Windapo, Abimbola Olukemi - Curriculum Vitae
Department of Construction Economics and Management
Rm 5.20 Centlivres Building,
University of Cape Town,
Rondebosch 7701.
Tel: +27 21 650 3443
Fax: +27 21 689 7564
Email: [email protected]
Academic Qualifications
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Ph. D Building, University of Lagos
Master of Science (Construction Management) University of Lagos
(Passed with Distinction)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Building, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
GCE “O” Level Methodist Girls’ High School, Yaba, Lagos
2005
1990
1987
1981
Professional Qualifications
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Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Building, Jan. 2007
Registered Builder, Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) Oct. 1992
Pr. CPM, South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession
(SACPCMP) Oct. 2011
Statement of Experience
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Bouygues (Nig.) Ltd
Studies Engineer
1987 – 1996
Relevant industry experience was acquired in areas such as planning/scheduling, measurement, costing
and estimating, quality control, cost control, buildability and constructability analysis, and feasibility and
viability studies.
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Lagos State Polytechnic
University of Lagos, Akoka
University of Cape Town
Lecturer 1
Lecturer 1/Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
1994 - 1998
1998 - 2009
August 2009 to date
The following were the courses taught at higher institutions in Nigeria at undergraduate level:
 Building construction and construction technology;
 Science of building materials;
 Management of building projects;
 Professional practice and procedure; and
 Advanced building processes
The courses taught at the postgraduate level in Nigerian Institutions are as follows:
 Resource management;
 Risk management;
 Quality assurance;
 Site management and procedures;
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Advanced management in construction; and
Advanced research methods
At the University of Cape Town from 2009 to date, the courses taught are as follows:
 CON1018W – Building Technology 1T
 CON1004W – Construction Technology I
 CON2020S – Construction Management I
 CON3038W – Construction Management II
 CON4047W – Research Project
 CON5023Z - Minor Dissertation in Project Management
 CON5024W - Masters Dissertation
 CON6009W - PhD Thesis: Construction Economics and Management
Contributions made to Teaching Activity of the Construction Economics & Managemt Dept
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I have been fully engaged in teaching and learning development, and with the Integrated Teaching
and Learning Project (ITAP) being proposed by the department; and
Author of two on-line teaching resources (see attached summary of publications).
Research and Supervision
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Sole and co-author of 17 papers for peer-reviewed journals, 34 papers for peer-reviewed
conference proceedings, one chapter in a book, one on-line research resource, five non-peer
reviewed conference outputs (see attached summary of publications).
Supervised 18 Masters research projects and more than 55 Honors research project to completion.
Research Contract
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Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Research Contract – Skills Survey of cidb
Registered Building and Civil Engineering Contractors. Awarded June 2010 and completed in
November 2010. Award value – R145, 000.
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Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Research Contract – Path to Grade 9 Contractor
Project. Awarded March 2011 and completed in July 2011. Award value – R229, 000.
Management, Leadership and Administration
The following were the posts held at institutions of higher learning in Nigeria ~
 Head of Department of Building – Lagos State Polytechnic Isolo – 1995 - 1996
 Sub- Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos – Aug 2006 – July 2008
 Diploma II/Foundation Program Coordinator – Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of
Lagos – Aug 2003 – Dec 2004 and Aug 2006 – July 2009
 Member, Board of Post-graduate studies, University of Lagos – Aug 2007 – July 2008
 Member, Central Admissions Committee, University of Lagos – Aug 2006 – July 2008
The following are the administration roles played at the University of Cape Town ~
 Departmental representative on Faculty committee – Ethics and Transformation
 University Anti Discrimination Advisor (ADA) with DISCHO office
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Social Responsiveness and Activities Outside Current Employment
Reviewer,
1. Construction Management and Economics, United Kingdom
2. International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management, New Zealand
3. Journal of Building Performance, Malaysia
4. Construction Research Journal, Nigeria
External Examiner,
1. Dept. of Construction Management, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth,
South Africa, 2011 to date
2. Dept. of the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, 7535, 2012 to
date
Organizer, Environmental Management and Sustainability CPD Workshop, 2012, 15-16 February 2012 at
the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town for a Voluntary Organization – Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors
and Valuers (NIESV).
Member Construction Management Development Committee of the South African Council for the Project
and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
Referees
1. Dr. Joseph O. Arumala, PE, F.ASCE
Professor, Construction Management Technology Program,
Department of Technology, University of Maryland Eastern Shore,
Princess Anne, MD 21853, USA.
