Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2018)
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Table of contents
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Assessment of Risk Management in Nigeria Construction Industry
Abstract: AbstractIneffective risk management in the construction industry over the years has caused significant negative effects such as cost overrun, delay in completion time, low quality of end product, re-construction of work and project abandonment. The study was designed to assess risk management in Nigeria construction industry with a view to identifying and assess risk management tools used in the construction industry, know the level of usage of risk management tools …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Study of Factor Affecting of Delayness of Cost Overrun in Building Construction
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, a study has been summarized about the factor that cause of delay in construction housing project in the Gwalior division and produce the statistical result. The result of the investigation will be the guideline to the parties that involve, so that it will avoid any reason of the delay that will happen in their project.Keywords: development, building, construction
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABILITY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE SMART CITY PROJECTS
Abstract: Nowadays, urban cities of developing countries mainly India, are facing rapid urbanization that has been resulted in issues such as, gap in demand and supply of infrastructure services and utilities, increased pollution, traffic congestions, reduction in land cover, etc., thus affecting the ecology negatively in wider extent. Smart cities are recognized as a sustainable world wide solution to the above mentioned urban issues, which emerges as a means to achieve …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–27 Read article
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Influence of Waste Marble Powder by Partially Replacement of the Cement with M30 Grade to form Green Concrete
Abstract: This paper presents the study of concrete mix design using marble powder. Along the rapid growth of human needs in many sectors, a significant decrease in the availability and viability of the natural resources was always faced. Leaving the waste materials to the environment directly can cause environmental problem. Hence the reuse of waste material has been emphasized. The use of waste marble powder (dust) was proposed in partial replacement …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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IMPACT OF MASONRY INFILL WALLS ON THE SEISMIC RESPONSE OF G+7 REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING
Abstract: AbstractReinforced concrete [RC] frame structure with masonry infill walls are being widely used for various purposes such as multi-storied residential, commercial, buildings in the earthquake-prone area. For partition and external walls of building infill walls or panels are commonly used to fill the gap between beam and column frame.The present study investigates the influence of the infill walls on the seismic performance of the high rise reinforced concrete building prone …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Adoption Of National Building Code Tenets:A Panacea To Incessant Building Collapse
Abstract: The menace of building collapses in Nigeria has increased tremendously which has been as the result of structural defects and use of incompetence, poor supervision/ workmanship. This study examines the adoption of the National Building code provisions as a panacea to the menace, considered its need and effects on building production performance. The required data for the work was gotten through the use of questionnaire administered to the professionals in …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Ranking the Factors Influencing the Selection of Formwork system by Relative Importance Index
Abstract: Formwork has relatively greater importance in concrete construction. The three major principles of project management are time, cost and quality. These three principles are affected heavily while choosing a particular formwork system for concrete construction. Choosing a formwork system is a critical decision that is made during the planning stage of Construction project. Major requirement of formwork is that it should produce a good quality finish, safety for formwork crew …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–62 Read article