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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.yo59pw48

ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND INNOVATION IN NIGERIAN QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

Jatau James D*, Maigida Patience S, Simon-Peter G. BUBA

Quantity Surveying firms in contemporary times have evolved into structurally standardorganizations where there is the understanding of organizational culture as an essentialmanagement philosophy that drives innovation. This study sought to analyse specifically, therelationship between organizational culture and innovation in quantity surveying firms. Using aquantitative research approach, this re...

Dec, 2020 pp. 75-83 53 views 24 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.p1t3s84o

ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

Olaleye Yetunde Olanike*, Nazif Amina, Tsaku Joseph Ombugadu

Leadership plays a vital role in the success or failure of any organization. Lack of effectiveleadership style leads to poor innovation, low productivity and inability to meet performancetargets. Effective leadership enhance employee performance. This study assessed the impact ofleadership style on employee performance in Nigerian construction firms. This was achievedby establishing the relationsh...

Dec, 2021 pp. 76-88 48 views 15 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.ki6w9h1u

ANALYSIS OF EXISTING DAYLIGHTING CONDITIONS IN SELECTED LIBRARY SPACES IN KADUNA, NIGERIA

Tachio ADAMU*, Henry OJOBO, Daniel S. DUNIYA, Ibiyeye A. IDOWU

Purpose: This study investigates the existing daylighting conditions in selected library spaces in Kaduna State, Nigeria, recognising that abundant natural light in the tropical wet-dry climate is underutilised. It aims to assess the visual comfort, light distribution, and energy efficiency challenges associated with traditional daylighting design approaches. Desig...

Nov, 2025 pp. 82-91 74 views 34 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.2m9ebhbd

ASSESSMENT OF THE PATTERN OF OCCURRENCE OF WET AND DRY SPELLS ON CROP YIELD IN KADUNA STATE

Bulus SULE*, James K. AREMU

Purpose: To analyse historical rainfall patterns in Kaduna State to understand how frequent and prolonged wet and dry spells affect crop yields, using the Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) for drought characterisation and Pearson Correlation to quantify the relationship between these spells and crop productivity, with the ultimate goal of improving agricultural planning and mitigat...

Jul, 2025 pp. 84-97 60 views 31 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.pgyrea2t

ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF PROJECT LEADERSHIP ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST PERFORMANCE

Simon-Peter G. BUBA*, Jatau James D, Tchad Sharon Jatau, Amos Chom Haruna

Effective leadership is crucial for longstanding project success. For that reason, the success of aproject is hinged on leadership as it deals with the motivation of people as its principal objective.Thus, influencing others to understand what needs to be done and how it can be done is whatproject leadership is all about. However, The Nigerian construction industry is faced with a lot ofchallenges...

Dec, 2020 pp. 84-95 60 views 25 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.xewlwe3d

WHAT PROPERTY OWNERS LOOK FOR IN PROPERTY MANAGERS: A DEVELOPING CITY’S PERSPECTIVE

Oladotun Peter BINUYO*

Purpose: This study assessed the factors that property owners consider in appointing property managers in Akure, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design in which primary data were obtained from property owners across the city, which was divided into high, medium and low population density zones. A total of 38...

May, 2026 pp. 86-104 65 views 33 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.h25bc7sm

AN APPRAISAL OF VEHICULAR PARKING SITUATION IN ORE, NIGERIA

Okosun, Senator Endurance*, Aluko, Eniola, Iji, Solomon Oluwaseyifunmi, Eno Okoko, Sanni, Daniel

The study examines vehicular parking situation in Ore town with a view to identifyingprevailing parking problems and their mitigation measures in the town. Research design wasused in the study and a set of structured questionnaires; interview and field observations wereused for data collection sourced from primary and secondary sources respectively. Primarysources of data were collected from resid...

Dec, 2021 pp. 89-104 52 views 26 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.zgtr4cod

GIS-BASED MAPPING OF UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC NETWORKS USING DIFFERENTIAL GPS: EVIDENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN CAMPUS

Oyedapo A. IPADEOLA*, Dahir M. OMAR, Abdulganiyu YUSUF, Hussein A. AHMADU, Gbemisola OLATUNDE, Ibrahim A. HANAFI, Ereadura F. ADENIYI

Purpose: Accurate mapping and management of underground fibre optic infrastructure are critical for ensuring network reliability, minimising service disruptions, and supporting sustainable infrastructure planning. This study aims to develop a high-precision geospatial framework for mapping underground fibre optic cable networks within the University of Ilorin campus using Differential G...

Dec, 2025 pp. 92-106 59 views 27 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.ieba5xvo

Impact of Infrastructure Condition on Residential Property Values in Kaduna Metropolis.

Solomon Aondohemba Anule*, Lucas Saviour Yashim

This paper assessed the impact of infrastructure condition on residential property values inKaduna metropolis. Structured questionnaires were administered to 36 Estate Surveying firmswithin Barnawa and Narayi areas of Kaduna Metropolis. 2 Estate Surveyors were selectedrandomly from each of the 36 firms giving a sample size of 72, out of which 44 were retrieved andconsidered useful for the analysis...

Dec, 2020 pp. 96-108 49 views 17 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.4htft2h2

THE APPLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE IN PROPERTY VALUATION IN NIGERIA

Anthony I. ANKELI*, Nurudeen A. BELLO, Mohammad B. NUHU

Purpose: The rising need for the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into real property valuation has become an issue of global concern, but its usage and adoption in the Nigerian valuation context remains underexplored. Design/methodology/approach: The paper therefore examines the growing relevance of ESG considerations in propert...

Jul, 2025 pp. 98-107 76 views 38 downloads