Email: [email protected]
2. Dr James O. B. Rotimi
School of Engineering,
Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies,
Auckland University of Technology,
Auckland 1142, NZ
E-mail: [email protected]
3. Professor Akintola Akintoye
Head of School
School of Built and Natural Environment, University of Central Lancashire,
Preston, PR1 2HE, UK.
Email: [email protected]
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Details of Publications including Authorship
Journals
1.
Windapo, A. O., and Rotimi, J. O. B. (2012) Contemporary issues in Building Collapse and its implications for
Sustainable Development, Buildings, ISSN online 2075-5309, 2, 3, 283-299.
2.
Windapo, A. O., and Omeife, C. (2012) Towards Environmental Sustainability: Sourcing, Assessment and Selection of
Building Materials in Nigeria, The Professional Builder, ISSN, 0795-8854, 3, 1, 1-16.
3.
Vilasini, N. Neitzert, R. T. Rotimi, J. O. B., and Windapo, A. O. (2012) A Framework for Subcontractor Integration in
Alliance Contracts. International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management, 2, 1, 12-18.
4.
Windapo, A. O., and Martins, O. O. (2010) An Investigation into Nigerian Property Construction Companies’
Perception of Critical Risk. Insurance Markets and Companies: Analyses and Actuarial Computations, International
Research Journal, ISSN 2078-2454, ISSN online 2078-2462, 1, 1, 78-83.
5.
Martins O. O. and Windapo A. O. (2008) Relationship between Risk Management Practices and Project Performance
in Nigerian Property Development Companies. The Professional Builder, ISSN 0795 – 8854, 19, 3–9.
6.
Abegunrin H. O. and Windapo A. O. (2007) The Effect of Interpersonal Communication on Building Project
Performance, The Professional Builder, ISSN 0795–8854, 18, 3–13.
7.
Adenubi O. I. and Windapo A. O. (2007) A Study of Factors Affecting the Affordability of Urban Housing in Nigeria,
Construction Research Journal (CRJ), 1, 1, 26-36.
8.
Windapo A. O. (2007) Grassroots Infrastructural Development (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow), A Professionals’
Perspective, Probity, 1, 4, 31–33.
9.
Windapo A.O, Ogunsanmi O.E, and Iyagba R.O.A (2005) Difference in Housing preferences and Tastes of Households
in selected Nigerian cities, Building Quarterly, ISSN 118–4302, 4, 2, 10–15.
10. Windapo A. O. (2004) Meeting Housing Needs in a Developing and Deregulated Economy – Nigeria, The Professional
Builder, ISSN 0795–8854, 15, 37–44.
11. Windapo A. O. (2004) Factors Constraining the Use of Local Building Materials in Housing Delivery in Nigeria, The
Builders’ Focus, 1, 31–36.
12. Windapo A. O. (2002) Constraints of the Construction Industry in an Unstable Economy such as Nigeria.
CONSTRUCTION, ISSN 0189–8493, 17, 1, pp 34–38.
13. Windapo A. O. (2002) A Study of the Quality of Materials Used in the Nigerian Construction Industry, The
Professional Builder, ISSN 0795 – 8854, 13, 34–38.
14. Windapo A. O. and Yakubu O. A. (2001) Planning/Building Regulations and implementation by Contractors in
Nigeria, The Professional Builder, ISSN 0795–8854, 12, 15–21.
15. Windapo A. O. and Iyagba R. R. (2001) Comparative Analysis of Construction Scenario in United States of America
and Nigeria. Lagos Environmental Journal, 3, 1, 85–106.
16. Windapo, A. O. (2000) Strategies for Effective Implementation of the National Housing Fund: A Builder’s Perspective.
Shelter Watch, ISSN: 1595-1936, 1, 3, 6–19.
17. Windapo A. O. (1998) Towards Effective Communication in the Construction Industry in the Year 2010 and Beyond.
Builders Magazine, 1, 1, 9–12.
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Conference Proceedings
1.
Ademeso, O., Windapo, A., and Nureni, F. (2012) examining the Effect of Quality Management Used on Construction
Project Performance. In: Proceedings of the West Africa Built Environment Research Conference. Laryea, S.,
Agyepong, S. A., Leiringer, R., and Hughes, W. (Eds.), 24-26 July, Abuja, Nigeria, ISBN No: 978-0-9566060-1-3, 99108.
2.
