Nigerian Construction Industry Performance
Chapter Two of this research comprises a comprehensive review of literature relating to the Nigerian construction industry and its performance, Value Management and its application in the construction
Alex Morgan
Natural Recycling of Aggregate
The aim for this project is to determine the strength characteristics of recycled aggregate for application in high strength structural concrete.
Production of Lightweight Concrete Decorative Tiles
1.2 Aim
To produce the lightweight concrete decorative tiles by using waste materials with different attractive colour and pattern.
1.3 Objectives
To achieve the properties of lightweight concrete de
Legal Issues of ICT Use in the Construction Industry
Abstract
While in the 21st century the construction industry prefers to conduct business using the information and communication technologies (I&CT), the presence of legal issues pertaining to th
Strategies for Risk Management in Construction
1.1 Introduction
Risk management is one of the subfields on nine knowledge area in project management. Risk management is about managing uncertainty that inherent in most projects that require formal
Impact of Stakeholder Management on Construction Industry
1.0 Introduction/Background
Project management is an evolving discipline which is relatively new in both practice and academics hence knowledge is drawn from other disciplines to further advance both
Popularity of Timber Frame Construction
This report will look at the increasing popularity surrounding timber frame construction in the construction industry.
Lean Principles in Construction
Executive Summary
Toyota is a name that when seen brings an image of high quality, durability, cost/fuel efficient and best value for money in the car industry. The reason for such a high standard is
Difficulties of Cost Control in Construction Industry
The aim of this paper is to study the difficulties of cost control in construction industry during the construction stage.
In-place Pile Foundation for a Tower-building Project
CHAPTER 1
1 Introduction
Pile foundations are used to carry a load and transfer the load of a given structure to the ground bearing, which is found below the ground at a considerable depth. The founda
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Construction Industry
This dissertation focuses on a personal development technique called Continuing Professional Development (CPD), specifically in the construction industry.
Development of Credit Facilities in Sierra Leone
This study is on the creation of credit facilities to Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Sierra Leone with special focus on the construction industries.
India’s Construction Equipment Industry Analysis
This research was an attempt to assess the current status of the construction equipment industry in India and the underlying opportunities and challenges.
Generic Design and Construction Process Protocol (GCDPP)
1.0 Introduction
The construction industry is a large and complex industry comprising many types and sizes of organizations and a diverse range of professionals and other representative bodies. Conseq
Effect of the CDM Regulations on Accident Statistics
The Effect of the Cdm Regulations on Accident Statistics within the UK – The implementation of the CDM regulations under the CDM Co-ordinators.
Abstract
Health and safety in the construction ind
Geographic Information System (GIS) for Location of Bus Stop
1.1 Background
Transportation is a system that considers the complex relationships between networks, the demand and space. Transit on the other hand is dominantly an urban transportation mode. Since t
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in House Construction
Background and Justification of project
Buildings are climate modifiers which provide indoor environments. These are essential to the well being and the social and economic developments of mankind. Ho
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
2.1 Introduction
As expressed in the Egan report (1998), the UK construction industry is a significant contributor to the domestic economy in the UK that it is simply too important to be overlooked. T
Concept of Crosswall Construction for Earthquake Hazards
1. INTRODUCTION
The aim of this report is to understand the basic concept of crosswall construction, and a proposal for ‘Armature Crosswalls’ to be used as earthquake hazard mitigation for
Strategies for Zero Carbon Homes
ABSTRACT
Anthropogenic climate change is a phenomenon that has received much attention in the last few decades, and for good reason. Since the renowned studies carried out by Dr. Rowland and Dr. Molin
