SUB-SAHARA AFRICAN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (SJECM)
VOL 21 (4) SEPTEMBER, 2021 ISSN: 2292-7733
Published by:
Sub-Sahara African Academic Research Publications,
Centre for African Development Studies, University of Ibadan,
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PAPERS:
ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD RISK IN KATSINA-ALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUNUE STATE USING GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) AND REMOTE SENSING (RS)
HASSAN A. MOHAMMED1, ILIYASU M. ANZAKU2, ANYAKU D. OVYE3, B.L. NASIR4
1Department of Geology, School of Physical Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. 2Department of Science, School of Continuing Education, Bayero University, Kano. 3&4Department of Geography, Faculty of Environmental Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Abstract
Flood is a natural hazard, like drought and desertification, which occurs as an extreme hydrological event. This research assessed flood risk in Katsina-Ala area of Benue state using Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS). Both Primary and Secondary Sources of data were used for the study. Analysis of the total annual rainfall indicates that there is positive correlation in the analysis which is statistically significant at 0.5. Secondly, there is upward trend in seventeen years out of thirty five years and eighteen years downwards trend in the analysis of rainfall trend which indicates that as the year’s progress, there is possibility that there will be increase in rainfall, which shows the common characteristics of rainfall pattern in Katsina-Ala local government. The analysis of the floodplain dwellers shows that there is stability in the population of dwellers as many of them have stayed in the area for a considerable number of years. The population was aware that the area they live in is located close to the riverine area and therefore prone to flooding. The populations in the area are so attached to the area due to its fertile nature therefore unwilling to relocate The result from the questionnaire shows that the population have idea of the cause of flooding in the area as a result of heavy downpour and river overflowing its bank. Also, flood victims suffered as a result flooding in the area which leads to loss of properties, livestock and farmlands with some amounting to as much as ₦200,000. Houses and drainage systems were damages as a result of flooding. Women and children were most affected as a result of flooding. Benue State government should set up a GIS implementation and strategy unit under the Ministry of Lands and Survey tasked with the following responsibilities: Provision Building Codes, Monitoring of activities along the river banks, Emergency response measure and Supervision of buildings.
Keywords: Flood, Risk, Damage, Rainfall, death, disaster.
THE EFFECT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY ON PERFORMANCE OF PROPERTY DEVELOPERS.
KALU JOSEPH UFERE, IROAGANACHI NNEOMA AND SALEH ADAMU1
Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
Abstract
Private developers have proven to be a vital tool to property development and supply to amelioration the housing deficits challenge of the nation. From the foregoing, the study examines the effect of residential property quality and affordability on the performance of private property developers. The target populations for this study are heads of households of selected households in Karu Local Government of Nasarawa State. A structured questionnaires was administered to respondents, and a response rate of 95% was achieved representing 380 household heads. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics and Repression Analysis. The regression model shows that the two independent variables explain 78.9% of the variations in the dependent variable. While, Residential property Quality explains 0.826 of the variance in the performance of private developers which is significant (Sig. = .000) as indicated by the F-value of 394.4; and Residential Property affordability is responsible for 14.1% makes the second largest contribution. Based on the beta sig level, it can be seen that Residential Property quality and affordability have a positive and significant effect on the performance of private housing developers. Hence, it can be said that housing quality and housing affordability have positive and significance effect on the performance of private housing developers. The research concluded that the performance of private developers is a product of principally of the quality of the development and secondly a function of the level of affordability of the residential properties.
Keywords: Residential Property, Affordability, Quality, Private Developers, Performance
EFFECTIVE CIVIL SERVANT’S HOUSING OWNERSHIP IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS
YAKUBU M. J., MUHAMMAD M. S., ADEBENGA A., GAMBO, M. J
*Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Universisity Bauchi, Bauchi State.
Abstract
In many developing countries, including Nigeria there are number of challenges militating against the optimum performance of public housing in the country such as high cost and slow pace of construction of government project, system of granting loan for low income earners, provision of basic infrastructure in various layout on which individual could build their own houses, effective program of action and appropriate institutional arrangement for the execution of project and lastly too much of corruption. This research examines the effective housing delivery for civil servant. A survey research strategy was used and a questionnaire as instrument of data collection was adopted in the research. A total of 217 questionnaires was distributed out of which 214 were retrieved and analysed by mean ranking and multiple regression analysis using SPSS software. The result from the analysis shows that the major sources of housing ownership in the area are personal saving, gift and inheritance, mortgage institution loan, loan from employer and owner occupier ranked 1st to 4th respectively, while cooperative society loan has the least. It is also revealed that major perceived effectiveness of housing delivery in the study are standard house ranked followed by housing standard, housing affordability, housing planning, housing sustainability ranked first. The study from regression further indicated that the model presenting R-value 0.316 and R squre with 0.100 with F- statistic value 23.586 was significant. The model indicates the medium effect size of challenge of housing ownership in the study area. It was recommended that government should create and strengthen the institutional framework that will ensure land are available. Secondly, there is need to provide mortgage facilities for the deserving members. Thirdly, there is need for a current policy reform and some of the applicable western housing finance policies institutions, and innovations applicable to the Nigerian context be adopted. The study further recommended that civil servants housing should be adequately provided.
