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ASTRACT Building, civil engineering and heavy engineering projects are major contributions from the construction industry to national development. Buildings occupy the central focus of any infrastructural development and it is constructed to basically provide the citizenry with safe and comfortable enclosure for abode, business and industrial... Continue Reading

Abstract The occurrence of building failure and collapse has become a major issue of concern in the development of this nation as the magnitudes of this incident are becoming very alarming. This paper therefore examines the incidents of building failure/collapse in Nigeria. By focusing on six major states from each of the six geo-political... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE Introduction An overview of construction quality and safety reveals many striking similarities for these two management concept. In some cases safety is considered a part of total quality management (TQM). In the international construction scene, the inclusion of both the traditional qualities and safety efforts within a TQM system is... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The growing need for construction of all types coupled with a tight monetary supply has provided the construction industry with a big challenge to cut cost. Nigerian construction industry is faced... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Relevance of project 1.2  Site inspection 1.3  Evolution of road network in nigeria 1.4  Motor vehicle characteristic that affects road design data 1.5  Drivers and their characteristics 1.6  Reconnaissance survey 1.6.1Chain survey 1.6.2Station marking 1.7  Factors Affecting Choice Of Station CHAPTER TWO... Continue Reading

. Abstract. The paper considers the management of materials on building construction sites. In the study, method of material procurement practice on construction site, factors affecting material management on building construction site as well as causes wastages on construction sites were determined. The study further Suggest measures for... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  In recent years there has been an increase in the number of construction works and  concrete is the main construction material for most of the structures that are being  built. Nigeria is a developing Country with a large population and land area therefore  a consumer of concrete. This paper considers the option of recycling concrete... Continue Reading

Abstract This research is all about design, construction and preparation of cost estimate for a reinforced concrete winder stair. This type of stair is one of most important stair, use where there is no enough space. Winder stair is very common in older homes, often used as a secondary staircase where the grand staircase may have been in the entry... Continue Reading

TABLE CONTENTS Approval page Dedication Abstract Acknowledgement Table of content CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Relevance of project 1.2  Site inspection 1.3  Evolution of road network in nigeria 1.4  Motor vehicle characteristic that affects road design data 1.5  Drivers and their characteristics 1.6  Reconnaissance survey 1.6.1Chain survey... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The study focused on maintenance management practice in public and private properties, (a case study of selected public and private housing estates) in Lagos state, Nigeria. To achieve this, case study of 10 selected housing estates were carried out by means of structured questionnaires. A total  number  of  200  questionnaires ... Continue Reading

Abstract This study is on an Appraisal of application of building facility maintenance of public buildings in Federal poly Oko. Some of the objectives include; determining the nature and types of public building, to examine the current condition and state of maintenance of public buildings, to identify the underlying factors that militated to poor... Continue Reading

This study is on an Appraisal of application of building facility maintenance of public buildings in Federal poly Oko. Some of the objectives include; determining the nature and types of public building, to examine the current condition and state of maintenance of public buildings, to identify the underlying factors that militated to poor... Continue Reading

Abstract This research is all about design, construction and preparation of cost estimate for a reinforced concrete winder stair. This type of stair is one of most important stair, use where there is no enough space. Winder stair is very common in older homes, often used as a secondary staircase where the grand staircase may have been in the entry... Continue Reading

To assess defects of cracks in buildings... Continue Reading

THE IMPACT OF MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMY (A case study of Shell Camp Housing Estate, Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Over the years, there has been increasing abandonment of building projects and infrastructural facilities which has led to the... Continue Reading

Abstract This research entails the ways in which noise/sound is transmitted into and out of the building wind in a given environment with much emphasis on special buildings (radio station or television house). In this study, an investigation related with noise which is one of the pollution on people was carried out.The various methods of... Continue Reading

Abstract The main purpose of this study was to determine the strategies for enhancing the acquisition of psychomotor skills by building construction graduates of technical colleges in Taraba State. Five research questions guided the study while the five null hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  In recent years there has been an increase in the number of construction works and  concrete is the main construction material for most of the structures that are being  built. Nigeria is a developing Country with a large population and land area therefore  a consumer of concrete. This paper considers the option of recycling concrete... Continue Reading

 . Abstract.  The paper considers the management of materials on building construction sites. In the study, method of material procurement practice on construction site, factors affecting material management on building construction site as well as causes wastages on construction sites were determined. The study further Suggest measures for... Continue Reading

This study is on an Appraisal of application of building facility maintenance of public buildings in Federal poly Oko. Some of the objectives include; determining the nature and types of public building, to examine the current condition and state of maintenance of public buildings, to identify the underlying factors that militated to poor... Continue Reading

To assess defects of cracks in buildings... Continue Reading

The study emphasised on the maintenance manual and inspection of buildings. The paper reviewed the existing literature on building maintenance, and inspection of building, types of maintenance, causes of maintenance, inspection types and procedure, stages of maintenance, and factors influencing the decision to carry out maintenance work. The study... Continue Reading

Construction industry in Nigeria had been a major source of employment for 70% of labour in the country, thus it controls the capital flow, as well as labour resources, which has cost implications. Adequate management of these resources is considered an important aspect of project works; so also if the resources are adequately harnessed, issues... Continue Reading

Abstract This research is all about design, construction and preparation of cost estimate for a reinforced concrete winder stair. This type of stair is one of most important stair, use where there is no enough space. Winder stair is very common in older homes, often used as a secondary staircase where the grand staircase may have been in the entry... Continue Reading

Abstract This study is on an Appraisal of application of building facility maintenance of public buildings in Federal poly Oko. Some of the objectives include; determining the nature and types of public building, to examine the current condition and state of maintenance of public buildings, to identify the underlying factors that militated to poor... Continue Reading