HEAD OF QUANTITY SURVEYING DEPARTMENT.
INTRODUCTION
The Quantity Surveying Department was established in September, 1999 after resource accreditation by NBTE. The leadership has been through coordinator and substantives head of department, starting with Bldr. Otunola A. T. as coordinator and the subsequent order of succession up till today is as illustrated in the table below.
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1. |
Builder. Otunola A. T. |
1999 – 2000 |
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2. |
Qs. Moronfoye S. A. |
2000 – 2008 |
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3 |
TPN Adama E.A |
2008 |
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4. |
Qs. Dr. Adamu Mudi |
2008 - 2012 |
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5. |
Mrs. T. F. Obalola |
Sept. 2012 - 2016 |
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6 |
Qs. Dr. Arowosegbe A. A. |
November 2016 -2021 |
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7 |
Qs. Dr. Shogo M. Adeniyi |
Jan.2021 - Date |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ND ADMISSION
Candidates are required to register and sit for the current year UTME in any three of the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Physics
Geography
Economics
Chemistry
Biology
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ND
Candidates are required to have five credits at not more than two sittings in 0/Level/WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB with credits in English, Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects and two other subjects chosen from Chemistry; Biology/Agric. Science; Geography/Economics; Technical Drawings/Fine Arts.
REQUIREMENTS FOR HND ADMISSION
The entry requirements for Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for candidates are:
- Possession of a National Diploma certificate in Quantity Surveying at a level not below LOWER CREDIT obtained from the Federal Polytechnic, Offa or similar approved institutions whose respective programme have been accredited by NBTE.
- Evidence of a one year relevant post National Diploma industrial training experience.
- Candidates with PASS grade classification at national Diploma level with two years post qualification industrial training experience MAY be considered on its own merit.
- Relevant five (5) O’level credits including English Language; Mathematics, physics and other relevant subjects as enlisted under National Diploma requirement obtained at not more than two (2) sittings from such examinations as SSCE/GCE, November/December, WAEC/NECO/NABTEB May/June.
LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF
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Names of Staff |
Rank/designation |
Qualifications |
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Qs. Dr. M. A. Shogo |
Principal Lecturer |
B.Tech, PGDE, M.Sc, PhD ,MNIQS, RQS, TRC.(Head of Department) |
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Qs. Dr. Adamu Mudi. |
Chief Lecturer |
HND. PGD, M.Tech, PhD(QS), MNIQS, RQS, MQSi (UK). |
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Qs. Dr. A.A Arowosegbe |
Chief Lecturer |
HND, PGD, M.Sc. PhD(QS), FNIQS, RQS, MSCIArb. |
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Qs. (Mrs) T.F Obalola |
Chief Lecturer |
B.Tech. M.Tech, MNIQS, |
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Qs. S. A. Moronfoye |
Principal Lecturer |
B.Sc.M.Sc. MNIQS, RQS |
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Qs. A.T Akinlolu |
Chief Instructor |
HND. MNIQS.RQS |
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Qs. H. A. Olagoke |
Lecturer II |
B.Tech PGDE, MNIQS, RQS. |
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Mr. O.S. Enoko |
Lecturer II |
B.Tech (QS). |
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Qs. J. O Ilori |
Lecturer III |
HND PGD(QS), M.Tech, MNIQS,RQS |
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Mr.Oyebisi Oyedoyin G. |
Principal Instructor II |
HND,PGDE, MNIQS |
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Mr. B. A. Ojo |
Technologist I |
HND, PGD(CM) |
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Mr Hillary Ejike |
Higher Instructor |
HND (QS) |
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Mrs. R. Olagoke |
Higher Instructor |
HND (QS)
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NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
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S/No |
NAME OF STAFF |
QUALIFICATIONS |
RANK |
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1. |
Mrs. Lawal Idiat Ajala A. |
HND, NIM |
Principal Officer I |
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2. |
Mrs. Olatinwo Rasheedat A. |
BSc. NCE |
Administrative Officer II |
CURRICULUM OUTLINE NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
SEMESTER ONE YEAR ONE
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S/No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
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1. |
QUS 101 |
Introduction to Measurement |
2 |
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2. |
QUS103 |
Basic Engineering Science |
3 |
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3. |
QUS105 |
Wood Workshop Practice |
2 |
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4. |
QUS107 |
Principles of Economics |
2 |
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5. |
BLD 103 |
Building Construction I |
3 |
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6. |
MEC101 |
Technical Drawing |
2 |
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7. |
SUG101 |
Basic principles in surveying I |
2 |
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8. |
GNS 101 |
Use of English |
2 |
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9. |
GLS 111 |
Use of Library |
1 |
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10. |
GNS 127 |
Citizenship Education |
2 |
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11. |
MTH 111 |
Logic and Linear Algebra |
2 |
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13. |
EED 126 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
2 |
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14 |
