Abstract The air pollution tolerance indices (APTI) of five plants species randomly sampled from the vicinity of Iron and Steel factory in Ile-Ife Osun State, Nigeria were analyzed. A composite sample of five leaves for each of the plant was used for laboratory analysis. Four physiological and biochemical parameters: leaf relative water content (RWC), ascorbic […]
A SURVEY OF CURRENT PRACTICE OF PREPARING BILL OF QUANTITIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract The study explored the current practice of preparing bill of quantities by Quantity Surveyors in southwest Nigeria with a view to determining their project cost control and communication effectiveness. A survey questionnaire was administered on the 85 frontline consulting firms of Quantity Surveyors (those with not less than 10 years practice experience) in Southwest […]
ADEQUACY OR OTHERWISE OF CEMETERY SPACE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN BODY DISPOSAL IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
Abstract The adequacy or otherwise of cemetery space in Benin City was assessed in 2014, based on population projected from the 2006 census figures. The area of each cemetery was determined by running a Global Positioning System (GPS) traverse round each, which gave a total of 11.979 Ha. At a rate of 0.5 Ha of […]
FACTORS INFLUENCING ROAD TRAFFIC DELAY: DRIVERS’ PERSPECTIVES AND LOSS OF MAN-HOUR ALONG LAGOS-ABEOKUTA EXPRESSWAY, LAGOS, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined drivers’ perception of road traffic delay attributes and factors influencing road traffic delay with a view to assessing loss of man hours along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. This view translated to policy statements that can tremendously reduce the road traffic delay in the study area. Primary data were collected through questionnaire administration, traffic […]
DETERMINING FACTORS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
Abstract Housing affordability has been a concern in developed and developing world because of its role in man’s welfare and productivity. This study aims at investigating determining factors for housing affordability in Ibadan urban centres. Questionnaire was developed based on consumers’ evaluation on variables identified from the literatures. The administration of questionnaire was carried out […]
DETERMINANTS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN UYO METROPOLIS, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Solid waste is one of the major challenges facing Nigerian cities. Waste management problem is complex because it involves a multitude of scientific, technical, economic and social factors. However, this essential service is not effectively and properly performed by the concerned bodies in Uyo Metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. Data were collected from both […]
TIME SERIES MODELING OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY RAINFALL IN HAWASSA CITY, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Rainfall is the most key variable both in atmospheric and hydrological cycle. Its patterns usually have spatial and temporal variability. This variability affects agricultural production, water supply, environment, and the existence of its people. Its variability assumed to be the main cause for the frequently occurring extreme events such as drought and flood. The […]