Public library as a place over the years has generated debate in literature by some interest groups in the library profession, some group`s are regarding the library as a “deserted library” no more relevant in this virtual era while others are maintaining the ground that the library is still a place to use for study, learning and research. Howe... Continue Reading
Generally, there have being low patronage of insurance by construction industry.Builders‘ Risk Insurance (BRI) is a policy that provides coverage for risks that occur during construction of buildings. The desired benefit of BRI to the stakeholders would only be attained if the policy is successfully implemented. BRI policy is relatively new and t... Continue Reading
In a period of economic down turn, construction companies must find a way to sustain its human resources as well as remain in business. The research evaluated the Human Resources Management practices of building construction firms in Abia state with a view to highlight the performance of the building construction firms in the State. The objectives ... Continue Reading
The study is an attempt at exploring the use of outdoor spaces to enhance entertainment in entertainment centers. The research is also concerned with the principles of outdoor entertainment design and how they are factored into the architecture that emphasizes relaxation in a more eco-friendly environment that give memorable experiences. The entert... Continue Reading
In Abuja, rapid urbanization over the years has left indigenous Gbagyi settlements neglected even in the presence of overwhelming development. This has left what is essentially a modern city with small pockets of underdeveloped areas all over the city. This poses not only a problem for the city as a whole but also the environment in which they are ... Continue Reading
Concrete is the most demanded material only second to water as a substance, with this, it can only be imagined that huge expense and resources have been put into it. In consideration with the aforementioned fact on concretes? demands coming in tune with the advancements of the 21st century production researches, cost free methods are being optimize... Continue Reading
Cartoon is a visual art that complements news media in artistic form. It has not been given much attention in the Nigerian newspapers. Probably because people do not seem to understand the messages the cartoonists try to pass across to the public. Many of the reading public just laugh over the caricatures that contain mostly distorted, exaggerated ... Continue Reading
This study “Conceptualisation of Bomb Blast debris in Gestural Abstract Paintings” seeks to use bomb blast debris as a source of inspiration to create gestural abstraction paintings. Few artists who painted bomb blast scenes had adopted realism such artists as Ali Usman, Alfred Reginald Thomson and Brijesh Upadhyay and in surrealism approach ar... Continue Reading
Whole Life Cost (WLC) decision-making technique offers immense benefit to building investors as it captures not just the initial cost but also the maintenance, running and terminal costs of proposed buildings. Its application however is constrained by the absence of a standard implementation framework. This research effort was geared towards the de... Continue Reading
In hot weather retarding admixture are added to prolong the chemical process of hydration so that concrete remain plastic and workable for longer period of time which will gives room to high volume placements. The goal of the research is to investigate the effect of cereal flours made from maize and sorghum on the properties of concrete; this is wi... Continue Reading
Current development has shown many countries improving and strengthening their national control networks using modern space geodetic system. This study carried out 3D readjustment of part of the Nigerian Primary Triangulation Network using GNSS data obtained from Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGoF). First, the geometric analysi... Continue Reading
Understanding how energy is supplied and used in buildings is a key prerequisite to energy conservation process in the built environment. The study was aimed at evaluating energy consumption and conservation opportunities for national research institute for chemical technology (NARICT) buildings with a view to enhancing energy efficiency in the ins... Continue Reading
The construction industry has been characterised with alarming rate of accidents and fatalities. This problem has been largely attributed to the inability of construction workers to recognise and manage hazards in complex and dynamic construction environments. Several studies have been conducted on improving hazard recognition of construction worke... Continue Reading
This project is an experimental research which seeks to create a body of paintings by exploring the surface quality of lives and forms apparent on eight snake patterns. The designs and patterns on the snake are a source of inspiration for creating diverse art works. This research discovers unique ways of exploring and interpreting motifs from snake... Continue Reading
This study is a Practice-Based research, which explores the root forms of Cassis tora plant with the aim of creating paintings that reflect on the well-being of Nigerians metaphorically. Plant roots from the natural environment possess interesting visual features such as line, rhythm, depth and space. Root forms have not been adequately explored in... Continue Reading