ABSTRAct In addition to the conventional adobe technique of earth construction, compressed earth bricks (CEB) provide a contemporary application of laterite for walls and structures. This study compares the geotechnical attributes of cement and lime stabilized laterite for CEB in order to determine which is best for residential structures. Laterite underwent preliminary research to make … Read more
CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTIO Background to the study Constructions projects are one of the most common activities we encounter in our lives, yet it is also known as one of the most difficult humankind endeavours. As a matter of fact each project consist of sophisticated and complex processes which need to be carried out by … Read more
Material management consist of a series of processes that need to be integrated, coordinated and synchronized well to ensure that material are available at their point of use when needed. Material management process begins from need generated from site followed by this information conveyed to store department and material is ordered in the store, indent … Read more
Challenges of managing low cost housing estate in Nigeria ABSTRACT Shelter has been universally accepted as the second most important essential human need after food. Housing in all its ramifications is more than mere shelter since it embraces all the social services and utilities that go to make a community or neighbourhood liveable environment. Efficient … Read more
EXAMINING THE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION FAILURE AND ABANDONEMENT ABSTRACT The study examines The Residential Housing Construction Failure And Abandonement. The housing industry has brought about numerous benefits and contributed towards the economic and social development, and growth of the nation, but along with it came to a nightmare and a barrage of problems related to … Read more
MAINTENANCE PRACTICE AS TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUILDING FACILITIES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Maintenance is defined as work undertaken in order to restore every facility, that is, in every part of site or building to an acceptable standard (BSI, 1964). According to Seeley (1976), maintenance is defined as ‘work undertaken … Read more
Effect of waste glass as partial replacement of coarse aggregate for the production of solid blocks INTRODUCTION Concrete is a composite material composed of coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement which hardens over time. Most concretes used are lime-based concretes such as Portland cement concrete or concretes made with other hydraulic cements. … Read more
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (STRATEGIES) OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUILDING CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background to the study The development of the construction industry from a traditional crafting industry to a service-based industry requires a more structured and effective process of developing and designing facility management (FM; Enoma, 2005). This trend, as opined by Fahnrich … Read more
THE EFFECT OF STONE QUARRYING ON HOUSING IN OKIGWE LGA Background of the study Within the last decade, environmental concerns have gained prominence throughout the world. Several international protocols have been established by the global community to deal with the emerging environmental issues. In Kenya, these global changes coincided with the enactment of the Environmental … Read more
Cost optimization techniques in project delivery in Akwa Ibom CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION The success that any producer may record in selling his goods or services profitably is likely to depend upon his ability to control his cost and upon the extent to which he can keep them below the selling price imposed upon him … Read more
