{"id":8195,"date":"2019-06-24T10:25:57","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T10:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbrri.gov.ng\/new\/?page_id=8195"},"modified":"2019-07-01T09:01:39","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T09:01:39","slug":"conferences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nbrri.gov.ng\/new\/conferences\/","title":{"rendered":"CONFERENCES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">NBRRI in the past seven years have consistently organized annual international conferences aimed at addressing critical and topical national issues in accordance with its key mandate of capacity building. The institute has also collaborated with the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in developing a Road Safety Guidelines for Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>1.\u00a0 Year: 2011 International Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Theme: Bridging the Gap between Building and Road Research and Stakeholders<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: 24<sup>th<\/sup> &#8211; 25<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2011 (Sheraton Abuja, Hotel)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Papers Presented; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Achieving NBRRI Vision and Mission: Proposed Strategies and the Challenges \u2013 <em> S. Matawal<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Promoting Effective Linkages Between Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) and Stakeholders in the Construction Industry \u2013 <em>Emeka M. Ezeh<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Options of Capacity Building and Funding Building and Road Research in Nigeria (Through Technology Transfer) \u2013 <em>Umar B. Bindir<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Framework of Efficient Development and Application of Pozzolana Cement in Nigeria \u2013 <em> A. Anigbogu<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Building Collapse Phenomenon in Nigeria: The Role of Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) \u2013 <em> P. Ejeh<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>2. Year: 2012 International Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Theme: Curbing the Incidences of Building Collapse in Nigeria <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: 15<sup>th<\/sup> &#8211; 16<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2012 (Sheraton Abuja, Hotel)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Papers Presented; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Challenges of Building Collapse in Nigeria \u2013 <em> S. Matawal<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Case Histories of Building Collapse in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Augustine C. Ike<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Causative Factors of Building Collapse in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Felix Atume<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Estimating the Cost of Building Collapse in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Agele J. Alufohai<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Roles and the Obligations of the Statutory Regulatory Authorities, consultants, Contractors and Artisans in Mitigating Building Collapse \u2013 <em>Umaru Aliyu<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Building Collapse Phenomenon sanctions, Liabilities and Legal Implications \u2013 <em>Dachollom Dalyop Jambol<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effective Disaster Management at the Sites of Collapsed Buildings \u2013 <em>Akin Akindoyen <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Issue of Accountability, Transparency and Integrity in Construction \u2013 <em> P. Ejeh<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An Investigation into the Quality of Portland Cement Brands in Nigeria \u2013 <em> S. Matawal<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Disaster Management Strategies in Building \u2013 <em>Muhammed Sani Sidi<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>3. Year: 2013 International Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Theme: Challenges of Road Pavement Failure in Nigeria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: 7<sup>th<\/sup> &#8211; 9<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2013 (Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Papers Presented; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Road Pavement Failures: Classifications, Causes and Remedies \u2013 <em>S. Matawal<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Application of Road Asset Management System (RAMS) for Improved Road Maintenance and Management in Nigeria \u2013 <em> Agbasi and I. Buga<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Quality Control in Road Construction and Maintenance: Practical \u2013 <em> Falade<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Quality