Abstract The study examined rental housing affordability burden of 226 household heads and the strategies for mitigating rental burden. Through a cross-sectional survey, a sample of 285 out of 450 households were obtained using simple random sampling of rental households’ residents in private rental housing in Trademore estate located in the Lugbe district area of […]

Abstract In today’s highly industrialized world, the amount of waste emanating from the construction industry is enormous. While the problem has been successfully curbed in developed countries through the adoption of innovative approaches such as Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery of construction materials, the challenge persists in developing countries like Nigeria. The use of ready-mix concrete represents […]

Abstract This study examined the probable impact of cemeteries on residential property value. The empirical inquiry aims at determining whether cemetery proximity has any significant bearing on the values of rental homes within its neighbourhood or not. Data was elicited via 150 questionnaires administered on rent paying residents around the neighbourhood of Atan Cemetery in […]

Abstract This research examines effective urban security in Kurmin-Mashi residential Neighbourhood: making changes for security and crime prevention in urban and suburban neighbourhood. Effective urban security refers to programmes of physical design change, public and private management changes, and use pattern changes that are targeted to a place and its crime problems. The aim of […]

Abstract Thermal comfort is one of the essential indoor environmental factors that needs to be properly evaluated for an optimum user satisfaction in every building. In the hot dry climatic zone where the mean daily maximum dry bulb temperature during the dry season equals or exceeds 35oC and the relative humidity does not exceed 40%, […]

Abstract The needs to provide adequate infrastructures, especially housings as well as to complement the efforts of government towards provision of basic amenities gave rise to the adoption of public-private partnership approaches by stakeholders. In Gombe State, the application of PPP recorded low implementation. Therefore, the study aimed at exploring the application of PPP within […]

Abstract Accompanying rapid urbanisation in Nigerian cities is the emergence of spontaneous physical transformation outside the cities’ border. The emerging settlements at the periphery are confronted with development-driven urban challenges. This study assesses the socio-economic sustainability of Ikorodu, a typical peri-urban settlement in Lagos.  Adopted research method in this study is a combination of case […]

Abstract The placement of photovoltaic panels on roof may affect the aesthetic quality of the building. The study sought to establish any correlation between energy generation potentials of PV panels on roof and aesthetic quality of a building. The experimental research design is a study by simulation of a hostel building elevation in Modibbo Adama […]

Abstract Nigerian markets have been facing the calamities of frequent fire incidents which have led to loss of valuable goods, properties and human lives. Garki model market in Abuja was studied with the aim of assessing the causes of fire incidents, in order to provide guidelines to reduce the calamities of fire incidences for a […]

Abstract The study investigates the major causes and potential effects of price increase of building construction materials and proposes mitigation measures to minimize the effects on project delivery in Uyo Metropolis. Data for the study were obtained through the use of 92 structured questionnaires, administered on a sample of project participants including project managers, quantity […]