ABSTRACT This study investigates the critical success factors of TQM project implementation in the Nigerian banking industry as a strategy for improving the quality of service delivery to customers. In carrying out the study primary data were used and a combination of Factor and regression analytical tools was used in the analysis. The Objective Evaluation Questionnaire (OEQ) was the principal instrument used for data collection. Given the nature of the problem under study, one branch eac...
ABSTRACT Software engineering projects (SEP) nowadays acknowledge the importance of incorporating many people, groups, and organizations with interest or requirements during project development phases for the realization of successful project. These groups who are collectively referred to as stakeholders are not limited to those who use it, rather those who build, test, operate, maintain, evaluate, and pay for it. One of the major concerns in SEP is the recognition and management of project s...
ABSTRACT This study is designed to evaluate quality management in mechanical construction projects in the oil and gas industry. This evaluation was done by assessing quality assurance, quality control and planning. Three hypotheses were postulated to answer research questions. The study adopted an audit method as an appraisal strategy. To this end, an audit checklist was designed using the Iso 9001 and the companies‘ specifications as audit criteria. An extensive literature review was...
ABSTRACT This study is designed to evaluate quality management in mechanical construction projects in the oil and gas industry. This evaluation was done by assessing quality assurance, quality control and planning. Three hypotheses were postulated to answer research questions. The study adopted an audit method as an appraisal strategy. To this end, an audit checklist was designed using the Iso 9001 and the companies‘ specifications as audit criteria. An extensive literature review was ...
ABSTRACT Gas flaring is the burning of natural gas and other petroleum hydrocarbons in flare stacks by upstream oil companies in oil fields during operation. A procedure for analysing the economic and environmental impact of gas flaring is presented. The main objective of the study is to provide the data required for the complete analysis and evaluation of the various observed and noted environmental effects of gas flaring in Niger Delta. Several visitations to the neighbouring communities ad...
ABSTRACT Most often than not, project costs as estimated cannot realistically execute and deliver the project – an estimating inaccuracy called cost underestimation. Since cost estimates are the basis for decision making regarding project selection, underestimation lead to selection of project with significant cost risks. Researchers have so far failed to agree on the main cause of cost underestimation, therefore this research study is carried out to examine the problem of cost underestimat...
ABSTRACT This project is carried out with the aim of x-raying the difficulties experienced by private developers in providing commercial housing for the people of Bayelsa State. The primary data for the study were captured through structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using Pie chart distribution and analysis of variance statistical methods. The analyzed data were used to test the postulated hypothesis. The results showed that cost of site preparation and the terrain of the state...
ABSTRACT This study was to explore the effectiveness of the strategy adopted by the Government of Republic of Zambia to sustain rural water sources of boreholes fitted with hand pumps, using a case of Chongwe District. The Government of the Republic of Zambia adopted a strategy to reduce the rate of non-functional hand pumps for sustaining rural water supply under the National Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (NRWSSP). Under the NRWSSP, the Sustainable Operation and Maintenance Pro...
ABSTRACT This research work deals on efficient contract management and its effect on project delivery. The need for the research arose due to rampant project delays and abandonment in the country and their adverse effect on the national economy. Both primary and secondary data sources were used to obtain the data for the research work. A structured questionnaire based on the 4-point lickert scale was used to collect data from the respondents. The results of the analyses indicate that there...
ABSTRACT This study is aimed to investigate and analyze the implementation of constructability in project delivery process in the Nigerian engineering / construction industry using Rivers state as case study area.Data was collected through questionnaire and interview approach. Analysis of data was carried out with the use of SPSS V16.Results of data analysis revealed that although a high percentage of the sampled population are familiar with the term “constructability”,nearly alldo not h...
ABSTRACT As competitive strategies shift to the area of quality management, this research seeks to predict contributions of input variables to quality outcome. The research was conducted using 7-Up Bottling Company Plc; Aba. Data relevant to the study were secondary data from past company production records. However, observation of manufacturing processes was done in the course of the study to enhance understanding of production and quality control processes. A random sample was analysed int...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted to appraise the impact of Micro Projects Programme of European Union (MPP6) in Abia State on the living standard of the people. The introduction on the activities of micro projects programme in the Nine States of the Niger Delta tagged MPP3 and MPP6 respectively were traced. Attempt was made to review related literatures which formed the theoretical framework. This study, being empirical, primary data was collected through questionnaire administered to two h...
ABSTRACT This study undertakes a critical analysis of risk management as a formal technique for managing risks in project execution. It specifically probes into the proximate sources of risk into construction projects in Nigeria, the level of awareness and use of the technique amongst Nigerian construction professionals with a view to properly situating the remote causes of project distress and abandonment in Nigeria. In carrying out the study, large scale construction projects were targeted...
Software engineering projects (SEP) nowadays acknowledge the importance of incorporating many people, groups, and organizations with interest or requirements during project development phases for the realization of successful project. These groups who are collectively referred to as stakeholders are not limited to those who use it, rather those who build, test, operate, maintain, evaluate, and pay for it. One of the major concerns in SEP is the recognition and management of project stake...