INTRODUCTION One of the basic necessities of life which are food, shelter, water and Air is of great importance to humans most especially in public buildings where there is high traffic and congestion most of the time. Research has shown that people spend about 90 percent of their time indoor since the majority of people’s daily activities take… Continue Reading
The main purpose of this research work is to look into the impact of off-campus students’ accommodation on residential property values in Awka metropolis. The rapid expansion of schools has brought with it many problems associated with the difficulties of providing basic infrastructure within the school. The most outstanding of all the… Continue Reading
The prospect for persons who are already displaced have never being brighter, the world overtime has experienced several natural disasters like floods, hurricanes and landslides, and man-made disaster like wars, political and conflict. Nigeria has not being left out following the study of the recurring conflict such as Boko-haram… Continue Reading
Several studies have postulated that the accessibility of a location affect the values of properties in that location. However, this research has drawn attention to the disposition of the Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Real estate developers and also investors with regard to factors of accessibility and how they enhance the value of… Continue Reading
This study investigated the differentials that exist in rents between town center and peri-urban in bukuru. It took into consideration variables that affected differential in rent of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses in the study area. A total of hundred questionnaires were administered and returned which was subjected to various… Continue Reading
This study critically looked at the Role of Local Government in Rural Development in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. This research work fundamentally analyzed Local Government as a veritable tool for grass root democracy and a process for the bringing of Government nearer to the people. It has focused on the… Continue Reading
The purpose of this research is to apply Remote Sensing and GIS in land use management of Greater Karu Urban Area, Nasarawa State. Specific objectives are to; create land use/cover map of the study area from 1972 to 2012, determine the rate and magnitude of change, determine the suitability of the land for different uses and determine the… Continue Reading
(A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE MINISTRY ). ABSTRACT The problems of housing encompasses the availability of housing units which has resulted into congested homes and community and resulted in the ever increasing pressure on the infrastructural facilities. The main issue in this study… Continue Reading
Property and economic development share symbolic relationship. For developing countries, property business should form a major part of economic development and an alternative or income. Starting in the 1960s as part of the emerging field of law and economics, economists and legal scholars began to study the property rights enjoyed by… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background to the Study Valuation is the process of estimating price in the market place. Such estimation will be affected by uncertainties. Uncertainty in the comparable information available; uncertainty in the current and future market conditions and uncertainty in the specific inputs for the… Continue Reading
This study examined the effect of information technology on facilities management practices in some selected hotels in Lagos. The research design adopted in this study was a descriptive survey method. The population of study comprised all the staff members of five (5) selected hotels in Lagos State. The sample size was determined using… Continue Reading
Sustaining housing development especially to the medium/low-income group of the society has become a huge challenge particularly because of the huge capital outlay required to do so. Thus, acquisition of indigenous building materials by way of Compressed Stabilized Laterite Blocks (CSLBs) has been suggested as a way out. The aim of this… Continue Reading
Energy services in buildings – the provision of thermal comfort, refrigeration, illumination, communication and entertainment, sanitation and hygiene, and nutrition, as well as other amenities – are responsible for a significant share of energy use worldwide. In addition to the energy consumed directly in buildings, primary energy is… Continue Reading
This study examined the effect of location on the rental value of residential properties in Ikeja Local Government Area in Lagos State. Data used were derived mainly from secondary sources such as documents, including published literature, official documents, and media reports. Primary data were obtained from questionnaires administered… Continue Reading
Facilities management can be regarded as the process of planning, implementing, maintaining and accounting for the appropriate physical spaces and services for an organization while simultaneously seeking to reduce the organisation’s total cost.This led to the consideration of the application of facilities management in school hostels… Continue Reading
Increased urbanisation in Lagos State has brought about the challenges of inadequate housing for individuals and the State as a whole. This research study aimed at appraising users' satisfaction level on facilities management services provided in typical condominium apartments in Lagos… Continue Reading
Past studies have shown that the important determinant of residential housing satisfaction is its location in term of distance to the Central Business District (CBD) or major roads, ignoring the characteristics of the house and the environment in which the house is located. Therefore, this study examines the extent to which residential… Continue Reading
The Oil and Gas industry continues to struggle in finding a balance between rising global demand, diminishing known resources and in maintaining manageable distribution and operating costs. While mergers and consolidation continue, oil and gas management are determining other approaches to recover their base lines. One particular measure… Continue Reading
The essence of town planning regulations in urban centres is to ensure that activities are organised and developed in physical space with due consideration for protection of public interest which includes health, safety, convenience, efficiency, energy conservation, environmental quality, social equity, social choice and amenity. The… Continue Reading
The study focused on examining the operational state of buildings in Corporate Organization in Lagos state. It also scrutinizes the factors affecting maintenance management and the types of building maintenance management strategies in use in Corporate Organizations in Lagos State. In achieving, these objectives, opinions of maintenance… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.2 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY An investment in real estate development requires a huge sum of money, most at times exceeding six (6) figures as such only a hand full of individuals could venture into this form of investment. This financial insufficiency naturally turns investors to financial institution for possible credit… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Land is a national endowment that can be referred to as the said portion of the earth’s surface, while land use can be described as a way, manner or order in which land is used by people in an area for deterrent purposes. This rings about the need for the demand of commercial land acquisition for economic and business… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Urban renewal evolved more or as a result of the Industrial Revolution which led to urban decay. The nature of such decay can be attributed to many factors which can be classified under human, economic and social factors. This phenomenon of decay is manifested more on the structures and is… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Transportation and property are important in physical and economic development of towns and cities all over the world. Property and land values tend to increase in areas with expanding transportation networks, and increase less rapidly in areas without such improvements. Rapid and… Continue Reading
This research work emphasized on the analysis of the impact of parks and open spaces on residential property values in Independence Layout. The focus of this study was to analyze the impact of pack and open spaces on residential property values. This research embodies the benefits of parks and open spaces and also the implication of parks… Continue Reading