Keywords: housing, civil servants, housing delivery, affordability & housing sustainability
A REVIEW OF END USERS’ SATISFACTION WITH PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES IN NIGERIA.
1ONYEKWERE, O. CHARLES AND 2DIUGWU, A. IKECHUKWU
1&2Department of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
The population explosion experienced in most Nigerian cities, and rising rate of urbanisation which are incommensurate with the provision of adequate housing infrastructure is of major concern. Public housing schemes have generally been condemned for failing to deliver quality, affordable and adequate housing units to the end users in most developing countries. The objective of this study is to assess through literature review, the level of satisfaction of residents in public housing estates in Nigeria. Findings revealed that there exists low satisfaction level to a large extent across the Nigerian states. In addition, residents are mostly dissatisfies with illumination, safety, service quality, housing/dwelling quality, and physical environment quality. Thus, the study recommends active participation of end users in the design and development of public housing estates, effective total quality management practices, quality control and quality assurance mechanisms.
Keywords: End users, Housing estates, Nigeria, Public, Quality management.
EVALUATING COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
1ENEJOH VICTOR OJONUGWA; 2ADINDU CHINEDU CHIMDI
Department of Project Management Technology, School of Entrepreneurship and Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger-State
Abstract
The construction industry is normally complex and the Nigerian construction industry is further made complex due to its challenges as a developing nation. The industry requires lots of personnel, professionals, employees, contractors, clients, consultants and all to succeed. To effectively coordinate this team communication is a vital tool for the exchange of messages using different channels or medium. Thus, this research work looks at evaluating communication management as a way to understand how communication affects performance in the construction sector of Nigeria. The study also looked critically at the channels and barriers to communication in the construction company. It took a look at those with the responsibility for shaping and ensuring communication flows effectively for optimal project performance. For this reason, this writeup focuses on evaluating the similarities and differences in communication styles of construction professionals. However, this writeup derived information that relates to the objectives of the study from different books, journals, construction company reports and interviews granted by some stakeholders in Nigerian construction industry. Therefore, a historical research approach was adopted to review the literature. The paper shows the appreciation of communication and that there was a major gap in communication during project planning and execution, resulting in project cost overrun and project abandonment. The researcher made recommendations on the need to strengthen the chain of communication mechanism to be put in place to militate re-occurrence of such breakdown in communication. This will help improve project communication performance and save more in terms of time and resources.
Keywords: Nigeria, Construction industry, projects, communication, management.
ANALYSIS OF THE CONSTRAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PROPERTY VALUATION IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
ADEWUSI, A. O. 1 AND PATUNOLA-AJAYI, O. L.2
Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Federal University of Technology Akure
Abstract
The use of high-end computing tools such as Artificial Intelligence has been affirmed to guaranteeing more accurate real estate value prediction. However, the application of such advancement in technology in Nigeria remains a problem. Thus, this study analyses the constraints associated with the application of Artificial Intelligence to property valuation in Lagos Nigeria. The target population for the study was the practicing Estate Surveying and Valuation firms in Lagos, Nigeria. Data was through the administration of structured questionnaires and analysed using Descriptive Statistics, Weighted Mean Score, and Factor Analysis. The research revealed that the major constraints associated with the application of Artificial Intelligence in property valuation include absence of centralized data (4.4503); low level of awareness and adoption of Machine Learning Algorithm valuation methods (4.3377); lack of market data and comparables (4.2583); inadequate technical know-how (4.2119) and inadequate skills and learning processes (4.2053) which were ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively. Furthermore, the results of the Factor Analysis show a KMO of 0.789 which is significant at p value ≤0.005. The research thus concludes that Artificial Intelligence through Machine Learning Algorithm Valuation methods when applied in the determination of real property values will help in enhancing real estate property valuation practice as well as the advancement of the profession in general. Hence, there is a need for adequate enlightenment, sensitization and awareness on the application of Artificial Intelligence to property valuation in Lagos, Nigeria in order to ensure better prediction, performance and lower Margin of Error in property valuation in Nigeria.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Property Valuation and Machine Learning Algorithms,
