Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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A Critical Examination of Valuation Methods for Vacant Land in High Income Residential Neighbourhoods in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1992)The need to examine critically the methods being used to value vacant land in Nairobi, Kenya arose upon observation that these methods were often subjective and inequitable. The objective of this examination was twofold: 1. ... -
The operations of small scale enterprises in residential areas. A case study of the Dandora project in Nairobi.
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 1989)The study addresses itself to the small scale enterprises in the urban areas. However, the main focus of the study is on the small scale enterprises in the residential areas. It has been established that the small scale ... -
Criteria for location of industries in rural settlements: a case study of Kirinyaga district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1976)Looking at the criteria used for designating service centres in Kirinyaga District, Kenya, it will be noticed that it has included not only centrality but also aspects of potential for growth, especially raw materials and ... -
A study of housing needs assessment:a case study of Malindi town
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development,, 1986)The gap between what amount of housing is available and the desired housing level represents housing need. Investigations have shown that this need is growing over time, with little in the form of more housing being ... -
Policy implications of land subdivision in settlement areas: a case study of Lumakanda settlement scheme
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2003)The significance of land is that it constitutes the most important economic, cultural and political issues in Kenya today. It was true when Kenya became a colony dominated by European settlers. It remained true through ... -
A study of the potential role of pension funds in housing provision in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2000)This study exammes pension funds investments in Kenya with special reference to the potential role that this sector can play in financing housing production especially for members of the pension fund. Pension funds ... -
Planning for rural energy: the wood fuel problem in central Kabras location, Kakamega district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2001)Woodfuel is a predominant source of rural domestic energy in African, Asian and South American countries, whereby the population depend heavily on wood to meet their basic energy needs. This means that the management and ... -
Risk management practices in the management of real property in kenya: a survey of commercial properties in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2003)An investment in real property is undertaken for its ability to produce returns. The achieved returns may not equal the projected returns due to the existence of risks. To minimise the variations in the returns, the risks ... -
Valuation of natural resources: a critical examination of economic valuation approaches used in estimating the value of biodiversity.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2001)Biological diversity' (biodiversity) is an umbrella term used to describe the number, variety and variability of living organisms in a given assemblage. Biodiversity may be described in terms of genes, species and ... -
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 ...
