B.SC.

(HO S) BUILDI G DEGREE PROGRAMME

DEPARTME T OF BUILDI G
FACULTY OF E VIRO ME TAL SCIE CES
U IVERSITY OF LAGOS
5 YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME I BUILDI G

100 LEVEL BUILDING - FIRST SEMESTER

S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory

1 BLD 101 Building Graphics I 0 Compulsory
2 BLD 103 Building Const. and Materials I 2 Compulsory
3 FES 101 Intro. to Environmental Sciences 2 Compulsory
4 GST 105 Use of English I 2 Compulsory
5 GST 102 Intro. to logic & Philosophy 2 Compulsory
6 BLD 105 Pure Mathematics I 3 Compulsory
7 FSC 105 Intro. to Physics I 2 Compulsory
8 FSC 102 Intro. to Chemistry I 3 Compulsory

SECO D SEMESTER
S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory
1 BLD 102 Building Graphics II 0 Compulsory
2 BLD 104 Building Construction and Materials II 2 Compulsory
3 BLD 106 Princ. Of Economics for Builders 2 Compulsory
4 BLD 108 Intro. to Quantity Surveying 2 Compulsory
5 BLD 110 Pure Mathematics II 2 Compulsory
6 PHS 101 Intro. to Physics II 2 Compulsory
7 PHS 103 Laboratory Physics 0 Compulsory

200 LEVEL - FIRST SEMESTER

S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory
1 FSC 103 Intro. to Computer 2 Compulsory
2 FRE 187 French for Professional Students 2 Compulsory
3 BLD 205 Statistics 1 Compulsory
4 MEG 101/ Compulsory
BLD 207 Workshop Practice I 0 Compulsory
5 ESM 211 Intro. to Valuation I 4 Compulsory
6 BLD 201 Building Studio I 0 Compulsory
7 BLD 203 Building Constr & Materials III 2 Compulsory
8 CEG 201 Engineering Maths I 3 Compulsory
9 SVY 201 Basic Surveying 2 Compulsory
10 GAS 201 General African Studies I 2* Compulsory
11 MEG 201 Thermo Fluids I Compulsory
200 LEVEL - SECO D SEMESTER
S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory
 1 GAS 202 General African Studies II 2* Compulsory
2 BLD 210 Environmental Sciences I (Lighting) 1 Compulsory
3 MEG 102 Constr. Workshop 1 Compulsory
4 BLD 208 Practice II 0 Compulsory
5 BLD 204 Building Construction & Material IV 2 Compulsory
6 MEG 202 Thermo Fluids II 2 Compulsory
7 BLD 206 Princ. of Measurement & Descriptn III 1 Compulsory
8 CEG 202 Mechanics of Materials I 3 Compulsory
9 SVY 202 Land Surveying 2
10 BLD 202 Building Studio II 1
11 BLD 212 Computer Application 1

300 LEVEL - FIRST SEMESTER

S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory
1 BLD 303 Water & Drainage 2 Compulsory
2 BLD 307 Envmental Services (Noise Control) Compulsory
3 BLD 309 Princ. Of Measuremt & Descriptn II 2 Compulsory
4 BLD 301 Construction Tech. I 2 Compulsory
5 CEG 303 Structural Design I 2 Compulsory
6 BLD 305 Building Maintenance I 2 Compulsory
7 GEG 301 Structural Analysis I 2 Compulsory
8 CEG 305 Mechanics of Fluids
Electives of 2 units from below 2
9 BLD 311 Case Studies of Glass in Bldg 1 Elective
10 BLD 313 Case Studies of Clays in Bldg 1 Elective
11 ARC 320 African Traditional Architecture 2 Elective

300 LEVEL - SECO D SEMESTER

S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory
1 BLD 302 Building Maintenance II 2 Compulsory
2 BLD 304 Air Conditioning 2 Compulsory
3 BLD 308 Project Planning and Control Compulsory
4 BLD 302 Construction Tech II 2 Compulsory
5 BLD 312 Analysis of Prices and Estimating 2 Compulsory
6 CEG 302 Mechanics of Materials 2 Compulsory
7 BLD 310 Electrical Services in Buildings 1 Compulsory
8 CEG 306 Soil Mechanics I 2 Compulsory
Electives of 2 units from below 2
9 BLD 312 Case Studies of Plastics in Bldgs 1 Elective
10 BLD 314 Case Studies of Timber in Bldgs 1 Elective
11 ARC 223 Heritage of Settlements 2 Elective
400 LEVEL - FIRST SEMESTER
S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory
 1 BLD 401 Integrated Studio work 2 Compulsory
2 BLD 403 Properties of Materials 1 Compulsory
3 BLD 405 Building Economics 2 Compulsory
4 BLD 409 Analysis of Prices and Estimating II 2 Compulsory
5 BLD 407 Principles of Contr. Mgt. 2 Compulsory
6 CEG 401 Structural Analysis 2 Compulsory
7 CEG 403 Structural Design I 2 Compulsory
8 CEG 405 Foundation Engineering I 1 Compulsory
9 Electives of 4 units from below 4
11 BUS 221 Nigerian Business Environment 2 Elective
12 ESM 311 Nigerian Land Law 2 Elective
13 *ESM 32 Applied Town Planning 2 Elective
14 CEG 411 Sanitary Engineering 2 Elective

