ABSTRACT A building fabric is referred to as an “environmental envelope” because it is the means by which the natural or external environment may be modified, to produce a satisfactory internal environment for man to live in and affect the ability of the buildings to perform their functions adequately. The deterioration of buildings hampers its ability to perform adequately, thus it is important to ensure proper maintenance to prevent deterioration. Maintenance of public buildings in Sal...
ABSTRACT This research dealt with health and safety issues in construction industry in the Akuapem North Municipality in eastern region. The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of health and safety practices on construction site. To understand this concept, background of the study and the stated problems of the study were dealt with. This emphasized that health and safety issues have always been a major problem and concern in the Ghanaian construction industries. Efforts have been ...
ABSTRACT The wood industries in Ghana have been using teak wood harvested from different rotation ages ranging from 10 to 50 years. The optimal age of teak used for various wood productions is not known. The aim of this research was to assess selected physical, anatomical and mechanical properties of plantation teak of different ages (10, 15 and 20 years) grown in the guinea savanna ecological zone in Ghana. Same samples species were used for determination basic density, air dry densi...
ABSTRACT This study assesses the impact of land acquisition on construction project delivery in the Sunyani Municipality. The challenges in acquiring land than generally exists in the urban centres especially within regional capitals such as Sunyani Municipal, Accra, Tema, Kumasi etc. among others which stand out as areas where it is difficult and expensive to obtain land for construction purpose. Purposive sampling technique with emphasis on convenience sampling was adopted to select ...
ABSTRACT Managing the cost of projects is important to ensure prudent use of project resources that will enable that project budget is not exceeded. Cost control ensures the cost of project activities are effectively and efficiently managed. The aim of the study was to examine cost control measures in building projects in the Kumasi Metropolis and to make recommendations for improving cost control measures on project sites. The specific objectives of the study included; to identify cost...
ABSTRACT The use of Information Communication Technology on construction activities has gained prominence in recent times due to the rise in innovative ways to execute task electronically which e-business is no exception. This study sought to examine the impact of e-business on performance of construction firms using Kumasi Metropolis as the case study. Purposive and stratified sampling techniques were adopted for selecting the sample size of 268 (employees and contractors) out of which 204 ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the how cost performance of local government projects can be improved from the perspectives of consultant and construction firms. The study adopted a quantitative research design involving the development of survey questionnaires. The specific objective of the study were to identify the factors that influence cost of completion of construction projects and challenges to effective management of project cost with a view to improving the cost ma...
ABSTRACT Change is an endemic issue in construction project environments and often involves engineering innovation to solve problems. The aim of the study was to examine the change management involving in the physical infrastructure projects in the local government section in Ghana and to make appropriate recommendations based on the findings of the study in relation to physical infrastructure projects. The study adopted a quantitative approach of enquired through questionnaires. The target ...
ABSTRACT The highway system of every country forms an integral part of its development. The construction of this highway poses many challenges to inhabitants. Due to cash flow difficulties and others like Variations/Changes in scope of project, highway construction projects delays have become prevalent in Ghana. The effects of these delays that manifest both directly and indirectly tend to be ignored by the authorities. This research sought to identify the most significant causes and effects...
ABSTRACT Despite the advantages of using biodigester as a means of disposing human excreta, the use of traditional septic tanks still abounds in Ghana. This study therefore sought to assess the level of awareness and willingness of landlords to adopt biodigester as alternative source of energy and disposal of human excreta in the Kumasi Metropolis. The study employed a descriptive cross sectional survey design with a mixed method approach.300 landlords from three selected communities in Kum...
ABSTRACT The objective of this research is to examine the various types of accident and hazards that construction workers are exposed to at work, the causes of accident and hazards at industries can be reduced and prevented. Six (6) construction industries in Kumasi metropolis were selected to identify impact of post-accident and hazards on construction sites on the socio economic life of workers and their families. The same structured and non-structured interview were used to collect data....
ABSTRACT Wear and tear in buildings and other fixed equipment is inevitable; for this reason periodic attention is required to keep them in good state so that they can continue to perform their required functions. One of the ways to achieve this is the adoption of maintenance as essential practice. Due to the neglect of maintenance of buildings in the country a lot of public and private sector buildings are in very deplorable conditions. The aim of the study is to evaluate the maintena...
ABSTRACT Construction Industry in Ghana is facing a serious issue of construction delay causing a significant amount of time over run and cost overrun. Various studies have addressed the issue of construction delay, however, most of studies focused on identifying causes of delay. Less attention has been paid to addressing the issue of construction delay. Hence this study aimed to assess the strategies to minimize delays in construction projects in Jasikan District of Ghana. A comprehen...
ABSTRACT The built environment uses large amounts of scarce resources and contributes significantly to the production of global emissions and waste. It is of importance to adopt sustainable means to curb the dire consequences of the built environment. The purpose of this research is to analyze the existing sustainable building assessment tools and develop one for the Ghanaian construction industry. The study employed the mixed research method approach including literature review, and qu...
ABSTRACT This research assessed how small scale sawmills wood waste disposal affect the environment in Kumasi metropolis. The study was conducted at selected local timber mills in Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The study was a descriptive social survey design which sought to portray an accurate profile of persons, events and situations. To harness the needed information, a triangulation method comprising of questionnaire, interview and observation/photography methods were employe...