ABSTRACT In recent years there has been an increase in the number of construction works and concrete is the main construction material for most of the structures that are being built. Nigeria is a developing Country with a large population and land area therefore a consumer of concrete. This paper considers the option of recycling concrete in order to meet the high concrete demand and effective management of construction and demolition waste. The test focused on the use of recycle...
Despite being an extremely active area for academic research, publishing and patent applications, nanotechnology development is being hindered by current intellectual property (IP) law. Patenting of basic science and entire classes of nanotechnologies with overly broad claims is leading to higher transaction costs, slower and sub-optimal technical development and the removal of obvious knowledge from the public domain. This effectively hamstrings the current primal nanotechnology development,...
Abstact: This book give a detail explaination of innovations in the logistics sector. Key innovation being, "STRATEGIES FOR MINIMIZING SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS COST".
Improved charcoal stoves are known to generally develop high thermal efficiencies, but most generate appreciable level of gas emissions which has made them unsuitable for use withinresidential buildings. In order to eliminate this constraint, a supplemental air supply power pack wasintroduced to improve charcoal stove thermal and aesthetic performance. This paper described theexperimental setup, test procedures and results showing optimized performance. Comparisonbetween performance character...
ABSTRACT Claim has been the major reason why contractors in Nigeria fail to meet up with successful implementation of contract as well as obligations made. In order to evaluate the claim situation on construction projects, this paper devotes the research and literature review to key problem in claim administration on construction projects in Nigeria. Qualitative research was adopted where secondary data from archives were collected from the physical planning unit while Primary dat...
ABSTRACT Claim has been the major reason why contractors in Nigeria fail to meet up with successful implementation of contract as well as obligations made. In order to evaluate the claim situation on construction projects, this paper devotes the research and literature review to key problem in claim administration on construction projects in Nigeria. Qualitative research was adopted where secondary data from archives were collected from the physical planning unit while Primary dat...
2018 ABSTRACT This technical report is based on what I have learned during my six months industrial training at Aminu Kano teaching hospital (AKTH). Chapter one is based on the Introduction of SIWES, objectives of SIWES, History and objectives of AKTH, functions of the available departments/units. Chapter three consists of relevant conclusions, experience gained and references. TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page Title Page………………………………………………………...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out on the factors that influence the choice of inventory control methods in organization. The specific objectives were to determine how Organization policy, Information Technology and employee competency influence the choice of inventory control methods. The study was conducted at Menengai Oil Company Nakuru .The theories were used to support the objectives of the study among them are classical organization theory and competence theory. Survey research design ...
This research assesses the implementation of Cabotage Act in Nigeria. The Act was enacted to empower domestic shipping operators to take control of the coastal shipping trade and from it, develop the Nigerian maritime Industry to be a force to reckon with in the world maritime trade. The aim of this study is to assess the degree of the implementation of the Cabotage act. Secondary data were used for this study, showing relationship between local and foreign operators in terms of revenue earne...
This Paper has examined the structure of bus operation in metropolitan Lagos. The primary aim of this research work was to assess and examine the stucture of bus operation in iyanapaja-ikotun road corridor. However the following objectives where pursued Examine the total bus stop capacity along the corridor; Examine the bus and passenger adequacy the corridor, examine the passenger profile along the corridor examine the structure of the bus operation along the corridor. Relevant literatur...
RELEASE FORM Name of author:Ronald. F Musengi Title of project:An analysis on the effectiveness of project management in power plant rehabilitation. A case study of (ZPC) Hwange Power Station. Degree title:Bachelor of Commerce honours in Retail and Logistics Management (HRLM) Supervisor Mr S. Mlambo Year of research 2017 Permission is hereby granted to the Midlands State University Library to produce copies of this dissertation...
ABSTRACT Minimizing Haulage Roundtrip Distribution Cost of Manufactured Products is a major concern in the haulage industry. The success of each trip requires for a truck owner or fleet manager of a haulage company to assign to the truck driver the resources needed for the job success. However, on close examination, the fuel for the return trip and a tangible percentage of the road expense budget achieves little but to bring the truck back to the yard. These resources are not engaged on the ...
ABSTRACT This research project “Network Analysis as an effective maintenance planning tool” created a detailed evaluation of strategies and techniques for planning maintenance activities in the Nigerian process industry, laying focused emphasis on operations of Warri Refinery and the effectiveness of CPM Network analysis. A review of previous works related to maintenance planning was extensively undertaken and findings revealed the extent in which planning activities has been carried ...
ABSTRACT The aim of this research is to make a business case for the inclusion of a stakeholder relationship management culture in government establishments. It explores the relationship between stakeholder relationship and project performance, underscoring the role project managers’ play as key stakeholders in integrating the goals of all stakeholders in the attainment of project objectives. A review of the literature shows that there is a consensus amongst researchers of Stakeholder theor...
ABSTRACT Donors play a very crucial role in the social development process in all the spheres of the world. They are particularly vital in situations where state funds are limited, political situations are fluid and volatile, natural disasters resulting from both predictable and unpredictable environmental circumstances occur, ethnic animosity is rampant and the level of capita income severely restricts ...