http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/126 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:58:15 GMT 2026-05-04T16:58:15Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/18934 Title: Adequacy and Effectiveness of Measures Mitigating the Impact of Claims on Construction Project Cost Authors: Anifowose, Opeyemi Maroof; Sanni, O. Afeez; Abdullahi, A. S Description: The construction industry plays a major role in the economy of any country. Construction helps in the advancement and modernization of a country. While it has a cozy relationship to monetary growth, it does not concur that giving motivators and expanding spending on projects fundamentally lead to financial growth. Over the years, literatures have been written on claims. Most discussed topics in these literatures include causes of construction claims, disputes resolution/avoidance, analysis of time impact claims and assessment of construction changes. Majority of this literature are results of research works carried out in Europe or North America, though very significant research have been conducted in the Middle East. An examination by [14] created 13 relieving measures to improve time execution and 15 measures to improve cost execution of construction projects in Malaysia. However, this investigation did not explicitly audit or examine the viability of the relief measures as they just gave general proposals or recommendations which are not explicit for the endless supply of the examination. Besides, this type of study has never, been carried out in the study area. This is the gap in research and knowledge this chapter intends to bridge. It is against this background that this study intends to check the adequacy and effectiveness of measures in mitigating the impact of claims on building construction projects with the intent of providing an insight and an understanding on the measures in mitigating the impact of claims on building construction project in Abuja, Nigeria. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/18934 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/18933 Title: Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Delivery of Building Construction Projects in Abuja Authors: Shittu, A. A; Salmon, S. O; Anifowose, Opeyemi Maroof Abstract: Studies have established that the problem of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a halt in construction activities leading to poor cost and timely delivery of building construction projects. The study evaluated the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of building construction projects in Abuja with a view to identifying strategies for minimising the effects on project delivery. A quantitative research approach was adopted with the use of questionnaire survey to collect data from thirty (30) construction firms registered with Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Abuja. Analysis of data was undertaken with the use of frequency counts, percentage and Mean Item Score (MIS). It was found that the most important factors hindering the success of construction project delivery as a result of COVID-19 are Restrictions of movement and lockdown (MIS = 5.00); Delays in material delivery (MIS = 4.97); and Price escalations (MIS = 4.97). The study shows that the most significant effects of COVID-19 on the cost delivery of building construction projects are Price escalation of material (MIS = 5.00); High cost of construction materials (MIS = 5.00); and Disruptions (MIS = 4.87). It was also shown that the most significant effects of COVID-19 on the time delivery of building construction projects are Workforce availability due to illness (MIS = 4.63) and Shortage of equipment and labour (MIS = 4.57). It was also discovered that the most effective strategies for reducing the negative effects of COVID-19 on the delivery of building construction projects are Communication of information (MIS = 4.63); Design optimization (MIS = 4.53); and more effective actions by the government to generate faster healing in the construction sector (MIS = 4.53). The study concluded that the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of building construction projects in Abuja is significant. It was therefore recommended that construction firms should set up implementable mechanism that will accommodate all the effective strategies for reducing the negative effects of COVID-19 on the delivery of building construction projects with more focus on communication of information; design optimization; and effective actions by the government to generate faster healing in the construction sector Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/18933 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/18264 Title: Estimating & Price Analysis for Construction Works: A Guide for Students and Teachers in Higher Institutions Authors: Shittu, Abdullateef Adewale; Idiake, Johm Ebhohimen Abstract: This book has been written for the use of students, teachers, tutors, instructors and lecturers of Colleges of Technology, Monotechnics, Polytechnics, Universities, Research Institutes and all forms of tertiary educational institutions offering construction-related courses. The book will enable students of tertiary institutions to understand the fundamentals of estimating, price analysis and build-up of rates for construction works. In addition, the book will prepare students for career progression, upon graduation, as required by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and other allied professional associations. Description: Book Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/18264 2023-04-12T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/16542 Title: Contribution of Insurance Policy in Safety Risks at Construction Sites Authors: Shittu, Abdullahi; Okosun, Blessing Odianosen; Shittu, Abdullateef Adewale Abstract: Studies have shown that construction workers are continuously liable to health and safety (H&S) issues which pose major problems and concerns to productivity in the construction industry. Despite the availability of H&S policy with specific insurance and risk management considerations; injuries, fatalities and death from construction related activities appear unabated, which suggests possible non-compliance of contractors to established H&S regulations. The study therefore evaluated the impact of insurance policy on the safety performance of workers on construction sites in Minna, Niger State with a view to enhancing the safety performance of construction workers on site. The study adopted a mixed methods research approach through the use of questionnaire, interview and data collection checklist. The study’s population was made up of 67 professionals from Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development (NSMWID), 48 from Niger State Housing Corporation (NSHC) and 15 safety officers of construction firms actively involved in the projects executed by NSMWID and NHSC (i.e., population size of 130) with a response rate of 82.31%. Analysis of data was carried out with the use of frequency counts, percentage, Frequency count, percentage, Relative Importance Index (RII), Mean Item Score (MIS), content analysis and Spearman Rank correlation. Results of analysis revealed that the most important barrier to the implementation of insurance policy by construction firms is “Delay in payment of insurance claims” (MIS = 4.361); the most important driver of the implementation of insurance policy by construction firms is “Ensuring that construction companies subscribe to one type of insurance in order to reduce risk” (MIS = 4.430); and all the areas of H&S relevant to insurance policy implementation have an average level of compliance by construction firms in Minna, Niger State (average MIS = 2.313). It was also found that the relationship between the level of implementing insurance policy in construction projects and costs of accidents is significant (p = 0.000 – 0.001); and the most effective strategy for improving compliance with insurance policy in construction projects is “Designation of safety responsibilities to trained personnel” (MIS = 4.682). Hence, it was concluded that the impact of insurance policy on the safety performance of workers on construction sites in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria is significant. This led to a major recommendation that in order to improve the level of compliance with insurance policy in construction projects, construction stakeholders should develop a mechanism that will adequately take cognizance of the proposed strategies of this study. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/16542 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z