Windapo, A. O., and Omeife, C. (2012) Proposed Framework for Matching Global Construction Methods to
Constructability Practice in Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the 42nd National Conference of the Nigerian Institute of
Building: Transformational Agenda & Building Production In Nigeria. Kabir, B., Nduka, K. N., Izam, Y. D., Dustani,
S. A., Dada, M. O., and Jagun, A. E. (Eds.), 11-15 July, Enugu, Nigeria, ISBN No: 978-38257-0-2, 55-69.
3.
Samarasinghe, D. A. S., Tookey, J., Rotimi, J., Windapo, A., and Sivadass, T. (2012) Examining Construction
Materials Purchasing Practices. In: Proceedings of 37th Australasian Universities Building Educators Association
(AUBEA) International Conference. Kamardeen, I., Newton, S., Lim, B., and Loosemore, M. (Eds.), 4-6 July,
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, ISBN No: 978-0-646-58127-9, 565-574.
4.
Windapo, A., and Cattell, K. (2012) Examining the Trends in Building Material Prices: Built Environment
Stakeholders’ Perspectives. In: Proceedings of the Joint CIB International Symposium of W055, W065 and W089,
W118, TG76, TG78, TG81 and TG84 International Conference on Construction Management Research: Management
of Construction – Research to Practice, 26–29 June, Montreal, Canada, ISBN No: 978-2-9813355-0-0.
5.
Windapo, A., and Cloete, A. (2012) A Study of Briefing Practices and its Effect on the Quality of Brief Documents and
Client/End-User Satisfaction in Constructed Health Care Facilities. In: Proceedings of the Joint CIB International
Symposium of W055, W065 and W089, W118, TG76, TG78, TG81 and TG84 International Conference on Construction
Management Research: Management of Construction – Research to Practice, 26–29 June, Montreal, Canada, ISBN
No: 978-2-9813355-0-0.
6.
Vilasisni, N., Neitzert, T., Rotimi, J., and Windapo, A. (2012) Reorganization of Sub-contractor Management Practices
in Alliance Projects. In: Proceedings of the Joint CIB W070, W092 and TG72 International Conference on Facilities
Management, Procurement Systems and Public and Private Partnership: Delivering Value to the Community. Michell,
K., Bowen, P., and Cattell, K. (Eds.), 23–25 January, University of Cape Town, South Africa, ISBN No: 978-0-62050759-2, 196-201.
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Samarasinghe, D. A. S., Tookey, J., Rotimi, J., and Windapo, A. (2012) Clients’ and Advisers’ Roles in Construction
Material Purchasing Functions. In: Proceedings of the Joint CIB W070, W092 and TG72 International Conference on
Facilities Management, Procurement Systems and Public and Private Partnership: Delivering Value to the
Community. Michell, K., Bowen, P., and Cattell, K. (Eds.), 23–25 January, University of Cape Town, South Africa,
ISBN No: 978-0-620-50759-2, 196-201.
8.
Windapo, A., and Rotimi, J. (2012) Determining Project Performance Criteria and Key Procurement Methods in
Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the Joint CIB W070, W092 and TG72 International Conference on Facilities Management,
Procurement Systems and Public and Private Partnership: Delivering Value to the Community. Michell, K., Bowen,
P., and Cattell, K. (Eds.), 23–25 January, University of Cape Town, South Africa, ISBN No: 978-0-620-50759-2, 250–
259.
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Windapo, A. O., and Pumelele, Q. (2011) A Comprehensive Study of South African Data Sources. In: Proceedings of
MISBE 2011 Conference, 20–23 June, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, ISBN: 978-905-269-3958.
10. Windapo, A. O., and Omeife, C. (2011) Examining the Sourcing, Selection and Indicators of Environmentally
Sustainable Building Materials in Nigeria. In: Proceedings of NIOB 2011 Conference, 6–10 July 2011, Gombe, Nigeria
11. Windapo, A. O. (2011) Investigation into the level of Compliance to Construction Health and Safety Requirements
within the South African Construction Industry. In: Proceedings of CIB W099 Health & Safety Conference, 24-26
August 2011, Washington D. C., USA.
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12. Windapo, A. O., and Cattell, K. S. (2011) Factors Determining Sustainable Development and Growth of Contractors in
South Africa. In: Proceedings of SACQSP Conference-2020 Revisited, 2 September 2011, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
13. Ademeso, O. S., Izunnwanne, O., and Windapo, A. O. (2011) An Examination of Factors Contributing to Skilled
Workers Shortage in the Construction Industry. In: Proceedings of NMMU CM 40 Conference, 27-29 November 2011,
Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
14. Windapo, A. O., Omeife, C., and Wahab, L. A. (2010) Stakeholders Perception of Key Risks in Oil and Gas
Construction Projects. In: Proceedings of the National Conference on Analysis of Risk Management in Construction,
Nigerian Institute of Building, Asaba, Nigeria, 7–11, July, 40.
