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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.12b4g89a

ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN KADUNA NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Umar M. BALARABE^*, Muhammad DAYYABU, Ibrahim I. BABA

Purpose: This study assessed household vulnerability to climate change in Kaduna North Senatorial District, comprising eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kaduna State. The aim was to identify vulnerability patterns across LGAs and the key socioeconomic and infrastructural factors influencing adaptive capacity. Design/methodology/approach: Primary data were obtained through 385 structured quest...

Jul, 2025 pp. 32-44 27 views 11 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.dtutsvib

AN ASSESSMENT OF CRITICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING PRODUCTIVITY OF CRAFTSMEN ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS.

Yahya A^*, Daboh H, Jatau J

Productivity at both micro and macroeconomic level is a serious issue as far as the industrialsector is concerned and construction industry is one of such industries that make very higheconomic contributions in every nation. Consequently, productivity of labour is particularlyimportant especially in developing countries where most of the building construction work is stillon manual basis. This res...

Dec, 2020 pp. 38-48 19 views 12 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.jmcqj107

Socio-Economic Effects of Prolonged Road Construction on Business Performance, Urban Mobility, and Livelihoods in Sabon Tasha Community, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State

SIMEON DOGO^*, Ibrahim Musa Mohammed, Waziri Samuel

This study examined the socio-economic effects of prolonged road construction on business performance, urban mobility, and livelihoods in Sabon Tasha Community, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study focused on the effects of prolonged road construction on shop owners, private motorists, commercial drivers, motorcycle riders, and tricycle operators. A descriptive survey des...

Sep, 2026 pp. 40-54 28 views 26 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.2ddm86d5

ANALYSIS OF GROUND AND SURFACE WATER OF IGBOTAKO AND ODE-AYE COMMUNITIES IN OKITIPUPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Uzonu Ikenna Ugonna^*

After air, water has been known to be the most precious natural resource available to man. It ishowever limited as only a part of it is good for use. The inhabitants of Igbotako and Ode – Ayecommunities in Okitipupa Local government Area of Ondo State rely solely on water harvestedfrom the rain, few wells and the four streams that criss-cross the communities. This studytherefore is aimed at analys...

Dec, 2021 pp. 40-48 26 views 8 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.6fxg3cf4

ASSESSING MITIGATING MEASURES TO BARRIERS TO STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Praise JOSHUA^*, Hassan A. AHMADU, Olajide OLAMILOKUN

Purpose: The absence of effective stakeholder engagement in sustainable procurement of public works has been attributed to several barriers identified in literature. This study aims to assess mitigating measures suitable for overcoming these barriers in order to strengthen efforts to improve adoption and implementation of sustainable procurement of public works. Design/methodology/approach: This s...

May, 2026 pp. 42-61 99 views 22 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.o7myarrz

TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY OF A SECTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) TECHNOLOGY

Oyedapo A. IPADEOLA^*, Dahir M. OMAR, Quadri O. SAKA, Adepoju H. IBRAHIM

Purpose: This study evaluates the effectiveness and accuracy of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry for generating reliable topographic data within a section of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. It examines whether RTK-enabled UAVs can serve as efficient alternatives to conventional surveying methods for infrastructure planning and spatial analysis. Design/methodology/approach: A DJI Mav...

Dec, 2025 pp. 44-54 30 views 15 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.hijwqkom

LEVERAGING BIM AND DIGITAL COLLABORATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Jobin ISHAYA^*, Bareh Y. GALADIMA, Florence H. YAYOCK, Elias IBRAHIM, Simon-Peter G. BUBA

Purpose: Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital collaboration technologies are transforming the global construction industry, yet adoption in Nigeria remains underdeveloped. The Nigerian construction sector faces a dual challenge, a significant lag in the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and an urgent need for more sustainable construction practices. While BIM ha...

Jul, 2025 pp. 45-59 80 views 21 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.4iikcgf0

ASSESSMENT OF HOUSEHOLDS LIVELIHOODS IN PERI-URBAN COMMUNITIES OF KADUNA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Nuhu Abdullahi^*, Ishaku Isaac Yari Mallo, Oyelayo Abike Adekiya

The study aimed at assessing the livelihood of peri-urban communities in Kaduna MetropolisNigeria. The study sampled four peri-urban communities in Kaduna metropolis. The selectedcommunities include Nassarawa, Hayin na Iya/Malalin Gabas, Hayin Dan Bushiya and DownQuarters. The study employed interview and focus group discussion in obtaining the data. Thestudy used 25 respondents from each of the f...

Dec, 2021 pp. 49-60 26 views 17 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.176mq7tp

NEIGHBOURHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITIONS: INDICATOR FOR IDEAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT RETURNS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Adeogun Adekunle Sunday^*, Mohammad B. NUHU, Popoola Naomi Ijadunola

Functional neighbourhood infrastructure creates the platform for real estate investment market toflourish and also enhances returns on propertyinvestment (both rental and capitalappreciation).This study focused on the assessment of the effect of neighbourhood infrastructureconditions as indicator for ideal residential property investment returns in Abuja. The studyadopted stratified random samplin...

Dec, 2020 pp. 49-62 22 views 8 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.9c90auvl

PERCEPTIONS OF ARCHITECTS ON MARKETING IN THE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SELECTED NORTH CENTRAL STATES OF NIGERIA

MUDASHIR GAFAR OLAIYA^*

The professional code of conduct for architects in Nigeria has not changed. Despite this, many architects ignore ethicalconduct in marketing and advertising and still promote their professional services, following a worldwide practicebecause of the movement toward globalization.In light of this, the article aimed to understand how Nigerian architectsperceived the marketing of their professional se...

Jun, 2024 pp. 53-69 10 views 2 downloads