scholarly journals Appraisal of environmental sustainability studies in the quantity surveying curriculum

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 607-612
Author(s):  
A. Nazif ◽  
A.K. Mustapha ◽  
D. Ocheme
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Environmentally Sensitive ◽  
Quantity Surveying ◽  
Higher Institutions

The construction industry requires professionals that are environmentally sensitive to sustain the built environment for future generation. This is necessary due to the rising environmental degradation from various construction activities. Tertiary institutions could be the appropriate platform to instil these ideas in aspiring construction professionals. This study assessed Quantity Surveying (QS) curriculum of Polytechnics to examine the courses taught and to assess whether there are courses in the curriculum that are related to environmental sustainability studies. Also, questionnaires administered to lecturers and students of QS departments was used to examine the concept and awareness of environmental sustainability taught in the institution. The study established that generally, taught courses in QS departments of Polytechnics have little or no environmental sustainability factored into them. Furthermore, cumulative mean and regression analysis were used to evaluate the data obtained from the questionnaire. The analysis established that the respondents affirmed that the QS curriculum does not create awareness of environmental sustainability, having a cumulative mean score of 2.04 for lecturers and 2.28 for students which is within the cut-off point of 1.5 to 2.5 (Disagree). Based on the regression analysis, it was established that the correlation between the lecturers’ and the students’ responses was significant having a R result of 0.95. The regression analysis explicated that the lecturers can explain the students’ views having a R2 value of 0.90. The review of QS curriculum to include environmental sustainability studies is paramount in producing QS professionals that are environmentally inclined in training. Keywords: Environmental Sustainability, Quantity surveying, Higher institutions and Curriculum

scholarly journals Quantity Surveying Profession and Its Prospects in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Uwadia E.F ◽  
◽  
Usman D.D.M ◽  
Amiebenomo M.I. ◽  
Sumanu S.O ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Professional Certification ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
Quantity Surveying ◽  
Item Scores ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
High Level

The study assessed the prospects of the Quantity Surveying profession in Nigeria. The study identified and evaluated the level of performance of the identified functions performed by the quantity surveyors in the Nigerian Construction industry. The study reveals that there is a high level of performance of the basic functions of the quantity surveyors which include feasibility and viability studies, contract documentation, life cycle costing, preliminary cost advice, etc. The study also examined the factors militating against the effective performance of the quantity surveyor’s functions in the Nigerian Construction industry. The study identified and presented some possible factors militating against the performance of Quantity Surveying functions and some anticipated measures to enhance the quantity Surveying profession for evaluation by the respondents using structured questionnaires. The data collected were analyzed with SPSS version 23 using frequencies and mean item scores. The study revealed some major factors militating against the effective performance of the quantity surveying profession in the Nigerian Construction industry like widespread corruption in Nigeria with a mean score of 4.53, obsolete curriculum and inadequacy in modern equipment with a mean score of 4.41, professional rivalry from kindred profession with a mean score of 4.35, level of adoption of UT with mean a score of 4.32, and inadequacies in academic and professional training with a mean score of 4.18 among others. The study equally revealed some important measures requiring implementation to enhance the quantity of Surveying profession in Nigeria like a clear delineation in professional functions in the construction industry to curb professional rivalry with a mean score of 4.35, reviewing the curriculum of Tertiary Institutions with a mean score of 4.24, improving professional skills through continuing professional development with a mean score of 4.15, improving technological applications in the execution of Quantity Surveying functions with a mean score of 3.91 and professional certification in specialized areas with a mean score of 3.85.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the South African Construction and Built Environment (CBE) from a quantity surveying perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-150
Author(s):  
Berco Venter ◽  
Sams Pfukani Ngobeni ◽  
Hendri du Plessis
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The South ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Quantity Surveying

Abstract The construction industry has often been described as stagnant and out-of-date due to the lack of innovation and innovative work methods to improve the industry (WEF, 2016; Ostravik, 2015). The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within the construction industry has been relatively slow (Cao et al., 2017), particularly in the South African Construction and Built Environment (CBE) (Allen, Smallwood & Emuze, 2012). The purpose of this study was to determine the critical factors influencing the adoption of BIM in the South African CBE, specifically from a quantity surveyor’s perspective, including the practical implications. The study used a qualitative research approach grounded in a theoretical framework. A survey questionnaire was applied to correlate the interpretation of the theory with the data collected (Naoum, 2007). The study was limited to professionals within the South African CBE. The study highlighted that the slow adoption of BIM within the South African CBE was mainly due to a lack of incentives and subsequent lack of investment towards the BIM adoption. The study concluded that the South African CBE operated mainly in silos without centralised coordination. The BIM adoption was only organic. Project teams were mostly project orientated, seeking immediate solutions, and adopted the most appropriate technologies for the team’s composition. The study implies that the South African CBE, particularly the Quantity Surveying profession, still depends heavily on other role-players in producing information-rich 3D models. Without a centralised effort, the South African Quantity Surveying professionals will continue to adopt BIM technology linearly to the demand-risk ratio as BIM maturity is realised in the South African CBE.

