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    Examining the Resilience of Construction Supply Chains to Disruptions Triggered by Covid-19 in Abuja,Nigeria
    (Environmental Technology and Science Journal, 2024-06) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Olusola, Ezekiel Ayodeji
    Disruptions are a concern to construction practitioners because it hinders work flow and construction activities. Research into disruptions in construction work tends to focus on the causes of disruptions in the flow of materials or labour. Another theme in the literature focuses on the relationship between disruptions and the performance of sectors in construction. However, investigations that examine the resilience of construction supply chains to incidents of disruptions are limited. This study aims at examining the resilience of construction supply chains to disruption triggered by Covid-19 in Abuja. The study adopted a survey approach, and data was obtained from structured questionnaires administered online to 90 stakeholders and 70 participants involved in different aspects of construction responded. The study found that contractual disputes and scarcity of materials ranked highest as the effects of disruption and that construction practitioners adapted to the disruptions majorly by reducing the number of material requisitions or by integrating equipment to cater for the shortage of workers. The study argues that members of construction supply chains responded to disruption triggered by Covid-19 with changes and adapted the way they worked or operated as acts of resilience
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    Strategic Management Initiatives in Small and Medium Scale Construction Companies in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
    (School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna. PMB 65, Minna, Niger State Nigeria, 2018-04-12) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Olawuyi, Babatunde James
    Small and medium scale construction companies’ account for the bulk of Nigeria’s construction industry and the impact of this sector on the growth of the national economy is seminal. The practice of strategic management in small and medium scale companies is low, however this does not imply that these firms lack intent or initiatives to grow and compete. It is on this grounds that this study seeks to examine the initiatives of small and medium construction companies and their performance in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The objectives are to examine the competitive strategies adopted by Small and Medium Construction Companies, to evaluate the dynamics involved in initiating and implementing strategic intentions and to determine its relationships with their performance. The study adopted a survey design approach using questionnaire to gathering data from supply chain participants involved in 50 construction projects sites. The study data was analysed using descriptive statistics, mean item score and correlation test. Findings revealed that differentiation strategy is the most highly adopted competitive strategy by small and medium construction companies and the formation of strategic alliances improves the delivery of business objectives as a supply chain strategy. A competent the work force is essential for the success of any organisation and a significant correlation exist between the strategic management initiatives of small and medium and organizational performance. The study recommends the harmonisation of company efforts in small and medium scale organizations in line with strategic objectives for improved performance and growth of developing economies.