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Akomah, Benjamin Boahene
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IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON RESIDENTS OF CAPE COAST NORTH METROPOLIS, GHANA Mustapha, Zakari; Akomah, Benjamin Boahene; Ansah, S. K.; Tieru, Chris Kurbom; Asiedu, Daniel Botchwey; Acquah, Isaac
INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY VOLUME 7, NUMBER 1, APRIL 2024
Publisher : Universitas Trisakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25105/urbanenvirotech.v7i1.19125

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Construction projects have caused significant disruption in urban areas. Despite the need to limit the environmental impacts of construction operations, stakeholders often fall short, resulting in negative consequences for nearby residents. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of various construction activities on residents of the UCC and CCTU campuses in the Cape Coast North Metropolis, Ghana. Methodology and Results: Using a stratified and random sample of 100 residential houses from the University of Cape Coast and Cape Coast Technical University, questionnaires were administered to residents in university-owned dormitories, private hostels, and faculty/staff housing. Data were analysed using Excel and IBM SPSS, focusing on modelling the relationship between variables and assessing their influence. The results indicated that construction operations impacted the environment and residents of the Cape Coast North Metropolis. The R and R Square values indicated that construction activities affected residents' responses. Meanwhile, the adjusted R Square accounted for the complexity of the model, with a standard error measuring the average prediction error. The constant term was considered significant, representing the expected value when all predictors were zero. Conclusion, significance, and impact: From initial ground disturbance to eventual decommissioning, construction projects can lead to soil degradation, habitat destruction, and increased carbon emissions. There is a need to prioritise sustainable and resident-friendly construction practices by incorporating responsible construction methods that mitigate the negative impacts on both residents and the environment. Continuous evaluation will enable better management and improvement of construction processes, leading to stakeholder benefits. Policymakers should explore eco-friendly building techniques, considering construction impacts.
GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY IN THE GHANAIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Mustapha, Zakari; Akomah, Benjamin Boahene; Thomas, Abilgah; Thwala, Wellington Didi
INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (CESD) Vol 7 No 1 (2024): INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (CESD)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25105/cesd.v7i1.20204

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Green and sustainable technologies pave the way for environmentally friendly and improve the conservation of natural resources. The study examined the application of green and sustainable technology within the school-built environment in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. The qualitative research method was adopted to collect 92 responses from professionals and other stakeholders in the built environment, via a self-administered questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed using both descriptive statistical and relative importance index (RII). Findings show that thermal and photovoltaic solar energy, utilization of construction and demolition waste products were the most common and more familiar green and sustainable technologies in the built environment. The study also revealed the reduction in waste generation, improvement of indoor air quality, and savings of natural resources as positive impacts of applying green and sustainable technologies. Further findings revealed the unavailability of skilled human resources for the installation of the technologies, high research, and development costs, and much time consumption as piercing negative impacts of the green technology application in the built environment. Stakeholders in the built environment should apply and utilize green technologies to reduce the overall usage and consumption of energy and other raw materials to minimize the effects of global warming and improve the quality of air and water, as well as general projects.  
Co-Authors Acquah, Isaac Ansah, S. K. Asiedu, Daniel Botchwey Mustapha, Zakari Thomas, Abilgah Thwala, Wellington Didi Tieru, Chris Kurbom