JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MGT. (JECM-3)


AFRICAN SCHOLAR JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MGT. (JECM-3)

VOL. 8 NO. 3 ISSN – 1896–6783



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GEOSPATIAL APPLICATION IN FLOOD RISK AND VULNERABILITY MAPPING AS A TOOL FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT (A CASE STUDY OF PART OF RAFIN ZURFI AND GWALLAMEJI)

ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI YAKUBU

Department of Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Bauchi State

ABSTRACT

This paper is aimed at mapping flood vulnerable area of part of Rafin Zurfi and Gwallameji for effective disaster management using geospatial application. Lack of awareness on the danger of flooding leads to erection of building at the banks of the river and improper waste disposal by the people which are one of cause of flood within the study area. Therefore this paper highlighted some of the causes, types, effects and control measures of flooding. Satellite imagery of the study area was downloaded, Georeferrenced and digitized. The spatial data was acquired using total station and the average heights of water using a meter road. The volumes of the water for the period of three months were determined, and the acquired field data were processed, analyzed, queried and the streem was buffered using the proximity analysis tool in ArcGIS 9.2 version. A digital map showing the buildings that were prone to flooding was produced. It is recommended that authority concerned should initiate public awareness to that occupant of such buildings on the dangers causes, effect of flooding.

Keyword: ArcGIS, Buffering, Disaster management, flooding, GIS, Mapping

 

 

A STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF PROPERTY VALUATION REPORT IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

MUHAMMAD HASSAN

Estate Management And Valuation Department, Nuhu Bamalli Polytecnic, Zaria

ABSTRACT

The study examines clients’ perception of the quality of valuation reports in kaduna metropolis with a view to examining their satisfaction level and thus improving on the quality of the valuers’ reports. The survey method employ the use of self administered questionnaire coupled with interview to obtain the relevant data. A total of 15 Banks and 20 estate surveying and valuation firms were studied. Data collected were analyzed using tables and relative importance index. The result of the examination of 18 valuers’ reports in comparison with the standard expected shows that valuers’ reports were meeting the standard. The result also showed 53.3% of the banks are at least satisfied with overall contents of their valuation reports. However the examination of clients’ needs revealed that they would prefer to see more details on the reports. The result shows that “clients demands more information on the larger property market and valuation calculation to convince them on how the valuers arrived at the value; a portion stating the complexity of the market and the position of the property in the market; more emphases on the analytical aspects of the valuation and the estate surveyors and valuers should state how certain they are about the valuation figures”. The study concluded that there should be greater understanding between the clients and estate surveyors with respect to the needs of the clients in the area of valuation reports as well as greater understanding of the limitation of the value figure.

Keywords: Property Valuation, Valuation Report, Quality, Clients, Estate Surveyors and Valuers

 

 

CAMPUS MASTER PLANNING: THE MISSING LINK IN NIGERIAN INSTITUTIONS

MOSES ZIRA WANDA, KADALA SOLOMON BANDI AND KEFAS ISA

Department of Urban and Regional planning, Federal Polytechnic Mubi

Abstract

An institutional planning or campus master planning is a recent phenomenon in Nigeria when compared with other urban and regional planning designs. In Nigerian institutions of learning, the challenges of circulation, provision of recreational facilities, working and studying facilities for effective Research, teaching and learning have become prominent. These challenges lead to weak attainment of vision and mission, community services and deployment of technology. This paper intends to educate audience on the goals/factors of Institutional Master Planning (IMP), concepts and missing link in sustainable physical development of Tertiary education in Nigeria. The paper review revealed that, IMP in Nigeria tertiary education could not achieve sustainable learning environment due to missing links among which include; poor financing, weak legal backing and political will for implementation, poor coordination and lack of understanding by the institutions administrators. Another missing link is domination of IMP committees by bureaucrats rather than professional experts in decision making, design and implementation. The  paper recommends that IMP decision makers in Tertiary Institutions should be reformed to consist of professional experts in the field to proffer workable strategies (financing, designs, legal and implementation) to achieve the goal of successful tertiary education in Nigeria.

