Browsing by Author "Olawuyi, Babatunde James"

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Dynamics in the Adoption of Offsite Construction in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
(Proceedings of the Nigerian Building Road Research Institute International Conference., 2017-06) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Olawuyi, Babatunde James; Williams, Frank Ndanusa
Construction work involves three major activities namely; material selection, fabrication of components and elements and lastly erection or assembling. The methods of fabrication are either onsite or offsite with the offsite construction established in literature as the most efficient means of erecting high-density housing units within short periods. The slow rate of its adoption and innovation in Nigeria’s construction industry is however a matter of concern. This prompted a study on the dynamics involved in adopting offsite construction processes in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with a view to stimulate improved adoption in housing projects. The specific objectives are to identify mechanisms for increasing innovations in construction, to evaluate the level of use of offsite construction processes across housing supply chains and to examine the significance level of forces that interplay in the adoption of offsite construction processes across the housing supply chain. A survey design approach was adopted to achieve this objective while data collected from structured questionnaires using a 5 point Likert scale was analysed with mean item score and ranking. 50 questionnaires were administered and 47 supply chain participants responded from 20 housing projects within the F.C.T. Abuja. The questionnaire comprised of characteristics of supply chain participants, levels in adopting offsite processes in selected building components and elements and relative importance of forces that interplay in adopting offsite construction. Results revealed that the raw material and labour availability with (MIS =4.00) were the most significant influences on housing supply chains. It was concluded that managing raw materials and labour supply more effectively will significantly influence the adoption of offsite construction in housing projects and has direct effects on the performance of the construction industry. The study suggests that stakeholders in construction view themselves as members of a supply chains and collaborate more effectively to ensure better project. outcome.
Empirical Study on Rainfall Patterns and Construction Programme Provisions in Jos, Nigeria
(West African Journal of Building and Road Research. © Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Nigerian & Building and Road Research Institute of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-BRRI), Ghana, 2017-11-30) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Olawuyi, Babatunde James
Weather conditions affect the duration and cost of construction activities, and many companies have neglected the need to consider the exact empirical effect it has on the delivery of construction projects. This prompted an investigation on the precipitation patterns in Jos Metropolis of Plateau State, Nigeria and its effects on the delivery of construction projects. The study evaluated the amount and frequency of yearly precipitation in Jos, and compared it with the provisions made by Builders and Construction Managers in preparing construction programmes and determined its effect on the construction projects delivery. A Mixed design approach was adopted with Rainfall data collected from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency for over a 10 year period as well as from structured questionnaires. The Data was analysed using mean and percentages. The study concluded that the provisions made for idle or rain days in preparation of work programmes for construction projects were in most cases inaccurate and thus affected the performance of the construction projects. The study suggests measures to be adopted by stakeholders towards better project outcome.
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.