Browsing by Author "RASHEED, SHEHU ABDULKADIR"

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    Perceptions of career development among women in Nigeria Construction Industry
    (International Conference of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2019-03) ADEBIYI, RANTI TAIBAT; AMUDA YUSUF, GANIYU; RASHEED, SHEHU ABDULKADIR; IDRIS, SOLIU; OLAADE, E OLUWAKEMI
    Despite the fact that women possess the required knowledge, skills, competences, training and experiences to perform effectively and efficiently, they found it difficult to break through in career advancement in built environment, thereby constitute small percentage at the top management positions. This study therefore investigates factors impeding women from being at par with their male counterparts at the highest levels of managerial positions with a view to achieving parity with their male counterparts. Data for the study were collected from construction and consulting firms in Lagos State, Nigeria, through well-structured questionnaire. A total of 150 copies of questionnaire were administered to randomly selected architects, quantity surveyors, engineers and contractors. A total of 95 copies representing 63% were retrieved and found suitable for the analysis. The data collected were analyzed through SPSS using Mean Score (MS) and Standard Deviation (SD). Findings from the analyses revealed the most important factors that constitute barrier to women carrier development in built environment were family/work life balance (MS of 4.11 and SD of 0.900),high degree of stress on the job (MS of 4.06 and SD of 0.873) and lack of flexibility work hours and schedules (MS of 4.03 and SD of 0.822). Better work/life balance and equality in career development opportunity for both male and female were the most important factors facilitating women career development in built environment with MS of 3.89 and 3.69 respectively and SD of 0.896 and 0.834 respectively. It is therefore recommended that employers should establish flexible working practices and provide equality in career development opportunity for both men and women, so that women may be at par with their male counterparts at the highest levels of the managerial positions.
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    STATE OF AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS IN NIGERIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
    (KADUNA STSTE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES JOURNAL, 2020-09) ADEBIYI, RANTI TAIBAT; BABALOLA, OLUBOLA; AMUDA YUSUF, GANIYU; RASHEED, SHEHU ABDULKADIR; ZUBAIR, MUSA ABIODUN
    Investigation into causes of accidents and ill-health on construction sites in Nigeria revealed poor health and safety performance. Construction workers are approximately three times more likely to suffer from fatal injuries than those in other sectors. This has earned the industry the reputation of being a dangerous or highly hazardous industry. This study therefore evaluates extent to which construction organizations are aware and adhere to Health and Safety Regulations with a view to enhancing safe work environment. Data for the study were collected from construction firms registered with Kwara State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria. The ministry keeps the data base of all registered contracting firms within the state. This revealed a total of fifty-two (52) firms. The use of questionnaire was adopted for data collection. Out of 52 copies of questionnaire administered to respondents, 35 copies were retrieved representing about 67% response rate. The analytical tools used were simple percentage and Relative Importance Index (RII). The findings from the analysis revealed high level of awareness of health and safety regulations (87%). Though few of the regulations were been adhere to: provision of adequate site security (RII value of 4.35), provision of first aid facilities (4.29) and working at height safety precautions (4.18). Use of health and safety file and workers undergoing medical test prior to work were ranked last. The study also unearthed that compliance with health and safety regulations could reduce accidents on construction sites (4.86), raise the organization image (4.51), improve productivity and reduce project delay (4.43). It was concluded that there were high level awareness of health and safety regulations in the construction industry but the level of adherence is relatively low.
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    STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNICATING HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION ON CONSTRUCTION
    (JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING PROJECT AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, 2021-01) ADEBIYI, RANTI TAIBAT; RASHEED, SHEHU ABDULKADIR
    Accidents are common problems on construction sites globally. The occurrence of these accidents usually leads to loss of time and productivity of site personnel, payments for treatment of the injured and burial expenses for the dead. Previous studies identified poor communication of information on Health and Safety as one of the major causes of accidents on construction sites. This study examined and analyzed the strategies for communication. Mean and standard deviations were used to analyze the strategies. The opinions of supervisors and operatives were tested through an independent t-test and Spearman’s rank correlation. Findings revealed project briefings, operating procedures, and safety manuals as the most frequently used communication strategies. No significant differences exist between the two groups of respondents in their rankings. The correlation coefficient revealed a positive relationship. In other words, respondents concurred in their opinions regarding these communication strategies. This paper, therefore, recommends the adoption of significant strategies identified in this study. In addition, future research can be conducted in other countries in order to explore the research area globally.