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Item Assessement of Ergonomic Factors among Non Acadamic Staff of School of Enviromental Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna(School of Environmental Technology Conference, SETIC, 2016, 2016) Y.D. Mohammed, Alumbugu, P.O. & R.A. JimohImplementing ergonomics in workplace improves health and safety among staff, increase job satisfaction of workers, thereby leading to increase work quality services and productivity. In a related development, ergonomics can also increase overall employees’ morale, decrease workers compensation costs and decrease absenteeism and turnover among the workers. However, implementing ergonomic principles at work place has been low; hence this study assessed ergonomic related factors of workers within the School of Environmental Technology using physical measurement and personal observation of 10 nonacademic staff. The 3 factors identified for assessment were anthropometric measurement (using measuring tape), light intensity measurement (using Lux meter) and quick exposure check (using checklist). The results of the anthropometric measurement assessment showed that only Hip width was found to match with current furniture for most workers, while other parameters were found to be highly mismatched. The results of quick exposure showed, that most workers have experienced moderate exposure levels for back (static and moving), shoulder/arm, wrist/hand and neck. Based on the lighting level at workstation of workers, there was an indication of inadequate lighting level. It can be concluded that based on the 3 ergonomic factors assessed, implementation level was low. Additional improvement to workers workstation is required coupled with long term planning of new chairs that are customized for workers need, ability to rest or lumber support with additional head support and adjustable table. This will enable the user to adjust the height of the table to ensure that his hand is able to wrest nicely on the tableItem Analysis of Outbound Logistics Channels for Construction Material in North- Central Nigeria.(Engineering Project and Production Management, 2018-09-26) Alumbugu, Polycarp Olaku . Winston MW Shakantu & Tsado, Abel JohnOutbound logistics channels are of crucial importance for an efficient construction materials logistics management and impacts on customer satisfaction. This study is aimed at understanding the out bound logistics channels of construction materials logistics management utilised in Nigeria manufacturing industries. A case study research approach and purposive sampling technique were adopted, sample comprising six construction materials manufactured and distributed within the North-central region of Nigeria. The study was descriptive using primary data collected through observations, direct measurement onsite and archival records of transactions. Data analysis revealed that all the manufacturing companies used multiple channels for the delivery of their products to customers, 79% of the distribution centers/warehouses and retailers store were located between 0 - 350 kilometers away from the manufacturers plants which is the recommended distance for road transport economies to be achieved. In addition, the findings established that the average transportation cost per average distances decreases as the distance increases, while the average transportation cost per average tons shipped increases with increases in average distance. The study findings would assist the practitioners and decision makers on how to achieve effective and efficient outbound logistics channels for construction materials.Item Dominant innovations of successful construction micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) in northern Nigeria(West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 2019-08-07) John, Winston W. M. Shakantu, Alumbugu Polycarp OlakuMicro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)/ construction micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) are reported to be responsible for considerable number of innovations across the world. However, the predominant types of innovations among surviving and successful CMSMEs, and the impacts of such innovation(s) on the success of the CMSMEs is unclear. This paper aims at exploring the predominant types of innovations among the successful construction micro, small, and medium enterprises in northern Nigeria. The research employed qualitative research method to exploratively determine the types of innovations. Recorded interviews constituted the research data from 17 CMSMEs spanned through 14 states out of the 19 states constituting northern Nigeria. While semistructured interview with opened ended questions were used to collect data through judgemental and snowballing sampling technique at stage 1 and 2 respectively. Data were transcribed, open and axial coded and analysed. The result reveal product innovation as the predominate type of innovation among other types of innovation and mostly responsible for the success of the CMSMEs studied. The result of the research enriches body of knowledge in respect of common types of innovations within CMSMEs and implies that successful CMSMEs in Northern Nigeria pay more attention to product innovation to trigger their success and other forms of innovations. Furthermore, the result of the research suggested failing CMSMEs can survive when they concentrate on product innovation.Item Automation in construction materials handling: the case study in north central Nigeria(West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER), 2019-08-07) Alumbugu, Polycarp Olaku, Winston W M Shakantu , Tsado Abel John & Adeniran Wasiu Ola-AwoAutomation in construction material handling system is a method of utilising material handling equipment. It could be the basis of cost reduction or wasteful expenses if not efficiently planned. However, there is limited understanding of construction material handling process utilised by the manufacturing industry in Nigeria. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of automation in material handling by the manufacturing industry in North Central Nigeria. A quantitative method and case study research approach was adopted, six construction material manufactured and distributed within the North-central region of Nigeria were selected for this study. A purposive sampling method was used for the selection of the ten construction material manufacturing companies used in the research. The study employed non -participant structured observation and measurement template for the data collection. The material handling processes observed includes, order picking method, material handling equipment, storage equipment, loading and offloading equipment. The descriptive method of data analysis was employed using percentage and results presented in a form of bar charts and interpreted directly. The study concluded low utilisation of automation in the combined processes of order picking, handling, storage, loading and offloading. But used more manual labour that involved multiple handling. This low adoption of automation in material handling by the manufacturing industry leads to inefficiency. This in turn have a negative influence such as poor management, low throughput, prone to error, long lead time and high labour cost. These have the implication of increasing construction cost and cause project delay. This study was conducted using observations which is one of the limitations of this study.Item Identifying Critical Success Factors for Achieving Scheduling Performance in Partnering Projects(3rd International Conference of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2017-05-18) Ola-awo, Adeniran Wasiu , Roslan Bin Amirudin, Alumbugu, Polycarp Olaku & Saidu IbrahimUnder performance in term of schedule of partnering projects called for this study to proffers for improvement. 32 factors responsible for the success of partnering projects were identified through literature review and pilot interview. This paper aims at investigating which of these factors is responsible for the scheduling performance. The study was conducted through self-administered questionnaire survey and analysis of the obtained data was through multiples statistical tools such as descriptive, Kruskal-Wallis, and ordinal regression. The study discovered that acting inconsistent with the objectives, effective coordination, commitment and support of management and involvement of all the stakeholders are the CFs of ensuring scheduling performance. The paper, therefore, recommends that all the key players should be engaged from the commencement of the project. The stakeholders should ensure adequate staff, attention, and material before embarking on the project. It was concluded that top management support contributed significantly in ensuring schedule performance of a partnering project. The results of this study would improve the delivery of partnering performance and assist policies makers in decision making.