EXPLORING THE USE OF HIGH-TECH ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLES IN THE DESIGN OF CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE, ABUJA

ABSTRACT The word “high-tech” with one accord to architecture looks upon as a restoration emissary of modernist functionality; the high-tech generalization is based on simple…

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EFFECTS OF SUGAR AS RETARDER ON THE PROPERTIES OF CONCRETES MADE WITH SELECTED BRANDS OF PORTLAND CEMENT IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT   Hot weather, which is characterized by high ambient temperature and low relative humidity causes rapid setting of cement paste and difficulties during concreting….

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EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING PRACTICES OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT   Given the high proportion of fatal and non-fatal accidents occurring in the construction industry, construction companies constantly seek different and novel strategies to…

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APPLICATION OF BIO-CLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE IN THE DESIGN OF ENGINEERING COMPLEX, BAUCHI STATE UNIVERSITY, GADAU

ABSTRACT Bioclimatic architecture refers to the design of buildings and spaces both interior and exterior, based on local climate, aimed at providing thermal and visual…

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ASSESSMENT OF MOTIVATION OF NON-CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS IN CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Abstract   Construction companies experience low performance of non-construction professionals and lack of self-actualisation as a result of inadequate motivation. This study assessed motivation of…

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CHARACTERISTICS OF BURNT CLAY BRICKS CONTAINING POLYTHENE AND SAWDUST AS ADDITIVES

Abstract   Over the years excessive energy consumption is one of the major problems associated with burnt bricks production. This study assessed the characteristics of…

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ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Abstract The study focused on assessment of quality management practices in building construction firms in Abuja. The quality of building construction projects in any country…

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AN ASSESSMENT OF SITE LAYOUT PRACTICES OF SOME CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Site layout involves the identification, sizing and placing of the temporary facilities (TFs) at the required positions within the boundaries of the construction project…

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AN APPRAISAL OF YOHANNA DATIRI’S CERAMICS FROM 2006 TO 2016

ABSTRACT The research is an appraisal of Yohanna Datiri‟s ceramics that address issues in the society. Related literature on the ceramist were reviewed under specific…

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PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA

PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA; A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO…

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