Osuizugbo, I C and Oshodi, O S (2023) Buildability attributes for improving the practice of construction management in Nigeria. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 13(2), pp. 270-289. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: The awareness and practice of buildability is still at its infancy stage in the construction sector of developing countries. Information gleaned from literature shows that embedding buildability into practice is beneficial to construction projects. This study seeks to examine the buildability attributes that are important for improving the practice of construction management. Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire was developed to address the aim of the study. Data were collected through the administration of questionnaires to purposively selected group of architects, engineers, builders and quantity surveyors. A total of 368 questionnaires were administered and a response rate of 60% (219 questionnaires were returned) was achieved. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analysing the data. Findings: The results revealed that discussion centred on buildable designs among builders and designers as the most critical attribute of buildability for improving the practice of construction management in the Nigerian construction industry. The finding also revealed that, there is a statistically significant agreement between different groups of construction organisations in Lagos state, Nigeria concerning buildability attributes for improving the practice of construction management. Originality/value: This study highlights the buildability attributes which are important for improving the practice of construction management. An understanding of these attributes is essential for improving and embedding buildability as a practice in the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | buildability; buildability attributes; construction project; improvement; Nigeria |
| Index terms: | designer, Nigeria, builder, engineer, buildability, construction organization, developing country, quantity surveying, construction industry, construction sector, statistics, architect, questionnaire, methodology, Lagos State, construction project |
| Subjects: | organization, mathematical modelling, profession, data collection methods, practitioner, industry analysis, design efficiency, research methods, development economics, Geography, production management |
| Topics: | Design Practice, International Construction, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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