ABSTRACT The built environment in any country determines the nature and pace of national development and the citizens’ “quality of life”. The aim of this study is to find out the causes of building defects in Apowa in the Ahanta West district of Ghana. The researcher went through journals, books and paper presentations of scholars in the field of study as well as the internet in the form of literature review. An observation of the study area was done for a period to justify the need fo...
ABSTRACT Several developing countries at various levels of socio- economic development have recognized the need and importance of taking measures to improve the performance of their construction industry. One of the means to this end has been the use of effective site managers in project execution. The aim of this study was to empirically examine the impact of site managers‘ managerial skills on construction project success. The study employed quantitative survey approach. Questionnaire w...
ABSTRACT The construction sector is an important sector of the economy and contributes significantly to Gross Domestic Product(GDP).The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has noted that about one-tenth of the global economy is dedicated to constructing and operating home and offices(UNEP, 1996). This work is focused on assessing Contractors’ performances on building projects. The study area for this research is the New Juaben Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana. Qu...
ABSTRACT The search for alternative and durable substitutes for timber has made the use of bamboo and rattans receive significant attention lately. This study investigates the knowledge and perception consumers hold for bamboo and rattan furniture products as an alternative to hardwood furniture. Questionnaire was used to solicit information from 384 craftsmen and household heads from Takoradi metropolis in the Western region. The craftsmen were purposively sampled while systematic ran...
ABSTRACT Construction projects are initiated in complex and dynamic environments resulting in circumstances of high uncertainty and risk, which are compounded by demanding time constraints. The government funded affordable housing projects in Ghana have been abandoned or are being worked on at a snail’s pace. Based on this, the study aimed at assessing risk management practices in construction projects focusing on government funded affordable housing projects in Ghana. Descriptive research...
ABSTRACT Housing undoubtedly remains one of the essential needs of man among food and clothing from creation. From the Paleolithic era, interventions for housing delivery have been a challenge and still remain unresolved and fallen short in demand in the world, especially in the developing countries like Ghana. From pre- and post- independence several interventions and researched has been done by many researchers to resolve the housing provision challenges that existed in the country, never...
ABSTRACT The construction industry is the main institution responsible for putting up infrastructural projects. The institution relies on well – functioning and educated skilled labour workers in discharging their duties. There has been frequent change of skilled labour job place in recent times at Berekum Municipality. The aim of this study was to assess factors that cause frequent change of skilled labour job place in construction industry. The study adopted a quantitative design involvi...
ABSTRACT Over the years, there have been improvements in the management of construction projects; however, globally, the problem of cost overruns is still a critical issue in the construction industry especially in developing economies which Ghana is no exception. The aim of this study was to examines the critical factors affecting cost performance in construction projects in Ghana. The study adopted a quantitative survey approach. The questionnaires were distributed via email. Out of three...
ABSTRACT Although research on rattan care furniture joints has received significant attentions i.e. nailed, nailed and bound with rattan rops, screwed and screwed and bound, little research has been performed with respect to dowel connection, particularly in the area of rattan cane chair. Nine chairs from rattan with dowel joints were manufactured. Using questionnaire, the chairs were evaluated for aesthetic, functionality, environmentally friendliness, purchased intention durability and str...
ABSTRACT The study assessed the impact of Diamond Cement Factory Ghana limited on health and safety of workers and the people in Aflao Township. The researcher used descriptive and interpretive research design for the study. Qualitative and quantitative research approaches were used. The population for this study involved the Management and Workers of Aflao Diamond Cement Limited and nearby residents of the Cement factory in the Volta Region of Ghana. Random sampling technique was used...
ABSTRACT Rework at the construction phase is a common occurrence during project execution and can lead to time and cost overruns. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of rework on construction project performance in Ghana. The study adopted a quantitative research design and the target population was consultants to assemblies and permanently employed constructional professionals with assemblies (project stakeholders). A sample size of seventy-two (72) was selected. The findings re...
ABSTRACT Off-site construction methods have played an important role in the construction sector the world over in the past few decades, having been touted as offering a more sustainable solution to the building industry especially in areas of cost, safety, meeting time lines, and waste reduction. But developing countries still rely on vernacular practices for design and construction. In the Ghanaian construction industry, most contractors are still used to the traditional system of building ...
ABSTRACT The cost of building materials poses a significant threat to the construction industry and construction professionals. This research set out to study the rate of price increase of building materials on the Ghanaian construction market by examining the trend of price increase, developing price indices for some selected building materials, determining the causes of price increase of building materials and identifying the factors that influence pricing decisions when determining the fi...
ABSTRACT A building fabric is referred to as an ‘environment envelope’ because it is the means by which the natural or external environment may be modified to produce a satisfactory internal environment for a person to live in. The deterioration of building hampers its ability to perform adequately, therefore it is important to ensure proper maintenance to prevent deterioration. Due to the neglect of the maintenance component of building in this country, a lot of residential and public b...
ABSTRACT The real world is not static, coupled with movements in building, there is a potential for cracks to occur in building. It is essential that all building have adequate capacity to enable the foundation soil to hold the forces from the superstructure without undergoing shear failure or excessive settlement. It was against this background that the study investigated into the various causes of cracks in the buildings at Dagmew and Sabon Zongo Residetial areas of the Upper...