Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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An Investigation Into Land Registration Process and Its Effects on Urban Land Development
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The history of land policies from the time of colonial administrators to the time of development planners and reform programmes (resettlement schemes, adjudication and demarcation for registration purposes) underscores the ... -
An investigation into risk management: response in handling building materials on construction sites in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Building Economics and Management, 2004)The main aim of this study was to investigate risk management response in the handling of building materials on construction sites in Kenya. In the building contract, the contractor's main obligation is to carry out and ... -
An Investigation Into Service Quality Determinants And Their Effectiveness In Real Estate Agency In Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Real Estate And Construction Management, 2013)Service in real estate agency is any act or performance that a party can offer to another that is essentially intangible and results in the ownership of a right or interest. Its production may or may not be tied to a ... -
An investigation into some water quality problems of Lake Kanyaboli in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)This study attempted an investigation into some water quality problems of jake Kanyaboli. The geographical location of lake Kanyaboli within the Yala swamp and its size of 10.5km1 make it ideal for this investigation. ... -
An investigation into the access to household energy in slum settlements. Case study of Mathare No.10
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An Investigation Into The Adaptability Of Old Office Blocks To Changing User Needs (Case Study: Nairobi Central Business District)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)This study sought to assess the adaptability of old office buildings to the changing needs of the building users. This entailed establishing the adequacy of the building design as well as facilities incorporated in the ... -
An Investigation into the causes and impact of resource mix practices in the performance of construction firms in Kenya: A case study of the building construction firms in Nairobi.
(Department of Real Estate and Construction management, College of Architecture and Engineering, 2006)There is evidence that construction projects performance in Kenya is poor. Time and Cost performance of projects in Kenya are poor to the extent that, over 70% of the projects initiated are likely to escalate in time with ... -
Investigation into the Cementitious Properties of a Mixture of Rice Husks Ash with Building Lime
(University of NairobiDepartment of Civil and Construction Engineering, 2013-08)The aim of this study was to investigate the cementitious properties of the product resulting from a mixture of rice husk ash (RHA) and building lime. Chemical analyses were done using Gravimetric and Atomic Absorption ... -
An Investigation Into The Challenges Facing Building Contractors At Various Stages Of Their Existence In Financing Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The capital cost of a construction project is a concept that should be considered by parties involved in a building project. Adequate capital enhances good contract performance with regard to the production of projects ... -
An investigation into the challenges facing implementation of slum upgrading programmes in Kenya: a case study of Manyatta, Kisumu county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The proliferation of slums has become evident in developing countries as the rate of urbanization increase. This is coupled by the rapid population growth in these countries. However their economies are not growing in ... -
An investigation into the challenges facing investment in gated communities in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)As much as there are many new laws of land and effort being made in digitalizing the land transactions in Kenya, still there are a lot of challenges most people encounter when transacting in land business. Thus, this ... -
An investigation into the dissemination of construction research innovation from the University of Nairobi into Construction practice
(Department of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2006)The overall aim of this research project was to investigate the dissemination of, and subsequent absorption of construction research innovation from the School of the Built Environment (UON) to the Kenyan Construction ... -
An investigation into the effects of informal individualisation of unregistered community land on community land rights. Case study: Ikutha district in Kitui county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Land is a very important asset to every living thing ranging from the small insects, plants, wild and domestic animals to human beings. Human beings being the most knowledgeable of all the living things have the ability ... -
An investigation into the factors that limit the use of timber as a roof covering material
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 1996-07)The study tittle, An investigation into the factors that limit the use of timber as a roof covering material, investigated the factors behind the low level use of timber in roof covering. The researcher was interested ... -
An Investigation Into the Governance of Water Access in Informal Settlements in Kenya: a Case of Kibera Slums in Nairobi County
(university of nairobi, 2022)The supply of cheap housing in cities has led to a steady increase in slum populations. Because most slums are informal and unplanned, they often lack access to even the most basic services. Water is an example of a need ... -
An investigation into the impact of failure in the planning phase of mega infrastructure projects (case study: road safety on Thika superhighway)
(2015)The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of failure in the planning phase of a mega construction as exemplified by road safety challenges on the Thika Superhighway. These challenges are exemplified by for ... -
An Investigation Into The Maintenance Policies Of Historic Buildings In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Maintenance of historic buildings and monuments is an important part of their conservation, which is in turn, of great significance to the preservation of a nations cultural heritage. This study is thus an evaluation of ... -
An investigation into the optimal combination of hybrid ventilation design (case study: contemporary office buildings in Nairobi)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Passive and active ventilation modes have long been used to ventilate office buildings. However, active ventilation strategies have taken over, with many designers choosing to design fully glazed office towers to match ... -
An Investigation Into The Planning Issues Of Street Vendors In Nairobi's Globe Cinema Roundabout.
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An investigation into the practice corporate social responsibility in the construction industry in Kenya: a case of contractors, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The construction industry in Kenya is very important since it contributes greatly to the growth of the economy. Despite its very significant contribution to the economy, one finds that its operations diversely affect the ...