• Innovation Processes And Practices In Construction Industry In Anambra State Of Nigeria

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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThis study “innovation process and practices in construction industry in Anambra State of Nigeria” examined and assessed the level of innovation in the construction industry. An analysis of the relevant literatures was carried out. The analysis revealed that there are innovation drivers that facilitate or inhibit innovation in the construction industry. These include clients, manufacturers, professional bodies, academic institutions, government, consultants and contractors. T ... Continue reading---

         

      APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX I                                                                               Department of Building,                                                                               Faculty of Environmental Sciences,                                                             ... Continue reading---

         

      APPENDIX B - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]APPENDIX IIQUESTIONNAIREPlease tick (√) where appropriatePART A1.    Which category of stakeholder do you belong to?(a)    Client    (b) Contractor    (c) Consultant2.    Which profession do you belong to?(a)    Building    (b) Engineering    (c) Architecture(d)    Qty Surveying    (e) Land Surveying(f)    Estate Surveying    (g) Town Planning3.    Which of the following is your qualification?4.    Which sector do you belong to?(a)    Private sec ... Continue reading---

         

      LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF TABLESTable 1:    Breakdown of Questionnaires Distributed and ReturnedTable 2:    Respondents Profession/Qualification Table 3:    Respondents Sectors/ Experience  Table 4:    Respondents Responses On Innovation Issue that Implemented mostly On Construction Projects Table 5:    Respondents Responses on construction issues that require Research and Development most in Nigeria  Table 6:    Respondents responses on how creativity is encouraged is the Nigerian constructio ... Continue reading---

         

      LIST OF FIGURES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF FIGURESFigure 1:    Map of Nigeria Showing Anambra State Figure 2:    Contractor Selection Criteria Figure 3:    Corner and side view of Hydraform Machine ... Continue reading---

         

      TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle Page    Certification   Dedication  Acknowledgement Abstract   Table of ContentsList of Tables  List of Figures   CHAPTER ONE - Introduction1.1    Background of the Study 1.2    Statement of Problem 1.3    Aim and Objectives 1.4    Scope and Limitation of Study 1.5    Significance of Study 1.6    Research Questions1.7    The Study Area CHAPTER TWO - Literature Review2.1    Introduction   2.2    Concept of Innovation      2.3   ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1    BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYIn most developed and developing countries of the world the need for innovation in the construction industry has long been stressed from within and outside the industry.Changes in global markets, increased customer expectations, need for new technologies and processes, improving existing products and services, and government pressure, have all led to innovation which is becoming a key focus for the construction industry. The industry is fas ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 8 ]Component Parts Of Hydraform Machine1.    -    Soil Hopper2.    -    Soil Hopper Support3.    -    Value Control4.    -    Top Aim Cylinder Lever (Top Ram)5.    -    Bottom Cylinder Lever (Bottom Ram)6.    -    Chamber7.    -    Wear Plates 4 Per Set8.    -    Top Arm9.    -    Top Arm10.    -    Rear Pin and Bearings11.    -    Main Cylinder (80mm)12.    -    Frame (Fixed or Mobile)13.    -    Pin14.    -    Bot ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGYThe method of research used in this study for the generating of data is the survey method of research. It was however conducted in the form of oral interviews and questionnaire administration to three (3) construction stakeholders (i.e client, contractors and consultants) in Anambra state, Nigeria.3.1    POPULATION OF STUDY AND SAMPLE SIZEThe population of this study consists of the three (3) major stakeholders in the construction industry in Anambra State wh ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 8 ]Table 7 above shows that while 93.75% of the respondents say “Yes”, that they or their organizations encourage creativity/innovative problem solving, 6.25% say “No”, that they or their organizations don’t. Also 13.75% say they encourage creativity through rewards/bonuses; 21.25% each responded for both training, and partner collaboration. 6.25% say it is rewards/bonus. 6.25% say it is through research department. 31.25% say it is through giving employee’s fr ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVE CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS5.1    CONCLUSIONThis study has explored some current innovative processes and practices in the global world and assessed the level of implementation of the construction industry in Anambra State towards innovative processes and practices.Different drivers and inhibitors of innovation have been identified. The drivers facilitate innovative practices while the inhibitors cause drawbacks towards innovation practices / processes.The construction industr ... Continue reading---