Keywords: Institutional Planning, Campus Master Plan, Physical Development, Tertiary Institution

 

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FLUVIAL MORPHOMETRY ON RIVER CHANNELS OF SOME SELECTED SUB-URBS COMMUNITIES IN FCT ABUJA, NIGERIA

  1. ADAMU ABDULLAHI BABA Ph.D,

Department Of Geography, FCT College Of Education Zuba – Abuja

ABSTRACT

The study is on in-depth analysis of the impact of fluvial morphometry stream on river channels of some selected communities in federal capital territory Abuja. the objective of the study is too examine the impact of solid wastes deposits on river channels and its subsequent expansion of the river channels through, the aid of hydraulic process, multi – stage sampling techniques was employed. Ten rivers were selected as sample, interview scheduled and focus group discussion involves 50 respondent, time frame for the study was 2010 – 2015 results revealed a strong negative correlation 0.024 at 0.05 level of significance between solid waste, deposit and river channel width and expansion of between 14 – 16 metres is recorded annually. A total of 90.6 metres is recorded for the period under study and this has been a very dangerous trends for houses, schools, offices, markets and shops located near those river channels

Keywords: In-depth Analysis, impacts, fluvial morphometry, river channels, communities, Abuja FCT.

 

 

INFLUENCE OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION ON SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS IN BAUCHI IDP CAMPS

1OSUNKUNLE ABDULMAGEED 2ALIYU ABUBAKAR MUNKAILA 3RASHEED TUNDE BHADMUS 4KHALID ABUBAKAR MUNKAILA

1&2Department of Architectural Technology Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi 3&4Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

Abstract

For better future of building construction processes and procedures in Bauchi internally displaced persons’ (IDP) camp, hence the paper assesses the possibilities of selected modular construction for perfection of materials, technology, cost effectiveness, waste reduction, speedy construction among others of load and non-load bearing walls (internal or external), waste to wealth, useless to useful, nothing to something and sustainability. It also appraises the recent development at this juncture which implies the recent trend in the modular design and construction that are sustainable to the environment. As a result, it was suggested that stakeholders should be cognizance of the application of modular construction with standard material make-up along with the construction technologies so that the current obstacles being faced IDP building construction would be greatly revamped in the building developments in Bauchi metropolis.

Keywords: Building, construction, future, modular and sustainability.

 

 

LOCAL CRAFT INDUSTRY AS A TOOL FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (THE CASE OF ZARIA CITY, NIGERIA)

*ANJORIN, OLUNEMI J., *TPL  RABIU MOHAMMED USMAN ** BALOGUN, GRACE F. & ***OKWUOBODO, GLORIA E.

*Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State **Gray Int’l College, Airport Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State ***Department Of Environmental Science, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State

Abstract

Issues relating to local craft industry in Zaria, Kaduna State were examined and analyzed in this study. The assumption of the study was that the socio-economic life of the people in the local craft industry in the study area would be greatly influenced positively. Therefore, issues like the types of craft made in Zaria, level of income generated and operational challenges were examined. Questionnaire-based interview and direct field observation and measurement methods were used to obtain data on these variables from the respondents. Thereafter, tables, percentages and pie charts were used to process and present the data. It was revealed from the study that the major local craft made in Zaria are the leather works, fibers and the glass products. This are however confronted with various challenges including human/attitudinal and marketing etc. Possible solutions to tackle these identified problems in order to make the industry viable and sustainable. Recommendations made include workable policy measures like the need for BOI to work with the craft makers in the study area in other to empower them and enhance community developments.

Keywords: Local craft, Annual income, Industry, Pottery, BOI

 

 

BARRIERS TO SUCCESSION PLANNING IN FAMILY BUSINESSES IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

CHUKWUMA C. NWUBA, PHD & EUNICE O. CHUKWUMA-NWUBA

*Department of Estate Management, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria **Faculty of Business and Law, University of Northampton, Northampton, UK

Abstract

Professional practices play significant economic and social roles in Nigeria. However, their performance of these roles is often constrained by succession difficulties resulting from inadequate attention to succession planning. This study investigated barriers to succession planning in family businesses in professional practice in Nigeria through in-depth interviews of firm founders. The objective was to ascertain the factors which constrain the firms from engaging in succession planning. Findings indicate that the barriers to succession planning operate at the levels of the founder, the potential successors, and the firm. They include founders’ ignorance and unwillingness for succession planning, unavailability of a potential successor, and the prevalence of sole-proprietor firms. Further, customs and traditions influence succession planning but their role as a constraint is not definitive. The most significant barriers are those relating to the potential successors and the firm founder. Thus, notwithstanding barriers, firms will still engage in succession planning if there is a willing successor, the founder is desires succession and is willing to plan for it.

