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Item Access to Electricity in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria.(Journal of Inclusive cities and Built environment, 2023-05-31) B. M. Adeleye, Ssemwogerere, K., Mukwaya, P. I., Kiggundu & L. M. KayondoABSTRACT The duration, legality, and reliability of electricity supply constitute one of the biggest challenges that residents of Suleja LGA have to contend with. These electricity access indicators manifest themselves in limited hours of electricity supply, estimated billing, and abrupt interruption of electricity daily. The electricity challenges encountered threaten the actualisation of the Sustainable Development Goal 7 across the LGA. This study assesses access to grid electricity in Suleja LGA. In carrying out this assessment, the indicators of grid electricity access by employing the Multi-tier energy framework to measure access to grid electricity and the performance of SDG 7 in Suleja LGA was examined. Using data collected from 149 households in Suleja LGA, household socio-economic characteristics were used to evaluate the household determinant of electricity access. The study reveals that acute duration and reliability of electricity access were recorded in Suleja LGA with indexes of 0.26 and 0.17, respectively. Aggregate grid electricity access of 0.61, which implies fair electricity access, was also recorded in Suleja LGA. The study further shows that the income of the household head is the only significant predictor (<.001) of the level of grid electricity access, while other factors do not significantly influence the level of grid electricity access 9 > 0.05. This study thus recommends improving the duration and reliability of grid electricity supplied by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The study further recommends that the good indexes recorded for affordability, health/safety, and quality of electricity supply should be sustained by the AEDC. KEY WORDS Access, Electricity, Duration, Legality, and ReliabilityItem Access to Urban Land in Abuja and Minna: Challenges and way forward(Department of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 2012) Ayoola Adeyosoye Babatunde; Ighalo James IThis study attempts to examine the challenges to land accessibility for urban development using some selected districts in Federal Capital City (FCC), Abuja and neighborhoods in Minna of Nigeria as case study areas. The primary method of data collection employed the distribution of questionnaires to individual land owners, property developers or plot allottees and people who do not own land. Chi - Square test and Likert Scale are statistical tools employed. Findings revealed that in FCC, 43% of the respondents own land while 57% do not own land. 66% of the land owners have developed their lands while 34% have not. In Minna, 61% of the respondents own land while 39% do not own land. About 67.8% of the land owners have developed their lands while 32.2 % of the land owners are yet to develop their lands. In FCC, lack of funds and potable water are the reasons why land owners are yet to develop their lands while inadequate funds is the major reason why respondents did not own lands. In Minna, lack of fund, electricity, access to land and shanty structures around undeveloped plots are the reasons why land owners are yet to develop their lands while inadequate funds and lack of interest are the major reasons why respondents do not own land. The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the level of income of respondents and land ownership in FCC and Minna. The paper suggests among others that government should ensure payment of appropriate minimum wages, reduction to minimum of various fees paid on allocation and perfection of land titles as well as ensuring safety of lives and properties of the people with the view to accelerating urban development within the study areas.Item Air Quality Assessment of Solid Waste Dumps in Residential Neighbourhoods of Makurdi Town(Environmental Technology & Science Journal.Ajol.info, 2021) Musa H. D.; Onoja O. O; Santali B. N.The environs of urban centres in most developing countries are facing a serious depreciation in terms of quality of life caused by inadequate or poor solid waste management systems. Municipal solid waste management has been a challenging task for many cities. This study, therefore, assesses the effect of disposed neighbourhood solid waste on the air quality in Makurdi town. MSA Altair 5X Multi-gas Detector manufactured by Mine Safety Appliance Company USA was employed to measure the concentration of ambient air in the dumpsite’s environment in the neighbourhoods. The ambient air quality measured were compared with regulatory standards of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for Environmental Pollution Control in Nigeria which stipulated emission limits of pollutants from stationary sources such as from a site, process, stack and vent. Findings reveal poor ambient air quality in waste dumps due to the presence of concentrations of potentially harmful pollutants around solid waste dumpsites in Wadata and North Bank areas among the five selected neighbourhoods. The result shows the mean concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) gas (16.0ppm), H2S (M =10.51ppm), and CH4 (M = 12.17ppm) recorded in Wadata, and North Bank: CO (M=12.16ppm), H2S (M = 4.17ppm), and CH4 (M = 4.16ppm) recorded