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Towards social housing that affords positive healthy outcomes for an ageing population: A transdisciplinary approach (2020)
Thesis
Robathan, P. Towards social housing that affords positive healthy outcomes for an ageing population: A transdisciplinary approach. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1490897

This study demonstrates the linkage between design and management of social housing and the wellbeing of older residents and creates a conceptual model of the affordances offered by housing for their health and wellbeing. The conceptual model identif... Read More about Towards social housing that affords positive healthy outcomes for an ageing population: A transdisciplinary approach.

An investigation in the factors affecting the implementation of health and safety management practices by contractors in Nigeria (2020)
Thesis
Oladejo, J. An investigation in the factors affecting the implementation of health and safety management practices by contractors in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4165690

Despite the changes in legislation and advances towards an integrated project-wide approach, health and safety (H&S) management practices in the construction industry is still a major problem especially in developing countries like Nigeria. H&S manag... Read More about An investigation in the factors affecting the implementation of health and safety management practices by contractors in Nigeria.

Developing toolkits and guidelines to improve safety performance in the construction industry in Oman (2020)
Thesis
Umar, T. Developing toolkits and guidelines to improve safety performance in the construction industry in Oman. (Thesis). London South Bank University. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/8661967

For the past few decades, there have been large infrastructure developments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries consisting of the main oil and gas exporting countries that include Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain,... Read More about Developing toolkits and guidelines to improve safety performance in the construction industry in Oman.

Skills gap assessment to enhance the delivery of technical and vocational education: A case study of electrical installation graduates in Ogun and Kaduna states of Nigeria (2020)
Thesis
Awonuga, O. O. Skills gap assessment to enhance the delivery of technical and vocational education: A case study of electrical installation graduates in Ogun and Kaduna states of Nigeria. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1490840

Nigeria requires an efficient and a capable skilled workforce to manage the construction industry. The workforce comprises the engineers, technicians and the craftsmen from Nigerian universities, polytechnics and technical colleges. The importance of... Read More about Skills gap assessment to enhance the delivery of technical and vocational education: A case study of electrical installation graduates in Ogun and Kaduna states of Nigeria.