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Department of Construction and Wood Technology Education: Recent submissions

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Contemporary challenges facing small and medium scale building construction firms in Ghana.

Osarfo, P (University of Education,Winneba, 2014)

The building construction industry provides employment to the citizenry in Ghana, as they employ both skilled and unskilled labour in their operations, thereby reducing the unemployment situation facing this country. ...
Consumer preferences and purchase intentions for imported and locally manufactured doors. case study _ Kumasi metropolis

Owusu-Ansah, D.K (University of Education,Winneba, 2017)

Ghana is one of the developing countries where large amounts of products from other countries are imported each year and door products are not an exception. The great varieties of doors from other countries have made ...
An evaluation of construction project procurement challenges in Ghana (a Case Study of Ga West District Assembly of Greater Accra Region)

Amankwah, D (University Of Education,Winneba, 2014)

The study sought to evaluate construction project procurement as apply in the construction project procurement focusing on the challenges MMDAs face specifically in the Greater Accra Region.4 assemblies in the Greater ...
An empirical examination of under reporting of occupational health and safety accidents in the construction sector in Ghana

Darimaani, C (University Of Education,Winneba, 2019)

Globally, governments have a shared responsibility for the management of occupational health and safety (OHS). In recognition of this responsibility, governments enact OHS laws with the prime objective of controlling ...
An assessment of the effects of delays in highway construction projects in Ghana_ a case study of the greater Accra and eastern regions

Adu, A (University of Education,Winneba, 2014)

The highway system of every country forms an integral part of its development. The construction of this highway poses many challenges to inhabitants. Due to cash flow difficulties and others like Variations/Changes in ...
An assessment of risk management practices of government funded affordable housing projects in Ghana

Buabeng, G (University of Education,Winneba, 2019)

Construction projects are initiated in complex and dynamic environments resulting in circumstances of high uncertainty and risk, which are compounded by demanding time constraints. The government funded affordable ...
An investigation into challenges facing building contractors in Accra metropolis

Avornyo, P.W.K (University of Education,Winneba, 2014)

The study sought to investigate the challenges facing building contractors in Accra Metropolis. The main aim of the study was to examine the challenges they face in the execution of building projects in Accra. The total ...
Utilization of shea and dawadawa trees in Wa West District: actors, drivers and impact

Musah, I (University of Education,Winneba, 2018)

Economic trees play important role in household livelihood, sustainable land use, land rehabilitation and environmental sustainability as a whole. In the Wa West District, Shea and Dawadawa trees are key economic trees ...
Using rattan and cane as alternative materials to wood in furniture production

Owusu, S (University of Education,Winneba, 2014)

Ghana is experiencing continuous deforestation and degradation of its forest estate due to the unending high demand for wood and wood products for furniture and construction purposes. In the light of this, conservationists, ...
A study into workers’ involvement in health and safety decision making_ a case study of D1K1 and D2K2 contractors in Asutifi north and south districts

Rockson, A.A (University of Education,Winneba, 2018)

It is important that construction site workers are involved in health and safety decision making since they are physically and psychologically affected by accidents on construction sites. The aim of this research was ...
A study into the standard of precast sandcrete blocks produced by the commercial manufacturers in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

Fiahagbe, S.K (University of Education,Winneba, 2018)

Throughout Ghana and many parts of the world precast sandcrete blocks have been and is still widely used as the main building material for wall units. The quality and importance of the usage of precast sandcrete blocks ...
A study into the possibility of using electronic tendering in the Ghanaian construction industry

Anokye, S.A (University of Education,Winneba, 2016)

Computerized systems are gradually overtaking manually driven systems. This move has been highly motivated by efficiency and convenience. The traditional system of tendering is time consuming and has cost implications. ...
A study into construction disputes and their implications for project efficiency and execution

Nuro, T (University of Education,Winneba, 2014)

The rising cost, delays and time wasting as a result of construction dispute resolution prompted the author to look for efficient ways to prevent and manage these construction disputes. Prevention of disputes therefore ...

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