EFFECT OF THE QUALITY OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES ON RESIDENTS’ SATISFACTION IN BRAINS AND HAMMER ESTATE LIFE CAMP ABUJA
LILIAN OMOZE YOUNG, HABU MALAM BABA, MUHAMMAD UMAR BELLO
Department of Estate Management & Valuation, Faculty of Environmental Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
ABSTRACT
The study aimed at examining the effect of the quality of facilities management and services on residents’ satisfaction in Brains and Hammer Estate Life Camp Abuja. A survey research was carried out through the use of questionnaire instrument. A total of three hundred (300) questionnaires were administered to residents of the study area, out of which two hundred and fifty one (251) were valid for analysis. The systematic sampling technique was adopted for the study, while data obtained from the field were analysed using mean, standard deviation and regression in statistical packages for social sciences. The study found out that 17 facilities and services were provided or available in the estate. These includes; uniform security services and armed guards, provision of power supply (electricity) and its maintenance, gardening, provision of water supply and treatment, management of waste disposal, provision of generating plant, provision of cleaning services, provision of electric fence, gymnasium/club house, provision of street/security lights, fumigation services, sewage treatment and waste disposal, swimming pool, lawn tennis court, maintenance of plumbing/electrical fittings, provision of Closed Circuit TV ( CCTV) and provision of fire extinguishers. Findings also showed that residents’ are highly satisfied with most of the facilities and services provided. In addition, Facilities management performance and quality of estate services has the highest effect on residents’ satisfaction, with quality of estate facilities and services in the study area as indicated by standardised beta coefficient of 0.458. This means that for any increase in facilities management performance, there is corresponding increase of 0.458 on residents’ satisfaction with Estate facilities and services. However, quality of estate Facilities and services also have positive effect on residents’ satisfaction in the study area as indicated by standardised beta coefficient of 0.580. This means that the higher the quality of estate facilities and services, the Higher the residents’ satisfaction with Estate facilities and services. The study recommended that the facilities management department in the Brains and Hammer Estate, Life Camp, FCT Abuja, should ensure quality in the provision of Facilities and services because it was reliably gathered from the findings of this research that quality of estate facilities and services affect residents’ satisfaction.
Keywords: Hotel Management, Satisfaction, Facilities Management and Performance
SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF IRRIGATION FARMING IN UKE DEVELOPMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE
NASIRU UMAR1, B.L NASIR2, MUHAMMAD K. DAHIRU3
1&2Department of Geography, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi. 3Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Science, Federal University, Lafia
Abstract
This study has examined the socio-economic impact of irrigation on rural farmers in Uke village Karu Local Government of Nasarawa State. It has observed during the research that Uke ward is the most densely populated area among the villages in Uke. The study shows that main activity of the area is farming therefore, agriculture is the largest employer of labour. Most of rural farmers earn their living from farming. Furthermore, it has been observed that irrigation farming in the study area has positive impact on the rural farmers and the economy of Nasarawa State generally. The result revealed that irrigation farming has impacted the rural farmers in diverse ways. These include; the employment opportunities and supply of food for both consumption and commercial in the study area. The farmers in Uke village are facing same problems such as problem of pest mainly quelea birds and insect, environmental problems such as flooding, drought and erosion and no access to credit facilities. From the above observation on the impact of irrigation on rural farmers of Uke village, it was perceived how much irrigation farming have impacted both positive and negative on participating in the irrigation farming. Thus, the presence of stream greatly enhanced irrigation in the study area. As the area is prone to some environmental problems such as flooding, erosion, there is a need for public enlightenment on how to protect and manage the environment. Environment protection agencies such as Federal Environmental Protection Agencies, Non-governmental organization, club and societies, state government should assist in controlling such problems so as to enhance irrigation fanning in the study area, and other areas facing the same problem.
Keywords: Irrigation, Impact, Socio, Economic, Farming
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY OF UTILIZING SOLID-WASTE GENERATED IN GOMBE-METROPOLIS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION
*ISAH, MOHAMMED; *AHMED, CHINADE ABDULLAHI; *ISTIFANUS, VICTOR; & **ADAMU, SANI JAURO,
*Department of Environmental Management Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria. **Department of Planning, Research & Statistics, Ministry of Environment & Forest Resources, PMB 0188 Gombe (Moenv.Gm.Gov.Ng), Gombe State, Nigeria.