400 LEVEL - SECO D SEMESTER

BLD 400 Industrial Training

500 LEVEL - FIRST SEMESTER

S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory
1 BLD 501 Advance Constr. Tech I 3 Compulsory
2 BLD 505 Mgt. of Building Projects 2 Compulsory
3 BLD 507 Tech. communication/Serminars 1 Compulsory
4 BLD 508 Professional Practice 2 Compulsory
5 BLD 509 Project Report I 2 Compulsory
Electives of 8 units from below 8
6 BLD 511 Specification Writing 2 Elective
7 BLD 513 Development of New Bldg materials 2 Elective
8 BLD 515 Budgeting and Finance 2 Elective
9 BLD 517 Thermal Environment 2 Elective
10 ESM 421 Property Management I 3 Elective
11 CEG 307 Transportatn Engineering 2 Elective
12 CEG 307 Structural Analysis III 2 Elective
13 CEG 505 Foundation Engineering II 2 Elective
14 CEG 507 Water Supply Engineering 2 Elective
15 CEG 521 Soil Mechanics II 2 Elective

500 LEVEL - SECO D SEMESTER

S/n Course Code Course Title Number of Units Elective/Compulsory
1 BLD 502 Advamce Constr. Tech II 3 Compulsory
2 BLD 506 Bldg. Contracts law and Arbitration 2 Compulsory
3 BLD 508 Professional Practice 2 Compulsory
4 BLD 510 Project Report II 2 Compulsory
Electives of 8 units all from any
 one of 4 option below
5 BLD 512 Advanced Project Management 2 Elective
6 BLD 514 Productivity Studies on Site 2 Elective
7 BLD 516 Advance Building Processes 2 Elective
8 BLD 518 Construction Plants and Equipment 2 Elective
9 BLD 520 Operational Research 2 Elective
10 BLD 524 Building Maintenance Management 2 Elective
11 BLD 526 Design Economics & Cost Planning 2 Elective
12 BLD 530 Five Protection in Buildings 2 Elective
13 BLD 534 Energy Utilisation in Buildings 2 Elective
14 BLD 536 Advced Alc & Transportatn in Bldg 2 Elective
15 BLD 538 Advanced Acoutics & Noise Control 2 Elective
16 BLD 540 Advanced Lightinh Design 2 Elective

COURSE DESCRIPTIO

BLD 101/102: BUILDI G GRAPHICS I & II 2 U ITS

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to three dimensional awareness,
through graphic communication, using freehand drawing exercise to develop accurate
observation and skill in graphic presentation.

Introduction to drawing instrument and their proper use. Pencil, strokes, various grades
and their purposes. Inking of drawings, various types of tracing and drawing papers –
standard sizes right and wrong sides, etc.

Geometrical construction including paths of points of simple mechanism. Projections of

points and lines, surface and solids in space. Orthographic projection in first and third
angles. Application of principles of orthographic projections including traces, true
lengths, gradients, interjections etc, use of auxiliary planes. Orthographic views of simple
objects isometric and oblique projections. Freehand sketching of various objects using
pencil, pen and brush. Exercises on simple building elements like steps, doors etc.
construction of different scales and their uses in practice.

BLD 103: BUILDI G CO STRUCTIO A D MATERIALS I 2 U ITS

General introduction to Basic Building Construction Operations and Techniques.

Site Operations- Site clearance, bulk excavation trending. Main items of Plant:-
backacter, face shovel, dragline, etc.

Foundations - Simple strip

- Sub-soil loading calculation
- Materials for foundation construction
- Solid ground floors
- Raised upper floors (Timber)
- Finishes
- Functional requirements
- Stone walls
 - Block walls
- Brick walls
- Utilization of timber for walls
- Bonding, Mortar Stone/Block Brick walls
- Pointing, D.P.C. Arches

BLD 104: BUILDI G CO STRUCTIO A D MATERIALS II 2 U ITS

Doors/Windows - Types and Function
Roofs - Flat roofs
- Pitched roofs
- Other types
- Finishes
Detailing of Building Elements
- Foundation
- Nature of subsoil
- Floors
- Walls section/openings
- Roofs
BLD 105 PURE MATHEMATICS I 2 U ITS
Axiomatic Set Theory. Operations on Set. Ordinal and Cardinal Numbers. Well Ordering.
Transfinite induction and Recursion. Consequences of axioms of choice. Boolean
algebra. Cardinal arithmetic: Linear ordering, trees, infinite combinatorics, partition
calculus. Descriptive set theory. Stationary sets. Ring theory. Elementary graph theory:
properties, paths, circuits and connectivity of graphs.

BLD 106: PRI CIPLES OF ECO OMICS 2 U ITS

Outline of economic theory to economic activities. Output and prices and their effect on
prices of construction work. Price and market mechanism. The construction industry and
its role in the Nigeria economy. Sources of finance for construction works. Money and
the monetary system in Nigeria. The elements of public finance. International trade and
economic order. Import and export trade financing in Nigeria.

