Currently, construction cost overrun is a huge challenge not only in developing countries like Ethiopia but also in developed countries as well. One of the reasons is lack of proper planning and preliminary cost estimation ...

In GTP-II period; poor project management, capacity limitation, lack of integration and finance, technology gap were identified as challenges to the construction sector. This can be minimized through incorporation of ...

Construction industry is a major player in the economy of any country by generating employment and wealth to a nation through its forward and backward linkages with other sectors. However many construction in developing ...

Construction projects are naturally tied up with contract agreement between parties involved in completing all the work that is contained in the contract. However, it is often observed that projects go beyond their allocated ...

Construction building defects are one of the major challenges and a key concern in the Ethiopian building industry that requires immediate attention. Construction defects minimize the value of buildings, the aesthetic ...

Presently, the exponentially increasing cost of labor and construction materials have made it more challenging to meet the demand for shelter and low-cost housing. As a result, there is a need for alternative, cost-effective, ...

The aim of this thesis work is to assess the level of Visibility, Applicability and Enforcement of EBCS in civil works in the Amhara National Regional State. In line with the research objectives, the study addresses; the ...

In Amhara Region, the number of irrigation projects is increasing from time to time. However, it becomes difficult to complete projects within the allocated cost. Completing projects with the allocated project cost by ...

If reinforcement bars quality is compromised then the result would be a sudden collapse of structures. Therefore, higher attention should be given to re-bars quality and property. While reviewing literatures compiled in ...

Changes are a common phenomenon, which can occur at any stage of a building project. Especially, changes made during construction stages will generate contractual disputes, cost overrun, time delay, compromising quality ...