Welcome to the Department of Building at Kaduna State University.
Since its establishment in 2019, our department has been dedicated to providing a high-quality education in Building Sciences and Technology, designed to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to excel in the dynamic construction industry both locally and globally. The Department of Building is at the heart of environmental sciences, focusing on all facets of building construction, management, and maintenance, including essential building services such as electrical, mechanical, and water systems.
Read MoreThe Department of Building Kaduna State University was founded in 2019 under the Faculty of Environmental Sciences. The B.Sc. Building programme began at the start of the 2019/2020 academic session. The department commenced with Prof. Nghai Ezekiel Suleman as its pioneer Head of Department and four academic staff members.
The establishment of the department was part of the university’s broader expansion aimed at addressing national developmental needs through quality education in the built environment disciplines. The department has since been committed to producing graduates with strong technical, managerial, and professional competence in building sciences, capable of competing locally and internationally.
The Department of Building offers undergraduate degree programmes in:
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To provide all round university education of highest standard for the development of individual and the state, while inculcating the spirit of love, tolerance, understanding and unity in the state in particular and in the country at large.
To become a Department of world class standard with excellence in applied sciences and sustainability Studies.
To provide courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit learning in all its branches, and to make those facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from them.
The research activities in the Department of Building are geared towards advancing knowledge, technology, and management practices in the construction industry. The department equips students and staff with skills to carry out research that addresses contemporary challenges in building construction, operation, maintenance, and deconstruction.
Research areas include but are not limited to:
Construction technology and methods
Building materials science and innovation
Construction project management techniques
Facilities management and maintenance
Sustainable and eco-friendly building practices
Building services such as electrical, water, mechanical systems
Structural analysis and design
Building information modeling (BIM) and intelligent building systems
Cost estimation and construction economics
The department trains students in research methods including proposal writing, data collection, analysis, and reporting, thereby preparing them to contribute scholarly work that supports the building profession and industry.
To continually enhance academic excellence and professional competence, the Department of Building actively encourages its academic staff and students to participate in conferences, seminars, and workshops both locally and internationally. These events serve as platforms for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and exposure to the latest technologies and practices in the building and construction industry.
The department organizes and participates in various capacity-building workshops focusing on:
Construction project management and innovation
Advanced building technologies and sustainable construction practices
Building information modeling and digital construction tools
Professional ethics and leadership development in construction
Research methodology and academic writing for postgraduate students
Health, safety, and environmental management in construction
Such workshops are designed to equip students and staff with up-to-date skills to meet industry demands and foster professional growth. They also provide opportunities for networking with other academics, professionals, and industry stakeholders, enhancing the department’s national and international reputation.
Industrial training and the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) further complement these efforts by providing practical exposure to real-world construction environments.
THE LIBRARY
The guiding philosophy of the Building and Construction Library, Kaduna State University is to provide access to vast resources comprising:
Supporting research, learning, and innovation initiatives in building and construction.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
One of the strategic plan of the Kaduna State University is community engagement, where stakeholders in every sector are recognised for the development of that field of study. This prompts Department of Building to offer community services in the areas;
The overall philosophy is promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship in securing a greener future for successive partnership of generations.
STUDENTS ACTIVITIES
At Kaduna State University, making the institution students-centric is central to the strategic plan of the university. Students are encourage to engage in activities that will shape their future based on the choices made available to them. As such, the students of the Department of Building engages them on green campus initiatives,
The department thrives in nurturing environmentally conscious leaders for a sustainable future
STUDENTS HANDBOOK
The Department of Building, Kaduna State University students Hands book is an essential guide to both staff and students of the Department of its activities for a given period. This coves the following areas.
For all enquiries contact the Head of Department.
– M. Sc Constr. Management – Ahmadu Bello University Zaria – 2002
– B. Sc. Building – Ahmadu Bello University Zaria – 1986
– Registered Builder- Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (2016) – F.2101
– Corporate Member- Nigerian Institute of Building – (2015) – M0002867
– Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria – (2023) – KD/R/11766
– Master Of Engineering In Structural Engineering (Civil Engr.) – 2017
– Bachelor Of Science In Building – 2012
– Bachelor of Science (Building): Second class upper division (2-1) – Ahmadu Bello University; Zaria – 2016
– Master of Science (Construction Management) – Ahmadu Bello University; Zaria – 2024
– M.Tech. Building Tech (Construction) ATBU Bauchi – 2024
– B.sc Building Tech. Second Class Upper ATBU Bauchi – 2018
– Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management – The Chartered Institute of Project Management, Ghana – 2023
– Post Graduate Diploma in Facility Management – The Chartered Institute of Project Management, Ghana – 2023
– Bachelor of Science in Building – Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna – 2020
– Ph.D. – Construction Management – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – In-View
– MSc. Construction Management – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – 2016
– B.Tech Building – Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State. Nigeria – 2012
– M.Tech Construction Management (In-View) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 2023 – Present
– Masters in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Kaduna State University, Kaduna – 2024
– B.Tech Building Technology Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi – 2016