Control in Road Construction and Maintenance: General Principle \u2013 <em> P. Ejeh<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Road Pavement Failure: A Case Study of Enugu- Port Harcourt Expressway \u2013 <em> C Osadebe, A. M. Fakeye, D. S. Matawal, and F. O Aitsebaomo<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Nanotechnology and Civil Engineering \u2013 <em> P. Ejeh<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Digitised Subgrade Soils Map as a Tool for the Design, Construction and Maintenance of Nigerian Roads &#8211; <em>O Aitsebaomo, D.S. Matawal, G.N. Omange, and C.C Osadebe <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Concrete Roads \u2013 A Solution to Pavement Failure in Nigeria \u2013 <em> O. Makoju<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Influence of Axle Loads on Road Pavement in Nigeria \u2013 <em> N. Ndoke<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Road Safety Audit in Nigeria: Implications on Design, Construction and Maintenance <em>\u2013 Osita Chidoka<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Influence of Pavement Distress on Travel Time: A Case Study of Wuse District, Abuja \u2013 <em> D. Akinmade, D. S. Matawal, F.O. Aitsebaomo, E. B. Ojo, J. E. Maichibi, I.K. Adamu, U.J. Bala<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Emergency Response Services Related to Road Accidents \u2013 <em> D. Otegbade<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Effect of Pavement Condition on Traffic Safety: A Case Study of Some Federal Roads in Bauchi State, Nigeria \u2013 <em> Mohammed, S. Y. Umar <\/em>and<em> D. Samson<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>4. Year: 2014 International Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Theme: Challenges of Achieving Affordable Housing in Nigeria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: 2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#8211; 4<sup>th<\/sup> June, 2014 (Shehu Musa Yaradua Centre, Abuja)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Papers Presented; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Quality of Housing in Nigeria: The Strength of Construction Materials &#8211; <em> S. Matawal<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Affordable Housing on Nigeria: Conceptual Clarification and Needs Assessment \u2013 <em>Abimbola Onibokun<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Prediction and Reduction of Nigerian Housing Deficit \u2013 <em>Kabiru Bala<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Developing and Managing Affordable Quality Rural and Urban Housing Models for Nigerians \u2013 <em>Natalia A. Anigbogu<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Challenges and Prospects of Estate Development in Nigerian Cities \u2013 <em>Anthony A. Akwa <\/em>and <em>Yunusa Shaibu<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upgrading Urban Slums in Nigeria: Issues, Strategies and Solutions \u2013 <em>Mustapha Zubairu<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assessing the Potential Impacts of NBRRI Pozzolana Project on Affordable Housing Delivery in Nigeria \u2013 <em> S. Matawal, G. N. Omange<\/em>, and <em>Rasak B. Lawal<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Issues Relating to regulation, Enforcement and Control in the Nigerian Housing delivery Process \u2013 <em>Yusuf A. Yahaya<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Nigerian Mortgage Industry: Issues, Challenges &amp; the Role of FMBN \u2013 <em>Gimba Ya\u2019u Kumo<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Accessing Land for Housing in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Shola Salami<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Affordable Housing: The Ghanaian Experience \u2013 <em>Eugene Atiemo and I. Decardi-Nelson<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Quality Application and Cost Benefits of NBRRI Interlocking Bloks as Solution to Nigerian Affordable Housing Aspirations \u2013 <em>Dafang J. Matong, Golesh D. Abel, Juliet M. Didel, Atomen Edom<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A Review of Eco-Friendly Solutions, Green Construction and Sustainable Energy in Nigerian Housing Delivery \u2013 <em>Louis Gyoh<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Developing a Curriculum for the Certification of Artisans for Enhanced Performance in the Construction Industry \u2013 <em> O. Falade, Emeso B. Ojo, Friday I. Gai<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evaluation of the Strength Properties of reinforcing Bars in Nigeria \u2013 Case Study of Bauchi Metropolis \u2013 <em>Abdulmalik M Maleka, Abdulrahman Garba and Ibrahim A. Adamu<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Comparative Analysis of the Compressive Strength of Machine Moulded and Hand Moulded Sandcrete Blocks \u2013 <em> I. Obiora, I. C. Egbuna, R. O. Sani <\/em>and <em>C. C. Osadebe<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Utilization