Abstract
The result of the assessment for the economic sustainability of utilizing solid waste generated in Gombe metropolis for renewable energy production shows that INEX dumpsite has the Power Generation Capacity of 361,963.2 kWh/day at a Capital Cost of N259,220,000.00 and needs Operation and Maintenance Cost of N5,580,000.00 per year, and can generate Revenue of N43,203,333.3 per year with a Net Present Value of N4,122,621.3 per year, the Internal Rate of Return will be at 14%, and have a Pay Back Period of 6.8years. While the GOSEPA dumpsite has the Power Generation Capacity of 77,613.8 kWh/day at a Capital Cost of N133,088,000.00 and needs Operation and Maintenance Cost of N2,856,000.00 per year, and can generate Revenue of N22,181,333.3 per year with a Net Present Value of N2,116,623.2 per year, the Internal Rate of Return will be at 14% and have a Pay Back Period of 6.8years. Furthermore, the result of the economic assessment of electricity generation from the two dumpsites through solid waste incineration shows that the Net Present Value is positive at electricity cost of N29.8/kWh, and the cost is comparable with a study by (Amoo et al., 2013) who found out that electrical power generation using incineration plant could provide electricity at a cost of N32.5/kWh in Lagos and Nsukka. The result therefore implies that investment is profitable at N29.8/kWh in Gombe metropolis. The research recommends that INEX cleaners and Gombe State government should establish waste-to-energy plant at the two dumpsites (INEX and GOSEPA) for providing base load renewable electrical power in the State.
Keywords: Economic Sustainability, Generated in Gombe Metropolis, Renewable Energy Production, Utilizing Solid Waste
APPRAISAL OF (ICT) POLICIES IN NIGERIAN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS: TOWARDS ADMINISTRATION OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.
GARBA UMAR
Department of Geography, Faculty of Environmental Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Abstract
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy in Nigeria has been increasingly threatened by the roles played by stakeholders largely due to the non-implementation of the desired guidelines necessary for achieving the set goals. in the nations educational institutions. ICT policies aimed at achieving the goals of education through training that was considered essential in enhancing the efficiency and expertise of professionals in the education sector. The global pandemic associated COVID-19 turn around the trend in handling, utilization, and maintenance of these facilities, now it became evident that conferences, symposium and meetings are hosted online using zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc, all dependent one’s technical ability. This paper reviewed the existing (ICT) policies of Nigerian education sector with specific emphasis on Architectural education in the nation’s higher institutions of learning and relates ways on how these policies could sustain the administration and development of Architectural education in institutions and the knowledge base of professional Architects. It highlighted the roles of stake holders, government, educators, corporate organizations, international organizations, professional bodies towards attainment of desired objectives. A case methodology of using ICT tools was presented in studio design class formation and presented in order to test the existing policies framework. Challenges and problems of policies implementation by stakeholders were reviewed. The study concludes by recommending the need for provisions, applications, and utilization of facilities to all schools of Architecture in the nation’s higher institutions, also instructs on efficient monitoring, training development and enlightenment on (ICT) knowledge to students and lecturers and timely reviews of curriculum. Enforcement of policies specifically in higher educational institutions will help promote the sustainable development of Architectural Education.
Keywords: (ICT) Education, Architectural Education, Policies, Stakeholders and Sustainable Development.
A CRITICAL REVIEW OF AESTHETICS AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF PHILOSOPHIES IN ARCHITECTURE
*MAHMUD, S.Z. *ZUBAIRU A. SHEHU U. I AND ** ZAKARI A. T
*Department of Architecture, College of Environmental Studies, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State, Nigeria **Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Environmental Science, Kano University of Science and Technology, Kano State Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
The subject of aesthetics is often taken as dealing with questions of mere beauty, where the word ‘aesthetic’ is colloquially interchangeable with beauty and liking. In specialized architectural discourse, aesthetic is largely discussed on the basis of an object’s appearance. While ‘ethics denotes the theory of right action and good conduct because it is not limited to specific acts and defined moral codes, but encompasses the whole of moral ideals and behaviors in a person’s philosophy of life. The study serves to respond to why in architecture the main concern is what use is to be made of an artistic object that enable the function act as a condition to which the aesthetic ideas are confined. The paper aim toward addressing the broad limitation in architecture, aesthetics and ethical discourse beyond questions relating to purely visual phenomena in a philosophical manner using qualitative method as means for data collection via extensive literature reviews of books, journal and articles. The results of the study show that works of architecture are functional buildings that succeed also as aesthetic objects through, understanding the basic systems and principles of ethics which can help architects resolve those dilemmas encountered during design and building construction. The findings focused on helping practitioners determine what is right at a particular situation, making architectural practice integrally ethical because of the architect’s responsibilities for the health, and welfare of others and also for functional and aesthetically pleasing designs. Finally, it’s a form of philosophical rationale for peace education in architecture.
