Osuizugbo, I C (2021) The need for and benefits of buildability analysis: Nigeria as a case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), pp. 1207-1230. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: Buildability analysis has a potential of improving the outcomes of construction projects. However, the usage of buildability analysis is not well pronounced within the construction sector. This study aims to provide understanding of the concept of buildability analysis with the view to predicting the future stance for buildability analysis. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a survey research method. Questionnaires were administered to purposively selected group of construction professionals working in Nigeria. A total of 82 questionnaires were administered among the sampled respondents, out of which a total of 51 (62.2%) were adequately filled and returned. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The results revealed inability of the designers and constructors to have a common upstanding of the entire construction process, fragmented nature of the construction industry and poor correlation between design and construction as the most essential needs for buildability analysis. On the benefits of buildability analysis, the results showed increase in efficiency, save wasteful efforts and quality improvement as the most significant ones. In addition, the results from the study revealed that there is a statistically significant difference in some of the needs for and benefits of buildability analysis among the survey participants. Originality/value: The study identified three future stances for buildability analysis to include building unity, efficient and effective construction and high competition. Framework for buildability analysis was developed aimed at providing guidance to professionals in achieving enhanced project production information. The findings provide in-depth insight of the needs for and benefits of buildability analysis that can inform professionals in the construction industry to adopt buildability analysis programme as a lasting solution to most design challenges and buildability problems confronting the sector.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | buildability analysis; future stance; Nigeria |
| Index terms: | questionnaire, competition, methodology, construction process, construction project, construction sector, buildability, survey, programme, future stance, design and construction, construction professional, construction industry, statistics, case study, efficiency, designer, quality improvement, Nigeria |
| Subjects: | profession, data collection methods, mathematical modelling, contractual arrangements, project delivery, urban planning, Geography, production management, professional development, performance management, research methods, industry analysis, design efficiency, project controls, market analysis, building construction |
| Topics: | Governance, Procurement, Roles and Professions, Information Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Time Control, Site Management, Quality Management, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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