Arowoiya, V A and Oyefusi, O N (2023) An analysis of the benefits of adopting modular construction: A Nigerian construction industry context. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), pp. 243-265. ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
On site and off site are the main construction methods used in the construction industry with the former being majorly adopted. Off-site construction offers significant opportunity to improve project performance. However, there is little awareness of its benefits in the Nigerian construction industry. This study aims to assess the benefits of adopting modular integrated construction in Nigeria to improve the level of understanding, usage for stakeholders and enhance productivity. Purposive and snowballing technique were used to select the prefab construction experts. Professionals that were involved in the study are engineers, architects and quantity surveyors in the study area. The most rated benefits are enhanced teamwork and collaboration, improved productivity, simplicity and ease in the construction, enhances sustainable building and improved quality of work. Five variables have significant difference between the respondents while the others do not. The study concludes that modular construction is at its nascent stage and could be developed and be more implemented if the government takes the lead. It is therefore recommended that stakeholders must be ready and willing to use modern method for better collaboration and teamwork. Also, more awareness and training programmes should be conducted to the stakeholders who could implement its usage in the Nigerian construction industry. The government should also provide financial support to encourage private clients and other people who are keen to execute the construction projects with prefabs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | collaboration; government; modular construction; off-site construction; sustainable building; teamwork; training; Nigeria; productivity; project performance; construction project; construction method; architect; client; professional; quantity surveyor |
| Index terms: | construction method, programme, modular construction, sustainable building, construction project, collaboration, quantity surveying, teamwork, productivity, engineer, Nigeria, architect, project performance, construction industry, off-site construction |
| Subjects: | Geography, production management, sustainable construction, project management theory and practice, management, industry analysis, project controls, building construction, profession |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Site Management, Time Control, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Roles and Professions, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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