits of growth. The United Nations millennium development goals have identified key areas...
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The Nigerian Construction Industry (NCI) faces numerous cost-related challenges that have in some cases increased costs of construction projects by up to 61.84%. Such challenges include the increasing complexity of construction projects which necessitate specia...
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one of the most promising technology in the construction industry today. The implementation of BIM has increased significantly over the years; the professionals in construction industry have realized that sharing of knowledge and informat...
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Urban densification is as a result of increase in the level of urbanisation of a limited area which causes challenges in the housing affordability due to the increase in price of houses, high rental values, high demand and shortage in supply to meet the need of the urban reside...
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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...
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The growing use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and related technology has led to the emergence of a more innovative workspaces. With changes in the manner in which people work, think and adopt the use of technology, new workspace models have arisen. As work...
Statement of Research Problem
The construction industry comprises of various professions such as civil engineering, building, architecture, quantity surveying, etc. Each of these professions contributes greatly to the success of construction projects and quantity surveying is one of the...
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In construction industry the aim of project control is to ensure the projects finish on time, within budget and achieving other project objective. The advancement of technology in the last century has contributed to the increase in the number of complex construction projects th...
Statement of the Problem
Anecdotal evidence suggests that the housing budget of Anambra State is fraught with poor performance, arising from inefficient planning and preparations, low involvement of housing cost professionals and lack of infrastructural support for the State&lsquo...
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...
Background of the study
In the realm of real estate management, the role of estate surveyors and valuers has gained significant attention, particularly in the context of managing housing estates in Nigeria. The Federal Housing Estate in Egbeda, Imo Stat...