were above the regulatory standards recommended.Item An Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Primary and Secondary Schools in Bida Town, Nigeria(Abuja Journal of Geography and Development.Department of geography and Environmental Management, University of Abuja, Nigeria, 2012) Musa, Haruna D.; Mohammed,Bala BankiEducational Facilities location in Nigeria has been observed to be politically biased, so much that an area is over serviced at the expense of other areas in dire need of them. This should not be the case as it should be based on the principle of equity, accessibility and economic efficiency to every individual irrespective of economic status and geographical location. In effort to bridge the gaps to reduce the imbalances that this paper analyses the distribution of primary and secondary schools in Bida town to establish the spatial degree of inequality and concentration in the provision of basic educational facility. The study employed GIS techniques to show spatial distribution of primary and secondary school in Bida and statistical techniques (spearman rank correlation)to assessthe degree of inequality in concentration of basic educational facility. The result reveals that provision of primary and secondary school in Bida town are not guided by population distribution in the wards as the calculated t-value, 1.28 falls below the critical t-value of 1.78. To assess the level of inequality using Lorenz Curve, It is observed that about 50% of the basic educational facilities in Bida town are enjoined by about 39% of the inhabitant. This implies that some areas in Bida are deficient in basic educational facilities and quite a number of the inhabitant have no adequate access to these facilities, and also further establish that population concentration in various wards were not considered in the distribution of primary and secondary schools in Bida town. The population and number of primary and secondary school distribution are in fair inequality level, indicates relatively some degree of inequality (Gini Coefficient value is 0.57).Item AN EVALUATION OF GEOMETRIC DATA ACQUISITION USING LANDSAT IMAGERY(CASLE – Abuja 2016 Conference Papers., 2016) Oluibukun .G. Ajayi, Yusuf .D. Opaluwa, Quadri .A. Adejare, Joseph. O. Odumosu, Nanpon Zitta and Ekundayo .A. AdesinaThe implementation of appropriate digital image processing method is crucial for deriving urban land cover maps of acceptable accuracy and cost. This study examines the effect of acquiring images in various spectral regions (bands), the impact of some image processing techniques on the combination of the different bands and the acceptable mode in which the features of the image could be classified using unsupervised classification (clustering) and supervised classification based on four different hard classifiers. Four different filter types were experimented on the colour composite images before classifying the images into different distinct land spectral classes. The Integrated Land and Water Information System (ILWIS) software was used to classify LandSAT 7 image of 2001, part 189r053, zone 32, bands 1 (Blue), 2 (Green), 3 (Red), 4 (Near infrared), 5 and 7 (Middle infrared) wavelength. From the study, it was observed that AVG 3x3 filter type is the most preferred. Colour composite of bands 5, 4, 3 in the RGB planes gave the best representation of the features of the image and that Box classifier, Minimum Distance to Mean Classifier and Maximum Likelihood classifier are excellent classifiers for image supervised classificationItem Analysing the Influence of Offsite Construction Logistics on the Performance of Construction Projects(Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation, 2025-04-07) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Olubajo, Oladoyin RachelCoordinating the logistics of workers, equipment and materials from varying locations can be challenging. This is a concern for project managers because disruptions in construction work leads to losses in production and business. Research into offsite logistics in construction tends to focus on factors that can optimise the performance of construction logistics. Another theme in the literature focuses on the application of digital technologies in construction logistics. However, investigations that examine the dynamics associated with offsite construction logistics and their implications on the performance of construction projects is limited. This study analyses the influence of offsite construction logistics on project performance. This study adopted a survey approach with a structured questionnaire that was administered to 200 construction practitioners and obtained data from 176 respondents on key aspects of offsite construction logistics indicating an 88% response rate with a reliability of 0.911. The results of this study revealed that integrating construction equipment and digital technologies in offsite operations has a positive and significant influence on the time performance of construction projects. The findings of this study are of value to construction professionals struggling to manage disruptions or delays and seeking to improve the way they manage offsite logistics involving multiple parties. The study contributes to the literature on construction logistics by extending our understanding on key aspects of offsite logistics that significantly impact on the performance of construction projects. This