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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.15atrcmx

EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RENTAL VALUE IN BIRNIN KEBBI, KEBBI STATE

Hakeem O. ABDULAZEEZ*

Purpose: Environmental attributes are important determinants of real estate value and are a critical factor in determining the prices of residential property. This study aims to investigate the effects of environmental quality on the rental value of residential properties in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this aim, determinants of environmental quality were assessed...

Jun, 2025 pp. 118-128 47 views 19 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.493jqovs

THE CONSTRAINTS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING IN SOME SELECTED WARDS IN SABON GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Halima E. SALIHU*, Abdullahi JIBRIN, Ibrahim MUKHTAR

Purpose: The need for water for domestic and other uses has placed an increasing demand on the country’s water resources in Nigeria. Sabon Gari local Government Area of Kaduna State has abundant water resources and a good potential for good groundwater storage but water scarcity still persists. This study is aimed at identifying the constraints and level of adoption of rainwater harvesting in some...

Dec, 2025 pp. 119-132 51 views 20 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.7waa63jd

An Appraisal of Dispute Resolution Practice in the Construction Industry within Kaduna State, Nigeria

OLAJIDE OLAMILOKUN*, Bulus Emmanuel Bugu, Jatau James D, Christiana Adah

Studies have shown that the construction industry is the most risky of all industries in term ofconflicts, claims and dispute arising primarily due to lack of communication, distrust,interpretation of contracts, claims, uncertainties based on imbalance in risk allocations. Theadoption of dispute resolution practice in the construction and other industry had help to savetime and money for the parti...

Dec, 2020 pp. 123-130 35 views 17 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.cz411oej

SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT DECISION MODEL: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Ayodele A. IBUOYE*, Oluwatosin B. Fateye

Nigerian property market has long battled with the question “why do real estate investments fail”. Therefore, this study probes into the theoretical concept of decision-making process adopts in developed economies for property investment. The primary aim is to develop a model that could provide support for real estate investment decision making in Nigeria contest. The study adopted content analyse...

May, 2026 pp. 128-135 64 views 29 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.pt14088n

PREMATURE BUILDING OBSOLESCENCE: IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITISING KEY FACTORS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILT-ENVIRONMENT

Ahmed Ade Ibrahim*, Aliyu Makarfi Ibrahim

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the causes of premature building obsolescence and prioritise the factors with the most severe impact for effective management. Design / Method / Approach: A quantitative research methodology was employed, utilising a structured questionnaire administered to 60 fully registered professionals from the Kaduna state chapters of the Nigerian Institute of Architectur...

Jul, 2025 pp. 129-154 62 views 17 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.fv9w8c4y

DIURNAL VARIATION OF URBAN CANOPY HEAT ISLAND IN THE WET SEASON IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Aruya Emmanuel Iruobe*, Matthew Habila Ibahim, Victor Odoh

This study assessed the diurnal variation of Urban Canopy Heat Island (UCHI) in the wetseason in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Stewart and Oke (2012) system of classification wasused to classify Benin City into ten climate field sites. DS1921G – F5 Thermochroni Button datalogger was used to collect the temperature measurements from the stations. Data entry, coding,cleaning and test for normality...

Dec, 2021 pp. 130-140 29 views 14 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.iy7fntya

Evaluation of Infrastructure Development in Resettlement Schemes of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

UNAH Mathew Okopi*

Infrastructures development in resettlement scheme has been a major challenge to successivegovernments in provision of a befitting settlement for her indigenous aborigine of the federalCapital territory. The resettlement schemes over the years have lack the provision of basicnecessities of life and have suffered set-back from housing rejection due to inadequacy ininfrastructural development. The s...

Dec, 2020 pp. 131-139 35 views 15 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.m4an6yrs

EVALUATION OF PASSIVE COOLING STRATEGIES USED IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY SENATE BUILDINGS IN TROPICAL SAVANNAH CLIMATE OF NIGERIA

Stephen D. GIMS*, Henry OJOBO, Lukman M. LUKMAN

Purpose: In Nigeria’s tropical savannah climate marked by high temperatures and intense solar radiation university senate buildings struggle to maintain thermal comfort without excessive energy consumption. This study evaluates how passive cooling strategies contribute to energy efficiency and comfort in selected senate buildings. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of passive cooling applicati...

Dec, 2025 pp. 133-146 108 views 38 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.yw6140bm

EVALUATION OF ADOPTION OF CROWDFUNDING PLATFORMS FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN AKURE, NIGERIA

Akuakanwa E. NWOSU*, Oludele J. THOMAS, Oluwafemi E. JACOB

Purpose: The study identified the forms of real estate crowdfunding platforms in the study Akure; evaluated the level of their adoption and examine the factors influencing the level of adoption of different forms of real estate crowdfunding in the study area. Design/methodology/approach: In order to achieve this, forty-seven (47) questionnaires were administered to registered estate firms (35) and...

May, 2026 pp. 136-155 45 views 21 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.q0idme7t

CHALLENGES OF PRIVATE DEVELOPERS ON RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Abere, O.C*, Ojo , O.M, Adama Joshua Ugbede

Housing is one of the relevant tools for the wellbeing and health of man. Housing serves as a shieldfor man. The study examined the challenges of private developers on residential housingdevelopment in Abuja. Data were collected through questionnaire administration. The method ofdata analysis was frequency distribution and weighted mean score. The major challenges ofprivate developers on residenti...

Dec, 2020 pp. 140-148 39 views 20 downloads