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Human resource is a key input in construction, with productivity being dependent on the efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce. With construction being characterised as labour intensive, the continuous skills development has always been a matter of concern. The cyclic nature of the...

The way data is collected and stored has evolved over time due to various developments which have led to advancements in database technologies. Few decades ago, only structured data were stored, however, with the increase in the business demand for data in this competitive global market,...

The health sector has seen tremendous increase in the construction and expansion of physical infrastructure. Much of this infrastructure development has been spearheaded by donors who have facilitated the funding and construction of these structures. Presently, most funders are moving away from...

Insider attacks are the most hazardous threats faced by most organisations today and is an overwhelming task to deter, because employees require legitimate access privileges to organisational resources for their daily tasks. If they misuse this trust accidentally or intentionally, it can...

The European Union (EU) notes that the construction industry is overwhelmed with various procurement methods and as such, it is very difficult to check irregularities and checks for compliance. The construction industry further faces challenges in coming up with a suiTable method of procuring and...

Project selection and the development of its portfolio in line with corporate strategy is an important task of decision makers in the renewable energy sector of both public and private sector organizations. The selected projects have to meet appropriate time frame for completion and delivery, a...

Fumigation involves the use of a highly toxic pesticide which leaves behind residues that are classified as hazardous wastes. Such wastes enter our environment owing to improper disposal that pose a huge threat to public health and the environment at large. This study explored the disposal of...

Automated Teller Machines (ATM) have revolutionized banking in Zambia, as customers are able to conduct several banking activities without physical Interaction with bank staff. They have however brought with them challenges of cyber-crime. Banks in Zambia have suffered financial losses through...

Active analogue self-interference cancellation (AASIC) techniques are used to prevent the saturation of the receiver chain in full-duplex (FD) radios. This is done by cancelling the self-interference (SI) signal before it enters the receiver chain. AASIC techniques are usually implemented...

The construction industry is an important sector in the economies of nations and plays a key role in socio-economic growth of Zambia. Construction projects in Zambia fail to meet owner’s performance expectations. Increased cost-effectiveness and reduced waste in Architecture, Engineering and...