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An investigation into the dissemination of construction research innovation from the University of Nairobi into Construction practice
(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 ...
Towards a policy for better private sector participation in solid waste management in Nairobi city- Kenya
(2006)
This study is an attempt to come up with comprehensive policy proposals
aimed at improving private sector participation in solid waste
management in the city of Nairobi. It was felt that by reconciling findings
from the ...
A study of the impact of building processes on the technological performance of multi-storeyed buildings element of study: External wall Nairobi Central Area
(2006)
This study is about building processes and their effect on the performance of tall
buildings from a technological perspective. The study was not concerned with the poetic
and spatial issues of Architecture. The study ...
A study into the impact and suitability of building maintenance practices of local council buildings On performance of floor finishes: case study of Nairobi city hall and Kisumu town hall
(2005-06)
This research is a study in to the impact and suitability of building maintenance
practices of local council buildings or performance of floor finishes. The aim was
to explore the maintenance practices adopted by the ...
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 Nairobi, 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 ...
The control of water shortages for improved livelihoods
(2003-05)
All living things for their survival need water. It's a very crucial determinant in the life of
all living things. Water is a natural resource and has some tangible practical value. There is no life without water. From ...
The behaviour of tubular steel beams subjected to transverse blast loads
(2009)
A series of blast experiments was performed on tubular beams with different cross-section slenderness, lengths and boundary conditions. As a result of a transverse blast load, cold-formed hollow beams undergo global and ...