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Department of Construction and Wood Technology Education: Recent submissions

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Examining factors affecting bidding decisions of construction firms in Ghana a study of construction firms in South Tongu District

Mawuli, F.G. (University of Education, Winneba, 2022)

Designing and executing an effective bid is a huge challenge for most contractors who seek construction contracts. The aim of this study was to examine factors affecting bid/no bid decision of construction companies in the ...
Evaluation of the knowledge of wood workers on industrial safety precautions and hazards. a case study in the Accra metropolis

Kwofie, A. (University of Education, Winneba, 2022)

The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of local saw millers on industrial hazards and personal safety concerns in the satellite and unregistered saw mills in the Accra metropolis with the aim of helping ...
Effects of organisational culture and strategy on construction project performance in Ghana

Ackon, F (University of Education, Winneba, 2022)

Globally, the construction industry is faced with poor project performance attributable to inappropriate corporate culture and poor implementation of construction management strategies (CMSs). Thus, organisational ...
Assessment of sustainable use of indigenous building materials (IMB) the perspectives of consultants in the Central Region

Aliake-Anyem, W.E. (University of Education Winneba, 2021)

The promotion and use of indigenous building materials are critical for the preservation of our ancestral architecture and technology. The housing needs continues to grow. To alleviate the shortfall, the circumstance ...
Assessment of factors influencing poor maintenance of public buildings in Ghana A case studies at Sogakope in South Tongu district in the Volta Region

Gblorkpor, A. B. K. (University of Education, Winneba, 2020)

A building fabric is referred to as an “environmental envelope” because it is the means by which the natural or external environment may be modified, to produce a satisfactory internal environment for man to live in and ...
Assessing the physico-mechanical properties of plantation grown albizia lebbeck from the savannah ecological zone

Tampori, E. G. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

The increasing scarcity of major commercial tropical hardwood species has necessitated the utilization of lesser known/used exotic wood species as a possibility of sustaining the wood resource base in Ghana. In order to ...
Assessing the role of consultants in enhancing value for money in infrastructural projects in selected regions in Ghana

Abu, S. (University of Education Winneba, 2022)

Construction projects in Ghana suffer from many problems and complex issues such as cost, time, and quality. This research sought to identify and evaluate the major roles played by project consultants in ensuring value ...
Effect of fine aggregate type on the durability and strength of concrete

Kumanyenu, N. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

The effect of fine aggregate type on the durability and strength of concrete was assessed. The different fine aggregate sources the study considered were pit sand, river sand and sea sand from Shama in the Western region ...
Assessing the influence of site operatives’ attitudes on health and safety performance of construction project sites in Ghana a study of selected projects sites in the Northern Region

Abudi, A. (University of Education Winneba, 2022)

Construction site accidents constitute a major source of hindrance to productivity on construction sites globally. Many construction site accidents happen as a result of unsafe behaviors of construction site operatives. ...
Assessing construction equipment maintenance practices for medium scale construction firms a case study of Tamale Metropolis

Kamaradeen, A. (University of Education Winneba, 2021)

The role of construction equipment in the execution of construction projects can never be overemphasized. Construction equipment plays a very vital role in most construction projects execution as it is the bedrock for ...
An evaluation of the effects of labour management relationships on construction site productivity in Ghana

Aggrey-Anyomi, D. (University of Education Winneba, 2019)

An evaluation of the impact of labour-management relationships on construction site productivity in Ghana was essential to be looked into from the concept of productivity. The theory of construction productivity commenced ...
Trends in the usage of timber species for building construction among small and medium scale contractors in Ghana

Asante, J.A. (University of Education Winneba, 2021)

The research aimed at determining the trends in the usage of timber species among small and medium scale building contractors in Ghana. The specific objectives were to determine timber species that have been used in ...
Impact of site managers’ managerial skills on construction project success (CPS) (a case study of construction firms in Accra and Sekondi-Takoradi)

Bentil, A.K. (University of Education, Winneba, 2016)

Several developing countries at various levels of socio- economic development have recognized the need and importance of taking measures to improve the performance of their construction industry. One of the means to ...
Investigation into strength properties of ribbed reinforcing mild steel bars produced by local companies in Ghana

Mohammed, S. (University of Education, Winneba, 2022)

The construction of high-rise buildings has increased the production of ribbed mild steel bars in Ghana. This was motivated by the fact that, the use of substandard ribbed mild steel bars in construction industry causes ...
Improving quality performance of public sector construction projects using quality performance indicators (qpis)- the case of Ghana education and health services

Ayim, A. (University of Education, Winneba, 2016)

There is lack of universally accepted measurement framework for project performance, particularly in developing countries including Ghana. This brings to the fore the need for performance indicators for projects. It is ...
Assessment of properties of juvenile and matured bambusa vulgaris and its potential utilization as engineering composite material

Awotwe – Mensah, M. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

This study compared the chemical, anatomical, and physical properties of juvenile and matured Bambusa vulgaris culms and its potential utilization for engineering composite product. It also assessed the physical, mechanical ...
Assessment of construction projects in Ghana- factors and challenges (a case study of the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana)

Iddrisu, A. G. (University of Education, Winneba, 2017)

Construction projects in Ghana suffer from many problems and complex issues such as cost, time and safety. This research sought to identify and evaluate the main factors affecting efficient execution of construction projects ...
Exploring site operatives’ motivation in the construction industry in Ghana the relevance of expectancy theory of motivation

Misroame, J.K. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

Motivation is a force directing specific behavioral alternatives, which are suggested when deciding among behavior options. Individuals select the option with the highest motivational forces. Lack of workers’ motivation ...
Development of a decision-making matrix for effective materials management practices on construction projects in Ghana using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)

Dugba, F.N. (University of Education Winneba, 2022)

Construction materials constitute about 60% of the total cost of construction of most building projects. Significant reductions in the cost of projects can be achieved through effective materials management. The aim ...
Determinants of project team performance in road sector projects in Ghana perspectives of road construction consultant

Minta-Afari, P. (University of Education Winneba, 2022)

Increasingly, project teams in the road construction industry are usually established as soon as a new project start. This is done to meet today’s competition and customer expectations. A project is said to be successful ...

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