THE INFLUENCE OF NATIONAL CULTURE ON WORKERS SAFETY CLIMATE IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The research explored and analyzed the influence of national culture on workers safety climate in the Nigeria construction industry. It identified the attitudes and perceptions of construction workers towards safety, the national culture dimensions that influence workers attitudes and perceptions and the relationship between the national culture dimensions and construction workers safety climate. It employed survey research method where two […]

INNOVATION PROCESSES AND PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA

This study “innovation process and practices in construction industry in Anambra State of Nigeria” examined and assessed the level of innovation in the construction industry. An analysis of the relevant literatures was carried out. The analysis revealed that there are innovation drivers that facilitate or inhibit innovation in the construction industry. These include clients, manufacturers, professional bodies, academic institutions, […]

LATE AND NON PAYMENT ISSUES IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY-CONTRACTORS’ PERSPECTIVE IN ENUGU STATE

The construction industry plays an important role in Nigerian socio-economics development. It is both growth-imitating, and growth-dependent. The industry establishes buildings and infrastructure works required for socio-economic growth. The success of economic development will further lead to increase in disposal incomes, thereby  generating demand for additional construction activities. However, there remains a chronic problem of delayed and non-payment in the […]

RETRAINING OF PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

This work studied the retraining of professional builders in the Nigerian construction industry. The study identified the key areas of professional practices of a builder, the skills and competencies required by professional builder, the means of developing professional builders for continuous improvement and benefits of continuing professional development for a professional builder. A survey research method was adopted after a literature search […]

ANALYSIS OF DETRACTING FACTORS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION COSTS IN ENUGU, ENUGU STATE

One of the characteristics of construction projects is that they entail huge capital outlay. These investments have alternatives; in effect, it must be assured that the decision to take up a construction work is the best. In carrying out such works cognizance has to be taken about such factors as environmental, social, technical and administrative that affects construction costs. This […]

NTULERIKOTA OLUNDI ACHI NA IGBO IZUGBE

Asusu obula di n’uwa nwere olundi e jiri mara ya. Asusu Igbo, dika otu n’ime asusu ato e nwere na Naijiria nwere olundi di iche iche ma nwekwaa Igbo Izugbe e jiri mara obodo niile na-asu asusu Igbo. N’edemede nchocha a nke isi okwu ya bu Ntulerikota olundi Achi na nke Igbo Izugbe, e lebara anya n’olundi Achi iji […]

KANT’S CRITICISM OF METAPHYSICS: REVIEW OF ITS IMPLICATION FOR METAPHYSICS IN IGBO THOUGHT

Metaphysics can be defined as that branch of philosophy that studies reality in its most comprehensive scope and fundamental principles. It is the science that tries to determine the real nature of things. The thesis is an attempt to examine critically the metaphysical foundation of knowledge in Igbo philosophy. It shows that metaphysical knowledge is accessible by the Igbo mind […]

PHILOSOPHICAL EVALUATION OF WALTER RODNEY’S CONCEPT OF DEVELOPMENT

The concept of Development falls under the Anthropological part of Philosophy, but in recent times, it is attracting scholarly discussions which demands Philosophical evaluation. Taking into consideration, the attributes of development which includes: ontological, cultural, social and psychological integration, many scholars from different fields of study have contributed, but none has given a convincing link like that of Rodney’s Marxism: […]

PRODUCTION OF A DIGITAL TOPOGRAPHICAL PLAN OF THE METHODIST HIGH SCHOOL, OWO, ONDO STATE

This project was aimed at producing a digital topographical plan of the Methodist High School, Owo in Ondo State. The first chapter of the project covers the introductory aspects. Literature review was discussed in chapter two, and chapter three talked about the methodology. Hence, reconnaissance surveys both field and office were carried out in order to be familiar with the […]