15. Windapo, A. O., and Catell, K. (2010) Perception of Key Construction and Development Challenges Facing the
Construction Industry in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 5th Built Environment Conference of Association of
Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA), Durban, South Africa, 18-20 July, 246 – 261
16. Windapo, A. O. and Cattel, K. (2010) A Study of Building Contractors’ Compliance with National Building
Regulations in Cape Town, In: Proceedings of Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA) of the Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 2–3 September, Dauphine Universite, Paris, France, ISBN No: 978-1-84219-619-9,
Index 82, 1–14.
17. Onaneye, A. P. T., and Windapo, A. O. (2009) The Effect of Practice on the Performance of project Deliveries in
Lagos State, Nigeria. In: Proceedings of Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA) 2009
Conference, 17–19 May, Livingstone Zambia.
18. Windapo A.O. (2009) Challenges of the Global Economic Recession and its Challenges for Housing Development and
management in Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the National Conference on The Global Financial Meltdown: Challenges
and Opportunities for the Construction industry, Nigerian Institute of Building, Makurdi, 8–12 July, 39, 39-45.
19. Windapo, A. O., and Balogun, A. A. (2009) Study of the Utilization of modern methods and Techniques of Building
Construction in Low Cost Housing provision in Nigeria. In: Proceedings of Construction and Building Research
Conference (COBRA) of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 10–11 September, University of Cape Town,
South Africa, ISBN No: 978-1-84219-519-2, 537–552.
20. Sanni A. A., and Windapo A. O. (2008) Evaluation of Contractor’s Quality Control Practices on Construction Sites in
Nigeria. In: Proceedings of ARCOM 2008 Conference, 1–3 September, Cardiff, Wales, ISBN No: 0-9552390-1-X, 257
-266.
21. Ademeso O. S., and Windapo A. O. (2008) Effect of Material Management Approach on Project Scheduled
Completion Time in Lagos State. In: Proceedings of Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA) of the
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 4–5 September, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, ISBN No: 978-184219-434-8, Index 44, 1-11.
22. Owolabi A. D., and Windapo A. O. (2008) Compliance, Implementation and Enforcement of the National Building
Code; Challenges and Strategies to Adopt. In: Proceedings of the National Conference on National Building Code and
Nation Building, Nigerian Institute of Building, Oshogbo, 15–19 October, 38, 62–75.
23. Fapohunda, A. A., and Windapo, A. O. (2008) Infrastructure Procurement through Public, Private Partnership (PPP).
In: Proceedings of Building Abroad Conference, 21–23 October 2008, Montreal, Canada, ISBN No: 978-0-9811282-07, 193 – 206.
24. Windapo A.O. (2007) A Survey of the ICT Knowledge of Professional Builders. In: Proceedings of the National
Conference on ICT Revolution and the Built Environment, Nigerian Institute of Building, Sokoto, 8–12 August, 37, 4249.
25. Windapo A.O., and Iyagba. R.O.A (2007) Modelling the Determinants of Housing Construction Costs in Nigeria. In:
Proceedings of Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA) of the Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors, Brown, S. (Ed.), 6-7 September, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 153-156.
26. Windapo A.O. (2006) The Threat of Building Collapse to Sustainable Development in the Built Environment in
Nigeria. In: Proceedings of National Conference on Sustainable Development and the Built Environment, Nigerian
Institute of Building, Jos, 9–12 August, 36, 59-65.
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27. Windapo A. O. (2005) Application of Information Technology to Facilities Management, In: Proceedings of a National
Seminar on: Facilities Management for a Sustainable Building Performance, Nigerian Institute of Building, 27–28
April, 72–86.
28. Windapo A. O. (2004) Constraints to Sustainable National Housing Development, In: Proceedings of a Workshop on
Perspectives on Development: Theory and Practice, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 25–26 February.
29. Windapo A. O. and Adedokun A. (2004) Health and Safety in Housing: The Need for Integrative Approach by
Stakeholders in Nigeria, In: Proceedings of a Workshop on Perspectives on Development: Theory and practice, Faculty
of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 25-26 February.
30. Windapo A. O. (2004) Building Education in Nigeria, In: Proceedings of a Train – the – Trainers Workshop, Federal
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Lagos, 9–11 March 2005.
