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Department of Construction and Wood Technology Education: Recent submissions

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The physical and mechanical properties of plantation grown teak in difference ages from Kakum in Central Region of Ghana

Acquah, T (University of Education Winneba, 2020)

The increasing demand for timber in Ghana has placed much pressure on some of the species whose technical information is known. The incumbent trend of deforestation has posed a threat on sustainability of the country’s ...
The Perception of Engineers on the Use of Offsite Construction Methods in Ghana

Acheampong, D.F (University of Education Winneba, 2018)

Off-site construction methods have played an important role in the construction sector the world over in the past few decades, having been touted as offering a more sustainable solution to the building industry especially ...
The influence of construction workers’ perception of health and safety risk on their behaviour,a study of construction sites in Central Gonja District.

Mohammed, I.K (University of Education Winneba, 2018)

Construction project sites are prone to many hazards that can result in accidents if they are not properly controlled. Construction site workers are by far the group that is most exposed to hazards on construction ...
Exploring labour standards in the construction industry- a case study of building construction firms in the Sunyani Municipality of Brong Ahafo Region

Lartey-Incoom, E (University Of Education,Winneba., 2019)

Studies have found labour standard practices among construction companies to be generally low in Ghana. This study therefore sought to assess labour standard practices among building construction companies in the Sunyani ...
The impact of post accidents and hazards at construction site on the socio-economic life of construction worker and their family (a case study Kumasi metropolis).

Afrifa, S.K (University of Education Winneba, 2016)

The objective of this research is to examine the various types of accident and hazards that construction workers are exposed to at work, the causes of accident and hazards at industries can be reduced and prevented. ...
Exploratory study of the commitment of top management of construction firms towards health and safety of workers

Kumi, E (University Of Education,Winneba., 2018)

Top management commitment is an important factor to achieving high health and safety performance of construction. Sadly, literature on health and safety has accorded little attention to top management commitment to ...
The impact of maintenance culture in construction in public institutions in Ghana (a case study of selected institutions in Saboba district of Northern region)

Liwalmor, M.B (University of Education Winneba, 2014)

Buildings are great assets to individuals and the nation and can be regarded as an economic asset, which must be maintained to ensure higher value. This study assessed the impact of maintenance culture in constructions ...
The impact of e-business on performance of construction firms in the Kumasi Metropolis

Sesi, F.K (University of Education Winneba, 2018)

The use of Information Communication Technology on construction activities has gained prominence in recent times due to the rise in innovative ways to execute task electronically which e-business is no exception. This ...
The effects of sand mining on sub-structure of buildings in new Juaben municipality in the Eastern region

Kponyo, S (University of Education Winneba, 2018)

The purpose of the study was to study the effects of sand mining on sub-structure of buildings in New Juaben Municipality in the Eastern Region. The research design used for this study was a case study. The population ...
Examining the effect of conflict on construction projects,a case study of Birim Municipal Assembly

Kumah, P.K (University Of Education,Winneba., 2018)

Over the years, the construction industry of Ghana has witnessed continuous conflicts on project execution. The success of every construction project depends largely on how effective conflicts are well managed. This ...
The Effective Use of Elements and Principles of Design in Garments Construction among Dressmakers and Tailors in the Wa Municipality

Viiru, C.K (University of Education Winneba, 2018)

Throughout the world, fashion design is considered as the art and application of various designs or natural beauty to clothing and other accessories necessary for human dressing. Products of Fashion & Design are ...
The current state of fire protection of domestic buildings in Wa in Ghana

Koffie, J.E (University of Education Winneba, 2014)

Fire Safety is not given much attention in Ghana especially in domestic buildings and it is usually neglected and the consequence cannot be over emphasized.. The purpose of the study was to investigate the current state ...
The comparisons between the usage of timber and steel formworks and their impact on the environment in the construction industry with particular reference to some selected construction companies in the Accra Metropolis

Abbey, E.A (University of Education Winneba, 2014)

This project is concerned about the comparisons between the usage of timber and steel formworks and their impact on the environment in the construction industry in Ghana. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, ...
The causes of delay in health constructional projects and its effect on health delivery of the Ghana Health Service (A case study of the Upper East Region)

Kyei, G.B (University of Education Winneba, 2014)

Delay and or time overruns are common in health constructional projects in Ghana especially Upper East Region. The project work presents the results of a study conducted to identify and evaluate the severity and ...
The causes of building defects in Apowa in the Ahanta west district of Ghana

Ayirzoya, C.K.A (University of Education Winneba, 2015)

The built environment in any country determines the nature and pace of national development and the citizens’ “quality of life”. The aim of this study is to find out the causes of building defects in Apowa in the Ahanta ...
Environmental effects of smallscale sawmills woodwaste disposal in the Kumasi Metropolis

Brefo, V (University Of Education,Winneba., 2018)

This research assessed how small scale sawmills wood waste disposal affect the environment in Kumasi metropolis. The study was conducted at selected local timber mills in Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The study ...
Ensuring sustainable construction projects through effective performance specification on construction site (New Juabeng municipality as case study)

Akoetey, A.K (2017)

The construction is one of the oldest industries in almost every nation. Its importance made it possible for undeveloped countries to rise up to becoming developed Countries. Lately, there have been an undesirable ...
Enhancing efficient maintenance of public buildings in Ghana,a case study of selected institutions in the Tamale Metropolis

i Sule, F (University Of Education,Winneba., 2018)

Provision of adequate housing has remained a daunting challenge in the country particularly in urban areas following the high demand for housing. Most public residential buildings are characterized by a poor state of ...
Effects of sand on the cement laterite interlocking blocks

Assiamah, S (University Of Education,Winneba., 2020)

In recent years, the attention of most researchers is shifting towards the optimization of building materials by using local contents, the use of indigenous materials, and local industrial by-products unique and abundant ...
Effects of materials management techniques on construction project success perspective of material managers in Northern region of Ghana

Kuebutornye, N. D. K. (University Of Education,Winneba., 2016)

Construction materials management process is a key to success of a construction project; however, globally, the problem of material management is a critical issue in the construction industry; especially in the developing ...

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