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Factors Impacting the Uptake of Technology-Driven Solutions to Enhancing the Performance and Financial Management of Construction ProjectsBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: The performance and financial management of construction works, which is the primary requirement for successful project execution, has been significantly impacted by the information technology revolution, being increasingly intertwined with software solutions and technological advancements. Particularly, the financial management of construction works has undergone significant digitalization with specialized software packages for performing tasks like measurement and data management available. This study investigates the factors impacting the level of usage of …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Information Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–20 Read article →
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Private Sector Initiatives in Infrastructure Procurement: The Role of Quantity Surveyors in Ensuring Financial ProbityBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: Private Sector-Led Infrastructure Procurement is one of the major reforms in public infrastructure procurement. The private sector brings in expertise, capital, and efficiency, while the public sector ensures the project serves public interest. This allows the private sector to leverage its expertise in management and operations. Private sector involvement however does not guarantee cost savings and can sometimes lead to higher costs. It is therefore crucial to maintain transparency and …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Corporate & Business Laws · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–13 Read article →
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Digital Approach to the Cost Management of Construction Works: Exploring Key Areas for Operations ImprovementBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: Digital approaches to construction cost management use digital technology to analyze project data and improve operations, cost predictions, identify cost drivers, set budgets, and reduce the risk of going over budget. However, empirical evidence indicates that the software and hardware requirements in performing cost estimation vary. These requirements vary depending on the technological advancement, the client and/or market demand, and the users’ needs, amongst other factors. There is thus scope …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 21–32 Read article →
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Utilization of Cost Management Software Across Construction Project Types and ScalesBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: In the realm of software utilization, the literature provides a foundational understanding of various software packages and their roles in cost management, yet it lacks exploration into current utilization statistics. This study investigates the utilization of cost management software by quantity surveyors in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, addressing the critical role of technology in the construction industry. The research adopts a quantitative approach via a survey, administered to Quantity Surveyors, to …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Management Information Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–22 Read article →
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Impact of Technological Advancement on Nigeria’s Construction Industry: Examining the Compatibility of Quantity Surveying FunctionsBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: It is a widely acknowledged fact that technological advancements, particularly in the realm of information technology (IT), have brought about profound changes in the way professionals in the construction industry conduct business. These changes have led to cost reduction, labour efficiency, and time savings across various industries. The field of Quantity Surveying has not remained untouched by these transformations, as it too has adopted advanced technology in service delivery. This …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Information Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 21–31 Read article →
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Building Resilience in the face of Economic Uncertainty: Pathways for Sustainability in the Professional Roles of Quantity SurveyorsBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: Building resilience, driving innovation, and promoting growth in Quantity Surveying is a necessary and unavoidable knee-jerk reaction to the uncertainty, volatility, and turbulence being experienced in the Nigerian economy. The uncertainty, volatility, and turbulence being experienced in the Nigerian economy are further amplified by global trends and shifts in international policies underlain by environmental sustainability issues bordering on Climate Change and Resource scarcity. Particularly, policies on climate change are influencing …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Entrepreneurship Planning, Development and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 157–167 Read article →
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Strategic Implementation and Change Management in Nigeria’s Higher Education: Organisational Opportunities for Rivers State University in the Online Distance Learning MarketBy Amadi Alolote, Amieye Dapiriteye
Abstract: Change within organizations is essential for growth and adaptability, helping to minimize the risks of obsolescence or strategic drift. In the Higher Education (HE) sector, new and evolving modes of teaching and learning present significant opportunities, offering advantages such as improved access to educational resources and the expansion of markets for distance learning. For universities in Nigeria, strategic management through effective policy formulation and planning is crucial to capitalize on …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Performance Management & Retention Strategies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 12–19 Read article →
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Infrastructure and Development in Nigeria: The Financing Implications of Budget Deficits for Economic ProductivityBy Amadi Alolote, Amadi Kelvin Chijioke
Abstract: A consensus of opinions from the scholarly literature reiterates that the major cause for the buildup of external and domestic debt, by low-developed Developed Countries (LDCs), is the financing burden arising from public expenditure, which is associated with fiscal deficit. In Nigeria, the provision of infrastructure, such as in the area of transportation via road construction, airways and waterways, via the financing of budget deficits, however, has implications for productivity. …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Financial Planning And Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 105–116 Read article →
