Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Craftsmanship in Kenyan informal construction: a case study of Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Building Economics and Management, 2004)The aim of this study is to address the apparent low-level craftsmanship in the Kenyan informal construction sector, which manifests itself in defects due to poor workmanship. The role of the sector in the economy cannot ... -
Urban land policy and urban land values a case study of land zoning in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1986)Any land policy is aimed at land allocation and distribution. It affects both the value of land and the use and distribution of the product. The urban land policies that any nation follows are based on adopting different ... -
A cost/revenue evaluation of the rural estate management practice in Kenya with special reference to coffee estates/farms in Kiambu, and Murang'a Districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1997)The study has been devoted to the assessment of the rural estate Management practice in Kenya with special reference to coffee estates/farms in Kiambu and Murang'a Districts. This was done from the three perspectives ... -
The valuation of waterfront properties along the coastline of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1996)The valuation of waterfront properties along the coastline of Kenya Kenya is one of the coastal states that lie in the eastern part of Africa. For a long time now Kenyan valuation practice has been concentrated on ... -
Providing shelter for the urban poor: a case study of displacement trends in Dandora site and service scheme, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1986)Shelter problems is common in most areas of both developed and developing Countries. Most urban migrants are faced with a challenge of identifying a suitable and affordable shelter in the midst of stife competition for the ... -
Maintenance management of commercial buildings within the central business District in Nairobi: a survey of Moktar Daddah street.
(Department of Econimics, University of Nairobi, 2002)Maintenance of property and related infrastructure is a very important aspect of property management. More so, it is more important within the Central businesses district, which is such an important area of any city or ... -
Local participation in tourism in Igembe area, Meru district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1988)The study examines the nature and level of participation in tourism in Igembe area of Meru District. It is based on the realization that effective tourism would be founded on greater participation of people and organizations ... -
Evaluation Of The Performance And Suitability For Use Of Various Flooring Materials In Students' Hostels : Case Study Of The Hostels In The University Of Nairobi (main Campus) And Kenyatta University.
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 2004-07)In the consideration ofthe economic upheavals facing all sectors of the Kenyan economy, the public universities have equally been subjected to the negative repercussions of the above. This has made the universities ... -
Communicaton via emblems: the case of University emblems in Kenya
(School of the Arts and Design, University of Nairobi, 2006)This study is an outcome of investigation of emblems Kenya universities use as identification marks; it the study was intended to establish whether or not emblems are accurate communication devices. In order to achieve ... -
Mitigation of liability for negligence in design and construction: case study of collapsed buildings in Nairobi.
(Department of Real Estate and Construction Management (RECM), University of Nairobi, 2006-06)This study is about mitigating liability for negligence in the Kenyan design and construction industry. Mitigation of liability as used in this study refers to reducing the damages that arise as a result of negligent ... -
Lagos central market precinct
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 1990)Majority of Nigerians in the urban areas are involved in trading. Markets therefore form a very important nucleus in the urban life in Nigeria. Due to the realization of the importance of market as a sure and sincere ... -
An investigative study on the management of property risks in Kenya: a case study of the Insurance sector
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2003)Risk can be defined as a hazard, chance or likelihood of loss or bad consequence. It is closely associated with uncertainty where nobody can claim to be sure of what might happen next whether as an individual, business ... -
The contributions of informal housing in urban housing development: a case study of Kawangware in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1986)Existing evidence shows that Nairobi is experiencing a serious housing problem. The existing housing stock is wholly deficient while the existing conventional housing supply mechanisms, both private and public, are not ... -
The role of non-governmental organisitions and women self-help groups partnership financing low-cost rural housing projects: a case study of african housing fund projects in Kitui district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1994)The growth of Urban sat ion and its related prob ems in developing countries has resulted in many of the rural development issues being given only token treatment. One of the prob ems that has received very minimal ... -
Problems associated with flat roofs as a major concern in the maintenance of government buildings: a case study of public buildings in Nakuru and Eldoret
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 1987)Building roofs have many shapes depending on the individual choice of the owner or the designer. Among the many roof shapes available is a flat shape, though not completely flat. To achieve the flat shape a designer ... -
The role of credit and technical support' services in the sustainable development of women-owned enterprises
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Commercialisation of water services in informal settlements: case study of Manyatta, municipality of Kisumu, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban & Regional Planning, 2006)Increasing economic difficulties and changes in prevailing ideologies in African countries has since led to calls for a reduction in the role of the state in public service provision. The thrust for public services, ... -
The performance of small scale manufacturing enterprises in West Laikipia (Ngarua division)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1992)Small scale enterprises have gained importance since the first official study of ILO in 1972. The Government views the small enterprise sector as an instrument of creating more jobs both in the rural areas and urban ... -
An analysis of the causes of variations in valuation for land compensation
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2001)The purpose of this investigation is to analyze the causes of variations in valuation for land compensation. The project looks at the differences in land compensation values as derived by the various interested groups ...