Keywords: Succession planning; Business succession; Family business; Professional firm; Professional practice; Nigeria

 

 

PRODUCTION OF LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE USING PLASTIC WASTES AS COARSE AGGREGATES

ENGR. DR. GANA A .J & CHINONSO .O.D

*Civil Engineering Department, College of Science and Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State.

Abstract

Concrete is regarded as the most widely used constriction material available nowadays because it can be prepared from locally available material , and also because of its flexibility in handing and placing .despite all its advantages, when it come to attaining the desired strength, it is the most unpredictable material encountered ever. Extensive research work and experiences. Gained over the years have shown that quality and durability of concrete depend mostly on the properties of its constituents, and at the same time, mix design, method of preparation, placement, curing condition, etc. This study examines the production of lightweight concrete by using plastic water as coarse aggregates, and also analyzed the effect of replacing material aggregate with plastic aggregate on the workability and compressive strength of structural lightweight concrete with ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The study also examines a new potential technique to produce structural .lightweight concrete, and to encourage the constitution industry to make it as a new approach for future use in budding and construction sectors.

Keyword: production lightweight concrete, plastic wastes as coerce aggregates

 

THE SCENARIO OF THE OPERATION OF THREE WHEELED VEHICLES IN NIGERIA: FOCUS ON NARAYI AREA, CHIKUN LGA OF KADUNA STATE

ULOKO C. E.1 ; DASPAN L.M.2 AND BAHAGO E.B3.

Urban and Regional Planning Dept, Kaduna Polytechnic

Abstract

A good combination of transport mode is vital in any community is that need an efficient transport system. A community, irrespective of its socio-economic status, should have substitute within the public system of transportation available to everyone and “Door-to-Door” inclusive. In most developing countries, two and three wheeled vehicles are part of the essential mode of transportation. The case is not different in Nigeria and Kaduna state in particular. The three wheeled vehicles population popularly called the “Keke” NAPEP which has come to replace the popular Okada needs to be properly organised. This paper examined the scenario of local transport development with regards to the operation of the three wheeled vehicles as public transport system mode in Narayi community. The three wheeled vehicle is classified as a motor vehicle composed of a motorcycle fitted with a single wheel sidecar or with a two-wheel cab, operated as a public transport for a fee. Studies elsewhere has shown that the presence of various three wheeled vehicles has enhanced public transport in many cities of the World but the problem lies with inadequacy of national or local policy defining the creation of routes, its operation and physical design and usage. The sample size used for the users is 375 and 50 for the operators. Systematic sampling technique was used so that after every 40th house hold, a household was administered a questionnaire and for the vehicle operators, accidental sampling technique was utilized. The result shows that though the modes are a welcome development by users. The area is faced with lack of good alternative roads and negative attitude of operators. The principles of collective efficiency, the clustering of all the stakeholders become imperative for support for the achievement of common goal such as creation of routes, designated areas of operation and parking for the three wheeled vehicles operators.

Keywords: Scenario, Collective efficiency, designated areas of operation, Three wheeled motor, Vehicle and Transportation

 

 

TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY USING MANUAL AND AUTOMATED TECHNIQUES

1LAWALI RABIU, 2DAUDA WAZIRI A. AND 3BULAMA A. ABATCHA.

1,2&3 Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT

Data acquisition is fundamental to digital mapping. They exist in several topographic data collection techniques such as; Ground Survey, Photogrammetric, Graphic Digitizing, Remote Sensing, and Intergrated Approach. In this research, Ground Survey method of data acquisition was adopted. The research site is located in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital. It has an area of about 15.823 hectares with a perimeter of 1,603.93 meters. Five property beacons were used for the execution of this research. Kern DKM2A theodelite and its accessories were used for perimeter traversing (14 stations), while detailing and spot heighten were carried out using Leica TCR403 Total station instrument (2,726 points were observed) in coordinate mode. The traverse was computed using scientific calculator and the data from the total station instrument was downloaded using construction data manager software. The linear and angular misclosure were found to be 1/9,000 and -57” respectively. All the observations were within the allowable limit of third order job.  Traverse computation program was developed and run using Star*NET Software. The computed coordinates of the corner points were compared with the coordinates obtained by the total station instruments. The data were analyzed.  The final plan was produced using AutoCAD software at a scale of 1:2,500 and 1:1000. The availability of digital survey equipment has no doubt; improve the production efficiency of surveyors.

Keywords: Topography, Total Station, StarNET, Computation, Traverse, CAAD. Surfer.

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