Akindeinde, A S; Akinola, J A; Ojo, L D and Kenechukwu, O A (2024) Impact of modular integrated construction indicators on sustainable performance metrics in Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 24(4-5), pp. 81-97. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
The Nigerian construction industry is faced with environmental degradation, economic and social-related challenges, in which Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) could be regarded as practical solution. Sadly, construction professionals and stakeholders are reluctant to adopt this innovative approach in developing countries like Nigeria. This informs the necessity to investigate the relationships between MiC indicators and performance metrics with a survey of professionals with practical experience in the use of MiC in executing infrastructure in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. The data retrieved from the respondents were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Pearson correlation was used to determine the relationships between MiC indicators and performance in this study. The results of the analysis revealed that both procedural and internal MiC indicators are significant to enhancing economic, environmental, and social performance. In addition, it has been demonstrated that the impact of MiC is extremely beneficial in all construction ramifications for sustainable practice. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that massive awareness campaigns regarding the necessity of using technology in construction activities be launched among professionals and stakeholders in the construction industry to enhance the use of MiC in the Nigerian construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | indicators; modular integrated construction; Nigerian construction; performance; sustainability; questionnaire survey |
| Index terms: | construction activity, Nigeria, social performance, environmental degradation, sustainable practice, statistics, construction industry, Lagos, construction professional, survey, developing country, performance metric, Abuja, questionnaire |
| Subjects: | mathematical modelling, data collection methods, professional development, performance measurement, industry analysis, sociology, sustainable practices, environmental impact, construction operations, development economics, Geography |
| Topics: | Information Management, Research Practice, International Construction, Site Management, Geographical Context, Sustainability, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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