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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Nigerian construction industry"”.
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General overview of the Nigerian construction industry
… and provide a general overview of the Nigerian construction industry, its role in the national economy, the main participants in the industry, the problems that they face, and the opportunities that exist within the industry. Over the last decade, several changes have occurred in …
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Safety compliance for hihg rise projects in Nigerian construction Industry
… always been a major challenge and concern in the construction industry. Construction is found to be one of the most dangerous on health and safety practice, predominantly in developing countries. As construction accidents continue to dominate the overall construction industry. Despite the programs …
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A study of risk management practices in the Nigerian construction industry
The multiplier effect of the construction industry to both developed and developing countries cannot be overemphasised. The 2012 construction sector review purports that the UK construction industry has an annual turnover of more than £100 billion and accounts for 10 per cent of the country’s GDP. …
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Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry
… many organisational activities, i.e. engineering/construction, manufacturing, marketing and administration. Nevertheless, construction sector projects have long suffered from high fragmentation, considerable waste, poor productivity, cost and time overruns, and conflicts and disputes. This study …
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Strategic realignment of the post-contract cost control process in the Nigerian construction industry using kaizen
Small and medium scale construction companies in Nigeria have many challenges such as management of construction works, employee management, competition in the construction industry and financial management of construction projects. New techniques emanating from lean thinking have helped to reduce …
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Assessment of the adoption of innovative building materials (IBM) for sustainable construction in the Nigerian construction industry
… of Master of the Built Environment in Construction Management at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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Assessing the viability of adopting the new engineering contract (NEC4) in the Nigerian construction industry: toward a framework for implementation
The construction sector in Nigeria faces numerous challenges, among the most critical being the limitations of the predominant Standard Forms of Contracts (SFC) used for projects, particularly the Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) 1980-1990 edition as amended. This SFC is characterised by its …
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Improving skilled workers' performance in construction projects in Nigeria
… attention for effective projects delivery in the construction industry. The level of skilled workers’ low performance has been seen to be a major factor which contributes toward inefficient construction projects productivity. Therefore, the objectives of this research are to identify the causes of …
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A leading indicator approach to safety: a case study of Nigeria’s construction sector
The construction industry grapples with significant safety challenges, making it one of the most hazardous sectors to work in, especially in developing countries. This study aims to address safety concerns in the Nigerian construction industry by exploring safety leading indicators (SLIs). Unlike …
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Improving construction processes in Nigeria using the Last Planner System
… Last Planner System (LPS) in Nigeria, to improve construction processes within the Nigerian construction industry. LPS is known to be the most developed practical use of Lean Construction. It focuses on minimising the negative impacts of variability, uncertainties, buffers, making projects more …
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Framework for macro building information modelling (BIM) adoption in Nigeria.
The Construction Industry is a vital component of a nations' Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employing both skilled and unskilled personnel. The construction industry's productivity depends on many factors, such as stakeholder relationships, construction processes, technology, workflows, project …
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Quantifying the impact of adding an unlisted credit asset to a portfolio of listed credit assets
Skilled construction workers play a vital role in the delivery of construction projects. However, there has been report off their shortage within the Nigerian construction industry. The commitment of the few available ones to their organisation is therefore important as this is bound to influence …
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Innovation in quantity surveying practice firms : an investigation of innovation response during compressed pre-contract timelines in Nigeria
… timeline is a chronic phenomenon in the Nigerian construction industry. However, literature is short on models on how QS firms do respond to this problem. In the main, this research seeks to understand how professional QS firms respond to the pressures of compressed pre-contract timelines …
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Information technology adoption inhibitor-influencer model for SMEs in the construction industry
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in the Nigerian construction industry has been struggling with the issues of improper materials management practices. In an attempt to address these issues, Information Technology (IT) was initiated primarily to overcome the shortcomings of the conventional …
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A framework for training and development of construction craft skills in Nigeria.
The Nigerian construction sector presently accounts for about 1.4% of the nation's GDP, even though its contribution to total GDP seems to have remained, extremely low; the sector is yet to realise its full potential. The sector is expanding strongly with a growth of 10% per year and is supported …
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Development of a collaborative innovation management framework to assist in the utilisation of agricultural waste as building materials in Nigeria
… which is also exacerbating the housing crisis in Nigerian urban areas. In view of the above, there is an urgent need to produce low cost, sustainable building materials that are affordable to the construction industry in Nigeria to reduce construction cost associated with the shortage of housing …
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Digital Prototype Framework for Understanding Building Information Modelling Adoption: Nigerian Small and Medium Architectural Firms
… its position in bringing efficiency to the construction industry. However, the shift to its adoption and implementation in emerging markets such as Nigeria has brought distortion to both the business processes and the environment of Small and Medium Architectural Firms (SMAFs) in the …