Assessment of Indigenous Construction Firms’ Competitiveness Through Constructability Principles in Katsina State

Abstract

Construction firms are currently facing intense competition in the market, prompting them to seek new business strategies to gain a competitive advantage. Factors such as market fragmentation, globalization, and increased customer bargaining power have intensified this competition. A recent study evaluated the ability of local construction firms in Katsina State to compete with multinational construction firms by applying the constructability principle. This study aims to assess the ability of indigenous construction firms in Katsina State to compete with multinational firms by implementing constructability principles. The study found that professionals in indigenous construction firms possess substantial skills and knowledge and highlighted the importance of modularisation/pre-assembly design in enhancing competitiveness. However, barriers such as a lack of awareness and resistance to formal constructability programs, poor communication skills, and insufficient construction experience must be addressed for indigenous firms to implement the constructability principle and compete with multinational firms effectively.