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Towards a Geotechnical Input-Based Conceptual Cost Estimating Methodology for Highway ProjectsBy Amadi Alolote Ibim
Abstract: The trend in the literature reveals a wide range of innovative approaches which have been proposed to improve the accuracy of conceptual estimates. These techniques are usually based on differing analytical approaches. Although these techniques obtain estimates that closely approximate actual costs, the requisite time and resources to gather sufficient data or obtain relevant information during initial project stages may not be possible. The study proposes that for a road …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 28–37 Read article →
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The Financial Implication of Weather Condition as a Determinant of On-Site Productivity and Contract DurationBy Amadi Alolote Ibim
Abstract: The effects of weather conditions on construction projects is an identifiable one as inclement weather can cause a lot of upset in works being executed, particularly in substructure and the wet trades such as concrete works. A cold dry weather harsh weather as in the case of the harmattan period causes drying out before concrete sets. Wet weather such as those experienced during the rainy seasons, which in the Niger …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article →
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Economic and Historical Antecedents to Niger Delta’s Transportation Infrastructure Project BacklogBy Amadi Alolote Ibim, Amadi Kelvin Chijioke
Abstract: This research work articulates the regional and socio-economic background of the Niger Delta region,within the wider context of highway development in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, the historicalantecedents to the current institutional structure of highway development and administration in Nigeriaare traced. The existing development framework for investment in transportation infrastructure isreviewed, with emphasis on Nigeria’s posture as a developing country. The study further chronicles thevarious infrastructure developmental initiatives set up in …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 29–42 Read article →