of Iron Ore Tailing for Manufacture of Laterite Blocks \u2013 <em> L. Yisa<\/em>, D. <em>O. Akanbi<\/em> and <em>V. Mlanga<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Innovation in Housing Co-Operative Framework Model: A Significant Tool in Achieving Sustainable Mass Housing in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Habeeb Shuaeeb<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some Engineering Properties of Sandcrete Blocks Containing Fly Ash \u2013 <em> Duna, D. S. Matawal <\/em>and<em> S. P. Ejeh<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Comparative Cost Analysis of Compressed Stabilized Blocks and Sandcrete Blocks in Affordable Housing Delivery in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Mabilong J. Didel, D. S. Matawal, <\/em>and <em>Emeso B. Ojo <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>5. Year: 2014 Book Launch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Title: Road Safety Guidelines for Nigeria (RSG 2014)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: \u00a0August, 2014 (Sandralia Hotel, Abuja)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This document is expected to provide a reference material to many authorities on roads and highway administration, safety and construction in the country. Even though it may not be legally binding, nonetheless it is important to note that it will be used by authorities like: Federal Ministry of Works, State and Local Government Ministries of Works and Works Departments, Nigerian Army, Nigerian police Force, Council of the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigerian Society of Engineers, Federal Road Maintenance Agency, Nation Emergency Management Agency, Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), Federal Road Safety Corps. Nation Union of Road Transport Workers and the NBRRI Road Research department itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>6. Year: 2015 International Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Theme: Roadmap to Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Road Transportation in Nigeria <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: \u00a023<sup>rd<\/sup> \u2013 25<sup>th <\/sup>June, 2015 (Shehu Musa Yaradua Centre, Abuja)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Papers Presented; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Policy Papers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Comparative Benchmarking for Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Transportation for Nigerian Application \u2013 <em>Joop Goos<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An Agenda for Networking Road Transport Research in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Matawal , D.S &amp; Omange, G. N<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Technical Papers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Road Safety Audit of Kano-Zaria Highway \u2013 <em>Nura Bala and Hashim Mohammed Alhassan<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An Assessment of Factors Inhibiting Efficient Integrated Rural Road Transport in Kwara State, Nigeria \u2013 <em>Yusuf, I. T. <\/em>and<em> Jimoh, Y. A<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Parking Demand and Supply in and Emerging Institution: A case Study of benue State University, Nigeria \u2013 <em>Udoo, V.M <\/em>and<em> Gyuse, T. T<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect: A Study on Pavement Materials in the Tropics \u2013 <em>Didel, M., Danjuma, G. A., Kishak, C.Z., <\/em>and<em> Dafang, J. M <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Road Safety Performance Evaluation of Selected Roads in Kano, Nigeria \u2013 <em>Alhassan, H. M <\/em>and<em> Yero, S. A.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assessment of Road Transport Infrastructure Investment in Nigeria &#8211; <em>Yero, S. A. <\/em>and<em> Yero, T. A.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Swedish \u2018Vision Zero\u2019: A Strategic Policy Option for Safer Roads in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Joshua, A. Odeleye<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evaluation of the Nigerian Base Bitumen Modified with additive &#8211; <em>Yero, S. A. and Alhassan, H. M <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Non- Motorised Transportation (NMT) and Urbanisation: The Future of Mobility in Nigerian Cities \u2013 <em>Emmanuel John<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Modelling the Resilient Modulus of Road Soils for Efficient and Sustainable Transportation in Nigeria \u2013 Jimoh, Y. A and Oyewo, S. A<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Promoting Cold Patch Road Mat Technology for Strategic, Safe and Efficient Maintenance of Flexible pavements on Small Scale in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Adebayo, F. F and Jimoh, Y. A<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Road Safety Audit of a Section