scholarly journals CRITICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING BUILDING GRADUATES' EMPLOYABILITY IN A DEVELOPING ECONOMY

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedeji Afolabi ◽  
Rapheal Ojelabi ◽  
Patience Tunji-Olayeni ◽  
Ignatius Omuh ◽  
Opeyemi Oyeyipo
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Developing Economy ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Survey System ◽  
Higher Institutions

Schools of higher learning are endowed with the prerogative of churning out employable graduates to the workplace. This can only be achieved by measuring the need-thermometer in skills and capacities required in the industry in comparison with the education provided by the higher institutions. The study was aimed at evaluating the critical factors that influence building graduates' employability in a developing economy. Using an employer-academia perspective, a cross-section survey system through a questionnaire instrument provided information on graduate employability in the built environment industry. Top management officials in construction industry and academia in the built environment in schools of higher learning in Lagos and Ogun State provided the data for the study. Statistical tools such as stacked bars and Linear Regression was used in presenting the data. The study revealed major skills (communication, teamwork, professional expertise/problem-solving, self-management, planning and organizing, ICT, life-long learning, and initiative/enterprise) required by employers in the construction industry. The study showed that teaching strategies and curriculum content can influence building graduates' employability. In conclusion, the study developed a framework for increasing building graduates' employability to align with the skills needed by employers in the built environment in a developing economy. It is recommended that schools of higher learning need to continually measure the needs of the industry and incorporate findings into a robust construction curriculum. Work-learning settings should be encouraged for construction students.

scholarly journals Quantity Surveying Profession and Its Prospects in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Uwadia E.F* ◽  
◽  
Usman D.D.M ◽  
Amiebenomo M.I. ◽  
Sumanu S.O. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Professional Certification ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
Quantity Surveying ◽  
Item Scores ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
High Level

The study assessed the prospects of the Quantity Surveying profession in Nigeria. The study identified and evaluated the level of performance of the identified functions performed by the quantity surveyors in the Nigerian Construction industry. The study reveals that there is a high level of performance of the basic functions of the quantity surveyors which include feasibility and viability studies, contract documentation, life cycle costing, preliminary cost advice, etc. The study also examined the factors militating against the effective performance of the quantity surveyor’s functions in the Nigerian Construction industry. The study identified and presented some possible factors militating against the performance of Quantity Surveying functions and some anticipated measures to enhance the quantity Surveying profession for evaluation by the respondents using structured questionnaires. The data collected were analyzed with SPSS version 23 using frequencies and mean item scores. The study revealed some major factors militating against the effective performance of the quantity surveying profession in the Nigerian Construction industry like widespread corruption in Nigeria with a mean score of 4.53, obsolete curriculum and inadequacy in modern equipment with a mean score of 4.41, professional rivalry from kindred profession with a mean score of 4.35, level of adoption of UT with mean a score of 4.32, and inadequacies in academic and professional training with a mean score of 4.18 among others. The study equally revealed some important measures requiring implementation to enhance the quantity of Surveying profession in Nigeria like a clear delineation in professional functions in the construction industry to curb professional rivalry with a mean score of 4.35, reviewing the curriculum of Tertiary Institutions with a mean score of 4.24, improving professional skills through continuing professional development with a mean score of 4.15, improving technological applications in the execution of Quantity Surveying functions with a mean score of 3.91 and professional certification in specialized areas with a mean score of 3.85.

Barriers to environmental sustainability of construction projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
De-Graft Joe Opoku ◽  
Joshua Ayarkwa ◽  
Kofi Agyekum
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Agenda

Purpose The construction industry plays an important role in the achievement of the 11th and 15th of the Sustainable Development Goals. Efforts have been made by most developing and developed economies toward the achievement of these goals. Despite the efforts being made by the construction industry toward the achievement of these goals, there are still barriers that prevent built environment consultants from advancing environmental sustainability (ES) of construction projects. The purpose of this paper is to identify barriers to ES of construction projects. Design/methodology/approach An extensive literature review on barriers to the adoption of ES was conducted and face-to-face semi-structured interviews of purposively selected built environment consultants in Ghana were carried out. Thematic template analysis of qualitative data was conducted. Findings The key findings from the study include perceived initial costs, lack of knowledge on ES, technological difficulties, external pressures in adopting ES practices and environmental conditions in developing countries. Originality/value The outputs of this study offer strategies which are very significant to the construction industry in embracing ES. Further, the findings contribute to knowledge on achieving the sustainable development agenda.

