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Department of Construction and Wood Technology Education: Recent submissions

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Assessing causes and effects of delay in completion of second cycle building projects in Sunyani municipality, Brong-Ahafo region

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

Construction suspension can be defined as execute later than intended planned, or later than specific time that all the concerned parties agreed for construction project. Relative studies have revealed that the causes ...
An evaluation of success factors for construction projects in Ghana a case study of the Tema metropolis

Teye, E. (University of Education, Winneba, 2014)

The construction industry is one of the largest job creators in developing countries and is highly competitive. Achieving success in public construction projects is difficult because it requires economy, efficiency, quality, ...
A study of the rate of price increase of building materials in Ghana

Obeng-Ahenkora, N. K. (University of Education, Winneba, 2017)

The cost of building materials poses a significant threat to the construction industry and construction professionals. This research set out to study the rate of price increase of building materials on the Ghanaian ...
Investigating the quality control measures in the production of reinforced concrete, a case study of construction firms in the Ashanti Region

Jehar, A. M. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

Concrete is widely used in construction industry due to its strength. There are several cases where reinforced concrete structures have shown sign of distress and deterioration before their expected service life, which ...
Investigating project cost estimation practices in emerging construction firms to reduce project cost variance in Ghana a case study of the Kumasi Metropolitan

Awuah, P. A. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

Improving cost estimation practices in emerging building construction firms continue to be a major feature of construction projects in an attempt to deal effectively with uncertainty and to achieve project success. The ...
Improving maintenance management within the local government sector in Ghana perspective of design consultants

Agyemang, J. (University of Education, Winneba, 2019)

The value of public infrastructures have economic life span that can only be sustained through proper building pathology. Deterioration of infrastructure is inevitable as materials and components have finite life span. For ...
Efficient utilization of construction materials on sites in Ghana :a case study of Afadzato South district in the Volta Region

Modzro, N. K. (University of Education, Winneba, 2020)

In the world over, the critical role of the construction industry cannot be downplayed. It plays the vital role of infrastructural and economic development in all nations. The specific objectives of the study were to examine ...
An evaluation of the influence of safety practices on construction site workers performance a case study of selected project sites in Wa

Kangberee, D. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

The construction industry contributes immensely on the development of every nation. Despite its crucial role that it plays in the socio-economic development of a nation, it is also considered as one of the accident ...
Examining the influence of materials management practices on building construction project delivery in the Upper East region of Ghana

Dapiah, A.K. (University of Education Winneba, 2021)

It is long established in literature that materials management is a factor in time and cost overruns. However, research on the influence of materials management on construction project performance is often not comprehensive ...
Developing a framework for minimising conflicts between subcontractors and main contractors in the construction industry in selected regions in Ghana.

Bukari, M. (University of Education Winneba, 2022)

Construction industry is one of the largest and complex industry in Ghana which involve multiple Consultants with different interests’ areas. Conflict and disputes are almost inevitable in construction industry. The ...
Desing and production of cloths for Builsa north district dressmakers’ association

Ayaami, A.M. (University of Education Winneba, 2022)

This study aimed to design and produce a textile cloth for the dressmakers’ association in the Builsa North District in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Consequently, the study was rooted in the interpretive qualitative ...
Designing for strength and aesthetic; effect of dowel dimension on the strength of rattan furniture.

Amekah, N.Y.K. (University of Education Winneba, 2018)

Although research on rattan care furniture joints has received significant attentions i.e. nailed, nailed and bound with rattan rops, screwed and screwed and bound, little research has been performed with respect to ...
Material waste minimisation at the construction phase of a building project through the implementation of lean construction principles

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

Material waste is made up of unwanted materials generated during construction, such as rejected structures and materials, materials that have been over ordered or are surplus to requirements, and materials that have been ...
Investigations into the properties of sandcrete blocks manufactured with pulverized palm kernel shells as a partial replacement for sand

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

The use of palm kernel shells as aggregate material is attracting research interest. Increasing demand for sandcrete blocks makes it vital to consider the potential of sandcrete blocks manufactured with pulverized palm ...
Investigation of project risk management practices in the construction industry in Ghana.

Mensah, F.B. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

The construction industry is one of the most dynamic, risky, and challenging businesses. The number of risks present invariably goes beyond those found in other industries. The research was conducted with the aim of ...
Investigation into the properties of compressed earth bricks stabilized with cow dung and reinforced with palm fruit fibres

Ansah, A.O. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

Using Agro-waste to reinforce earth bricks has been encouraged by many researchers these days. In this study, the properties of compressed earth bricks reinforced with cow dung (CD) and palm fruit fibres (PFF) were ...
Investigation in to the use of calcium carbide waste as a partial replacement of cement in sandcrete block

Quarcoo, E.N. (University of Education, Winneba, 2020)

ABSTRACT Portland cement production is gradually having an effect on global warming and on the continuous decline of limestone deposits. In order to mitigate the harmful effects of cement processing and recycling of calcium ...
Investigating the properties of sandcrete blocks using different sources of sand in the Ghanaian construction industry.

Acquah, E. (University of Education, Winneba, 2022)

Sandcrete block has been one of the materials used in construction industry. The source of sand is one of the factors that influence the properties of sancrete blocks. In this experiment the properties of sandcrete blocks ...
Investigating some properties of concrete using different brands and grades of ordinary portland cement in the Ghanaian market

Apenteng, S.O. (University of Education, Winneba, 2020)

This study was on investigating some properties of concrete using different brands and grades of ordinary Portland cements in the Ghanaian market. This study examines some mechanical properties (compressive, flexural and ...
Improving quality management in the construction industry in the northern region of Ghana

Adam, I. (University of Education, Winneba, 2022)

In Ghana, the construction industry has witnessed several quality challenges in recent years, perhaps, heightened by resent collapse of buildings. The aim of this research is to empirically evaluate the quality management ...

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