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Item Implementation of E-Procurement in Public Building Projects of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja(Environmental Technology & Science Journal, 2020-12) Saidu I., Abubakar M.I., Ola-Awo W.A., Oke A.A. & Alumbugu P.OThe traditional procurement system adopted in the delivery of building construction projects by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is frequently challenged with problems of transparency, accountability, fraud, corruption, among others. These have negatively affected the outcome of many construction projects, and thereby calling for eprocurement technology. Thus, this study examined the approaches for implementation of eprocurement in building construction projects in FCTA, with a view to mitigating procurement fraud in the sector. The study adopted a survey design approach using quantitative research method. One hundred and twenty-seven (127) questionnaires were administered to procurement staff of the FCTA secretariat, out of which 125 questionnaires were returned and found valid for analysis. The collected data using a stratified sampling method were analysed using the Mean Item Score (MIS), Relative Importance Index (RII) and Kruskal-Wallis Test. The study found that Good governance in reduction of collusion among bidders (4.65); transparency and openness of information on public procurement (4.54); and Cost and time savings in sending tender evaluation reports to approving authority (4.51), were the main prospects of implementing e-procurement in the FCTA. Among the important action plans for effective implementation of e-procurement system included: Development of a plan and commitment of resources towards the e-procurement project, with RII value of 0.96; Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success against identified procurement goals (RII: 0.87); and Securing executive sponsorship for the e-procurement initiative (0.87). There was consistency in the views of the majority of procurement staff with regards to the responses provided. The research concluded that implementation of eprocurement technology for building projects in the FCTA would translate into a major reduction in procurement fraud in the sector. The study recommended that both the Federal and State Governments should come up with policies and frameworks that will mandate FCTA construction projects to be procured through e-procurement platform.Item Evaluation Of Factors Influencing Planning Efforts in Building Projects In Uyo, Nigeria(Journal of Contemporary Research in the Built Environment, 2017-09-01) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Kuma, ShienPurpose: This study investigates the factors influencing planning efforts in building projects in Uyo, Nigeria. The focus is specific on those factors that significantly affect the pre-contract planning stages of building projects. Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey approach was adopted in the collection of data among key professional consultants involved in building project planning and execution. A sample selection of Architects (32), engineers (43) and Quantity Surveyors (38) was drawn from 56 project sites and 9 consulting firms in the study area adding up to a sample size of 113 professional consultants. Structured questionnaire were administered with 81.4% response rate. Finding: The outcome from analysis of the square sum of ranks indicates factors such as client’s demand, client’s policy and planning procedures as the most significant factors influencing pre-contract building project planning efforts. Research limitations/Implication: The investigation of the factors was limited to those most applicable to the pre-contract planning stage of building projects. Originality/value: The conclusion is that clients have significant influence on the amount of efforts invested in planning and performance of building construction projects