study argues that offsite construction logistics can be managed to overcome disruptions or delays by integrating the use of digital technologies in monitoring work flow and construction equipment in concrete works amongst others.Item Analysing the Physical Condition of Buildings: A Case Study of an Institution of Learning in Nigeria(School of Environmental Technology International Conference Proceedings (SETIC 2024), 2024) Abass, A.; OGUNBODE Ezekiel Babatunde; Olubajo, O. O.Abstract Buildings depreciate with time and gradually perform less than they are expected. This is a concern for building owners and users. Research on depreciation of building tends to focus on identifying or categorising defects. However, investigations that examine the condition of public buildings that inhabit large and frequent users is limited. The aim of this research is to analyse the physical condition of public buildings in an institution of learning. This study adopts a case study approach involving physical observations and the condition rating of three buildings in an institution of learning in Nigeria. The results of the analysis showed that there were several similar defects on the walls, floors, roof, electrical and mechanical services. The results on the condition of the buildings showed average condition index values indicating that the buildings were in moderate condition with the laboratory in a better condition with an average condition rating of 0.58 and the offices with an average condition rating of 0.52 and the classes with an average condition rating of 0.44. The study argues that improving the condition or state of the buildings would lead to enhanced building performance.Item 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 Analysis of Telecommunication Service Mast Distribution in Minna, Niger State Using Geospatial Technique(National Association of Surveying and Geoinformatics Lecturers (NASGL), 2019-02-07) Adesina, E.A., Uloko, U.S, Olaniyi, M.K., Animashahaun, A., and Abdulkareem, S.Since the embrace of telecommunication in Nigeria, the number of subscribers has tremendously increased and the dependence on telecommunication has grown cutting across all professions to all man’s day-to-day activities. This high rate of growth has led to high pressure on the telecommunication facilities, leading to poor network coverage. The increasing number of subscribers and the high dependence of everyone on telecommunication for man’s day to day activities require that research to made into investigating ways to totally eliminate or minimize poor network coverage within the study area. Over the years researchers from different fields have looked into this problem with attempts to help solve this problem, and they most times tend to get stuck with topographic problems. This research tends to look into the analysis of telecommunication mast distribution using geospatial techniques in Minna Metropolis. The aim of this research is to analyse the spatial location (X, Y, and Z) of the telecommunication masts in Minna Metropolis in view of enhancing the performance and efficiency of telecommunication services in the metropolis. The parameters of the mass were acquired from the telecommunication company and a street guide map of the metropolis updated with the mast’s locations was used to locate the masts and trigonometric levelling of inaccessible points was used in getting the height of the mast. The geospatial analysis used was view shed analysis incorporating buffer analysis; this was overlaid on the street guide map and a Digital Elevation Model (DEM). The view shed analysis was used to access the effect on topography on the network coverage while the buffer analysis was used to depict the range of network coverage. The results showed that the distribution pattern is based on population density and the concentration is on commercial centers and areas where income per head is high. It is also revealed that the masts are well distributed for good 2G coverage, but poor network coverage is still seen due to topographic obstruction. The study also reveals that the facilities were poorly distributed for good 3G coverage at the fringes of the metropolis. It was discovered that topography has effect on the network coverage, as topographic features tends to obstruct the line of sight signals from the mast. High peak produces better visibility and signal reception than on lowlands in the line of sight and view shed analysis. It was also discovered that in places where masts are well distributed and poor network is still seeing, increasing the height of the mast could actually help in solving the problem. The work recommends that masts be placed at high peaks where the line of sight would not be obstructed. Also, LIDAR and UAV generated digital elevation models can be used for the analysis to obtain better accuracy. The research recommends that this can serve as forehand information for business men regarding where to establish businesses related to telecommunication and location.Item Analysis of the Trend of Peri-Urban Development in Minna, Niger State(Journal of Geographic Information System,, 2020) Olusegun Owoeye Idowu,; Abdullateef Iyanda Bako,; Olalekan Tolulope Bodurin AdulojuCurrent situation of development in Minna has raised many spatial chal lenges especially in the peri-urban areas. This study analyzed the spatial de velopment of Minna between 1972 and 2015, with a view