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Evaluation of the Implementation of Circular Economy and Sustainable Construction Practices in the Nigerian Construction Industry

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjreecm-2025-0015 | Journal eISSN: 2255-9671 | Journal ISSN: 2255-9604
Language: English
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Submitted on: Jul 20, 2025
Accepted on: Sep 12, 2025
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