Abani Joseph Alu

• Master of Science
• National Open University of Nigeria

The success of any construction project largely depends on the ability to manage project costs effectively. However, cost control in the Nigerian construction industry is characterized by numerous issues such as inadequate planning, poor communication, lack of accountability, and corruption. This conceptual review aims to examine the current state...

The overarching need for the project costs to be controlled to a tolerable, minimum and acceptable level cannot waver as it has attendant consequences on the outcomes of construction projects. This study investigates the impact of Project Cost Control (PCC), evaluate the impact of Cost Variance Analysis (CVA) and assess the impact of Earned Value A...

The continued need for better performance of construction organisations stemming from their excellent analysis of cost variance and schedule management remains integral to their success and the nation's infrastructural development. This study, thus, investigated the impact of cost variance and schedule management on the time and cost performance of...

ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Effective financial performance is crucial for the growth of construction companies, and project cost control plays a key role in achieving this, using financial measures such as Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), Cost Variance Analysis (CVA), and Earned Value Analysis (EVA). This study examined the impact of proj...

ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Effective cost management in construction requires accurate estimation, ongoing cost control, value engineering, activity-based costing, cash flow management, and risk adaptation to ensure profitability, financial stability, and project efficiency. This study evaluates the effect of cost management practices on Nigerian constr...

Nigeria's construction industry grapples with soaring costs, missed deadlines, and poor quality—rooted in ineffective cost-control practices. This study examines the critical role of effective cost-control practices in achieving timely and high-quality project delivery in Nigeria’s construction industry. It addresses challenges such as budget overr...

The performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) has been a subject of continual interest to both researchers and practitioners. This study examined the relationship between leadership styles and Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) performance. Leadership is a key factor for improving the performance of any organization. The objec...