Keywords: Aesthetics, Architecture, Ethics and Philosophy
AN ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIAN URBAN AREAS AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS
1LAWAL KABIR TUNAU, 1KABIR LAWAL, 2 ADO TANIMU MAIRIGA
1Department of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Environmental Science Technology Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Adamawa State. 2Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Environmental Studies, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State.
Abstract
This paper analyses transportation in Nigerian urban areas and its associated problems. Issues discussed are the concept of urban transportation, characteristics of urban transportation, public transportation in Nigeria, case studies of urban transportation in Nigerian urban areas and benefits of urban transport in the society Data was collected through a desk study. The study concludes that for there to be an improved urban transport system, there is a need to ensure result-oriented integration of transport modes in the country. The study recommends that there should be proper review of detailed comprehensive transport plan together with detailed transport operation plans for urban public transportation, there should also be an upgrading of major routes or high traffic roads, lane segregation or separation for tricycle and other transport modes.
Keywords: Transportation,Urban Transportation, Urban areas, Modal split,
POPULATION CONTROL: A PRECURSOR FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
ANYANWU IGNATIUS UZOMA.
Department of Urban And Regional Planning, Abia State Polytechnic.
ABSTRACT
The paper examines how population control could be a tool for national development. In the federal government of Nigeria, under the military presidency of Gen. Ibrahim BadamosiBabangida, introduced a National Population Policy/target for the country. The main focus of the policy was on how to control population growth rate of the country. When one examines the present population situation of Nigeria, the National population target expectations, it is clear that not much has been achieved. The simple but not obvious reason in that the policy formulators failed to appreciate the fact that it is difficult to change people’s mind set, traditional and belief system. Changing this internalized habit and belief system requires a thorough education by professional. This paper maintained that population control if properly handled will serve as a transformational tool for National Development.
AN ASSESSMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN WATER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA.
1KABIR LAWAL, 1LAWAL KABIR TUNAU,1IBRAHIM BABAYARO AND 2NUWARI ATI BATHON
1Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Adamawa – Nigeria. 2Department of Environmental Science, School of Environmental Science Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Adamawa – Nigeria.
Abstract
This paper tried to look at the general trend in private sector participation in utilities provision, and the challenges and obstacles being face by those providers. It also took an example of a utility in Nigeria and find out how it is being provided. Data was collected through literature review. The study concludes that It is noteworthy that concern is primarily on enhanced water supply in line with global and National targets, goals and standards. Hence, privatization is just one of the options towards achieving this goal. In addition, concrete proposals exist that can help attain the goal of efficiency, effectiveness and avoidance of waste in provision of water in rural, semi-urban and urban areas of the country. The study emphasized adherence to policies from the National Policy on Water as well as Proposal of a Framework for the Nigerian Environment
Keywords: Water supply, Private sector, Participation,Challenges, Utilities provision
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSIHP BETWEEN HOUSING ACQUISITION AND SOCIO – ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ACADEMIC STAFF OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIDA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
* BEN CHINEDUM NWOKENKWO **FELIX IKE *** ETHEL ASINYA MENDIE
*Department of Estate Management, Federal Polytechnic, PMB 55 BIDA, Niger State. ** Department of Geography and Planning, Abia State University, Uturu, *** Department of Estate Management, CrossRiver University of Technology. Calabar,
ABSTRACT
Housing is a basic human right, enshrined by the United Nations. In Nigeria, housing acquisition is faced with lots of problems especially for civil servants. In view of its enormous cost, housing is considered an item with the highest level of expenditure of every household, which is hardly financed from one’s salary. Access to housing finance, therefore, becomes essential in the acquisition or development of housing and unfortunately, this has always been a major problem of academic staff. This paper investigates the relationship between socio-economic characteristics and acquisition of housing by academic staff of Federal Polytechnic, Bida. The Socio-economic data of the target population were collected and analyzed using chronbach’s Alpha and multi-nominal regression model. The result of this analysis revealed inherent consistency (Reliability Coefficient = 0.733) in the data collected.. The multi-nominal logistic model further revealed that the age of staff (P=0.992-low income, P=0.576-High Income) and other sources of income (P=0.878–low income, .0914–High Income) contributed to affordability of housing acquisition for both high and low incomes earners. The study recommends that management of the institution should encourage academic staff to invest their loans in housing acquisition.