of the Nnamdi Expressway, Abuja Nigeria \u2013 <em>Matawal, D. S, Cinfwat, K. Z and Akinmade. O.D <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Response of Cold Fix Asphalt Produced with Straight Rum Bitumen Blended with polyethylene to Static Loading \u2013 <em>Kolo, S. S<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Warm Mix Asphalt Technology: A Potential for Sustainable Road Transportation in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Jimoh Y, A and Afolabi, A. A<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Development of a Framework for Monitoring Community Based Rural Rural Roads Maintenance Contracting \u2013 <em>Olowosulu, A. T., Manasseh, J. &amp; Shuaibu, A. A<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Land Use and Traffic Pattern in Zaria Urban Area \u2013 Dauda, P. I., Yashi, j., Yisa, G. L., Akanbi, D. O. &amp; Makwin, H.L<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>7. Year: 2016 International Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Theme: Repositioning the Nigerian Construction Industry-Realities and Possibilities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: \u00a024<sup>th<\/sup> -26<sup>th<\/sup> may, 2016 (NAF Conference Centre, Abuja)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Papers Presented; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Industry Growth and Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Financial Performance of Small and Medium Construction Firms in Abuja, Nigeria \u2013 <em>Nwaogu, J. M., Aina, O. O., Oaikhena, E. O<\/em>. and <em>Okotie, A. J<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sustainable Financing and management of Highway Infrastructure in Nigeria: The Public-Private partnership (PPP) Option \u2013 <em>Isaac Abiodun<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A Critical Evaluation of Funding Mechanisms for Urban Infrastructure Deliver in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Onibokun, A<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Road Map for Innovative Urban Regeneration and Rural Settlement Upgrade as Tools for Achieving Competitive Cities in Nigeria \u2013 <em> Olutoyin Ayinde<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assessment of Building Collapse Phenomenon in Nigeria: Case Study of Abuja and its Environs \u2013 <em>Omange, G. N<\/em> and <em>Matawal, D. S<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Structural Integrity Assessment of the Academic and Hostel Buildings of University of Illorin using Non-Destructive Methods \u2013 <em>Yusu, I. T<\/em> and <em>Jimoh, Y. A<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assessing the Stability Integrity of Tamburawa Bridges Along the Zaria-Kano Highway, Nigeria \u2013 <em>Ejeh, S. P., Nkposong, A., Jibrin, U. S., Sule, J., Akinmade, O.D., Inuwa, I.A., Yisa, G. L., Matawal, D. S. <\/em>and<em> Isah, K. A.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Innovative &amp; Sustainable Materials for Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tin Ore Tailing as Fine Aggregate for Rigid Pavement Construction \u2013 <em>Manasseh Joel <\/em>and<em> Rondong, Luka Chung<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Investigating the Compressive Strength of Lime-Cement Concrete \u2013 <em>Awodiji, C. T. G., Onwuka, D. O., Awodiji, O. O <\/em>and<em> Dike, B. U.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mechanical Properties of Waste Tire Rubber Chips Concrete Modified with palm Fruit Fibre (PFF) \u2013 <em>Garba, A.,Mukaddas, A. M, Maleka, A. M. <\/em>and<em> Siyanbola, S. A.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) on Cement-Stabilized Rammed Earth Construction \u2013 <em>Atere, O. A. <\/em>and<em> Okoli, O. G<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Utilization of Palm Oil Fuel Ash as cement Replacement in Concrete Mortar \u2013 <em>Jamilu Usman, Abdulrahman Mohd Sam, Duada Dahiru, Mas\u2019ud Mamman <\/em>and<em> Abdullahi Ibrahim Getso<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lateritic Soil Stabilised with Cement-Corn Cob Ash Pozzolan as New Material for Carbon Credit Earning in Pavement Works \u2013 <em>Apampa, O. A. <\/em>and<em> Jimoh, Y. A.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Partial Replacement of Cement with Soya Bean Husk Ash in Rigid pavement Concrete Production \u2013 <em>Manasseh Joel, Janet Johnson <\/em>and<em> John Dajo Tsafa<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Strength and Microstructure of Concrete Mortar Containing Metakaolin \u2013 <em>Jibrin M. Kaura, Yusuf D. Amartey, Abdulmumin A. Shuaibu <\/em>and<em> Ahmad Rabilu <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Development of Pilot Plant for Pozzolana Cement Production in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Matawal, D. S., Lawal, R. B., Omange, G. N., Gidado, M. T. <\/em>and<em> Ogwu, E. A.