Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2020

  • Assessment of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awareness, Knowledge and Its Adoption in the Ghanaian Construction Industry

    Boateng Leslie Appiah

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 138-150
    Received: 20 September 2020
    Accepted: 05 October 2020
    Published: 30 October 2020
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    Abstract: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructures. The introduction and implementation of BIM has brought changes in the construction’s tra... Show More
  • Assessment of the Effects of Procurement Planning Processes on Performance of Construction Contracts in Local Governments in Uganda

    Lawrence Muhwezi, Fred Tumusime Musiime, Charles Onyutha

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 151-160
    Received: 25 August 2020
    Accepted: 21 September 2020
    Published: 11 December 2020
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    Abstract: Procurement as one of the core functions of public sector agencies in Uganda has become a big matter of concern as expenditure on its processes have continued to be alarmingly high in government departments including local governments. This study assessed the effects of procurement processes on performance of construction contracts in Local Governm... Show More
  • The Application of Family Latrine Construction Model in the Low Economic Community in the Coastal Area in Indonesia During COVID 19 Pandemic

    Bakhrani Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Ardi, Faizal Amir, Rahmansah, Andi Yusdy Dwiasta, Alimuddin Sa'ban Miru, Yasdin, Mithen Lullulangi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 161-166
    Received: 07 December 2020
    Accepted: 14 December 2020
    Published: 25 December 2020
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    Abstract: The aims of the research report are (1) low-income communities knowledge, attitudes, motivation, and behavior on the making of safe and environmentally friendly latrines and (2) to find the effect of experiments on increasing knowledge, attitudes, motivation, and behavior of low economic communities in the coastal areas of South Sulawesi during Cov... Show More
  • Study of the Impact of Management Skills on Labour Productivity in the Building Construction Industry in Uganda

    Nathan Natukunda, Lawrence Muhwezi, Ruth Sengonzi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 167-177
    Received: 27 November 2020
    Accepted: 18 December 2020
    Published: 31 December 2020
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    Abstract: The construction industry plays a significant role in integrating the economy of any developing country. It is also noted that the increasing rate of building construction projects has led to the increasing demand of competent first line managers in the building construction industry, who possess the right skills to effectively manage and supervise... Show More
  • Assessment of Artisan Clay Bricks for Structural Strength, Chemical Stability and Durability

    Nabbala Moses Mumpembe, Muhwezi Lawrence, Kyakula Michael

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 178-190
    Received: 28 November 2020
    Accepted: 17 December 2020
    Published: 31 December 2020
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    Abstract: The artisan clay bricks in Uganda are characterised with low strength, erosion, tiny cracks, lime pop out, warping, efflorescence occurrence and high-water absorption. The raw clay and artisan burnt clay brick samples were collected from artisan brick making places (sites) from Eastern, Central and Northern Uganda. The sampling was done using IS-54... Show More