BLD 108: I TRODUCTIO TO QUA TITY SURVEYI G 2 U ITS

Historical aspects of Quantity Surveying: purpose of bills of quantities: Principles of
measurement; the use of standard method of measurements; measuring and taking off of
dimensions from drawings of elementary example.

BLD 110 PURE MATHEMATICS II 2 U ITS

The real and the complex number systems. Functions and inverse. Limits, continuity and
derivatives. The definite integral and fundamental theorems of integral calculus.
Applications of integration. Improper integral. Sequences. Monotones sequences and
Cauchy criteria. Series. Test for convergence. Power series. Taylor’s series. Operations
on power series.

BLD 201/202: BUILDI G STUDIOS I & II 2 U ITS

Introduction to sketch design for idea development of a single space function technology
problem. Project development through systematic periodic introduction of several
technical problems and the consequences for the final solution.
Exploration of design decision and the consequence of those decision on the organisation
and effectiveness of the construction processes. Interplay of spatial volumes, building
materials and the technical, structural and detailing consequence.

BLD 203: BUILDI G CO STRUCTIO A D MATERIALS IV 2 U ITS

- Detailed study of material and their performance in construction
- Processing of Building material
- Building Bye-Laws and their interpretation Specifications
- Site preparations and layout
- Buildings tools and equipment
BLD 204: BUILDI G CO STRUCTIO A D MATERIALS IV 2 U ITS
Detailing of construction works
Builder’s drawings shop drawings
Simple foundation details – single, contained, caotilever etc.
Basement walls, retaining walls and heavy foundation
Ground floors and slabs and damp proof courses, upper floors
Types of finishes, and relative merits and cost
Schedules of finishes, doors windows etc
External cladding of Buildings
Development of new building materials – adaptations.
BLD 205: STATISTICS 2 U ITS
Nature of statistical methods; frequency distribution
Measures of central tendencies and dispersion; probability theory.
Discrete and continuous data: Binomial, Normal and Poison distribution: Test of
Hypothesis. Regression analysis: Analysis of variance.

BLD 206: PRI CIPLES OF MEASUREME T & DESCRIPTIO I 2 U ITS

Mechanics of measuring building works; substructures, measurements by trades, building
elements to complete substructure.

BLD 207/BLD 208: CO STRUCTIO WORKSHOP PRACTICE I & II 1U IT

Practical work in carpentry; Block laying, Plumbing, interior and exterior decorations

BLD 210: E VIRO ME T SERVICES I (LIGHTI G) 1 U IT

Nature of light. Basic units of measurement – luminous flux, luminous. Elementary
physiology of the eye, accommodation, adaptation, colour sensitivity. Introduction to
main criteria in lighting design – acuity, glare, modelling appearance, costs etc.

BLD301: CO STRUCTIO TECH OLOGY I 3 U ITS

The course deals with “whole structure concept” of the technology of building assembly;
dome, shell roof, portal roof, folded slab, hyperbolic paraboloid, frame buildings in steel,
concrete and timber. Integration of structure with services; communications in building;
vertical circulation/movements.

BLD 302: CO STRUCTIO TECH OLOGY II 3 U ITS

Building regulations and bye-law requirements; fire protection of buildings; safety in
building on building site; Temporary supports: - formwork scaffolding. Proprietary
building systems:- walls, ceiling, roofs/roof – light, patent roof jacking, curtain walling
etc. requirements for expansion joint sand special insulation Folded Slab.
BLD 303: WATER & DRAI AGE DESIG
Sources of water; water treatment; connection to main-service pipe; supplies to buildings
where the mains pressure is insufficient water distribution in buildings:-
Demand and storage capacity; sizing of pipes and fittings;
Taps, valves and materials for pipes.
Design of internal drainage:- sanitary appliances, sizing of waste and soil pipes
Drainage below ground:- planning design and construction.
Roof and surface water drainage
Refuse storage and disposal
Sewage disposal

BLD 304: BUILDI G MAI TE A CE II 2 U ITS

The course deals with the management aspects of building maintenance
Maintenance cycles for different types of buildings
Optimising renewal cycles
Maintenance standards
Statutory requirements
Planning maintenance work: resources required, Cost Control
Measurement of spot items and their pricing.
Organisation of maintenance departments
Case Study

BLD 305: BUILDI G MAI TE A CE I 2 U ITS

This course deals with building maintenance technology.
Decay of building:- agencies involved
Design defects and remedies
Alterations, conversion, extensions and improvements of building including the
necessary temporary supports.
Access to components to be maintained
Maintenance of Building mechanical services
Equipment for building maintenance
Structural surveys of building and schedules of dilapidation.

BLD 306: AIR CO DITIO I G

Air/Vapour mixture, the psychrometric chart;
Air conditioning processes:- sensible cooling, cooling with dehumidification, heating,
humidification.
Air Conditioning Systems
Comfort conditions
Room design conditions
Components functions, application of component combinations, systems types.
Equipment location to facilitate performance, elimination of & vibration, condensate and
hear, servicing and energy saving.
Control of air-conditioning systems.
Refrigeration
The first law of thermodynamics:- flow equation refrigeration as reversed heat engine
cycle; working fluid, T-S diagram.
Refrigeration loan
Ventilation
Meaning of clean environment, air change rate, extract system, exhaust hoods, fume
cupboards pressurization and rarefaction of spaces to control direction of pollution flow.
Application in operating theatre, laboratories, garages and plant rooms.