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Development of Green and Environmentally Friendly Alternative Binder to cement Towards Sustainable Construction \u2013 <em>Joshua, O., Matawal, D. S., Akinwumi, T. D., Ogunro, A. S. <\/em>and<em> Lawal, R. B.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assessment of Owode-Ketu Clay Deposit for Production of Pozzolana for Concrete Works in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Osadebe, C. C., Sulymon, N. A., Lawal, R., Oguro, A., Quadri, H., Emannuel, S. <\/em>and<em> Nwannenna, O. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Emerging Construction Designs &amp; Technologies <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Achieving Adaptable Housing through Open Building Principles as Means of Catering for Common Changes in Housing Needs: A Pilot Study of Graceland, Zaria \u2013 <em>Suleiman, I. I., Maina, J. J. <\/em>and<em> Sagada, M. L. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Thermal mass and Wall Insulation on Interior Temperature, thermal Comfort and Cooling Energy Efficiency in Katsina \u2013 <em>Usman, A. M., Mas\u2019ud, A. K. <\/em>and<em> Kimeng, H. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Prediction of Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Foundations Using Standard Penetration Data in the South-South Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria \u2013 <em>Salahudeen, A. B., Ijimdiya, S. T., Eberemu O. A. <\/em>and<em> Osinubi, J. K. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Reliability Analysis of Foundation Settlement in North-Central Nigeria \u2013 <em>Salahudeen, A. B., Ijimdiya, S. T., Eberemu O. A. <\/em>and<em> Osinubi, J. K. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A Study on the Bending Strength of Solid and Glue Laminated Timber from Three Selected Nigerian Timber Species \u2013 <em>Ekundayo, O. O., Kimeng, H. T., Ango, A.J., Folorunsho, T. A. and Nwaogu, J. M. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Potentials of Laminated Bamboo Panels (LBPs) as an Alternative Construction Material in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Bello, K. O., Nwanade, O., Inuwa, I., <\/em>and<em> Okoro, L.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Application of Cullet in the Production of Ceramic Tiles \u2013 <em>Ogunro, A., Nwannenna, O., Aeh, F. <\/em>and<em> Lawal, R. B. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Technical Notes and Discussions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Performance Evaluation of Construction Industry within the Structure of the Nigerian Economy \u2013 <em>Kunle Wahab<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Health and Safety in the Construction Industry \u2013 <em>Nnamdi Ilodiuba<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Repositioning the Nigerian Construction Industry: Realities and Possibilities \u2013 <em>Danladi Slim Matawal<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evolving Risk management and Conflict Resolution for Effective Delivery in Nigerian Construction Industry \u2013 <em>Victor Oyenuga<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Strengthening Quality Assurance, Standardization and Codes of Practice in the Nigerian Construction Industry. \u2013 <em>Kashim Ali<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>8. Year: 2017 International Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Theme: Emerging Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Building and Road Infrastructure <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: \u00a020<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 21<sup>st<\/sup> June, 2017 (NAF Conference Centre, Abuja)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Papers Presented; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Lead Paper &#8211; <\/strong>Visible Global Technological Innovation trends in Building and Road Infrastructure \u2013 <em>Matawal, D. S<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Innovative &amp; Sustainable Materials for Building Infrastructure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dynamics in the Adoption of Offsite Construction in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja \u2013 <em>Olubajo, O. O., Olawuyi, B. J. <\/em>and<em> Ndanusa, W. F.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Simplified Determination of Indoor daylight Illumination by Light Pipes Using Dual technology Outdoor Test \u2013 <em>Tukur, R. B., Riffat, S. B., Su Y<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exploratory Study on Agro-Waste Ashes Combination with Industrial Waste as Alternative Binders in Concrete &#8211; <em>Olawuyi, B. J., Joshua, O., Hassan, I. O., Enejiyon, M. O. <\/em>and<em> Egwuda, C. I<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Investigating Palmyra (Natural Fibre) as a Construction Material \u2013 <em>Ismaila, J., Elinwa, A. U., Duna, S., Sule, J. <\/em>and<em> Adewale, A.K.