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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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    ASSESMENT OF THE ADOPTION OF GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES ON WORKERS' PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC OFFICE
    (Multidisciplinary Acdemic Conference,, 2024-12-30) Yunusa A & Alumbugu, Polycarp Olaku
    Green Buildings (GB) can improve occupant satisfaction, productivity and overall wellbeing (Quandung et. al.; 2020). Poor adoption of GBT has led to poor indoor air quality in building in Nigeria, resulting in negative impacts on occupants' health and productivity (Oyedepo, 2017). The Nigeria Government has made efforts to promote the adoption of Green Building Technology (GBT) for sustainable development by establishing Nigerian Green Building Council (NGBC). In this light, this paper seek to assess effect of the adoption of green building technology on workers' performance in public office buildings in Abrija, Nigeria by adopting the quantitative research approach. Data were collected with the use of structured questionnaires which were administered to 105 purposively sampled respondents who are both construction and non-construction professional public servants. Analysis of data was undertaken with the use of descriptive (Mean Item Score, MIS) and inferential (Spearman Rank correlation analysis) statistical techniques. Findings from the study revealed that the techniques involved in the adoption of GBT for public office buildings most adopted are "Daylighting" (MIS = 4.18) and "Direct solar gain" (MIS = 4.04). The most significant perceived effects of adoption of GBT on performance of workers in public office buildings are "GBT results in a high-quality" (MIS = 4.03) and "GBs help to reduce the demand for new power plants" (MIS = 3.91). There exists a strong, positive and significant relationship between the adoption of Indoor Air Quality/Lighting and workers' satisfaction in public office buildings in Abuja (r = 0.474/0.420; p = 0.000). The study concludes that the impact of GBT on workers' performance in public office buildings in Abuja is significant and can enhance healthier working environment and maximum output for office workers. It was therefore recommended that construction firms to collaborate with other stakeholders to set up mechanism for enhancing the adoption of GBT for public office buildings in Abuja.