Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Demographics, Urban Management, Planning, , language: English, abstract: The cost of construction projects right from the commencement to the completion has greater importance in the construction industry. Changes, in many different forms, are a major part of the construction. The need to make changes in a construction project is a matter of practical reality. The purpose of this paper seeks to investigate the impact of variation orders on project performance to propose measures to reduce them. For this study, data were collected from relevant literature reviews of scholars and through administering questionnaires. The findings from the research revealed that changing of plans or scope by architects and clients before and during the construction process causes for the instruction of variation orders; error and omissions in designs presented by the architect contribute to a reduction in the quality of the project. Recommendations suggested, regarding the reduction of variation orders include; clients should provide a specific brief to design teams to enable designers to produce suitable designs. Specifications should be comprehensive enough to assist contractors to deliver the quality that is expected of them by clients.
When the wealthy Kani learns that his sole daughter has been raped in the bush, his plans for her marriage into royalty are thrown into disarray. In his efforts to avoid the humiliation and disgrace of a scandal, Kani discovers that there are forces beyond his control that shape his affairs. The story skillfully conveys the texture of everyday village life in Ghana and exposes the vulnerabilities of Kani defending his reputation.
The story unfolds mostly in two imaginary countries in West Africa and North America. Years of military coups and disillusionment after political independence persuade the people of a West African country to take the suggestion of a woman genius, Aberewa Tachiwaa, and go back in their history to retrieve what they have left behind. While the prospects of the new order look promising, the Gyase-hene, Osebo Okoampa plans to subvert them and become the first paramount chief, although he is not of royal lineage. The story shows how the Achem people of the Akan migrated first through Libya and then the Sahel region of the Niger Bend to their current place in the forest region of West Africa. The story also explains how the fabulous kente cloth was created centuries ago and how its name was derived.
Most children who grow up in Africa are bred with a myriad of astonishing tales that illustrate the immense wisdom of their Elders, the people whose culture and civilization spawned the cradle of humanity. For the Akan people of West Africa, one of such stories is that of Kwasi Benefo: The Man who went in Search of Death. Several Akan traditions and customary practices have been explained in this wonderful story about Kwasi Benefo, a man who could take it no more after Death destroyed his life. Did he really travel to the realm of the dead to confront Death? Did he come back alive?
“She deserves an award more prestigious than the Nobel Peace Prize” Atsou said innocently. “Please Atsou! There is not any Peace Prize more prestigious than the Nobel one. The Nobel Peace Prize is the most prestigious one in the world” replied Mr. Gbé. “If there is no prize more prestigious than the Nobel Peace Prize, a most prestigious one must be created.” Atsou insisted. “What do you hold against the Nobel Peace Prize?” “Nothing at all! I appreciate Mr. Nobel for offering his fortune to reward the deserving people in chemistry, in literature, in physiology and in physics; but I don’t see how the money coming from the ‘death instruments’ sales could reward the peace. All I want is the creation of the most prestigious peace prize by someone whose life is the perfect example of peace maker; an authentic example of social justice seeker and a real universal progress contributor” Atsou said with conviction.
One of a series of readers for African students which aims to help them to develop an awareness and a love of language, and consists of stories from all over Africa. In this story Namdi dreams of reclaiming his ancestral land. When he returns after years at sea, he finds he has enemies.
This is a story of people sent out of their ancestral land as refugees. So the cover design will show women carrying their babies on the backs, typical of African women, with loads on their heads. Men carrying their loads on their heads. The background has to be a beach, a river bank as they arrive from Bakassi. At the bank of the river are mangrove trees. In the river more people are paddling their boats heading to the same river bank..
When the wealthy Kani learns that his sole daughter has been raped in the bush, his plans for her marriage into royalty are thrown into disarray. In his efforts to avoid the humiliation and disgrace of a scandal, Kani discovers that there are forces beyond his control that shape his affairs. The story skillfully conveys the texture of everyday village life in Ghana and exposes the vulnerabilities of Kani defending his reputation.
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