ABSTRACT This research assesses the factors mitigating the effective preparation of cost estimates at the design stage Accurate cost estimates are crucial to the effrctive realization of construction projects. This research is aimed at examining the factors affecting accuracy of pre-lender cost estimate in Abuja, with a view to improving the... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this research is modes of attempt to verify the discriminate increase in the prices of commodities produced by manufacturing organization in the part of the country which has attracted the attention of many citizens, especially those who know the implications of this continuous rise in prices on the people and on the... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this research is modes of attempt to verify the discriminate increase in the prices of commodities produced by manufacturing organization in the part of the country which has attracted the attention of many citizens, especially those who know the implications of this continuous rise in prices on the people and on the... Continue Reading

  CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION Before the advent of computer in Nigeria manufacturing firms, just like other areas of the society were used to manual method operation. This is to say, the operation which involves the production, transaction, customer registration stock system and balancing of account were carried out... Continue Reading

  CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION Before the advent of computer in Nigeria manufacturing firms, just like other areas of the society were used to manual method operation. This is to say, the operation which involves the production, transaction, customer registration stock system and balancing of account were carried out... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Bill of quantities and the engineer's estimates are the contents of the engineer's report on tenders for road construction projects. It also forms a proposal prepared for any road rehabilitation. This research work looks into the possibilities of providing a fast and efficient means of preparing bills of quantities and engineer's... 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

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  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 efforts has made to curtail the phenomenon, it is against this background that... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This work was carried out to appraise the Cost Reduction Techniques and Productivity in a Manufacturing Firm. Cadbury Nigeria Plc. was chosen as a case study. The researcher is assessing the Cost Reduction Techniques and Productivity of Manufacturing Firm. Organization is faced with myriad of challenges. Some of these challenges are... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study aimed at determining the impact of c—sourcing on cost reduction. It further looked at various specific objectives which include; benefits of implementing c—sourcing and current procurement practices. To determine the various c—sourcing tools used by manu thcturing firms. i- d to examine the various costs incurred by... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the Study Ever since the dawn of civilization, man has indulged in some form of construction activity. Even in ancient times, man created architectural Marvels which came to be regarded as wonders of the world including the pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, and the tower of Babel... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Sugarcane as an agricultural product is a readily available source of food for its sugar content. However, Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) is the bi- product formed at sugar industries from the burning of sugarcane after the sugar content has been extracted. Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) is a fibrous waste product containing mainly aluminum... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Sugarcane as an agricultural product is a readily available source of food for its sugar content. However, Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) is the bi- product formed at sugar industries from the burning of sugarcane after the sugar content has been extracted. Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) is a fibrous waste product containing mainly aluminum... Continue Reading

Abstract   The emerging global economic scenario characterized by advancement in information technology, rapid changes in production processes, increased sophistry of the consumer, fierce market competition and unethical skimming activities of producers in the drive to survive the unpredictable and complex business dynamics, has brought to the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Cost estimating is a key activity in quantity surveying profession and in contractor's organisation. The research work is to investigate into current cost estimation practices of contractors in Akwa Ibom state. The objectives were to identify the techniques used in cost estimating by the... Continue Reading

Abstract Cost control is an important issue in construction project management. It is widely practiced by contractors in Sudan and needs to be carried throughout the life of the project. This study is conducted to study the cost control methods in construction projects, identify the cost control method used by Sudanese contractors during the... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION  1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY  The construction industry is an important part of the economical backbone in many countries (Ngai  et al. , 2002), often accounting for between 7-10 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (Winch, 1996, Voordijk  et al. , 2000). Furthermore, construction products and processes have a... Continue Reading

  CHAPTER ONE 1.0    INTRODUCTION 1.01 (Background of the study) According to Luke chapter 14 verses 28-30 which says for which of you intending to build a tower siteth not down first and counteth the cost whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it... Continue Reading