The Quantity Surveyors, 63, 13-23.

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 A Regression Equation For Determining Completion Period Of Construction Projects In Ondo State, Nigeria

 Akinradewo, O. F., Akinola, J. A. & Ojo, L. D

 2017

Several attempts have been made by the stakeholders in the construction industry to eliminate or minimize construction time overrun along with the enfeeble effects on projects. In Nigerian construction industry, the issues of time overrun remains unabated, despite numerous studies by researchers. In an attempt to reverse this trend, this study aims at determining feasible completion period of construction project through regression equation based on the evaluation of the duration of completed construction projects in Ondo state, Nigeria. Historical data were collected from 41 completed building projects and analyzed using percentile and linear regression analysis. The result shows that overall average delay on building projects in Ondo state is 85%. This is too high and it implies that timely delivery of construction projects has declined in Ondo state. The result also reveals that about nine out of ten building projects in Ondo state suffered delay in completion. The regression analysis indicates coefficient determination (R2 adjusted) is 0.82. this implies that there is high tendency of delay in completing building projects, which could arise as a result of inadequate finance, unrealistic estimate of construction projects’ time schedule, lack of quick response in taking decision by the client or inadequate site coordination by the contractor. It was concluded that the regression equation developed should be used in predicting realistic completion period for building projects in Ondo state in particular and Nigeria in general. The study recommended that too many bureaucratic and administrative bottlenecks involved in checking and approval of transactions in the construction industry should be reduced or eliminated. This would ameliorate the problem of delays in construction projects. 

 The Quantity Surveyors, 63, 24-33.

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 Assessing Gender Disparity Among Quantity Surveying Students’ Enrolment In Nigeria Universities,

 Ade-Ojo, C. O., Awodele, O. A. & Akinola, J. A

 2017

Gender disparity is a worldwide phenomenon especially in education due to the age long inequality that has existed. The level of disparity in the enrollment of female Quantity Surveying students in southwest Nigerian universities is the focus of this study. Quantitative archival data were collated from records of students enrollment over a ten year academic session (2004/2005 to 2014/2015 sessions) while structured questionnaire was employed to assess factors influencing gender disparity in the study area. 204 out of 240 questionnaires (85%) were returned and analyzed. Importance Index Rating, Chi-square test and Logic regression were used for analysis. The result shows a ratio of 4.5:1 (Male to Female). The Friedman Chi-square test shows a high level of disparity of 0.002 at 0.05 confidence level. The binary logistic model indicates a 66.7% success rate in enrolment for men than women. The logistic regression coefficient reveals that only ten out of thirteen factors significantly influence gender disparity in the study area. It is recommended that quantity surveying as a profession in Nigeria need to embark on massive public education and mass orientation especially at the secondary school level where the decision to study a particular course is taken. Since the probability to be enrolled tilts in favour of male, those in charge of school admission should give room for more female to be admitted into the course as this has a grave implication for the future of the profession to address gender imbalance on the practice field. 

 Journal Of Environment, Federal University Of Technology, Yola, 11(1), 1-9.

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 Implication Of Construction Contract Termination For Infrastructural Development In Ekiti State Local Government Areas, Nigeria,

 Ade-Ojo, C. O., Akinola, J. A., Arijeloye, B. T. & Gabriel, O. S

 2017

Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria and the closest to the people. The Local Government Areas are charged with the responsibility of delivering the dividend of democracy to meet the fundamental needs of the local community through the provision of infrastructural facilities. This study assessed the causes and effects of the termination of construction contracts in the 16 Local Government Areas in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The exploratory research design was employed with a purposive sampling of construction project contracts awarded in the Local Government Areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria between 2006 and 2015. A structured questionnaire in Likert’s scale was used for data collection and with a response rate of 90%. Data were analysed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient (r), Percentages and Importance Index Rate (I.I.R.). Results show that Lack of continuity, design error, lack of fund by the local government council, failure of prompt payment, change of executive leadership were among identified factors responsible for contract termination in the study area. The implication of contract termination from the data analysis include delayed completion, abandonment of the project, variance in final cost and cost overrun, change in the quality of the project when completed due climatic effect. It is concluded the rate of construction contract termination in LGAs in Ekiti state is approximately 1 in 5, these terminations are due to project related, political and administrative factors respectively. It therefore recommended that there is need for concerted effort to reduce the rate of construction contract termination in LGAs in the state. There is also need to formulate policies to mitigate the effect of change in government on construction contracts and to ensure that contracts terminated are promptly re-awarded to avoid delay and abandonment. This will afford the people at the grassroots to effectively enjoy the benefits of these infrastructural facilities. 