BLD 307: E VIRO ME T SERVICE II ( OISE CO STROL) 1 U IT

Nature of sound, sound pressure, intensity and power: The decibel measurement of
sound: sounds level meters and weighting scales.
Transmission of sound and vibration in buildings
Transmission loss. Maximum acceptable noise levels. Means of noise and sound
insulation.
Room Acoustics.
Room Acoustic criteria. Geometric design techniques. Sound absorbents
Case studies of some acoustical buildings.

BLD 308: PROJECT PLA I G A D CO TROL 2U ITS

The courses deal with the sequence, organisation and control of projects and the
interrelationship between various professional group involved in the development of
capital projects.
- The meaning of management and its role in Construction
- Elements of management in theory and practice
- The nature of capital projects – clients, designers and contractors.
- Building management procedures, from conception to completion.
- Co-ordination, control and supervision of simple and multiple
contracts, site layout, repairs for management.
- Introduction to work study; productivity studies
- Financing capital projects; working capial, flow of funds
- Legal implication of building contracts
- Rational organisation of typical professional offices.

BLD 309: PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT & DESCRIPTION II 2UNITS

This course is a follow up to BLD 206 and deals with more practical example of the
measurements of building work related to simple building:
- Work below ground level
- Superstructure work
- Finishes
- External works.

BLD 310: ELECTRICAL SERVICES I BUILDI G 2U ITS

Basic electrical theory and terms
Generation and distribution of electricity
Supply to industrial building: supply to small and residential buildings.
Supply controls and protection of installation:- fuse and circuit breakers, switches and
outlets.
Cables and conduit: cable type, conductor/cable rating, cable sizing
Circuits:- sizes, rating and voltage drop; earthing
Electricity distribution in small buildings, distribution in large tall buildings.
Electricity supply regulations. Economics of supply:- Tariffs, Load factor, power factor
and power factor correction.
BLD 311: CASE STUDIES OF GLASS I BUILDI G 2 U ITS
Introduction to Glass technology and manufacture
Utilisation of Glass in Building
A critiques of Glass as external curtain
Maintenance aspects. Problems. Case studies.

BLD312: A ALYSIS OF PRICES A D ESTIMATI G I 2 U ITS

The course deals with detailed analysis showing the basis upon which prices of Bills of
quantities items are complied.
- Estimating Trade items
- Estimating preliminaries
- The Sub-contractors estimates
- Differences between detailed estimates and tenders
- Project Costing

BLD 314: CASE STUDIES OF PLASTIC I BUILDI G 2 U ITS

Clays as a basis product. The production
Clay products in Building – Floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, finishes etc.
Performance of clays in Buildings
Maintenance aspects – problems
Case Studies

BLD 313: CASE STUDIES OF CLAYS I BUILDI G 2 U ITS

Introduction to plastic technology and Manufacture
Utilisation of plastic in Buildings
Performance of plastic in Buildings
Maintenance aspects, problems
Case studies

BLD 316: CASE STUDIES OF TIMBER I BUILDI GS 2 U ITS

Timber as basic building materials
Renewal materials – an advantage
Afforestation and cause of deforestation
Timber products in building – foundation
Floors, walls, ceiling, roofs, finishes
Structural frames
Performance of timber in buildings
Maintenance aspects, problem
Case studies.

BLD 401: I TEGRATED STUDIO WORK 2U ITS

Group or individual/independent work on building in which students are expected to
demonstrate proficiency in the design, development of services and structural
computations. Students are to provide solutions to set assignment with adequate clarify
and against a time frame.

BLD 403: PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 3 U ITS

Stones: Classification, characteristics, tests of stones, uses deterioration etc.
Lime: Classification, manufacture, utilisation etc
Cement: Composition, manufacture, types, storage etc
Aggregates: Classification, qualities etc.
Mortars: Uses, types, selection of mix etc
Concrete: Concrete mixes, water cement ratio, work ability, placing compaction,
curing qualities of good concrete.
Bricks: Classification, sizes manufacture etc
Timber: Definition, classification of trees, characteristics of good timber, defects,
seasoning, preservation, veneers, plywood, particle boards etc.
Paints and
Varnishes: Classification, composition, characteristics, defects in painting.
Metals: Occurrences of iron; pig iron, cast iron, wrought iron; steel, rusting,
corrosion and preservation of steel, uses of iron and steel.
Plastics: Properties, constituents, use in building.
Glass: Principal constituents, manufacture, classification, Tar, Bitumen and
Asphalt.

BLD 405: BUILDI G ECO OMICS 2U ITS

The course introduces the students to cost planning processes including a brief
introduction to estimating cost of buildings, and a review of measurements of building
works including:
- The Construction Economy: Research and Development; Production and Marketing
System
- Cost Control Production and Design Economics; effect of scale shape, density of
building including size and location of members components.
- Cost implications of construction methods; preparation of preliminary estimates
- Analysis of tenders and evaluation of building project
- Specials case of housing economics
- Analysis of Contractor’s rates.

