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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.n2kvzd72

INFORMAL TRADING ACTIVITIES: A STUDY OF THE IMPACT ON THE PHYSICAL CHARACTER OF BUILDINGS AND STREET SCAPE OF AHMADU BELLO WAY, JOS. PLATEAU STATE. NIGERIA

Martin Chindo*, Kasham Jummai Shamang

Informal Trading Activities has become a normal economic activity in our cities and this comeswith various impacts on the surrounding buildings, streetscape, landscape, and circulation.The Paper investigates the negative impact these informal activities brings on the buildings andthe streetscape of Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos.The paper used questionnaires as the instrument to collect data reflecting the...

Dec, 2021 pp. 176-189 50 views 19 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.1igdupdr

THE CONTRIBUTION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

Moses SIMON*, Handan E. UMARU, Alice LIVINUS

Purpose: This study assessed the contribution of air pollution and the effects of selected atmospheric pollutants on climate conditions in Kaduna metropolis. Specifically, it examined the types of air pollution present, the concentration levels of selected gaseous pollutants, and their implications for the local climate. Design/methodology/approach: The study adop...

Dec, 2025 pp. 178-191 71 views 23 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.72xamypk

IMPACT OF ROAD EXPANSIONS ON BUSINESS LOCATION AND COMMERCIAL SPACE CHOICES IN MINNA, NIGERIA

Mohammed S. MUSA*, Suleiman YAKUBU

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of urban construction activities on land use and commercial space preferences in Nigerian cities, using Minna, Niger State, as a case study. It examines how construction projects influence the type and location of commercial spaces chosen by business owners and investors, explores spatial distribution patterns, and assesses the relationship ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 179-192 76 views 31 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.mv8sc1qk

Level of Awareness and Adherence to Health and Safety Regulations in Construction Industry in Kwara State of Nigeria

Ranti T. Adebiyi*, Olubola Babalola, Ganiyu Amuda-yusuf, Shehu, A. Rasheed, Musa A. Zubair

Investigation into causes of accidents and ill-health on construction sites in Nigeria revealed poorhealth and safety performance. Construction workers are approximately three times more likelyto suffer from fatal injuries than those in other sectors. This has earned the industry the reputationof being a dangerous or highly hazardous industry. This study therefore evaluates extent to whichconstruc...

Dec, 2020 pp. 179-188 45 views 18 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.3i4jbdj7

TEMPORAL ASSESSMENT OF SOIL FERTILITY FOR CROP CULTIVATION IN NORTHERN, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Musa M. AHMED*, Shehu Z. DAMAU, Tijjani Y. ABDULLAHI, A. ABUBAKAR, A. MUHAMMAD

Purpose: Soil is a natural body from which almost all the needs of man are derived. A temporal assessment from 2011 to 2024 was conducted on soil fertility for crop cultivation in Northern Katsina State, Nigeria. The aim of the study is to assess soil physical and chemical properties.Design/Methodology/Approach: Composite soil sampling methods were adopted for the collection of soil samples betwee...

Jun, 2026 pp. 183-194 42 views 15 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.fnjqvwz5

BEHAVIOUR OF STEEL REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMNS STRENGTHENED WITH CARBON FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER (CFRP)

M, Abbas*, J, M. Kaura, A Ocholi, A. Lawan

This paper investigated the use of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer for increasing strengtheningof Reinforced Concrete Columns. Squared Reinforced Concrete Columns were selected for thestudy, being them more frequently used in building, The performance of the columns wrapped withCFRP were compared to non-wrapped column (control). Twelve columns with cross-sectionaldimensions 100mmX100mmX375mm with ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 189-195 35 views 14 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.nwb4f8k9

OCCUPANTS' COMFORT IN RETAIL BUILDINGS: A REVIEW

Ibiyeye A. IDOWU*, Kasham Jummai Shamang

In the bid to improve occupants' thermal comfort while still minimizing energy usage, retailbuildings have been undergoing transformations. New trends in retail building design can benoticed globally, from the adoption of day lighting to the incorporation of natural ventilation. Itwould be expected that these new trends in retail building design would attract research studiesfocused on users' comf...

Dec, 2021 pp. 190-211 38 views 17 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.ffgv3ira

EFFECT OF VARYING FIBRE LENGTH ON THE PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED TYRE STEEL FIBRE CONCRETE

Ubong C. ESSIEN*, Bassey E. EKANG, Nsikak W. ULAETO

Purpose: Tyre waste is a global environmental challenge, with millions of tyres discarded annually. Efforts towards recycling waste tyres involve their breakdown to component materials for use in various aspects of industry. Recycled tyre steel bead wires are one of such components. This study assesses the effect of varying recycled tyre steel fibre (RTSF) lengths on workability, compr...

Dec, 2025 pp. 192-207 56 views 26 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.rqm9ld6e

A STUDY OF BIM CAPABILITIES FOR QUANTITY SURVEYING PRACTICE IN NIGERIA

Jobin ISHAYA*, Joy A. ADEBAYO, Bareh Y. GALADIMA, Simon-Peter G. BUBA, Elias IBRAHIM

Purpose: This study investigates the impact of Building Information Modelling (BIM)–based cost estimating software on quantity surveying (QS) practice in Nigeria. It aims to evaluate the level of awareness, usage, and efficiency of BIM in cost management, while also identifying barriers and recommending strategies for wider adoption in the Nigerian construction industry. ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 193-217 132 views 67 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.697imamo

ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMAL RESIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT OF BOSSO RESIDENTS IN MINNA NIGER STATE

Kafilat J. OLANIYI*, Yetunde T. IBIFUNMILOLA, Sherifat O. ABDUWAHAB, Nwabunwanne C, CHIEZE

Purpose: The study evaluated the socio-economic characteristics of inhabitants of informal settlements in Bosso, Minna, Niger State. The study utilized a projected population of Bosso of 1,500 households and arrived at a sample size of 251 after applying the Kothari (2004) sample size model to obtain a representative sample for the study.Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employed a closed-end...

Jun, 2026 pp. 195-206 58 views 20 downloads