ARCHITECTURE PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 201. IMPROVING MAINTENANCE CULTURE AND QUALITY OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN NIGERIA (A C...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Advanced Learners Dictionary defines maintenance as the process of protecting or preserving someone or something, or the process of keeping something in good condition. Culture, on the other hand, is a way of life, a lifestyle, customs, traditions, habits that portray the attributes of a person/people. Maintenance culture is an attitude whic...Continue Reading »

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• 202. LAND REFORMS IN NIGERIA: ISSUES, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Land Reform generally involves the changing of laws, regulations or customs regarding land ownership. It may consist of government initiated or government backed approach to property redistribution of land as in the case of Nigeria, an outright transfer of ownership of land from the citizens to the state. The common characteristic of land reform...Continue Reading »

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• 203. INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL PROGRAMS: A REMEDY TO LAGOS MEGACITY CHALLENGES

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The population of Lagos is at present in excess of 18 million. A megacity status is conferred by the United Nations on cities with a population of 10 million and above. Building and preserving a model mega city comes with great challenges. Providing a sufficient amount of infrastructure and other necessities that would accommodate the needs of o...Continue Reading »

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• 204. IMPACT OF REAL ESTATE SECTOR TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Real Estate sector offers a great potential source of growth for Nigeria. Until now, the understanding of its composition and growth has been somewhat limited to its required use in Nigerian national accounts. Development is a general word that encompasses all aspects of human life, segments and disciplines, which give direction to the state...Continue Reading »

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• 205. IMPACT OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ON PROJECT DELIVERING IN NIGERIA

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Nigerian building and construction industry continues to occupy an important position in the nation’s economy even though it contributes less than the manufacturing or other service industries, (Aibinu and Jagboro, 2002). The contribution of the building and construction industry to national economic growth necessitates improved effici...Continue Reading »

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• 206. HOUSING FINANCE IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Housing has been universally recognized as one of the most essential necessities of human life and is a major economic asset in every nation. Adequate housing provides the foundation for stable communities and social inclusion (Oladapo, 2006). Gilbertson et al. (2008) have observed that there is a significant association between housing conditio...Continue Reading »

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• 207. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN THE EXECUTION OF PUBLIC SECTOR HOUSING PROJECTS IN NI...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Housing (Shelter) is unarguably one of the basic necessities of man. It used to be ranked second after food in the hierarchy of man’s needs but according to Ebie (2009) it is the first and most important of all rights. According to him, because of the importance attached to housing and coupled with the fact that housing in all its ramifica...Continue Reading »

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• 208. COMPARISON OF LOCALLY EXCAVATED SAND WITH RIVER SAND IN TERMS OF STRENGTH IN S...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION This research work means to determine the different properties of sandcrete blocks moulded with a locally excavated sand, in terms of compressive strength, durability and cost and economic importance, and that of River Sand. And after, compare the two strengths of the sandcrete which will help in recommending the right give the desired strength for the designed strength fo...Continue Reading »

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• 209. THE EFFECT OF REINFORCED CONCRETE ON SAFETY OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN NIGERI...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Residential Building: This is defined as the building which sleeping accommodation is provided for normal residential purposes. It is provided with or without cooking or dining or both facilities. Residential building includes one or two story or multi family dwelling, lodging or rooming houses, dormitories, and apartment houses. The residential building can be owned by an...Continue Reading »

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• 210. DESIGN OF AN EFFECTIVE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE

  » 1.1.0 Brief Description of the Building Type Primary Health Care (PHC) is driven by a political philosophy that emphasizes a radical change in both the design and content of conventional health care services. It also advocates an approach to health care principles that allow people to receive health care that enables them to lead socially and economically productive lives (Dennil et al. 1999: 2). ...Continue Reading »

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