scholarly journals Exploring the Factors Hindering the Use of Green Architecture in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Auwalu Faisal Koko ◽  
Muhammed Bello
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Continuous Growth ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Green Architecture ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
The Government

The construction industry in Nigeria has continuously witnessed rapid development as a result of massive investments in infrastructural projects such as housing. The continuous growth of this industry and the conventional approach to construction practices in Nigeria have negatively affected the environment and the wellbeing of the populace. Therefore, the concept of green architecture, also known as sustainable architecture, is a new approach in Nigeria’s construction industry that strives to achieve environmental sustainability. However, various factors have hindered its adoption and utilisation. This study, therefore, examined the various factors hindering the use of green architecture through various literature reviewed and administered questionnaires to built environment professionals in Nigeria to ascertain their perception of those identified factors. Data gathered from the questionnaires were analysed using descriptive statistical tools and ranked according to each factor’s mean index score and relative importance index. The results of the study revealed the most prominent factors hindering the utilisation of green architecture in Nigeria. Hence, findings from this study suggest that more efforts such as public enlightenment and the provisions of incentives are needed to be done by the government, built environment professionals, and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s construction industry for the promotion of green architecture.

THE EFFECT OF REPUTATION AND COMPETENCE ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY THROUGH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

2020 ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
Ari Dwi Astono ◽  
Widji Astuti ◽  
Harianto Respati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Analysis Technique

This study aims to analyze the effect of reputation, competence on customer loyalty with customer satisfaction as an intervening variable. The population in this study were students of private tertiary institutions in Central Java who are members of Services for Higher Education Institutions Region VI, while a sample of 5 private universities, using the purposive sampling method, was taken with the Slovin formula of 190 respondents. The analysis technique uses regression analysis. Research results show the customer satisfaction variable can be an intervening variable or able to mediate between the direct influence of the reputation variable and the competency variable on customer loyalty variables.

DAMPAK VARIABEL KEUANGAN TERHADAP PENCAPAIAN KEUNTUNGAN PERUSAHAAN KELOMPOK INDUSTRI KONSTRUKSI DI BURSA EFEK JAKARTA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhmad Sodiqin
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
T Test ◽  
Current Ratio ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Industry Group ◽  
Financial Variables ◽  
Equity Ratio ◽  
Ratio Variables

<em>This study aims to determine the effect of financial variables, namely the current ratio and debt to equity ratio of companies in the construction industry group listed on the Indonesia stock exchange either partially or simultaneously. The data used includes construction industry group companies. Data were analyzed using regression analysis using the   F-test and t test. Based on the results of the analysis it is known that the current ratio variables and the debt to equity ratio affect the return on equity variable in the construction industry stocks on the Indonesia stock exchange. Partially the current variable and debt to equity ratio also partially influence</em>.

Predicting Compressive Strength of Recycled Aggregate Concrete by Multiple Regression Analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 253-255 ◽  
pp. 546-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoon Seok Shin ◽  
Gwang Hee Kim
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

Today, efforts are underway in a number of areas to conserve the environment and protect natural resource. In the construction industry, many researchers have studied the development of new concrete using recycled aggregate (RA). This research proposes a multiple regression model (MRM) for predicting the compressive strength of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). The compressive strength data of 85 specimens of RAC strengths were used for constructing and evaluating the prediction model. The average error rate of the constructed MRM evaluation is 7.18 percent. This result will be useful for predicting the compressive strength of RAC using multiple regression analysis.

scholarly journals The Malaysian EFL Education: A Brief Historical Review and Literacy Issues

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Harison Mohd. Sidek ◽  
Wahiza Wahi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Literacy Curriculum ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Library Research ◽  
English Literacy ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Document Review

Hailed as a lingua franca, the English language maintains its significance at the global level and due to such status, ithas been made a mandatory subject at the elementary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Malaysia. This paperpresents the review of English literacy in terms of its historical path and its status as a second language (EFL) issueswithin the Malaysian educational context. Document review was conducted for the study to find out the MalaysianEnglish literacy historical path. A library research on mainstream journals was carried out to find out EFL literacyissues in Malaysia. The historical review reveals that the mandatory inclusion of the English literacy in the schooland higher institutions’ curriculum could be traced back as a linguistic culturalization effect of the Britishcolonization. The review also indicates that the pattern of inclusion of the English literacy in the Malaysianeducational system seems to be developmental in nature but with some patterns of consistency at the initial stage ofits inclusion. With regards to the EFL literacy issues, the review shows that the shifting from the English to theMalay medium in public schools could be inferred as one of the root causes of the emergence of issues in the EFLliteracy amongst Malaysian learners. The outcomes of the review have implications on English literacy policy, futurerevisions of English literacy curriculum to alleviate the current EFL literacy issues and to increase its effectiveness inEFL teaching and learning in the Malaysian context.

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