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evaluation of Some Properties of Campacted Waste Foundary Sand-Bentonite Mixtures Used as Liners and Covers for Waste Containment facilities \u2013 <em>Iliyasu, I., Yohanna, P., Ishaya, P., Abass, A., Kadiri, S. O. <\/em>and<em> Osinubi, K. J.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Glass Ceramics Developed from Corn Cob Ash for Construction Materials \u2013 <em>Adigun, Bidemi O., Garkida, A. D., <\/em>and<em> Alemaka, E. M.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Utilization of Waste Glass as Coarse Aggregate in Textured paint Production \u2013 <em>Adejo, A. O., Garkida, A. D. <\/em>and<em> Ali, E. A<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Experimental Investigation of Clay Plaster as an Alternative to Coventional Cement Plaster \u2013 Joseph E. S., Bello, T., Sani, R. O. and Sulymon, N. A.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Investigating the Embodied Energy, carbon IV Oxide Emission and Compressive Strength of Mortar Containing Corn Cob Ash \u2013 <em>Abubakar, A., Abbagana, M. <\/em>and<em> Duna, S.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Innovative &amp; Sustainable Materials for Building Infrastructure: Concrete and Admixtures <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Experimental and Theoretical Study using Cold Formed Steel with Self Compacting Concrete in a Composite Beam System &#8211; <em>Mustapha Mohammed Lawan <\/em>and<em> Mahmood Md Tahir<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Investigating the Potential of Uncalcined Termite Mould as Pozzolana \u2013 <em>Abdulmumin, A. M., Raji, S. A. <\/em>and<em> Ojo, E. B. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Clean and Salty Water on the Compressive Strength of Metakaolin Blended Concrete \u2013 <em>Nyela, J. y., Amartey, Y. D., Kaura, J.M, Bajahry, S. I <\/em>and<em> Tyoden, J.N. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Performance evaluation of Alkali-activated Coconut Shell Ash as Binder in Mortar \u2013 <em>Olonade, K. A. <\/em>and<em> Bello, T<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Periwinkle Shell Ash and Periwinkle Shell Dust on Concrete \u2013 <em>Zuberu, M. O., Amartey, Y.D <\/em>and<em> Idris, A. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Workability and Strenth Properties of Calcined Owode-Ketu Clay\/Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete for Sustainable Buildings \u2013 <em>Osadebe, C. C., Quadri, H. A, Sulymon, N. A., Lawal, R. B., Ogunro, S. O., Sule, E. <\/em>and<em> Nwannenna, O. C<\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effects of Different Molarities on Ambient Temperature-Cured Metakaolin-based Geo-polymer Concrete \u2013 <em>Ka\u2019tase, E. T., Adejo, J. E. <\/em>and<em> Adejo, A. O.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Influence of Post \u2013Mixing Elapsed Time on Strength of Lateritic Soil Treated with Cement-Iron Ore Tailings \u2013 <em>Ijimdiya, T. S., Abdul-Basit, S. A. <\/em>and<em> Osinubi, K. J<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Emerging Construction Materials &amp; Technologies for Sustainable Road Infrastructure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">R&amp;D Adoption of Innovations and technologies for Sustainable Road Infrastructure \u2013 <em>Eyo, T.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Potentials of Underground Space Infrastructure in Nigeria \u2013 Abidemi, A.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Road Surface Condition Monitoring from Smartphone Sensor Using GPRS Visualizer \u2013 <em>Cinfwat, K. Z., Akinmade, O. D., Abu, A. S. P., Inuwa, A. I., Cinfwat, D. Z.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Statistical Evaluation of Strength Properties of Sawdust Ash Treated Tropical Black Clay as Pavement Material \u2013 <em>Yohanna, P., Mannir, I <\/em>and<em> Osinubi, K. J.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Corn Cob Ash and lime on the Strength Characteristics of Lateritic Soil for Sustainable Roads \u2013 <em>Ologun, S., Quadiri, H. A., Monde, M. J. <\/em>and<em> Okon, J. E. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Calcium Chloride on Strength Properties of Lateritic Soils \u2013 <em>Sani, J. E. <\/em>and<em> Joseph, A. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evaluation of the Plasticity and Compaction Characteristics of Lateritic Soil-Cement-Iron Ore Tailings Mixture \u2013 <em>Kanyi, I. M., Eberemu, A. O. <\/em>and<em> Osinubi, K. J.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Waste Wood Ash on the Plasticity and Compaction Characteristics of Black Cotton Soil \u2013 <em>Igboro, T., Ijimdiya, T. <\/em>and<em> Osinubi, K. J<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evaluation of Influence of Palm Kernel Shell on Strength of Lateritic Soil in Pavement works \u2013 <em>Ako, T. and Yusuf, I. T.