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Abu Awwad, K (2020) The implementation of building information modelling Level 2 in the UK construction industry: the case of small and medium enterprises, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Al-Saeed, Y W M (2018) Towards developing a sustainability assessment framework for residential buildings in Iraq, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Al-Werikat, G K E (2017) The impact of supply chain management on construction projects performance in Jordan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
AlAbbadi, G (2020) Development of a framework towards enhancing workers productivity in the Jordanian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Alhajeri, M (2011) Health and safety in the construction industry: challenges and solutions in the UAE, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Banwo, O (2016) The development of a procurement decision support system to enhance construction claims management practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Banwo, O O (2022) Development of a framework for building cost information management in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction project; cost estimation; cost management; cost variance; information management; project cost; client; quantity surveyor; Nigeria; content analysis; cost information; interview; questionnaire survey
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- URL: https://pureportal.coventry.ac.uk/en/studentthesis/development-of-a-framework-for-building-cost-information-management-in-nigeria(226b827a-eee5-4674-9490-5529dbca03ce).html
- Abstract:
There are various factors that influence successful delivery of building construction projects such as cost, quality, time, project objectives etc. As such the success of a project should not only be based on quality output but also on project cost objectives and time. Review of literatures in the study area revealed that one of the main issues of building cost management in Nigeria is inaccurate building cost estimation due to unreliable cost information. To address these inherent limitations of building cost management, several studies have recommended the development of a database for building cost information that better addresses the demands for reliable and accurate building cost information. The thesis presents the development of a robust building cost information management framework to aid building cost estimation and project cost management processes in the Nigerian construction industry by exploring current cost management practices and investigating the underlying factors affecting building cost variances. The methodology adopted for this study involved literature review and mixed method approach combining qualitative, quantitative, and documented building cost data. The quantitative data was obtained using an online questionnaire survey from 37 respondents to determine the underlying factors influencing building cost variances across different regions in Nigeria. In addition, semi-structure interviews were used to investigate current building cost estimation issues and perceptions of quantity surveyors on building cost management practices in Nigeria. Finally, documented building cost data from eleven completed building projects across the six geo-political regions in Nigeria were used to investigate impact of types of clients on final building costs. The combination of quantitative survey data and qualitative interview data enabled the use of a range of analysis strategies and statistical techniques such as T-test analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, inferential statistics, and content analysis. Emerging findings revealed that the Nigerian construction industry currently has no reliable building cost information database for cost estimation and appraisal. A building cost information framework was developed based on the identified functional cost requirements from historical building cost data and no other aspect of construction, hence cost of other aspect of construction was not explored. This thesis attains a significant contribution to knowledge by the identification of factors affecting building cost management and development of a framework to address some of the issues of building cost variances in Nigeria.
Briscoe, G (2008) Studies of the UK labour market with special reference to the construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Charef, R (2019) A BIM-based framework to integrate a sustainable end-of-life into the asset lifecycle: towards the circular economy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Dike, I (2017) A critical exploration of the impact of building information modelling on the culture and performance of UK construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Gherbal, N E M (2015) The influence and evaluation of the project manager's performance in the Libyan construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University.
Ghostin, M (2020) Exploring an implementation framework for building information modelling to support sustainable development in the Lebanese construction industry: a qualitative approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Hendy, A O A (2007) An approach to sustainable construction in post-disaster contexts: with specific reference to the Marmara region of Turkey, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Hermawan, F (2015) A strategic approach to enhancing sustainable practices in public building projects: a case study of Indonesian local authorities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Karami, S (2008) Using by-product industrial materials to replace all cement in construction products, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Built Environment, Coventry University.
Lashford, C (2016) Modelling the role of SuDS management trains to minimise the flood risk of new-build housing developments in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Li, P (2017) The international competitiveness of Chinese construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Royal Agricultural University, Coventry University.
Noruwa, B I (2020) Application and effects of emerging technologies on variation minimisation in the UK construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Nosheen, A (2022) Development of an effective claim management framework for the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Swai, L (2022) Development of a conceptual framework for enhancing payment practices in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Tabatabaei Sameni, S (2019) Overheating investigation in UK social housing flats built to the Passivhaus standard, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Art and Design, Coventry University.