QUS 109 |
Principles of Law |
2 |
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TOTAL |
26 |
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SEMESTER TWO YEAR ONE
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S/No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
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1. |
QUS 102 |
Measurement of Building Works |
3 |
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2. |
QUS104 |
Property of Materials |
2 |
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3. |
QUS106 |
Block Laying &Concreting Workshop Pact. |
1 |
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4. |
QUS108 |
Principles of Account |
2 |
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5. |
BLD 104 |
Building Construction II |
3 |
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6. |
EED 127 |
Practice of Entrepreneurship |
2 |
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7. |
SUG102 |
Basic principle in surveying II |
2 |
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8. |
GNS 102 |
Communication in English I |
2 |
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9. |
MTH 112 |
Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry |
2 |
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10. |
QUS 110 |
Law of Contracts |
2 |
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TOTAL |
21 |
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SEMESTER ONE YEAR TWO
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S/No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
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1. |
QUS 201 |
Building Measurement and Specifications |
3 |
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2. |
QUS203 |
Strength of Materials and Structures |
2 |
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3. |
QUS205 |
Workshop Practice and Technology |
2 |
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4. |
QUS207 |
Principles of Construction Economics I |
2 |
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5. |
QUS209 |
Tendering and Estimating I |
2 |
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6. |
QUS 215 |
Building Construction III |
3 |
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7. |
QUS 213 |
Basic Principle of Architectural Design and Drawing |
2 |
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8. |
GNS 201 |
Use of English II |
2 |
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9. |
MTH 211 |
Calculus |
2 |
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10. |
ICT 101 |
Introduction to Computing using Packages |
1 |
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11. |
EED 217 |
Entrepreneur Practical 1 |
2 |
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12. |
QUS 211 |
Introduction to Soil Mechanics |
2 |
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TOTAL |
25 |
SEMESTER TWO YEAR TWO
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S/No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
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1. |
QUS 202 |
Principles of Engineering Measurements |
2 |
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2. |
QUS204 |
Principles of Management |
2 |
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3. |
QUS206 |
Building Services |
2 |
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4. |
QUS208 |
Principle of construction economics II |
2 |
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5. |
QUS210 |
Tendering and estimating II |
3 |
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6. |
QUS 212 |
Maintenance Technology |
2 |
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7. |
QUS 214 |
Project |
2 |
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8. |
QUS 216 |
SIWES |
4 |
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9. |
STA III |
Introduction to Statistics |
2 |
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10. |
ICT 102 |
Introduction to Programming Concepts |
1 |
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11. |
EED 218 |
Entrepreneur Practical II |
2 |
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12 |
QUS 218 |
Specification Writing |
2 |
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13 |
GNS 202 |
Communication in English II |
2 |
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TOTAL |
28 |
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CURRICULUM OUTLINE HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
SEMESTER ONE YEAR ONE
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S/No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
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1. |
QUS 301 |
Advance Measurement of Construction Works I |
3 |
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2. |
QUS303 |
Construction Economics I |
2 |
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3. |
QUS305 |
Construction Management I |
2 |
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4. |
QUS307 |
Construction Technology I |
3 |
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5. |
QUS309 |
Tendering and Estimating I |
2 |
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6. |
QUS 313 |
Contract Law and Arbtration |
2 |
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7. |
QUS 315 |
Architectural Design and Drawing |
2 |
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8. |
QUS 317 |
Project Management and Finance |
2 |
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9. |
GNS 321 |
General Studies – International Relations |
2 |
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10. |
QUS 311 |
Services I |
2 |
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11. |
GLS 311 |
Use of Library |
1 |
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12. |
EED 313 |
Entrepreneurship Development |
2 |
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TOTAL |
25 |
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SEMESTER TWO YEAR ONE
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S/No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
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1. |
QUS 302 |
