ABSTRACT It is interesting to bring to light the demands challenges and development in the twenty-first century the key role of the quantity surveying profession in the economic with emphasis on an appraisal of the quantity surveyor cost control in Nigeria construction industry. The work shall attempt to explore the quantity surveyor who is... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Quantity surveying is concerned with controlling and managing construction projects. The Nigerian construction industry is faced with uncertainties. With construction targets not being met and high rate of abandoned construction projects, there is great need for proper risk assessment and... Continue Reading

: The construction industry requires continuous evaluation and  formulation of risk management index, but Nigeria is yet to introduce a risk  rating tool for the industry. This paper therefore assessed risk management  practice in Nigeria construction industry and establishes Risk Management  Index (RMI). Structural questionnaire were... Continue Reading

: The construction industry requires continuous evaluation and formulation of risk management index, but Nigeria is yet to introduce a risk rating tool for the industry. This paper therefore assessed risk management practice in Nigeria construction industry and establishes Risk Management Index (RMI). Structural questionnaire were administered to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT It is interesting to bring to light the demands challenges and development in the twenty-first century the key role of the quantity surveying profession in the economic with emphasis on an appraisal of the quantity surveyor cost control in Nigeria construction industry. The work shall attempt to explore the quantity surveyor who is... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Quantity surveyors due to the essential services they render private and virtually to everyone as well as the indispensable position they occupy in this age of travel boon and shelter they cannot be left out in this world of computerization. More so, when one talks of the huge capital that is involved in the establishment and running of... Continue Reading

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED BILL OF QUANTITY SYSTEM FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS (A CASE STUDY OF OKOLO, OKOLO & CO.) ABSTRACT Quantity surveyors due to the essential services they render private and virtually to everyone as well as the indispensable position they occupy in this age of travel boon and shelter they cannot be left out... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Quantity surveyors due to the essential services they render private and virtually to everyone as well as the indispensable position they occupy in this age of travel boon and shelter they cannot be left out in this world of computerization.  More so, when one talks of the huge capital that is involved in the establishment and running of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Quantity surveyors due to the essential services they render private and virtually to everyone as well as the indispensable position they occupy in this age of travel boon and shelter they cannot be left out in this world of computerization. More so, when one talks of the huge capital that is involved in the establishment and running of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT 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 for development which also embrace environmental development. It forms part of its... Continue Reading

  INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It is believed that one of the prevailing problems of construction industry in Nigeria is the impact of delays in project delivery. It is very important for both public and private projects to be completed on time and within budgets. Normally, achieving the projects within predetermined time, budget and... Continue Reading

Abstract Property valuation or appraisal is the practice of developing an opinion of the value of real property, usually its Market Value. The need for valuation arises from the heterogeneous nature of property as an investment class, no two properties are identical, and all properties differ from each other in their location; which is one of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Construction Management is the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a construction project by using modern construction management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, and quality and participation satisfaction. Project management in construction... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Construction Management is the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a construction project by using modern construction management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, and quality and participation satisfaction. Project management in construction encompasses... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Construction Management is the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a construction project by using modern construction management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, and quality and participation satisfaction. Project management in construction encompasses... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to examine risk factors in accidents at construction sites at the Northern Region of Ghana. The research approach used for this study is quantitative approach. The study population consisted of site managers and project managers. Questionnaire and interview guide were used to gather primary data. Statistical... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to examine risk factors in accidents at construction sites at the Northern Region of Ghana. The research approach used for this study is quantitative approach. The study population consisted of site managers and project managers. Questionnaire and interview guide were used to gather primary data. Statistical... Continue Reading

  ABSTRACT The main Aim of this research is to investigate the Adoption of knowledge management in the Nigeria construction industry. The research examined the area of the construction industry that will improve as a result of the contribution of knowledge management. Data for the analysis were collected through questionnaire Administration on... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Studies have found labour standard practices among construction companies to be generally low in Ghana. This study therefore sought to assess labour standard practices among building construction companies in the Sunyani Municipality, identify constraints that affect same and also strategies for implementation. The study adopted... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT   Studies have found labour standard practices among construction companies to be generally low in Ghana. This study therefore sought to assess labour standard practices among building construction companies in the Sunyani Municipality, identify constraints that affect same and also strategies for implementation. The study adopted... Continue Reading