ABSTRACT Glass is one of the very used and favored building materials with multiple applications, such as a building construction material, use in construction industries as material, use in containers and vessels, as windows in the automobile industry. Glasses in buildings are the weakest element of a house with regard to prevention of burglaries. The study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of glass in building and its security implication of buildings using Wa Municipality as a cas...
ABSTRACT Construction materials management process is a key to success of a construction project; however, globally, the problem of material management is a critical issue in the construction industry; especially in the developing economies of which Ghana is no exception. This study sought to identify and assess the material management techniques required for construction firms in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana. The study adopted descriptive quantitative survey approach. Using empiric...
ABSTRACT This research was aimed at examining the performance of small scale furniture industry in Ghana. The objectives that guided the research were to find out the challenges associated with sourcing of fund by small scale furniture companies, the challenges associated with obtaining raw materials by small scale furniture companies, the technology used by the small scale furniture companies and marketing challenges of small scale furniture companies in Ghana. The study used cross-sectiona...
ABSTRACT The industrial waste and metal by-products such as steel fibers, synthetic fibers, carbon fibers and steel particles can be used as reinforcement materials since they possess reinforcement properties. Steel particles are produced in millions of tons per year as waste material in metal shops. This enormous waste is currently not being harnessed productively in the metal shops in the Central Region of the Republic of Ghana. In most cases, they are indiscriminately dumped into the...
ABSTRACT This study examined how to minimize the risk of floods through resilient design and construction with Tamale Metropolis as a case study. Perennial floods constitute a major challenge to humanity due to the socioeconomic implication for individuals and government. The outcome of floods results in destruction of facilities ranging from buildings to civil infrastructure. It is in this light that designers have a major role to play through resilient designs that can withstand the effect...
ABSTRACT Several developing countries at various levels of socio- economic development have recognized the need and importance of taking measures to improve the safety 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 is to empirically examine the impact of site managers’ emotional intelligence on construction project safety performance while concurrently assessing the impact of ...
ABSTRACT The natural fibres, abundantly available in nature and also generated as agricultural waste, can be used advantageously in improving certain physical and strength properties of cement matrix and concrete. As compared to fibres widely used in construction activities viz. steel, glass carbon synthetic etc., these are advantageous in the sense that they are renewable, non-abrasive, cheaper, comparatively more flexible etc. Also, the health and safety concerns during their handlin...
ABSTRACT The study sought to investigate the challenges facing building contractors in Accra Metropolis. The main aim of the study was to examine the challenges they face in the execution of building projects in Accra. The total sample targeted was ninety-five (95) construction workers made up of project managers, clients, trade foremen, artisans and labourers. Besides, a survey questionnaire and interview guide was used to investigate the challenges. The questionnaire was delivered person...
ABSTRACT Challenges often arise on construction project sites in connection with communication relating to many issues bordering on the construction project site. Despite wide recognition of the importance of communication within the construction industry, a combination of organisational and personal factors invariably render communication within project sites ineffective. The aim of the study was examined how communication among project team members in construction project sites affect cons...
ABSTRACT Diversity of construction workforce is increasingly given much attention because of global challenges in trends of employment. In developing countries, this is not seen as an important input despite the labour intensive nature of the construction industry and labour constituting a large percentage of total construction project costs. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the implications of workforce diversity management for construction project success in the const...
ABSTRACT The wood industry contributes about 11% of the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) in most developing countries. However, woodworkers suffer from predicable but preventable health problems as a result of their work. This study therefore assessed the willingness and awareness to use health and safety practices among small scale woodworkers. The study adopteddescriptivesurvey design involving the administration of questionnaire to 50 small scale woodworkers. Data collected was analyse...
ABSTRACT The significance of land for building is undisputable. The concept of property right and the nature of rights prevailing on a particular piece of land and land development issues are the core of the study. The purpose of study is to investigate the challenges associated with land tenure and development issues in Ghana. Using a survey and case study research design, simple random sampling, questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussion and observation as the...
ABSTRACT The national housing policy of Ghana which was approved by cabinet in 2010, advocates the use of local building materials for the construction of buildings. It is against this background, that in recent years many studies have been conducted to find cheap but useful local building materials to replace the conventional ones which are to some extent expensive. Cement is one of the most important elements in building construction works which is relatively expensive. This research...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess customers’ perception and purchase intention of coco wood furniture. The study was guided by the following objectives; to evaluate customer’s perception of coco wood furniture with respect to functionality and aesthetics. To identify the environmentally friendliness of coco wood chair and their satisfaction with customers. To evaluate customers purchase intention of coco wood furniture. The study was done by research and analysis f...
ABSTRACT A building fabric is referred to as an “environmental envelop” because it is the means by which the natural or the external environment may be modified to produce a satisfactory internal environment for man to live in, buildings do not provide guarantee for their appearance and working conditions and is always subjected to wearing, decay and filth. This research is conducted in Tamale metropolitan area specifically Sagnarigu District to assess maintenance of public buildings in...