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    Impact of Logistics mamagement practices on construction firm performance
    (School of Environmental Technology International Conference (SETIC 2024), 2024-11-29) Aisha, Magaji, Alumbugu, Polycarp Olaku & Abdullateef A Shittu
    Construction projects are characterized by a unique element of temporariness as production is carried out at the final pláce of consumption with new production sites in each new project. This uniqueness indicates that logistics in construction needs to be managed in a more dynamic way to and from sites. Unfortunately, the Nigerian construction industry faces challenges of corporate logistics leading to delayed and inaccurate information, incomplete services, slow and inefficient operations, and a high product damage rate. The study therefore assessed the impact of a set of logistics activities on construction firms' performance in Abuja with a view to enhancing project delivery. The study adopted a quantitative research approach using the survey research design. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 327 logistics officers of construction firms registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja at a response rate of 30.58%. Analysis of data was undertaken using descriptive statistics such as percentage, frequency counts and Mean Item Score (MIS); and inferential statistics such as Spearman Rank (rho) correlation analysis with the aid of IBM 23,0 SPSS software, The study identified thirteen (13) logistics management activities, of which ones adopted the most were "Order Processing" (MIS = 4.48), "Replenishment" (MIS = 4.40) and "Dispatching" (MIS = 440). The logistics management activities adopted the least were "Tracking" (MIS = 3,62) and "Transportation" (MIS = 3.48). The study also identified nine (9) Key Performance Indicators required in testing logistics management practices, out of which the most important ones were "Quality" (MIS = 4.53) and "Serviceability" (MIS = 4.50). It was also revealed that there exists a strong. positive and significant relationship between the adoption of combined logistics management activities and construction firms' performance in Abuja (r = 0,568; p = 0,000). The study concludes that the impact of a set of logistics activities on construction firms' performance in Abuja is significant and can enhance the delivery of construction projects. It was therefore recommended that in order to enhance the level of adoption of logistics management practices, construction firms should develop a mechanism that will be based on reduced delays in material delivery, minimization of disruptions caused by material shortages or logistical bottlenecks and maintenance consistent progress on construction projects.
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    Assessment of impact of survival management strategies on Quantity surveying firm
    (School of Environmental Technology International Conference (SETIC 2024), 2024-11-29) Unubi, E, A, & Alumbugu Polycarp Olaku
    The instability of the nation's economy often makes firms focus on their survival and growth throughout their lifetime in an increasing competitive business environment. This thereby, put firms under pressure to offer wider range of services to grow and survive. The rapid changes and increasing competition among the firms in every sector led them to be faced with challenges of how to remain relevant and remain in business of their field of operations, hence, survival became the order of the day for quantity surveying firms (QSFs) as they scramble for effective ways and strategies to survive, Flowing from this knowledge this study aimed at assessing the impact of survival management strategies on quantity surveying firm (QSFs) In Nigeria. However, due to the constraints of time and logistics, the survey for this study was carried out in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja which is well endowed with good number of required QSFs. The study assessed the level of awareness and adoption of identified survival management strategies as well as the possible impacts of these survival management strategies on the QSFs in Abuja, Nigeria. Using census sampling, 126 registered and practicing QSFs * were sampled out of the 135 registered QSFs in FCT Abuja. Survey research approach was adopted, a well-structured questionnaire was designed and administered to quantity surveyors in the sampled 126 registered QSFs in FCT Abuja. A total of 109 questionnaires were returned and the data was analysed using mean item score (MIS) and standard deviation (SD). The result of the study showed that, improved service delivery, improved networking, proper financial management, retainment of experienced staff, technology usage and effective management of knowledge toped the essential survival management strategies adopted for the survival of QSFs in FCT. The study concluded that all the identified survival management strategies adopted by the QSFs in FCT, have significantly impacted the QSFs in FCT and Nigeria at large with improved credibility, improved decision making, more effective and efficient organizational management and improvement in technology adoption. Firms networking and collabouration in sharing knowledge with each other, build credibility and foster a good relationship between firms and clients then ensure improved delivery of services.