Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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An Investigation into the practice of agriculture in Sub-urban areas: A Case study of Karen in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 1999-02)The study sought to investigate the practice of agriculture in sub-urban areas. This was necessitated by the revelation, from other studies, that the activity was largely practiced by the urban poor as a survival strategy. ... -
An Investigation Into the Problems and Constraints experienced by Building Maintenance Managers. A Case Study Of Kenya Airways Head Office And Base, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)The research investigated into problems and constraints experienced by building maintenance managers at Kenya Airways Head Office and Base, Nairobi. This was induced by continuous low performance level both in quality and ... -
An investigation into the problems of communication in the implementation of a project: a case study of Kenya Government projects
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 1986-04)The capital goods produced by the construction industry are vital to the well-being and functioning of a modern economy.We take for granted the houses, bungalows and flats we 1ive in, the factories , warehouses and ... -
An investigation into the provision of personal protective equipment (ppe) to construction workers and its Enforcement mechanisms. A case study of construction projects in Nairobi area
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estates and Construction Management, 2008)Adverse work factors and hazards on construction sites seriously threaten safety of construction workers. Provision and enforcement on use if personal protective equipments (PPE) as part of the safety management actions ... -
An investigation into the quality of workmanship on construction sites. A case study of construction sites in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2007-06)The aim of the study was to address the problem of low level of workmanship in Kenyan construction sector, which manifests itself in defects on the final products. The role of the sector in the economy cannot be over ... -
An investigation into the role of building information modelling in reducing cost and time overruns experienced in 2-dimensional based construction- a survey of construction practitioners in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Construction is a costly and labor-intensive activity which requires efficient management of resources for successful delivery. This delivery is however hampered by cost and time overruns, a prevalent phenomenon evidenced ... -
An Investigation into the strategies for commercial real estate development financing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-11)Real estate is the largest asset class in the world. For example Johnstone (2004) observed that the value of housing in the United States of America alone was Sixteen Trillion United States Dollars. Other authors have ... -
An investigation into the welfare provision for construction production workers and Its impact on the timely completion of projects - A Case study of Nairobi projects
(University of Nairobi,, 2004-06)This study investigated the welfare of construction production workers, who included masons, carpenters and handsmen among others. Labour is a major input in the cost of building construction projects and its input can ... -
Investigation of Constrained Vsc-hvdc Tie Lines for Transient Stability Improvement of Interconnected Power Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Voltage Source Converter (VSC) – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) tie lines have become popular for the interconnection of power systems owing to their ability to independently control active and reactive powers. This ... -
An Investigation of Energy Efficiency and Occupancy Levels of Glass-cladded and Bio-climatically Designed Buildings; - a Case of CBD, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Today, buildings are thought to require more than 50% of the total energy consumed worldwide. Energy-efficient building design depends on a choice of suitable methods that are compatible with the local climate. The two ... -
An Investigation Of Factors Contributing To Failure Of Local Authorities To Meet Financial Obligations: A Case Study Of City Council Of Nairobi Estates Funded By National Housing Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs. Governments are obligated to make provisions for the satisfaction of this need, in conjunction with the private sector. In spite of efforts usually made, the demand for ... -
Investigation of Feed Dynamics Using the Radiotracer Residence Time Distribution Method and Metastable Techenetium-99: a Case Study of Clinker Milling at National Cement Company, Athi River
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Kenya, cement is a key ingredient in the built and construction industry and in 2017, its production contributed to 5.8% of GDP. In general, cement production is energy intensive and costly. Currently, National Cement ... -
An investigation of impact of cash flow management on small and medium enterprise construction firms.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-08)The challenge of cash flow for small contractors is well documented. Besides management related challenges, lack of capital, limited access to credit, payment delays and lack of proper regulatory framework has bedeviled ... -
An Investigation of influences of socio-economic and environmental factors on health: A Case study of Makongeni Location, Nakuru District
(University of Nairobi, 1993-06)Health development is a social issue of pressing importance especially in the African setting. In recognition of the fact that health and development cannot be separated, the heads of state of the organization of Africa ... -
An Investigation Of Low Temperature Plasma Environment Effect On The Content Of Polyphenols During Manufacture Of Kenyan Tea
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-07)Low Temperature Nitrogen Plasma (LTNP) was used to process green tealeaf to study its effect on the Polyphenol content in Made Tea. This was carried out using fresh green tea leaves that was collected on different days ... -
An investigation of mortgage financing strategies in residential property investments in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2001)Residential Mortgage Financing in Kenya has been pegged to the performance of the economy. The key determinants or index' of the performance by the mortgage financing companies (MFC) -like Housing Finance Company of Kenya ... -
Investigation of Natural Diatomite Sorption Properties for Application in Radioactive Waste Management
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study has focused on characterizing diatomite samples from the Kariandusi Mining area, Kenya, for its possible application as a low-cost sorbent for radioactive ions of Ba, Co and Zn. The analysis of the chemical ... -
Investigation of planning challenges on open spaces in slums
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An Investigation Of The Causes Of Accidents And Health Hazards On Construction Sites And Their Management In Kenya (Case Study Of Nairobi County)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Construction industry is an important part of the economy in most countries; often seen as a driver of economic growth especially in developing countries. Typically, construction industry contributes significantly to gross ... -
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the National Construction Authority (Nca) in Curbing Malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research done was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the NCA in curbing construction malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry. The main study objective was to establish whether the NCA has reduced ...