BLD 407: PRI CIPLES OF CO STRUCTIO MA AGEME T 2U ITS

The course deals with management principles and practice generally; management
science, organisation theory and their application to building project.
- Personal management
- Communication and Communication systems
- Introduction to decision theory
- Financial Accounting
- Appraisal and control of capital project from conception to completion.

BLD 409: A ALYSIS OF PRICES & ESTIMATI G II 2 U ITS

The course is a continuation of detailed analysis of prices
- Estimating for more complex building contractual situation.
- Case Studies of typical estimating operation for project
- Seminars with practising estimators

BLD 501: ADVA CED CO STRUCTIO TECH OLOGY I 3 U ITS

The course deals with complex contemporary buildings and construction problems
- Evaluation of alternative forms, performance of structure systems and building
envelope
- Industrialised systems building versus traditional solution.
- Standardisation, quality control and dimensional accuracies in buildings
- Proprietary system in buildings.
BLD 502: ADVA CED CO STRUCTIO TECH OLOGY II 3 U TIS
The course deals with specialised topic in construction technology and includes industrial
processes and engineering services required for effective functions.
- Mechanical and Electrical System and Installations.
- Mechanical plant on Site
- Refuse disposals
- Large open roofs systems
- Pilling systems
- Case Studies on building failures.

BLD 505: MA AGEME T OF BUILDI G PROJECT 2 U ITS

Techniques and the place of project management as a direct service to the client. The
roles of clients, consultants and contractors, organisation of sites
Dimensional accuracies in building production:
The production frames, structures – sites and off-sites activities.
The coordination of sub-contractors and other specialist firms. Productivity; production
targets and incentives. The selection. Use, maintenance of mechanical plant. Temporary
Structure on building sites – their design, production and safety:

BLD 506 BUILDI G CO TRACT LAW A D ARBITRATIO 2 U ITS

Formation of building contracts – essentials, offer and acceptance implied terms, mistake,
misrepresentation, distinction between tendering procedures and contractual
arrangements. Contractual relationship between persons connected with building
contract.
Types of contract, Contractor’s obligation to carry out and complete the works,
Definition of works, Variations to work, Quality control, Defects, Protection of employer
in relation to: Non-performance – retentions, bonds, sureties etc.

Text Books
Law and Practice of Building contracts by D. Keating (Sweet and Maxwell).
Building contracts – A practical Guide by D.F. Turner (G. Godwin)

BLD 507: TECH ICAL COMMU ICATIO /SEMI ARS 1 U ITS

Objective
To equip the student with skills to carry out various types of research in building
technology and management; To prepare and present research proposals; To identity
pitfalls in the style of presenting research reports.

BLD 508: PROFESSIO AL PRACTICE 2 U ITS

The course deal with principles of good practices by professional builders in relation to
other sister professions and the interest of clients and the public.
- The NIOB rules of professional practice
- The registration Boards and its regulation
- Joint Consultative Council
- SIWES Programmes
- Partnerships and consortia, Design and Build
- Roles of Professional Builders
- Tendering and bidding strategies
- Consultancy practices and their regulations.

BLD 509/510: PROJECTS REPORT I & II 4 U ITS

Each student is expected to work on an independent project involving practical and
scientific investigations. The report may end at analysis and report stage or extend to a
design solution. Course lasts a whole session.

BLD 511: SPECIFICATIO WRITI G 2 U ITS

This course is designed to give the students not only a good practice in specifying
building materials and components, but also in the judicious choice of same to satisfy a
particular design objectives for example cost wise.
- Purpose and form of the specification
- Principles of specification writing in lines with the sections in the latest standard
methods of measurement of building works.

BLD 512: ADVA CED PROJECT MA AGEME T 2 U ITS

The course deals with the practice of project management as a direct service to client on
an in-house or consultancy basis. Analysis of management thoughts, the use of electronic
computers to analysis feasibility, design, execution and management of building projects
including financial approval and use of scare resources.

BLD 513: DEVELOPME T OF EW BUILDI G MATERIALS 2 U ITS

The course of designed to focus attention on research and development of new building
materials.
- A review of current production processes of typical building materials
- Adaptation of existing processes for new building materials
- New building materials from local resources
- Quality control, Agreement and Quality assurance.
- Case Studies

BLD 514: PRODUCTIVITY STUDIES O SITE 2 U ITS

The course is aimed at increasing productivity of building construction by analysis of
typical methods of construction and production processes and devising the most efficient
ways of performing each process.
- A review of work study principles and techniques
- Flow chart and string diagram
- Case Studies on productivity of craftsmen
- Target setting, evaluation and review
- The establishment of bonus incentives.

BLD 515: BUDGETI G A D FI A CE 2 U ITS

- Introduction to form of Business organisation and accounting requirements
- Accounting Theory, Cost Accounting and Purpose and Accounting
- Finance in General
- Budgeting, Control System and Capital Budgeting, Cost Control
- Working Capital
- Profitability, Case Studies

BLD 516: ADVA CED BUILDI G PROCESSES 2 U ITS

The course is design to expose the student to advanced system of building by highlighting
possibility now and future for example
- Soil strengthening
- System of Prefabrication
- Self Weathering applied finishes
- Jointless flooring

BLD 517: THERMAL E VIRO ME T 2 U ITS

Concepts of heat transfer; condition, convection, radiation. The general equation of heat
condition through a wall. Steady state condition of heat. Thermal conductivity. Overall
heat transfer coefficient for walls and roofs. Thermal insulation. Emissivities of surfaces.
Overall thermal coefficient – Environmental temperature. Cooling load calculation.