to determining the trend at which the peri-urban area changes over time. Minna topographical map of 1972, township map of 1979 and the satellite imageries covering 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2015 were employed in this study. Map processing and image classification techniques were used in extracting the information needed. The study revealed that there was over 2000% increase in the built-up area of Minna within the period understudied. This implies that the peri-urban areas of Minna by 2015 had grown about thirty-two times its size in 1972; thirteen its size in 1979; thrice its size in 1986 and 1996, respectively; and twice of its size in 2006, but, with an increased rate of uncoordinated and unplanned de velopment. It concluded that the planning and development of Minna pe ri-urban areas should not be left to chance or the interplay of economic va riables, but should be guided by strategies that will ensure orderly growth and development. It therefore recommended that the government through the statutory agencies should initiate a strategic development plan proposal known as Peri-urban Area Strategic Development Plans (PuASDP), which is to guide and control every spatial development activities in the peri-urban areas.Item Analysis of Urban Crime in Maitumbi Neighbourhood, North-Central Nigeria(Environmental Technology and Science Journal, 2018-12-15) Medayese, S.O.; Kemiki, A.O.; Shaibu, S.O.; Alonge, D. OItem Application of Green Economy Approach to Solid Waste Management in Minna, Nigeria(FORUM GEOGRAFI, 2022-05-12) Sanusi, Y.A; Owoyele, G.S; Medayese, S.O; Ndana, T.MItem Appraisal of Perception on the Re-emergence of Urban Planning and Physical Development in South-Western Nigeria(Centre for Human Settlement and Urban Development Journal, 2016-12-05) Medayese, S.O.; Agbola, S.B.; Shaibu, S.I.; Maikudi, M.; Yakatum, M.M.Item Appraisal of the Housing Delivery Mandate of Selected Government Agencies in Nigeria(Environmental Technology & Science Journal, 2021-12-19) Oyewobi L,; Agoi O,; Medayese S.O.; Bilau A.; Martins V; Jimoh RIn spite the concerted efforts made by housing stakeholders in formulating and implementing the 2012 National Housing Policy to bridge the gap between housing demand and supply, the housing situation remains in crisis and hampering on existing policies, sustainable housing delivery with consequent socio-economic, environmental, and political implications. These challenges call for an appraisal of the 2012 National housing policy towards identifying effective mechanism for the policy’s implementation. This paper assessed the roles of the housing policy’s implementing agencies (Federal Housing Authority and Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria), identify the challenges faced by the agencies and provide strategies for effective implementation of the National housing policy in Nigeria. In conducting this study, a mixed methods approach was adopted. The study identified the roles played by the designated agencies towards ensuring effective implementation of the National housing policy to include facilitating the development and management of real estate across all states, provision of sites and services for all income groups. Some of the major challenges found to be affecting the provision of adequate housing include increasing cost of procuring land and building materials, poorly developed mortgage finance system and high interest rates on mortgages and cumbersome building plans approvals processes. Though the agencies made concerted efforts in living up to their responsibilities, the efforts are not enough as housing deficit continues to increase. It is therefore suggested that all the tiers of government should ensure the provision of adequate infrastructure and appropriate land titles for both implementing agencies and private firms, create enabling environment for private sector participation in long-term housing finance and encourage the use of indigenous and alternative building materials to reduce construction cost.Item APPRAISING OFFICE ERGONOMIC MEASURES IN THE SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA(KESJ Environmental Science Journal, 2024-02) HASSAN, K. M., MOHAMMED, Y.D., NMADU, Helen Gogo, ADULRAHMAN, R.S.Accidents that occur in offices are frequently due to poorly designed office environment and improper office procedures. From 1991-2004 the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board reported that musculoskeletal disorders accounted for nearly 42% of all lost time. This accounts for only lost time which underestimates the true nature of problems as many individuals continue to work with pain and discomfort. The study aimed at appraising office ergonomic measures in the school of environmental technology of federal university of technology, Minna, the objective of this study is to provide such information to improving human health, safety and performance at workplace through the application of sound workers and workplace principles. The study is criteria – based in which questionnaires were administered to selected 65academic staffers who met the research criteria. Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between Staff Assessment of Ergonomic Measures and Standard Ergonomic Measures. Regression analysis was used to determine the impact of SEM on SAEM. The Pearson correlation reveals a positive moderate significant relationship between standard ergonomic measures and staff assessment of ergonomic measures (r is 0.561, while its P < 0.001). Findings reveals that standard ergonomic measures contributes additional benefits of unstandardized coefficient = 0.527, t = 8.135 and P < 0.005. It can be concluded that a reasonable correlation exists between staff assessment of ergonomic measures and standard ergonomic measures practice at workplace. The regression prediction findings indicate that additional improvement on the level of staff's assessment of ergonomic measures will spring up enormous benefit to prevent musculoskeletal disordersat workplace. The study recommends adequate training and awareness of staffers as regard to office ergonomic measures.Item 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 OlakuGreen 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.Item Assessement of challanges against Business Continunity Planning In construction Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Compitencies(School of Environmental Technology International Conference (SETIC 2024), 2024-11-29) Ohiwere, E. & Alumbugu, Polycarp OLakuThe aim of this study is to assess the challenges militating against business continuity planning (BCP) in construction micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) in Abuja, Nigerla, with a view to improve the competence of BCP MSMEs. This study relied on a quantitative approach to obtain the data needed to answer the research objectives, This was done through the administration of questionnaires in a survey of selected members of the population. The target population for this research was the owners/management staff of the CMSME organizations within the study area. They constitute the major stakeholders of SMEs within the construction industry who make the decision regarding the day to day running of the CMSMEs that the study is Interested in. Therefore, the sample size for the study was 223. A simple purposive sampling procedure were used to select the participants involved in construction work in the study area. Descriptive statistics such as Mean Score and standard deviation was used to assess the challenges militating against business continuity planning (BCP) in construction micro, small and medium enterprises. The findings revealed that the most important challenges militating against business continuity planning (BCP) in construction micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) in Abuja is little government support (MIS = 4,27), On average, all 32 challenges militating against business continuity planning (BCP) in construction micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) in Abuja, Nigeria, were important (MIS = 4.16). To enhance the competencies of construction Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Abuja for effective business continuity planning (BCP), the following recommendations are proposed: Government agencies, construction associations, and educational institutions should organize targeted training programs to educate MSMEs on the importance of BCP. Keywords: Business, Competencies, Construction,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 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 OlakuThe 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.Item Assessment of Material Wastage of Bulding Construction Site(Multidispinary Acedemic Conferences on unleasing Subsahara African, 2024-03-29) Ashiki, Aliyu Musa & Alumbugu, Polycarp OlakuThere are a lot of wasted building materials on Nigerian construction sites. This demonstrates that researchers and project managers have not given construction materials waste management enough thougat. Therefore, there is an issue with Nigerian construction professionals' inadequate comprehension and ignorance of the reasons and origins of material waste development at various project phases. In order to promote improved project performance in Abuja, Nigeria, this study intends to evaluate the opinions of contractors, consultants, and clients on material waste on construction sites. The quantitative method was used in the study. The study's population consists of construction sites located in Abuja, Nigeria. Using purposive non-probability sampling approaches, a sample of forty (40) building projects valued at 250 million Naira or more were chosen from this population. One hundred and twenty (120) structured questionnaires were given to the practitioners, who were clients' representatives. consultants and contractor) in the building sites who had knowledge of waste generated during construction process. Mean item score (MIS) and percentage were used to analyse the data collected. Based on average percentage ranges values between 20.16% and 21.7%, the study determined that the most wasteful materials generated on sites were formwork, concrete, and mortar from rendering/plastering and blockwork/brickwork. The most significant factors influencing the development of material waste during construction were found to be Design (poor design and frequent design modifications), Poor materials storage system, and Theft and Vandalism (MIS 4.52-4.91). It was advised that designers should match the dimensions of materials ordered for on-site use with those specified during the design process. All parties involved in construction are accountable for waste management since waste not only costs contractors' money but also harms the environment and depletes client resources.