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Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Kaduna State University

ADAH CHRISTIANA ADA

Lecturer I

Quantity Surveyors specialize in managing construction costs, balancing budgets, quality, and sustainability. They handle cost planning, value engineering, risk assessment, and procurement across sectors like residential, commercial, and infrastructure. Combining technical and management skills, they ensure financial efficiency and resource optimization, playing a key role in successful project delivery.

Biography

Adah (Paul) Christiana Ada is a distinguished academic and professional in Quantity Surveying, currently serving as a Lecturer I at Kaduna State University. Born on April 27, 1984, she is a dedicated Nigerian scholar passionate about advancing excellence in her field.

Christiana earned her MSc in Quantity Surveying from Ahmadu Bello University in 2014, specializing in Performance Measurement. She is presently pursuing a Ph.D. at Obafemi Awolowo University, with research focused on Capability Maturity in Quantity Surveying. Her academic journey reflects a steadfast commitment to research and professional growth.

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Education

  • PhD Obafemi Awolowo University (In View) Capability Maturity
  • MSc Ahmadu Bello University 2014 Performance Measurement (Quantity Surveying)

Publications

  • Adah, C.A., Aghimien D.O., Oshodi, O. (2023). Work–life balance in the construction industry: a bibliometric and narrative review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-02-2023-0150
  • Paul, C. A., Aghimien, D. O., Ibrahim, A. D. & Ibrahim, Y. M. (2021). Measures for Curbing Unethical Practices among Construction Industry Professionals: Quantity Surveyors’ Perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 21(2), 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v21i2.7134
  • Paul, C.A. & Samuel, G. (2020). Assessment of Contractors' Perception of Risk Factors Associated with the Adoption of e-Procurement in Contracting Firms in Kaduna State, Nigeria. African Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (AJEES), 2(1), 330-339.
  • Adah, C.A. (2020). A review of unethical practices among construction professionals and measures to curb them. Kaduna State University Environmental Science Journal (KESJ), 1(1), 30-39.
  • Paul, C.A., Jatau, T.S. and Zaki, Y.M. (2019). Stress Management Strategies among Students: A Case of Quantity Surveying Students of Kaduna State University, Nigeria. Journal of Faculty of Environmental Studies (JED), University of Uyo, 14(2), 23-29.

Skills

Performance Measurement in Quantity Surveying90%
Cost Management Expertise85%
Capability Maturity in Project Management85%
Research Coordination90%
Project Management Proficiency80%