Keywords: Academic staff, Housing, Socio-economic Characteristics, Income
ACTIVATED SUGAR CANE BAGASSE ASH AND ACTIVATED LOCUST BEANS WASTE ASH AS A REPLACEMENT FOR CEMENT IN CONCRETE
ADEJOH BENJAMIN OCHOLA1, ABDULLAHI BALARABE BALA2, ABUBAKAR MUHAMMAD AHMADU3.
Department of Civil Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic
ABSTRACT
This study is aimed at investigating the compressive strength of concrete using Activated Sugarcane Bagasse ash (SCBA) and Activated Locust Beans Waste Ash (LBWA) as a replacement for cement in concrete using two grades of concrete; grade 20, and 25 respectively. The concrete cube cast was; control (0%) 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% respectively, the cube was cast, cured and tested at 7days, 14days, and 28days. Although, the results of this study have shown a little reduction in compressive strength of concrete utilizing SCBA & LBWA than normal concrete, it can be concluded that, amount of activated sugarcane bagasse ash incorporated with activated Locust beans waste ash can be replaced with cement is up to of 8% by weight without any admixtures.
Keywords: Cementious material, Compressive strength, concrete, Sugarcane Bagasse ash, Locust Beans Waste Ash, Pozzolana
AN EXAMINATION OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOUSING QUALITY AND RESIDENTIAL SATISFACTION IN BIRNIN KEBBI STATE
ADEBAYO, OYEKANMI OLUWOLE; ABDULAZEEZ, SHAKIRAT REMILEKUN; & USMAN, BELLO SA’AD
Department of Estate Management & Valuation, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Nigeria.
Abstract
This research examined relationship between housing quality and residential satisfaction in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria. The primary data collected for this study were data on housing quality attribute and residents’ satisfaction with housing attributes from all neighborhoods of the study area. Multistage sampling technique was used for the questionnaire administration to selected household heads in Birnin Kebbi. Sample size of 381 was drawn out of the total 51,830 households in the neighbourhoods that made up Birnin Kebbi Town, using Dillman (2007), model for estimating desired sample sizes. Estimated rate of 50/50 split approach with 5% sampling error under confident level of 95% is adopted in determining the sample size. Pearson moment correlation coefficient was employed in assessing the relationships between housing quality and resident’s satisfaction. Results revealed a strong positive correlation between Residents’ Satisfaction and Housing Quality, which is statistically significant (r= 0.842, p=0.018< α = 0.05). The study recommended housing and neighborhood improvement through regular building maintenance and facilities improvement be carried out in the low quality areas in order to ensure high level of satisfaction by occupiers of houses.
Keywords: Housing attributes, Neighborhoods, Residents satisfaction, Town, Quality.
ARCHITECTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ARCHIPRENEUR) EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
KALU, CHECHE KALU; EMMANUEL, UDOMIAYE; OYIM, JOHNSON EGWU; & IKPA, OCHEA UDUMA
Department of Architectural Technology, Akanu Ibaim Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State.
ABSTRACT
Entrepreneurship has emerged as the most compelling economic force the world has experienced in the last decade. over the years, architecture education has tried to strike a balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of the profession, but more importantly, architectural courses need to teach students proactive roles in building their careers since the term architecture is no longer associated with designing and building physical spaces. The architecture of applications, websites, software, and networks illustrates the manifold nature of what it means to practice architecture today. Architecture has broadened as a field, merging various disciplines, technologies, and products. This expansion requires a new education model to teach students how to innovate and compete in an industry that is outward-facing. It’s well documented that most departments in tertiary institutions especially polytechnics now take entrepreneurship courses in both the National diploma level and Higher National diploma level and the Architecture departments is no exception. A critical look at the curriculum used by the entrepreneurship department shows that general entrepreneurship education is being taught and not “ Archiprenuership” i.e. the curriculum does not cover teaching enterprise-oriented professional development in architecture which will bring forth a generation of out-of-the-box job thinkers and job creators. This paper aims to design a curriculum model suitable for architectural entrepreneurship education that will ensure that out-of-the-box thinkers and job creators are trained. The objective is to critically assess the entrepreneurship curriculum in architecture education and suggest ways in which this curriculum can be improved to nurture these students to effectively combine design and entrepreneurship.
Keywords: Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Education, Economy, Sustainability.
PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH DRAINAGE (A CASE STUDY OF IMT ENUGU)
*ELOCHUKWU IFEANYI CHUKWUDI; & **NDIFE UCHENNA VICTOR
*Department of Civil Engineering, IMT Enugu. **Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Oko
ABSTRACT
This research work on the water drainage problems (A case study of IMT campus 3 Enugu), the scope of this research work covers every activity which has to do with the drainage problems, background to the subject matter, rational for the study and the limitations of the study, the research review as, the related literature about the authors and scholars, facts and opinions. The findings of this study are through further research. Finally, base on the findings, a numbers of recommendations were made so that campus 3 IMT Enugu should ensure a good water drainage system within the campus to permit a perfect seepage, discharging, flooding of water and effluent.
Keywords: Problems, Associated, Drainage, Study, IMT Enugu)
DESIGN AND PLANNING PROPOSAL FOR TRUCKS AND TANKERS GARAGE IN JIMETA, YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ADAMAWA-NIGERIA
1YAKUBU USMAN MOHAMMED; 2ZAINAB YUSUF; 1SULEIMAN MOHAMMED DAJI
1Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Adamawa-Nigeria. 2Department of Environmental Management, Kaduna State University, Kaduna-Nigeria
Abstract
The paper proposes a Transit Truck Park for short and long-term parking demand in Jimeta, Adamawa state. This was done by examining the challenges and prospect faced by truck and trailer drivers and suitability of the selected site for the proposal. The data was collected from primary (field study) and secondary (existing literature, data Government reports and allied documents) sources. Alternatives sites were evaluated with regard to suitability of siting a Transit Truck Park, standards and design consideration were used as guiding principle for the design and proposal in the study area. The study concludes that the introduction of technology enabled solution, investment in building attractive truck transit parks, and proper regulation of the road freight sectors are recommended as short and medium plans for minimizing truck fatigue induced accidents on Nigerian roads. The study also recommends that the truck organization should work with the local jurisdictions to identify and adopt guidelines for accommodating and developing truck parking facilities, including identifying ways to accommodate truck parking in local land use development and redevelopment processes among others.
Keywords: Transit Truck Park, Tankers parking facilities, Garage, standards.
MAINTENANCE HABIT AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR PROTECTING COLLAPSE OF BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW
BABA BENJAMIN
Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Oko Anambra State
ABSTRACT
The ultimate strength of the material is the limit load of the bearing capacity. On reaching this limit, the construction materials could already be damaged and their load bearing capacity, suddenly decreased permanently. If a system is properly designed, a local collapse should not normally be a cause of instant failure of a structure. The ultimate failure strength of the construction elements should be carefully considered in the design of structure to prevent collapse.
COMPARISON OF HEIGHT DIFFERENCES OBTAINED FROM THREE DIFFERENT SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS (GPS, TOTAL STATION AND DIGITAL LEVEL)
ADEWALE ADEBAYO; & EMENARI UDOCHUKWU. S
Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Abstract
Leveling is a field operation undertaken to find elevation of points or differences in elevation between points. It is a vital operation that is very necessary in collecting data for varying applications such as in mapping, engineering design and construction. The result obtained from the procedure are applied to design highways, railroads, canals, sewer water supply systems and in other facilities having to do with how the topography looks like, layout of construction projects which make use of elevation data to calculate volumes of earthworks and other materials and the consequences enabling investigation of drainage characteristics of an area in question as well as developing maps that show the general ground configuration and to study better subsidence of the earth and earth movement. This research is intended to use differential leveling method with different surveying equipment to make comparison of result obtained from them in terms of comparing obtained data using particular level surface. The equipment used are the digital level, Sokkia 510 Total station and Promark3 GPS, knowing that all surveying instruments are subject to instrumental, natural and personal errors. A leveling line with 16 points was established along Sani Abacha bye pass at Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State of Nigeria. Leveling operation was carried out along the line and the information (data) obtained are as shown in table 2 below, a statistical analysis was performed and the result shows that there is no significant difference between the data obtained when using any of the three instruments. It was concluded that any of the instrument can be used interchangeably without distortion in the elevation of the points involved.
THE USE OF HEAVY MINERAL IN DETERMINING THE COMPOSITIONAL MATURITY AND SEDIMEMT PROVENANCE OF A SANDSTONE DEPOSIT OF LOKOJA-BASANGE FORMATION (AUCHI ARM OF BIDA BASIN)
1OLADAPO I.O., 2UGWOKE J.L., 3SALUFU E.O., 4HANSEN –AYOOLA A.O.
