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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, Gumgaro Simon-Peter 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 42 views 20 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 45 views 18 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.86estqqr

SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE WITH FLY ASH AND CALCIUM CARBIDE WASTE: BINDER CHEMISTRY, WORKABILITY, AND STRENGTH

Mohammad Abba Usman*, Umar Danazumi Yusuf, Yahaya Bahago

The incorporation of industrial by-products into cementitious materials can reduce Portland cement consumption and improve resource efficiency. This study investigated fly ash (FA) and calcium carbide waste (CCW) as partial replacements for Portland cement (PC) in self-compacting concrete (SCC). Eleven mixtures were produced, comprising a control and two replacement series with 5–25% FA or CCW. X-...

Nov, 2026 pp. 79-89 54 views 10 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. Design/methodology/approach: The study...

Nov, 2025 pp. 82-91 61 views 29 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 mitigating food in...

Jul, 2025 pp. 84-97 46 views 19 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.pgyrea2t

ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF PROJECT LEADERSHIP ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST PERFORMANCE

Gumgaro Simon-Peter 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 44 views 23 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 382 questionnaires were administere...

May, 2026 pp. 86-104 56 views 31 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.9r5yjml7

IMPACT OF WINDOW-TO-WALL RATIOS ON THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF FULLY-ENCLOSED COURTYARD RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN NIGERIAN TEMPERATE-DRY CLIMATE

MARKUS, BULUS*

Scholars have agreed that achieving thermal comfort in the fully-enclosed courtyard house is very importantbecause of its preference for habitation by people in tropical regions and, its suitability for householdfunctions. The scholars have also concurred that the window-to-wall ratio (WWR) of the fully-enclosedcourtyard residential buildings is a courtyard design variant that is vital to its ther...

Jun, 2024 pp. 88-94 23 views 9 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 39 views 22 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.fb41m1sl

SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POVERTY CHARACTERISTICS OF PERI-URBAN RESIDENTS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA.

Ikwue Ene Alice*, AJAYI, Michael Tolulope

Purpose: The study assessed the socio-economic and poverty characteristics of peri-urban residents in Abuja, Nigeria, to determine the socio-economic composition of peri-urban dwellers, including employment status, income, education, occupation, and commercial activities that drive peri-urban development. Design/methodology/approach: Based on the number of households available in the Abuja Electri...

Oct, 2026 pp. 90-103 31 views 9 downloads