 Academia Journal Of Environmental Sciences, 4 (5), 083 – 090, Open Access Journal,

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 Factor Approach To Competitive Strategies By Indigenous Firms In Nigerian Construction Industry

 Akinola, J. A.

 2016

The Nigerian construction industry is characterized by construction firms ranging from the small and medium enterprises to the big technically competent multinational construction firms who compete in the same construction market and business environment. However, business activities in the industry are seasonal and highly competitive since workload in the industry is in short supply and competitors are enormous, hence, the need for construction firms to formulate strategies to sustain growth and development in order to remain relevant in the competitive market. Therefore, this paper assesses the factors affecting the choice of competitive strategies adopted by indigenous construction firms in order to remain relevant in the Nigerian construction market. The study adopted questionnaire survey through simple random sampling technique on the population of indigenous contracting organizations registered with the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) in Lagos state of Nigeria. The questionnaire was structured to obtain information on the strategy in use and factors affecting the choice of competitive strategy with a view to correlate competitive strategy with chance of winning a contract by indigenous construction firms. Data collected were analyzed using mean score, relative importance index and factor analysis approach. The paper concluded that factors affecting the choice of competitive strategy are managerial ability, subcontractor related factors, project term/condition, construction management related factors, variation related factors, tender price while pricing strategy is the most effective among all the competitive strategies. The paper recommended that indigenous contractors should use the combination of pricing strategy, public relation/goodwill strategy and political strategy in order to compete favorably with foreign construction firms operating in Nigeria construction market. 

 International Journal Of Construction Project Management, 8 (2), 141-152.

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 Importance Of Team Roles Composition To Success Of Construction Projects

 Oke, A. E., Olatunji, S. O., Awodele, A. O., Akinola, J. A. & Kuma-Agbenyo, M.

 2016

The study examined construction team members and their roles in terms of their personality and construction related activity. Relevant data for the study were collected through convenience sampling method with the aid of well-structured questionnaire and discovered that team building is important for successful accomplishment of construction projects. Projects efficiency and performance can be achieved with an appropriate composition of team members and members should possess key attributes such as open communication, positive feedback and commitment to team success. The study concluded that it is necessary to constitute teams with necessary team members from design stage to practical completion. 

 International Journal Of Information And Communication Studies, 2 (1), 9 – 21.

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 Impact Of Information Management System On Service Quality Of Construction Firms In Nigeria

 Akinola, V. O & Akinola, J. A.

 2016

Information management system has been defined as a computer management technique that integrates all processes and data of the business. Hence, information and computer technology represents a paradigm shift with respect to transfer and management of information. This shift has devilled the construction industry with great difficulties in sharing information among its participants. Therefore, the study assesses the effects of information technology on the quality of service and provides implementation guide for construction firms. The study evaluates the adoption of information technology strategy by construction firms in Nigeria with a view to assess the relationship between information management system and quality of service rendered by Nigerian construction firms. The study adopted questionnaire survey on the population of contracting firms operating in Lagos and Federal Capital, Abuja under the umbrella of Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI). The questionnaire was structured on the rubric of the strategies of information management system in-use and the effects of information management system on the service delivery of construction firms using simple random sampling techniques. The questionnaires were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The study revealed the effects of information management on service delivery are fast job/service and enhancement of financial returns to the firms and also recommends that integrated information device should be adopted in managing information. 