BLD 518: CO STRUCTIO PLA TS A D EQUIPME T 2 U ITS

Standard types of equipment and special equipment such as soil stabilisation and
compaction rollers, vibrators, tractors and related equipment, scrapers, excavating
equipment such as power shovels and backholes, shear legs and derrick tower cranes:
gantry (Portal) crane hoist; trucks and wagon belt-conveyor system, pile and pile-driving
equipment and pumping equipment. The cost of owing and operating construction
equipment. Depreciation costs, economics life of construction equipment, replacement
and investment. Sources of construction equipment. Plant maintenance.

BLD 520: OPERATIO AL RESEARCH 2 U ITS

The course deals with the application of operation research to problems of planning in
industry and business with particular reference to the building industry.
Nature of operation research, resources, constraints, and optimisation.
Cost models, fixed and marginal cost, Present worth technique and application to
decision making in the building industry. Optimum replacement period.

BLD 522: CASE STUDIES I SPECIFIC CO STRUCTIO MA AGEME T

PROBLEM 2 U ITS
This course is an independent work of student using existing methods or new approach to
propose solution to construction management problems.

BLD 524: BUILDI G MAI TE A CE MA AGEME T 2 U ITS

Measurement and pricing of maintenance work. Planning and financing maintenance
work: - objective of planning. Programming problems. Lon-term programmes. Short-term
programmes. Planning inspections. Network analysis.

BLD 526: DESIG ECO OMICS A D COST PLA I G 2 U ITS

Critical appraisal of cost planning system. Introduction to investment valuation
Cost benefit analysis. The economics of industrialised buildings
Cost in use techniques and models. Maintenance and operational costs. The effect of
legislation, taxation and grants on cost.

BLD 528 CASE STUDIES I SPECIFIC MAI TE A CE PROBLEM 2 U ITS

Independent study in which students are expected to evolve solution to specific
maintenance problems.

BLD 530: FIRE PROTECTIO I BUILDI GS 2 U ITS

Process of fire development: - growth period, burning and decay period. Rate of burning.
Factors affecting design; materials performance relating to fire. Fire resisting
construction. Fire detectors. Fire-fighting equipment.

BLD 532: ADVA CED DESIG OF TIMBER STRUCTURES 2 U ITS

- Introduction of structural timber. History of timber houses; beams, roof
construction etc
- Structural timber today
- Properties of timber and wood based materials
- Timber structures manufacturing and assembly procedures
- Forms of timber and wood based materials
- Structural forms and design
- Introduction to CP 112 design of solid timber structures. Skeleton structures:
columns and struts beams, gludlaminated sections, trusses and girders, portal frames
and arches. Spatial structures, surface structures.

BLD 534: E ERGY UTILISATIO I BUILDI G 2 U ITS

Building and climate:- Passive thermal control in buildings thermal comfort:- thermal
comfort indices, comfort zones, solar energy, wind power etc. experimental method:-
measurement of temperature, humidity and air velocity, solar radiation measurement. The
helidon-use of electrical analogs. Use of models.

BLD 536: ADVA CED A/C A D TRA SPORTATIO I BUILDI G 2 U ITS

This course deals with more advanced studies in the design of air conditioning systems.
The choice of supply design conditions, cooling load, Airflow in ducts, fan and system
characteristics, high velocity systems, principles of automatics control Fileration, vertical
transportation.

BLD 538: ADVA CED ACOUSTICS & OISE CO TROL 2 U ITS

Acoustical properties of building material: special acoustical materials
Determination of absorption coefficient of materials by
(i) Standing wave method
(ii) Noise measurement and analysis: - estimating expected sound levels. Speech-
reinforcement systems. Vibration measurement and control community noise traffic
noise, equipment noise, noise control in service systems. Practical and tutorial work
may include case study of room shaping and reverberation control for a school
lecture theatre. Community noise survey and analysis. Road traffic noise survey and
analysis. Analysis of machine noise measurement of reverberation time of a hall.
Vibration measurement and analysis to investigate the effectives of isolation
systems.

BLD 536: ADVA CED LIGHTI G DESIG 2 U ITS

Lighting calculation and design, Electric lamp, luminaries, lighting methods for offices,
school, factories, stores, homes, churches, auditoriums, flood lighting, street lighting,
llluminance and luminance measurements, measurement of lighting, installations.
THE M.Sc. DEGREE I CO STRUCTIO MA AGEME T OR
CO STRUCTIO TECH OLOGY

There are two areas of specialisation-Construction Management and Construction

Technology for which the degrees conferred are M.Sc Construction Management, and
M.Sc. Construction Technology. The master degree programme is designed to equip
engineers, architects, builders and others in the related professions in the construction
industry to play an effective role in managing construction activities at both design and
construction stages. The general objectives is to develop the skills and knowledge
necessary to manage available resources in a technological process and enhance the
experience of practising managers and professionals by upgrading their knowledge of
modern management theory and techniques. The course contents for both construction
management and construction technology are designed to allow for area of concentration
for academic specialisation for those who are to pursue s doctoral degree after the master
degree course. Also the contents for construction management comprise broadly four
modules namely Management principles, Management Sciences, Management Practice
and Construction Economics.

