Journal of Construction Innovation and Cost Management (JCICM) aims at publishing high-quality original research concerning innovations and cost management of the operations, process and products of the construction industry. With cities becoming mega and smart, infrastructures are facing an increasing need to innovate and transform in an era of volatility and disruption. Great changes are stirring humanity at the face due to digital revolution, demographic explosion and changes in climate. Globally, nations and economies, industries and communities, academics and practitioners are recognizing these challenges and opportunities, and are proactively planning for the decades ahead. JCICM is committed to dissecting, discussing and disseminating research outcomes that can inform strategic policy and business decisions and research directions, in the age long tradition of academic writing.
Journal of Construction Innovation and Cost Management (JCICM) is an Open Access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author.
The journal while domiciled at the Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Lagos is a voluntary academic effort from varied researchers in diverse fields across the globe. Its group of editors and editorial board comprises of researchers well-experienced and competent from different Universities of the world. The current editor-in-chief is Prof Sunday Olukayode Oyediran.
SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL
This focus will require interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary debate cutting across academic and professional disciplines. The papers are to reflect a blend of theory, practical industry experiences and best practices around the globe.
The Journal offers comprehensive coverage of construction innovation and cost management of infrastructure projects. The thematic areas include, but not limited to: Construction Economics, Value and Commercial Management; Process Re-engineering; Digital process in construction; Infrastructure and Assets Management; Construction Technology and Management; Maintenance and Operation Management, Feasibilities and Viabilities Studies of Infrastructure Projects; Green and Sustainable Construction; Cost management of Construction Projects; Smart Construction; Life Cycle Costing; Life Circle Environmental Analysis; Construction contract and dispute management.
JCICM Editorial Board
Editor-in-chief: Professor. Olukayode S. Oyediran
University of Lagos,
Lagos, Nigeria
Email: ooyediran@unilag.edu.ng
Editors:
Dr. Alfred O. Olatunji
Construction Management Discipline, School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Dr. Wasiu. A. Bello
Department of Quantity Surveying,
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Editorial Board Advisers:
Prof. Stephen. O. Ogunlana
Heriot-Watts University, UK
Dr. Ajibade. Aibinu
University of Melbourne, Australia
Prof. Akintola. Akintoye
Leeds Beckett University, UK
Prof. Henry. Odeyinka
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Prof. Deji R. Ogunsemi
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Prof. Doko Ibrahim
Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
Prof. Koleola T. Odusami
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof Abel Olaleye
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Nigeria
Prof. O. Ogunba
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Nigeria
Dr. A. Akintola
Oxford Brookes University, UK
Dr. Taibat. Lawanson
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. Martin. O. Dada
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. Modupe M. Omirin
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. O. J. Ameh
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. Timothy G. Nubi
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. G. I. Idoro
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. F. Falade
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. A.O Aje
Federal University of Tech., Akure, Nigeria
Prof. S. N. Zubeiru
Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.
Dr. T. O. Odeyale
Department of Architecture, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Dr., Rex Ugulu
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Prof. Bayo Amole
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Nigeria
Prof (Mrs.) O. O. Amole
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Nigeria
Prof. M.A. Adebamowo
Department of Architecture, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
Dr. H. Koleosho
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. K. Adebayo
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. T. Iweka
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. Tokunbo Ilesanmi
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Prof Doko Ahmed Ibrahim
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Prof. Yahaya Ibrahim
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Dr. K. Adogbo
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Prof. C. B. Chukwuali
Department of Architecture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Dr. S.O Babatunde
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile, Ife, Nigeria
Dr. Ayodeji Oke
Federal University of Tech., Akure, Nigeria
Technical Editor/Publication Officer:
Adetayo Onososen
University of Lagos (Onososen@outlookcom)