1,2,3,4 Department of Geological Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State
ABSTRACT
Heavy minerals analysis is a veritable tools in determining the compositional maturity of sediments. Their proper understanding is a pointer to determining the travel history of the sediment. Moreover, they are also very useful in determining the paleo-environment and paleo-climatic study with a view to knowing their provenance. Fourteen sandstone samples of Lokoja-Basange Formations (the Edo arm of Bida Basin) exposed at the road cut along Auchi Igarra road at the latitudes7o3213911N and 7o3214011N were collected with the sole purpose to determining the provenance and composition maturity of the sediment.The result indicates that opaque are in abundance and non-opaque mineral having an average of Zircon 23.5 % , Rutile 19.9%, Sillimanite 10.8%, Apatite10.2%, Tourmaline 22.3% and Garnet 11.0% are present in the sediment samples. Furthermore, the ultra-stable (Zircon, Tourmaline, Rutile) have higher percentage within the sample with zircon having the most 23.5% which is an indication of that they have have undergone long travel history and her more resistant to chemical weathering stable Apatite and Garnet are have low percentage in composition and moderately stable Sillimanite have the least composition. The Zircon, Tourmaline and Rutile (ZTR) index on all the fourteen samples values varies from 61.8% to71.4% which is an indication that the sediment are immature. Furthermore, the presence of Zircon, Tourmaline and Rutile indicates that sediments originates from acidic igneous rock while, Garnet, Apatite and Sillimanite indicates metamorphic rocks.
Keyword: Provenance, Paleoclimatic, Paleoenvironment
DUE PROCESS POLICY COMPLIANCE ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS: STAKEHOLDERS’ ROLES
IBRAHIM GARBA1,SALISU MAGAJI1, HAFSATU JIDERE BALA1 AND MUDASHIR M.R2
1Estate Management and Valuation Department, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi – Nigeria 2Quantity Surveying Department, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi – Nigeria
Abstract: This study attempted to assess the extent to which compliance with due process policy is adhered to in Bauchi Construction Projects by the stakeholders. A literature review reveals a limited amount of research in the area of assessing the extent of stakeholder’s compliance with due process policy on construction projects. Questionnaire was distributed to 150 officials to obtain primary data for this study. The data was statistically analyzed to showcase the extent of stakeholder’s compliance with due process in construction projects. The findings indicated that the construction projects in Bauchi has high compliance rate. Findings from this study can be useful to the policy makers, companies and other relevant authorities in their efforts to enhance the effectiveness and adherence with due process.
Keywords: Due Process; Construction Projects; Compliance
PUBLIC AWARENESS ON CLIMATE CHANGE: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND REMIDIATION IN METROPOLITAN BAUCHI, BAUCHI STATE
*BALA, SAGIR MADAKI; & **YAHUZA SHEHU
*Department of General Studie, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi **Department of Leisure and Tourism, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
Abstract
This work assesses the level of awareness of the people on climate change: causes, effects and ways to remedy the problem. Systematic random sampling technique was used to administer questionnaire and descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The findings reveal a lack of awareness of climate change and perceive anthropogenic factors as major causes of climate change. It is recommended that environmental courses be introduced or infused into the primary, secondary and tertiary institutions curriculum with the aim and objectives of creating better Environmental awareness and sustainability.
Keywords: Public, Awareness, Climate Change, Causes, Effects Metropolitan Bauchi.
ANALYSIS OF ACTIVITIES OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS) IN THE PROVISION OF INFRASTRACTURE AND SERVICES IN CITIES
YAKUBU USMAN MOHAMMED, JIBIR AUDU AND SULEIMAN MOHAMMED DAJI
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Environmental Science Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Adamawa-Nigeria.
Abstract
The aim of this study is to Analyse the Activities of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the Provision of Infrastracture and Services in Cities. Specifically, the objectives of the study are to examine the concepts of CBOs and Infrastructure provision, identify the categories of Community-Based Organizations and their characteristics, examine the characteristics of projects undertaken by community-based organizations in urban areas as well as identify challenges being faced by Community-Based Organizations in carrying out development projects. Data was collected through literature review. The study concluded that whatever the reason for organization might be the bottom line and that for things to go on well there is need for some sort of organizing. For CBOs, elements of all these views apply. It was therefore, recommended by the study that, CBOs should emphasize more on capacity building of organizations in order to achieve community participation in development initiatives and capacity building for individuals that relates to advocacy skills, training abilities, and technical skills. And that government at all levels should encourage the proliferation of and economically support the goals of CBOs by Creating a common purse where both governmental and non-governmental organizations could contribute their quota among others.
Keywords: Analysis, Community Based Organizations, Provision, Infrastracture,