Management Principles
This Module covers advanced management principles and techniques relevant to the
construction industry. The context is the management of enterprises, projects and the
people within them.

This Module aims to provide course participants with an understanding of the theory of
managerial and organisational concepts relevant to construction organisations. In
addition, advanced management techniques used in project management are covered.
Typical material introduced in the theory section is the development of managerial ideas,
organisational behaviour, activation and leadership, the nature of management work,
managerial communication. The ‘techniques’ part of the course are advanced project
planning and control and corporate planning techniques.

Management Science
This Module aims to familiarise course participants with some of the quantitative aspects
of construction management. It consists of three units: operational research, statistics and
information management. The operational research covers subjects such as demand
forecasting for construction, stock control, optimal production resource mix, optimisation
of transport and personnel etc. the statistics unit introduces statistical events. For
example, statistical quality control is covered here. Finally the information management
unit addresses computer applications to construction, system comparisons, package
availabilities and costs and communication mechanisms.
The style of coverage for this material is practical rather than theoretical with the
emphasis upon applications.

Construction Economics
This Module aims to example the relationship between the economy and construction
firms and the economics of construction organisations and operations. It also considers
financing and financial control of construction organisations.
Management Practice
This module studies the practice of managing firms and projects. The Construction
Practice unit covers corporate strategies and tactical planning as well as managerial issues
such as marketing and performance improvement within organisations. At the project
management level the procurement of construction services; project management, project
performance and site management are addressed.

The Construction Management and the Law unit of the Module addresses the framework
of industrial relations behaviours in construction and the legal framework within which
these relationships are conducted. The unit in contractual aspects reviews the law of
contract and of tort and then examines various issues of primary importance to any construction
project and how these are dealt with under different contractual forms, together with design
liabilities and limitation. Current and recent issues and developments in law are included in the
programme.
The Personnel Management unit is concerned with the recruitment, induction and development
of people in construction organisations together with education and training schemes.

Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to the M.Sc degree programme a candidate must hold:
(i) A professionally registrable B. Arch or its equivalent degree in Architecture or Bachelor of
Science degree in Civil Engineering, Building and Quantity Surveying. Candidates with
equivalent qualifications from foreign Non-English speaking country who have had relevant
practical expen'ence in managerial position from the above disciplines will be considered.
(ii) All applications must satisfy a departmental selection committee in an interview or written
examination or both.

Duration of the Programme

The programme is designed as a full time course and its duration for both specializing in
Construction Management or Construction Technology is 12 Calender Months.

Summary of the M.Sc. Degree Programme

Core courses for both specializing in Construction Management and Construction Technology.

No. of Units
BLD 801 Advanced Construction
CostAnalysis 2

BLD 802 Site Supervision/Organisation

and Operation of Production System 3

MAT840 Operation Research and Statistics

(or quantitative Analysis) 2

BLD 801 Application of Quantitative

Analysis to Construction 1

BLD 899 M .Sc. Research Project 4

Construction Management Only

BLD 803 Advanced Management in Construction 2

BLD 804 Advanced Estate Management in Public Sector 2
PSY825 Advanced Industrial Psychology 3
BLD805 Independent Study in Construction Management 2
BLD83 Accounting and Management Economics 2
BLD85 Development Economics and Design Management 2
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BLD 806 Advanced Building Construction Technology 2
BLD 807 Integrated Technology Design Studio 2
BLD808 Advanced Building Services 2
CEG 881 Advanced Structural Analysis 2
CEG 883 Advanced Concrete Design 2
CEG 884 Steel Work Design 2
CEG 802 Foundation Design 2

M. P. M. (MASTER OF PROJECT MA AGEME T) PART-TIME STUDY

Introduction
The need for the construction industry to move away from the traditional forms of building
procurement is increasingly becoming recongised. The modern, sophisticated client
organisations demand single person responsibility for the management of the entire
construction process. The separation of design and construction functions is no longer feasible
for the management of the modern, high-tech, multi-million naira projects of today. The
demand is being met by Project Management.

Project Management is the process by which the responsibilities for all stages of a construction
project are combined within one multi-disciplinary function. Project Management is defined as
the overall planning, control and

coordination of a project from inception through to completion on behalf of the client. The
function of the Project Manager is to provide one single interface between the client and the project.
The role makes special and challenging demands on the industry's professionals and offers
opportunities to provide leadership for the entire industry.
Objectives/Advantages of the Programme
The objectives are to apply management skills and techniques to the organisation and control of
all aspects of the project and to optimise the use of resources to produce a well designed and
finished project which meets the client's requirements of function, cost and time budget and
future maintenance. Leadership is a basic function of management and tie ability to motivate afl
members of the project and commanding respect of the participants are essential. The project
manager's responsibility is equivalent to being a Managing Director of a large company who
usually has financial responsibilities.