31. Windapo A. O., Ogunsanmi O. E., and Iyagba R. O. A. (2004) Modelling the Determinants of the Demand for Housing
Construction in Nigeria, In: Proceedings of an International Symposium on GLOBALISATION AND CONSTRUCTION
2004 – Meeting the Challenges, Reaping the Benefits, CIB – International Council for Research and Innovation in
Building and Construction, ISBN 974 – 8208 – 56 – 7, 17–19 November, Asian Institute of Technology Conference
Center, Bangkok, Thailand, 658 – 672.
32. Windapo A. O., Iyagba R. O. A., and Ogunsanmi O. E. (2003) Predicting Changes in New Housing Construction
Supply in Nigeria using Economic and Demographic Indicators, In: Proceedings of International Conference on
Globalization, S. Oyediran (Ed.), Department of Building, University of Lagos, Nigeria, 1–5 December.
33. Windapo A. O. (2000) Safety in Buildings and on Building Sites. In: Proceedings of Workshop on Building Collapse,
4th May, 29 –36.
34. Windapo A. O. (1997) Government and the Construction Industry in the year 2010 and Beyond, In: Proceedings of
Workshop on the Construction Industry in the year 2010 and beyond. Nigerian Institute of Advance Legal Studies,
Lagos, 30th June.
Chapters in Books
1.
Windapo, A. O. (2003) Evaluation of the Roles of Private Developers in the Housing Delivery System in Lagos State.
In: Private Sector Driven Housing Delivery: Issues, Constraints, Challenges and Prospects, Nubi, T., Omirin, M. M.,
and Afolayan, A. (Eds.). Department of Estate Management, University of Lagos: ISBN No: 978-978-48753-01-01,
321–333.
Online Resources
1.
Windapo, A. O., and Cattell, K. S. C. (2011) Mapping the Path to becoming a Grade 9 Contractor, Research Report
produced for the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb), Pretoria. Online. Available at:
http://www.cidb.org.za/Documents/KC/cidb_Publications/Ind_Reps_Other/ind_reps_Research_Report_Mapping_Path
_to_Grade_9.pdf
2.
Windapo, A. O. (2011) Construction Technology Course Reader Part
https://vula.uct.ac.za/access/content/group/998a04bd-03ff-478b-bb16b023f3d6e4dd/Open%20Education%20Resource/COURSE_READER_PARTA.pdf
A.
Online.
Available
at:
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Windapo, A. O. (2011) Construction Technology Course Reader Part
https://vula.uct.ac.za/access/content/group/998a04bd-03ff-478b-bb16b023f3d6e4dd/Open%20Education%20Resource/COURSE_READER_PARTB.pdf
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Online.
Available
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Non-Peer Reviewed Outputs
1.
Windapo, A. O. (2011) Success Factors Necessary for SMME’s Growth: A summary of the Narratives of Successful
Contractors. Keynote address at: the SEDIC Conference, 26-27 July, Midrand, South Africa.
2.
Windapo, A. O. (2011) The Role of Regulations in Managing Construction Project Risks. Keynote address at: the 3rd
Annual Construction Risk Management Conference, 16-17 August, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South
Africa.
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3.
Windapo, A. O. (2011) Examining Women Engineers and Managers Health and Safety Requirements in Technical and
Masculine Workplaces. Keynote address at: the 2nd Bi-Annual Women in Engineering Conference 2011, 17-18
November, Sandton Sun, Johannesburg, South Africa.
4.
Windapo, A. O. (2012) Sustainable Business Development and the integration of commercial, environmental and
societal impacts into business strategy. Paper presented at: the Environmental Management and Sustainability 2012
Workshop, 15-16 February, The V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa.
5.
Windapo, A. O. (2012) The role of indicators, assessment methods and sustainability strategies at local, national and
international levels. Paper presented at: the Environmental Management and Sustainability 2012 Workshop, 15-16
February, The V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa.
Books and Monographs
1)
Windapo, A. O. (1997) Building Construction Workbook I. Polybonde Int. Ltd, Lagos.
2)
Windapo, A. O. (1997) Building Construction Workbook II. Polybonde Int. Ltd, Lagos.
Dissertation or Thesis
1.
Optimal Utilization of the Palm Tree in Construction, Thesis in partial fulfillment for the award of a B. Sc Degree
in Building, 1987.
2.
Factors Affecting Private Sector Participation in the Construction Industry and Solutions to Adopt, Thesis in
partial fulfillment for the award of an M. Sc. Degree in Construction Management, 1990.
3.
A Study of Factors Determining Housing Needs, Demand and Supply for Improved housing in Selected Nigerian
Cities, Thesis in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Building of the
University of Lagos, April 2005.
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