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ENHANCING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING STANDARDS: A SOUTH AFRICAN FRAMEWORK FOR CONSTRUCTION QUALITY EVALUATION

By: Themba Dlamini Sibusiso
Published: June 4, 2025
Housing is a critical socio-economic driver in the vast majority of developing countries, including South Africa. It involves many aspects such as construction quality, affordability, geographic location, long-term financing, and the environment. A key research concern is the quantification of the construction quality of houses and how this may be...

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS IN CONSTRUCTION: ENHANCING MATERIALS-HANDLING EFFICIENCY

By: Chinyere Okonkwo
Published: June 4, 2025
There is a limited understanding of automation in construction materials-handling processes utilized by manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This article evaluates the level of utilization of automation in construction materials-handling operations by manufacturing firms in North-Central Nigeria, to improve operational efficiency and reduce operating costs. Using a case study research design,...

CHALLENGES HINDERING COOPERATIVE HOUSING INITIATIVES

By: Oluwakemi Temi Folasade
Published: June 4, 2025
Various strategies are being deployed to address finance for housing development in Nigeria. However, few localised studies have examined factors hindering the performance of cooperative societies to assist with housing development. The article aims to investigate the barriers that hinder cooperative societies' involved in housing delivery in Osogbo and Olorunda...

WOMEN IN HARD HATS: A GENDERED ANALYSIS OF CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION

By: Themba Dlamini Sibusiso
Published: June 4, 2025
Gendered perceptions may determine the aspirations and expectations, as well as the academic and career choice of young people. This article examines the role of gender stereotypes as a predictor of career choices of students in construction. A survey of 229 conveniently sampled students, enrolled in construction-related programmers was conducted....