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An Evaluation of the Extent and Impact of the Application of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in the Kenya Construction Industry a Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The performance of construction projects depends on how best resources are managed. Lack of effective resource management through planning techniques is likely to lead to higher project7costs, schedule overruns,7and ...
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 ...
Assessment of Temporal and Spatial Variability of Groundwater in the Mbagathi River Catchment
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Groundwater is increasingly an important source of water. Assessment of its variability helps
in guiding decisions on exploitation. Groundwater varies over space and time. Groundwater
contains multiple range of chemical ...
Co-designing for Sustainable Community-based Tourism Enterprises in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The advocacy for community participation in local development has been in
existence for a while now, with its roots in the concept of sustainability and sustainable
development. This emphasis on community participation ...
Integrated Mobility Options for Sustainable Urban Development in Ahero Town
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The rapid and unplanned growth of urban areas has resulted in informal expansion, leading to congestion, pollution, segregation, urban poverty, and social exclusion. This study focuses on Ahero Town in Kisumu County, which ...
Comparative Analysis of Structural Steel and Reinforced Concrete Construction for Sustainable Development
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Current discussions on Africa’s Development revolves around positioning itself as an
economic hub. Economic report on Africa, 2015 recognizes that there is potential for Africa to
experience greater growth than East Asia ...
Investigation of the Performance of Pavement Founded on Reinforced Earth Sections Along Outer Ring Road, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Urbanization in Nairobi city has resulted to increase in traffic demand exerting more pressure on the existing transport infrastructure. Outer ring road which is a critical artery within the city was improved to dual ...
Assessing Drivers and Effects of Peri-urban Development in Secondary Towns: a Case Study of Kitui Town in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The peri-urban development phenomenon has been of concern since the 20th century. Governments, scholars, and institutions have invested heavily in attempts to understand how this phenomenon manifests and models developed ...
Evaluation of the Properties of Geopolymer Concrete With the Addition of Bamboo Leaf Ash as a Natural Pozzolanic Material
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
As a result of growing environmental concerns in the cement industry and rising costs of building materials, there has been an increased interest in alternative cement technologies. New binders are now necessary for better ...
The Impact of Mega Infrastructure on the Hydrology of Ruiru and Kamiti Rivers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Like many other developing nations in Africa, Kenya has seen a significant rise in urbanization. Numerous cities and towns have seen population growth as well as spatial expansion, resulting in enormous metropolitan areas. ...