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evaluation of Waste steel Slag on Aggregate for Use in Road Construction \u2013 <em>Yero, S. A<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Numerical Modelling of Shallow Foundation Settlement and Bearing Capacity Based on Cone Penetration Test Results \u2013 <em>Salahudeen, A. D. and Osinubi, K. J<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Technical Notes <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Uptake of Emerging Construction Materials in Estate Development \u2013 <em>Chime U<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>9. Year: 2018 International Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Theme: Emerging Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Building and Road Infrastructure <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Date\/Venue: \u00a020<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 21<sup>st<\/sup> June, 2018 (NAF Conference Centre, Abuja)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Papers Presented; <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Lead Paper<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Harnessing Building and Road Infrastructure Towards Environmentally Sustainable Development In Nigeria \u2013 <em> Danladi S. Matawal<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0Commissioned Papers <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Development of Smart Cities in Nigeria: Concepts, Challenges and Way forward &#8211; <em> Mustapha Zubairu<\/em>, Niger State Urban Support Programme, Minna<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Uptake of Proven R&amp;D Outputs in the Nigerian Construction Industry &#8211; <em> Duna Samson<\/em>, Research Director, NBRRI<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Community-driven Building Construction Technologies for Grassroot Development &#8211; <em> Emeka Nwachukwu<\/em>, Climate Change Adaptation and Agribusiness Support Programme (CASP) &#8211; (FMARD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Overview Of Codes Of Professional Practice In The Built Environment In Nigeria &#8211; <em>Osita Aboloma<\/em> (Esq.), DG\/CEO Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Application of Modular Construction Technologies for Provision of Shelter for IDPs: NBRRI Solutions \u2013 <em>Bello K.O., Maton D.J., Nwanade O., Arowolo T., Ojo E.B., &amp; Matawal D.S.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Global Challenges in Construction Industry and Probable Solutions Applicable to Nigeria \u2013 <em> Archibong Nkposong, Etteh Aro &amp; Partners<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Role of Built Environment in Delivering Sustainable Development Goals \u2013 <em> Dr. Samson Opaluwah <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Standards, Specifications and Quality Control in Construction in Nigeria \u2013 <em> Kabiru Bala<\/em>, Chairman Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Developing a Concrete Mix Design Manual for Nigerian Construction Industry \u2013 <em> Charles Ukoh<\/em>, University of Uyo<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Infrastructure Development in Nigeria: Assessment of Strategies, Policies and Way Forward \u2013 <em> Sam Amdii<\/em>, University of Abuja<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Built Environment and Spatial Land Use <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mapping &amp; Analysis Of Vulnerability Of Coastal Erosion In Lagos Coastal Area \u2013 <em>Akhademe L.E<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Application of NBRRI Digitised Subgrade Soils Map (DSSM) in Nigerian Construction Industry \u2013 <em>Aitsebaomo F.O., Fakeye A.M., &amp; Osadebe C.C.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assessment of Urban Dynamics in Terms of Spatial Landuse Variation in Yenagoa \u2013 Lamidi R.B., <em>Agbiyaowe C.P. &amp; Okonufua E.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Slope Stability and Seepage Analyses of Oferekpe Flood Dyke in Ebonyi State by Numerical Modelling Technique \u2014 <em>Salahudeen A. B., Ijimdiya T. S., Eberemu A. O. &amp; Osinubi K. J. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Investigating Housing Stock and Causes of Vacant Houses in Jabi District, Abuja \u2013<em>Maton, D.J., Surajo, L.A., Ibrahim, I.A. &amp; Nwanade O.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Predictive Modelling of Travel Time on Major Roads in Akure, Ondo State Nigeria \u2013 <em>Ajayi S.A., Quadri H.A., &amp; Sani R.O.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Strength Performance of Concrete Cured in Oil Spillage Contaminated Water Sources in Akwa Ibom State \u2013 <em>Ekop, I., Omongbale, T &amp; Asiedet J. O<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effects of Open-Dumping on the Geotechnical Properties of a Soil \u2013 <em>Quadri H.A., Adeyemi, O.A., Obiora, F.I.,&amp; Faboro,O.P <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Innovative Building Construction Techniques<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Modular Construction Techniques for Disaster Prone areas \u2013 <em>Akujobi J.