The degree to be confered will be Master of Project Management (M. P. M.) and is designed to
equip graduates involved with large projects with skills and knowledge necessary to manage
effectively available resources and to enhance practicing managers and professionals by
upgrading their knowledge of modern management theory and techniques.

The aim is to assist in the career development of tomorrow industry leaders by enabling qualified
and experienced professionals to participate on a block release basis in a course such as this. The
course is designed
(i) For successful qualified professionals who are seeking to reach beyond the limits of their
own particular discipline towards project management rote.
(ii) For persons who frequently are unable to contemplate the required full-time attendance or
even any regular day-release over any substantial period.

Course Duration and Requirement

The duration of the part-time course in project management leading to the degree (MPM) Master
of Project Management is a minimum of 24 months. To qualify for the award of the degree, a
candidate must.
(i) register and pass at least 36 units which include all the courses and all the units in the area of
specialization and the remaining units from the electives.
(ii) Satisfy all other requirements as stipulated in the regulation of the school of postgraduate
studies.

Admission Requirement
To qualify for admission to the M. P. M. a candidate must hold: (i) G.C.E "O" Level in 5 subjects
out of which 3 are in the Sciences and Maths subjects including English Language and (ii) A
bachelor's degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Estate Management, Civil
Engineering, and Urban & Regional Planning, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, and other related professions or

(iii) A Higher National Diploma with upper Credit and also having at least 5 years post
qualification in Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Urban &Regional Planning, Estate Management.
For Candidates in this category, a professional registration is compulsory
(iv) All applicants are required to satisfy a selection process.

Course and Codes

The course consists of two main strands. The first strand is labeled "Project Environment" and
contains core relevant management disciplines. The second strand, entitled "Project Management
Applications", concentrates specifically on the management of construction projects. These
application studies also seek to integrate the background management disciplines into the project
context. Particular attention is paid to the three dimensions of project control; cost, time and quality.
There are electives to be chosen out of the 4 which belong to the First strand.

LIST OF COURSES TITLES STRA D O E: PROJECT

E VIRO ME T Code o.
MPM 810 Business Environment 2Units
MPM 811 Business Economics 2Units
MPM 812 Accounting and Finance 2Units
MPM 813 Organisational Behaviour 2Units
MPM 814 Human and Industrial Relations 2Units
MPM 815 Industrial and Labour Law 2Units
MPM 816 Quantitative Methods and Simulation Studies 2Units
MPM 817 Value Analysis 2Units
STRA D TWO:
PROJECT MA AGEME T APPLICATIO S Code o.
MPM 821 Nature and Content of Project Management 2Units
MPM 822 Design Management 2Units
MPM 823 Computer Applications/Information Technology 2Units
MPM 824 Procurement Methods 2Units
MPM 826 Development Economics 2Units
MPM 827 Time Management 2Units
MPM 828 Contract Law 2Units
MPM 829 Cost Management 2Units
MPM 899 Research Project 4 Units

M. Phil (CO STRUCTIO MA AGEME T)

Admission Requirement: Admission into the degree programme of Master of Philosophy
in Construction Management is open to two categories of applicants.
(a) Candidate who possess a Master of Science degree (M.Sc) in Construction
Management or its equivalent from this or any other recognised University

(b) Candidate who possess a professionally registrable degree with at least a Second
Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent in non-classified degree in
Building, Architecture, Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying, from this
University or any other approved University.

2 Degree Requirements:
(A) Course Work
Candidates admitted under (a) above are expected to offer six (12) units at the 900
level. Candidates admitted under (b) above must satisfy a minimum of 34 units
made up of the following:
(a) 12 Units of the 800 level core course
(b) 10 Units of the 800 label courses from the area of specialisation in
Construction Management
(c) 2 Units from the electives
(d) 12 units of 900 level courses.

(B) Seminar
Every student for the degree must give at least two departmental seminars
on the topic of his detestation.

(C) Candidates for the M. Phil. In Construction Management must satisfy all
other requirements as stipulated in the regulations of the School of
Postgraduate Studies.
Ph.D. (Building) Admission Requirements
Admission into Doctor of Philosophy degree programme in Construction Management is open to
candidates who already possess the degree of Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Construction
Management or Master of Science in Construction Management with a G. P. A. of 4.0 from this
or any other recognised university or Institution of higher learning. In addition candidates must
have demonstrated superior academic intellectual and research maturity to be considered into the
programmes. Admitted candidates must satisfy the requirements as stipulated in the Regulation of
the School of postgraduate Studies.

Degree Requirements
M. Phil, candidates may be expected to take courses of lower codes to make up for any deficiency.
In addition candidates will be required to take and pass at least 12 units at the 900 level.
Candidates must satisfy other regulations as stipulated in the regulation of the School of
Postgraduate Studies.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Summary of M. Phil/PhD. Degree Programmes
Course Code Course Title No of Units
BLD 901 Advanced Management and Specification 3
BLD 902 Independent Study 3
BLD 903 Research Method Seminar 3
CSC 912 Computer Application in Construction 3
BLD 951 Advanced Research Method Seminar 3
BLD 960 Construction Seminar 3
BLD 965 Construction Scenario 3