 International Journal Of Built Environment And Asset Management, 1 (3), 184-192, Open Access Journal

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 Analysis And Management Of Project Risks: A Survey Of Indigenous Contractors In Nigerian Construction Industry

 Akinola, J. A

 2014

Nigerian contractors make use of intuition in allocating contingencies for risks on capital projects. Hence, this paper assesses the means of analyzing and managing the inherent risks adopted by indigenous contractors under the umbrella of FOCI using simple random sampling technique in Lagos state. Information was obtained on risk analytical techniques and managing measures. Data collected were analyzed using MIS and multiple regression analysis while the hypothesis was tested with regression model. The analyzed data show that financial and economic risk was prominent while analytical technique mostly adopted was Delphi method. The mechanism of managing risk was prediction and specialization. The regression model indicated a high significant relationship. The paper concluded that indigenous contractors should adopt mathematical oriented techniques to analyze risks and recommend the combination of managing measures to pre-empt the unpredictable nature of construction environment in Nigeria.. 

 International Journal Of Advanced Technology In Engineering And Science, 2 (8), 308-316..

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 Construction Professionals Team Roles And Their Performance

 Olatunji, S. O., Akinola, J. A., Oke, A. E. & Osakuade, A. O

 2014

The construction industry is made up of professionals whose various disciplines are to ensure that construction work is completed as appropriate. This study evaluates the performance of construction professionals with respect to various team roles in the construction industry. The study adopted a survey research design with the use of a well-structured questionnaire which was administered on construction professionals. 42 copies were retrieved and used for the analysis out of the administered 62. Frequency and percentiles was used to analyze the distribution of demographic descriptors of construction professionals while mean score and mean difference was used to analyze the role of construction professionals and factors influencing the performance of construction professionals. The findings revealed that the major role of an architect is to translate the user’s needs into builders requirements, engineer is most concerned with the calculation of load and grade requirements, liquid flow rates and materials stress points to ensure that the structure can withstand stress, the quantity surveyor is mostly concerned with management and control of costs within the construction project while the builders major role is building production management. The performance of construction professionals are, however, affected mostly by remuneration, innovation and incentives and promotion opportunities and least affected are the supervision and co-worker. The demographic factors which mostly affect the professionals are experience, gender and age. Based on the findings of the research, the majority of the construction professionals are male. The study concluded that construction industry should focus its efforts on improving the performance of young and newly employed professionals by developing management training programs, workshops, financial incentives that would encourage and support them to stay and grow in the industry. 

 Journal Of Civil And Environmental Research, 3 (3), 29 – 37,.

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 Evaluation Of Procurement Methods On Sustainable Environmental Development In Nigeria

 Akinola, J. A., Okolie, K. C. & Akinola, V. O.

 2013

Sustainable environmental development connote or entails meeting the economic needs of the people without destroying the resources that will be needed by persons in the future based on long range planning and the recognition of the finite nature of natural resources. However, the dart of completed and abandoned projects that littered the environment calls to mind the procurement method employed to deliver such projects. This paper seeks to appraise the contributory effects of procurement methods on abandoned projects. The population considered was developmental projects that have been developed to construction stage. This was stratified on the basis of project facility types. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaire on procurement methods employed, factors that influence the choice of the procurement methods and the effects of selected procurement methods on project delivery. Data collected were analyzed using mean item score, Chi-square and Spearman rank order correlation coefficient. The results revealed among other things that projects were procured on traditional method of design-bid-construct which is not proactive in meeting project objectives. The paper concluded that there is need to adopt proactive modern procurement techniques that could match client’s objective with project delivery. 

 The Professional Builder, 4 (1), 19 – 27.

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 Multiskilling Of Quantity Surveyors And Service Delivery In Nigeria

 Akinola, J. A., Ogunsemi, D. R.; Aiyetan, A. O. & Dada, M. O

 2013

Today’s quantity surveyors want to expand the horizon of their practice due to challenges from within and outside the construction industry. These challenges range from technological development, uncertain economic conditions, job insecurity and fierce competition that have made construction professional to become multi-skilled. This paper aims to evaluate multi-skilling factors and its effects on service delivery. Purposive sampling was used to select professional quantity surveyors who has been cross trained in multiple areas of construction discipline within the study area of Lagos state. The paper adopted both qualitative and quantitative research technique. A total of twenty-six questionnaire were gathered through pilot survey and analyzed using percentage and mean item score. The findings of the results shows that job security, technology/innovation of the job, increase in income generation were ranked high among the variables of motivational factors while economic advantage to both the professionals and employers of professional services and enhanced quality of service were regarded as prominent benefits of being multi-skilled. The paper recommends that professional quantity surveyors should be encouraged to become multi-skilled in order to enhance performance.