Geomatics and Environmental Engineering
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ISSN 1898-1135
e-ISSN: 2300-7095
Issue Date
2018
Volume
Vol. 12
Number
No 3
Description
Journal Volume
Geomatics and Environmental Engineering
Vol. 12 (2018)
Projects
Pages
Articles
Effects of abandoned urban infrastructure on environmental development in Ogun State
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2018) Abdul, Emmanuel O.; Raimi, Kazeem O.; Ibisola, Abayomi Solomon
The well-being of any nation is based on its readily available and functional infrastructure. The abandonment of urban infrastructure does become a threat and causes an environmental nuisance, slowing down development. The study assesses the impact of abandoned urban infrastructure on the environmental development of Ogun State. It examines the effects of abandonment on the environment and identifies the various causes and types of abandoned urban infrastructure in the state. Questionnaires and interviews were used to gather data from estate surveyors, valuers, and end users of urban infrastructure. The data was analyzed using a descriptive analysis and the Relative Importance Index (RII). The effects of abandoned urban infrastructure on environmental development were determined to be environmental degradation, a decrease in business activities, and an increase in health issues. The study recommends that infrastructural projects should be done in bits to avoid abandonment, on-going construction should always be kept clean to avoid negatives uses, good health care and environmental cleaning up should be done for the people, and the use of turnkey projects as well as the globally established PPP model of infrastructure delivery.
Comparative analysis of results of cadastral land valuation and real market environment in Saint Petersburg
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2018) Bykova, Elena Nikolaevna; Šabaeva, Ûliâ Igorevna
An analysis of the results of cadastral land valuation in Saint Petersburg is presented in this article. Сadastral values are compared with the real market prices of land plots. This allowed us to justify the need to take into account the isolation of pricing processes in the identified zones for the calculation of land tax.
Development of mass valuation in Republic of Belarus
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2018) Dedkova, Ol'ga; Polâkova, Irina
This article covers the current and prospective situation in the mass valuation system in the Republic of Belarus, focusing on the use of different types of information in the valuation process. The paper deals with the mass valuation of such types of land as urban and rural areas, territories outside the settlements, land for collective gardening, and placement of summer houses. The mass valuation system of land for agricultural purposes is not related in the article.
Challenges facing valuers in valuation of art and artifacts in Ogun State Nigeria
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2018) Ibisola, Abayomi Solomon; Folarin, Abiola Aishat; Atilola, Moses Idowu
Contrary to the perception that estate surveyors and valuers are only concerned with the valuation of lands and buildings, their scope of work included art and artifact valuation. The valuation of art and artifacts can pose serious difficulties to a young valuer, as experienced valuers can establish expertise in the arts area. This study examines the possible challenges in the valuation of art and artifacts. Structured questionnaires were administered on 17 estate surveying and valuation firms in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The data was analyzed using the Relative Important Index. The results revealed that the valuation of art and artifacts requires more specialized knowledge and practical skills than what is required for valuing lands and buildings. The results further show that valuers are confronted with the challenges of a lack of information and inadequate access to past transaction records. This study recommends that, beyond the valuation of lands and buildings taught in schools, training on art and artifacts should also be incorporated in a curriculum and as well as professional training from time to time.
Comparative analysis of heating, ventilation and electricity costs on the example of residential building in the near zero-energy standard
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2018) Krajewska, Małgorzata; Szopińska, Kinga
This article deals with an analysis of the operating costs of a building designed in the »near zero-energy« standard, with various technological solutions for heating and ventilation supported by a photovoltaic system (three technological variants). Following the analysis, a technological variant using an economic criterion based on the minimization of annual operating costs was selected.