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 […]

Abstract This study investigates various causes of variation orders in construction projects with the objective of classifying causes into variation order groups using the discriminant analysis technique. Fifty-three causes of variation orders were identified and used to design a research questionnaire for collection of information from clients, consultants and contractors. Snowballing sampling technique was used […]

Abstract Natural ventilation is held as an imperative for sustainable use and conservation of energy through passive cooling in buildings in the tropics. It is believed to be dependent on characteristics of the site, orientation and architectural characteristics of the building as well as wind direction. This study sought to ascertain the extent to which […]

Abstract Projects duration plays a vital role as an important criterion in determining the success of building construction projects. Despite that, inaccurate evaluations of projects duration inhibit professionals to effectively control this variable resulting to serious issues as cost and time overruns and delay that need to found a lasting solution. The study objective was […]

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of Contractor Selection Criteria (CSC) for construction projects. This study will cover Lagos and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Survey research design was used and the population of the study comprised of public client organisations and construction professionals. Stratified random sampling technique was used […]

Abstract This paper discusses the socio-economic implication of residential and workplace location in Lagos peri-urban with focus on the case study of Ikorodu, a rapidly urbanising suburbia in Lagos State, Nigeria. Data were collected through primary source by administration of 383 questionnaires to household heads in purposively selected eighteen peri-urban settlements and through the use […]

Abstract While traditional housing finance system in Nigeria could not stem the estimated shortage of 17 million, some identified modern sources had also made little impact on housing finance. Sustainable real estate financing requires a system which can be repackaged and traded for further creation of credit over time as fitting into the structure of […]