Advance Measurement of Construction Works II |
3 |
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2. |
QUS304 |
Construction Economics II |
2 |
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3. |
QUS306 |
Construction Management II |
2 |
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4. |
QUS308 |
Construction Technology II |
3 |
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5. |
QUS310 |
Tendering and Estimating II |
2 |
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6. |
QUS 312 |
Services II |
2 |
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7. |
BLD 312 |
Technical Report Writing |
2 |
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8. |
QUS316 |
Measurement of Civil Engineering Works I |
2 |
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9. |
QUS 314 |
Condition of Contract |
2 |
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10. |
QUS 320 |
Operation research and Information Technology |
2 |
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11. |
QUS 318 |
Computer Application in Project Management |
2 |
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12. |
EED 314 |
Entrepreneurship Development. II |
2 |
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TOTAL |
26 |
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FIRST SEMESTER YEAR TWO
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S/No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
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1. |
QUS 401 |
Advance Measurement of construction Works III |
3 |
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2. |
QUS403 |
Construction Economics III |
2 |
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3. |
QUS405 |
Financial Management I |
2 |
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4. |
QUS407 |
Construction Technology III |
3 |
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5. |
QUS409 |
Tendering and estimating III |
2 |
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6. |
QUS 419 |
Research Methodology |
1 |
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7. |
QUS 411 |
Professional Practice and Procedure I |
2 |
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8. |
QUS 413 |
Valuation and final Account Procedure I |
3 |
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9. |
QUS 415 |
Measurement of Civil Engineering Works II |
2 |
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10. |
QUS 417 |
Maintenance Technology and Management |
2 |
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11. |
EED 413 |
Entrepreneur Development |
2 |
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TOTAL |
24 |
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SEMESTER TWO YEAR TWO
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S/No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
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1. |
QUS 402 |
Advance Measurement of construction Works IV |
3 |
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2. |
QUS404 |
Measurement of Heavy Engineering Works |
2 |
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3. |
QUS406 |
Marketing |
2 |
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4. |
QUS408 |
Construction Technology IV |
2 |
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5. |
QUS410 |
Tendering and Estimating IV |
2 |
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6. |
QUS 418 |
Project |
4 |
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7. |
QUS 412 |
Professional Practices and Procedures |
2 |
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8. |
QUS 414 |
Valuation and final Account Procedure II |
3 |
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9. |
QUS 416 |
Estate Management and Valuation |
2 |
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10. |
EED 414 |
Entrepreneur Development |
2 |
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TOTAL |
22 |
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UNIQUE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT
The department is well blessed with competent and very resourceful academic staff and other supporting staff and this had led to a peaceful co-existence of staff in the department, no wonder the department had made remarkable achievements in the following areas:
- Turning out yearly students with remarkable academic performance.
- Movement of the department to a more befitted accommodation at the permanent site of the institution
- Access to good laboratory facilities like laptops, projector, generator, standard public address system etc.
- Procurement of standard executive table and chair for the Head of Department office.
- Facilitation of yearly students’ excursion to places of construction activities where students can improve their knowledge academically and socially.
- Providing a comfortable office for the department secretary
- Carrying out regular maintenance of the department’s facilities like laptops, photocopier machines, electrical fittings, plumbing works etc
- Organising the best ever project defence and workshops for our HND II and ND II students which was generally applauded and adjudged the best ever witnessed by both the External Assessors to the department and staff of Quality Assurance Department of Federal Polytechnic Offa.
- Ensuring that staff of the department are made comfortable by provision of flat screen televisions and fridges for each offices,
- The students of the department won some laurels (awards) as the second best student in a quiz competition organized by the University of Ilorin chapter of the National Association of Quantity Surveying Students for 2018/2019 academic session.
- Similarly, students of the department won the first position in a quiz competition organised by NAESS, Federal Polytechnic Offa Chapter for 2018/2019 academic session.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE DEPARTMENT
Facilities in the department include Projector, generators, and public address system, and laptops, Bookshelves, cabinets, Fans, Printers.
COLOUR OF THE DEPARTMENT
The department colour goes in line with the professional body’s colour which combines royal blue with golden colours.