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"The Role of Education in Professional Skills Development in Quantity Surveying: Students’ Perspective on the Curriculum of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions"By Amadi Alolote, Amieye Dapiriteye
Abstract: A synergistic relationship between education and professional skills is a necessary and fundamental requirement in quantity surveying. The curriculum content of higher institutions offering quantity surveying must therefore align with the skill set required by quantity surveyors. This research evaluates the effectiveness of the curriculum of quantity surveying in Nigerian tertiary institutions, the apathy of students towards the course, and their challenges. Using the survey research strategy, this study was …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Organizational Behavior Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–35 Read article →
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Awareness Level and Barriers to the Use of Quantity Surveying Software in the Nigerian Built EnvironmentBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: Despite the versatility of the quantity surveying profession, the literature evidence indicates that most quantity surveyors do not venture into non-traditional roles because they are saddled with the time-consuming tasks of manual and clerical tasks, due to the limited use of software. Traditional schools of thought thus dominate Quantity Surveying professional practice in Nigeria. This study examines the level of awareness of the relevance of technology to the Nigerian quantity …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Information Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–20 Read article →
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Impact of Supplychain and Logistics Management on the Productivity of Construction Sites: A Comparative Work Study Analysis of Masonry and PlasteringBy Amadi Alolote, Beals Sampson Alele
Abstract: Productivity on construction sites is impacted by the efficiency of supply chain and logistics management. Productivity on construction sites is a scientific concept that can be empirically observed and measured via work study. In this paper, a comparative work study was carried out on two selected construction sites-A and B located in Port Harcourt, to acquire direct measurement information on the productivity of selected trades. The sampling method for site …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–13 Read article →
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Financial Projection as a Planning Tool on Construction Projects: Cash Flow Analysis and S-Curve Valuation for a Residential Development SchemeBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: The adequacy of financial control in a construction firm signifies a hallmark of its ability to avert failure. A construction firm’s financial standing is, however, an agglomeration of its cash flow management at the project level. Cash inflows and outflows are the core financial management elements on construction projects, needed to ensure sufficient liquidity that is necessary to keep the project running. Cash flow analysis and valuation for a project …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Financial Planning And Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 60–66 Read article →
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Internal Assessment of Rivers State University in Achieving Threshold, Distinctive, and Dynamic Educational and Business CapabilitiesBy Amadi Alolote, Amieye Dapiriteye Ibim
Abstract: Scanning an organization’s internal environment is necessary to identify strengths (internal capabilities/competencies) to be built on; weaknesses to be overcome; and potential external linkages, relevant to support. An internal assessment of Rivers State University was carried out via a resource audit, which entailed a survey/evaluation of available resources/competencies as well as deficiencies as a business entity. The internal assessment shows that Rivers State University possesses several core threshold resources and …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Organizational Behavior Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–27 Read article →
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Focus Group Discussions on the Adoption of Information Technology and Innovation in Quantity Surveying Practice and Education in NigeriaBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: Information Technology (IT) and Innovation have significant implications for modern-day quantity surveying practice and education. Timely paradigmic changes in sync with evolving technology are necessary for quantity surveyors to retain competitive advantage amidst the discernible friction and strive for professional dominance amongst construction industry professionals. However, for such paradigmatic changes to occur, there is a need for quantity surveyors to understand the benefits derivable from the use and value of …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Information Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 5–10 Read article →
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Strategic Position of Rivers State University within the Higher Education Sector: A Micro and Macro External Environmental AnalysisBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: Rivers State University (RSU) is the oldest University of Science and Technology (ST) in Nigeria, established by the Rivers State Government to promote science, technology, and the development of the Niger Delta Region. This study appraises its current operating environment and strategic position within the Higher Education Sector. An analysis of factors micro externally exerting influence on RSU as a business is carried out, via the adoption of the prescriptive …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Leadership and Strategic Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article →
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Procurement Routes, Supply Chain Management and Building Information Modelling:A Review of Trends and Impacts on the Construction IndustryBy Amadi Alolote
Abstract: It has been argued that the construction industry is distinct from other industries and must therefore find solutions that align with its peculiarities. Over the last three decades, several reports, primarily Latham (1994) and Egan (1998) have spotlighted systemic issues underlying the construction industry. The construction industry is highly fragmented evidenced by a high level of subcontracting and a lack of integration within supply chains. Poor information management has also …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Management Information Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article →