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Development Of Specification Writing Procedure For Mixture Proportions For Laterite Cement Bricks Using The Central Composite Design Approach \u2013 <em>Alao, T. O &amp; Jimoh, A. A <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Reliability-Based Optimum Design Of OneWay Reinforced Concrete Slabs Based On Eurocode2 \u2013 <em>Muntari Y.S &amp; Kaura J.M<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Innovative Road Construction Techniques<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Advances in State of the Art Heavy Construction Technologies \u2013 <em>Stellati P., Chaudhuri K.R, Saliba R.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">NBRRI Construction Technologies for Labour Based Access-Feeder Roads \u2013 <em>Aitsebaomo F.O. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Comparative Effect of Sporosarcina Pasteurii on the Index Properties and Compaction Characteristics of Black Cotton and Lateritic Soils \u2013 <em>Osinubi, K.J., Eberemu, A.O. Gadzama, E.W. Ijimdiya, T.S. Jonathan, O.J., and AlMustapha, I.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alternative Materials for Building Construction <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Strength Characteristics of Blended Cement Cassava Peel Ash (CCPA) Concrete \u2013 <em>Olonade K.A.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Compressive Strength Prediction Model for Concrete using Cassava Peel Ash (CPA) Blended Cement Mortar As Binder \u2013 <em>Taku, J. K.; Gondo, G. A. Onoja, I &amp; Ismaila, J<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Geopolymer Stabilisation of Earth Building Materials for Sustainable Building Construction \u2013 <em>Ojo E.B., Isah A.K., Teixeira R.S., Matawal D.S., Savastano H.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Influence of Rice Husk Ash on Properties of Self Compacting Concrete \u2013 Abubakar M. &amp; Usman, N.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assessing The Potential Of Selected Kaolin For The Synthesis Of Metakaolin Based Geopolymer \u2013 <em>Yola A.M., Abdulmumin M. M., Makwin H.L., Ojo E. B., &amp; Matawal D.S.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Multiscale Characterization of Neem Seed Husk Ash Concrete \u2013 <em>Taku, J. K. &amp; Gondo, G. A. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Characterization of Rice Husk Ash From Selected States in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Abdulmumin M., Makwin H., Yola A.M., Tyoden J., Ojo E.B., &amp; Matawal D.S.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Performance of Concrete Containing Metakaolin and Ground Scoria as Partial Replacement of Cement \u2013 <em>Aliyu A., Duna S., &amp; Abbagana M. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Performance of Castor Oil as an Admixture in Concrete \u2013 <em>Abubakar, S. B., Job F.O., &amp; Usman N.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Potentials and Application of NBRRI Pozzolana in Nigeria \u2013 <em>Lawal, R.B., Makinde, W.O., Quadri H., Yahaya, B.S., Ogwu A.E, &amp; Matawal, D.S<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sustainable Pavement Construction Materials<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Bacillus Coagulans-Induced Calcite Precipitate on the Index and Compaction Properties of Lateritic And Black Cotton Soils \u2013 <em>Osinubi, K.J., Eberemu, A. O., Yohanna, P., Ijimdiya T., Adjei, A. &amp; Sada, Y. Y <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Metakaolin on Hydraulic Conductivity of Lateritic Soil Treated with Bentonite \u2013 Elemba, V., Amadi, A.A. &amp; Sadiku, S.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evaluation of the Strength of Compacted Lateritic Soil Treated with Sporosarcina Pasteurii-Induced Precipitate \u2013 Osinubi K.J., Eberemu A.O., Ijimdiya T.S., Gadzama E.W. &amp; Yakubu S.E.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Effect of Bacillus Pumilus-Induced Calcite Precipitation on the Index Properties and Compaction Characteristics of Lateritic and Black Cotton Soil \u2013 <em>Osinubi, K. J., Eberemu, A. O., Sani, J. E., Ijimdiya, T. S., Taman J. &amp; Abdulmutallib M.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Reliability-Based Evaluation Of Compaction Characteristics of Periwinkle Shell Ash Treated Lateritic Soil as Road Pavement Sub-Base Material \u2013 <em>Etim R. K., Yohanna P., Attah I. C., &amp; Eberemu A. O.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Prediction of Optimum Moisture Content of Black Cotton Soil Stabilized with Cement Kiln Dust Using Artificial Neural Networks \u2013 <em>Salahudeen A. B., Ijimdiya T. S., Eberemu A. O. and Osinubi K. J.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Statistical Prediction of Compaction Characteristics of Lateritic and Black Cotton Soils Treated with Bacillus Coagulans Induced Calcite Precipitation \u2013 <em>Osinubi, K.J., Eberemu, A. 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