Volume 4 (2024)

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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

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.58g8rzjf

READINESS ASSESSMENT OF THE CLIENT SECTOR TO ADOPT LEAN CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

MUHAMMAD LAMINU IBRAHIM^*, HASSAN ADAVIRIKU AHMADU, AHMAD MUHAMMAD SANI, OLAJIDE OLAMILOKUN

The lean construction principles aim to ensure that there is waste reduction during construction process, thereby giving the client additional value for money. The question that still lies is the readiness of the client sector of the Nigerian Construction Industry to adopt lean construction principles. This study evaluates the readiness level of the client sector to adopt lean construction princip...

Jun, 2024 pp. 70-87

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.pd3habjw

ASSESSING THE AWARENESS LEVEL OF QUANTITY SURVEYING PROFESSION AMONG GUIDANCE AND COUNSELORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE

BAREH Y. GALADIMA^*, BATURE, JUDITH KUYET

The purpose of this study is to assess the awareness of Quantity Surveying profession among Guidance and counsellorsin some selected secondary schools within Kaduna State. The researchers chose quantitative approach in the form ofquestionnaires. Apurposive sampling was adopted for this study. The Data were analyzed with SPSS using descriptiveanalysis. Asample of 201 guidance and counsellors were s...

Jun, 2024 pp. 30-41

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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

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.aq3xtnpl

APPRAISING OFFICE ERGONOMIC MEASURES IN THE SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA

HASSAN, K. M^*, MOHAMMED, Y. D, NMADU, H. G, ADULRAHMAN, R.S

Accidents that occur in offices are frequently due to poorly designed office environment and improper office procedures.From 1991-2004 the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board reported that musculoskeletal disorders accounted fornearly 42% of all lost time. This accounts for only lost time which underestimates the true nature of problems as manyindividuals continue to work with pain and discomfort...

Jun, 2024 pp. 23-29

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.fdapcgrb

AN ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRACTICES IN UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION PROJECTS IN KADUNA STATE

Ahmed Ade Ibrahim^*, Aliyu Makarfi Ibrahim

Due to the insufficient implementation of quality management methods by construction firms in developingnations, the adoption of Quality Management System (QMS) in building projects is reported to be lower inthese countries than in developed ones. This study looked into the Quality Management System (QMS)procedures used in State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) projects. It also evaluated t...

Jun, 2024 pp. 1-12

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.gkkzkb4i

APPLICATION OFARCHITECTURAL DESIGN QUALITY INDICATORS (DQI) ON TETFUND BUILDINGS INKADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR QUALITY DETERMINACY

OLANIYI, BISIRIYU OLAYIWOLA^*, QURIX, WILLIAM BARNABAS, SAGADA, MUSA LAWAL

Tertiary Education Trust Fund's (TETFund) intervention in constructing higher education institutions has had asignificant impact, enhancing the academic environment and thereby influencing the quality of education provided.Despite this, there is currently no established format for measuring the quality of TETFund buildings. Consequently, thestudy applied the United Kingdom Construction Industry Co...

Jun, 2024 pp. 13-22

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