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Effect of sawdust on the compressive strength of concrete

Woode, A.; Agyei-Boakye, I.; Aforla, B.; Amoah, D. K.; Osei, S.; Abu-dil, A. (International Knowledge Platform, 2016)

This study was undertaken to investigate the properties of concrete produced by partial replacement by weight of sand with sawdust generated from different species of wood. The sawdust used in this investigation consist ...
Evaluating entrepreneurial features of firm’s growth using confirmatory factor analysis

Arthur-Aidoo, B. M.; Aigbavboa, C. O.; Thwala, W. D. (Journal of Economics and Behavioural Studies, 2017)

The growth of Small and medium-size firms cannot ensue without the entrepreneurial features and the environment that the firm operates. The entrepreneurial characteristics, therefore, are vital due to the unique individualism ...
Exploring the significant cash flow factors influencing building projects profitability in Ghana

Adjei, E. A. G.; Fugar, F. D.; Adinyira, E.; Edwards, D. J.; Pärn, E. A. (Sienctific and Acdemic Publishing, 2018)

This paper identifies and explore significant quantifiable cash flow factors influencing building projects profitability in Ghana. A thorough literature was undertaken to unravel the quantifiable cash flow factors which ...
Exploratory factor analysis on drivers of firm’s growth among construction SMEs in Ghana.

Arthur-Aidoo, B. M.; Aigbavboa, C. O.; Thwala, W. D. (Taylor and Francis, 2018)

The growth of construction SMEs is imperative if an economy is to develop. Numerous factors influence the growth of construction SMEs due to the nature of their operation. Their growth can also be driven their activities ...
Establishing the cost contribution of significant cash flow factors impacting on building projects profitability

Adjei, E. A. G.; Fugar, F. D. K.; Adinyira, E. (Scientific and Academic Publishing, 2019)

This paper identifies and explore significant quantifiable cash flow factors influencing building projects profitability in Ghana. A thorough literature was undertaken to unravel the quantifiable cash flow factors which ...
A review on appropriate tool to predict profitability of building projects using established significant cash flow factors

Adjei, E. A. G.; Fugar, F. D. K.; Adinyira, E. (University of Salford, 2019)

The vast sums of money involved in megaprojects, and the perceived lack of public benefit, create controversy. Flyvberg’ s iron law asserts that megaprojects are over budget, over time, under benefits, over and over again ...
Understanding the concept of resilience in construction safety management systems.

Aidoo, I.; Fugar, F.; Adinyira, E.; Ansah, N. B. (Springer Link, 2020)

Traditional safety management does not always improve the results of safety because of its focus on technical requirements and attainment of short-term results. It is more reactive than proactive and often not integrated ...
Fire disaster preparedness in Accra Technical Universities (ATU)

Aidoo, I.; Ansah, N. B.; Densy, T. (International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 2020)

The incidence of fire outbreaks has become a common occurrence, in Ghana, there is no single day without news of a fire outbreak in some part of the country. Knowledge on fire outbreak preparedness can inform the ...
Strategies for health and safety management in Ghana

Simpson, K. B.; Sam, A. (Emerald Group Holdings Ltd, 2020)

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the contemporary strategies for Health and Safety (H&S) management practices at the construction sites in Ghana.
Bibliometric study on particle emissions of natural and alternative building materials

Ansah, N. B.; Adinyira, E.; Agyekum, K.; Aidoo, I. (Springer Link, 2020)

Numerous care and procedures have been declared to address the problem of global warming and building construction emissions, all to minimise the health negativities that arise due to high pollution levels. Construction ...
An investigation into the sustainability of the current fuels used for cooking in Ghana to inform future energy policies

Amin, A. H.; Pokubo, D.; Fiati, K.; Agyekum-Mensah, G.; Daniel, S.H.; Massoud, H. (Nottingham Trent University, 2020)

There are sustainability, health and environmental concerns in many developing countries where the use of solid fuels for cooking in poorly ventilated kitchens is a common practice. The utilisation of solid fuels for cooking ...
Risk-based contaminated land management policy mindset: a way out for Ghana’s environmental challenges.

Agbotui, P.; Anornu, G.; Agbotui, T.; Gyabaah, F.; Amankwah-Minkah, A.; Brookman-Amissah, M.; Sallah, J. (Taylor and Francis, 2021)

Ghana lacks an environmental policy on contaminated land. This commentary aims at suggesting a proactive risk-based contaminated land management policy by presenting precedents of land contamination and environmental ...
Work-family conflict and project performance of construction professionals in a developing country: testing the mediating–moderating effect of project management self-efficacy

Novieto, D. T.; Kportufe, G. S. (Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021)

Purpose: Work-family conflict (WFC), a common problem in all sectors of every economy, has always been linked to negative consequences for individuals, families employment organisations. However, owing to contextual and ...
Adaptability capacity framework for sustainable practices in the Ghanaian construction industry.

Pim-Wusu, M.; Aigbavboa, C.; Thwala, W. D. (Built Environment Project and Asset Managemen, 2022)

Purpose The urgent need to preserve the ecosystem, which faces a threat from non-environmentally-friendly anthropogenic activities, has led to the study of adaptive capacity implementation. There is an indication that the ...
The Effect of Building Collapse in Ghanaian Building Industry: The Stakeholders’ Perspectives.

Pim-Wusu, M.; Gyamfi, T. A.; Akorli, K. S. (Springer, 2023)

Purpose: The construction industry in Ghana has experienced a rampant collapse of building over the years, and there have been various reportage in both electronic and print media. The consequences of these incidents have ...
Assessment of Refuse Shute Practices in Medium-Rise Buildings Within the Greater Accra Region, Ghana.

Pim-Wusu, M.; Gyamfi, T. A.; Arthur-Aidoo, B. M.; Nunoo, P. R. (Springer, 2023)

Purpose: This study explores how waste can be effectively managed and controlled in medium-rise buildings in Ghana. This was to ease the struggle, pain, and inconveniences and safely accumulate in one discreet location ...
Occupational Health and Safety Procedures and Compliance in the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Pre - tertiary Institutions Workshop in Ghana.

Adu Gyamfi, T.; Akorli, S. K.; Frempong – Jnr, E. Y.; Pim-Wusu, M. (Springer, 2023)

Purpose: Adherence to safety procedures is necessary for the effective management of health and safety in occupations and the industrial world. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the workshop safety procedure and ...

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