Buildability attributes for improving the practice of construction management in Nigeria

Abstract

PurposeThe 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/approachA 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.FindingsThe 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/valueThis 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.

Roles of clients in buildability improvement in Nigeria: an exploratory factor analysis

“…According to Osuizugbo (2020b), buildability assessment is one of the roles of professional builders. Osuizugbo and Oshodi (2023) state that good buildability is attained if buildability assessment focused on buildability attributes.…”

“…Hence, 76% response rate was considered adequate. This average reasonably acceptable response rate has been used in previous buildability studies (Osuizugbo and Oshodi, 2023;Osuizugbo et al, 2022c). The survey questionnaire comprised two parts.…”

“…Previous studies, for example, Devlin et al (1993) and Babakus and Boller (1992) have confirmed that 5-point Likert scale is less confusing and takes less time and effort to complete thereby increasing response rate than higher-point scales. The 5-point scale has been used in previous buildability studies (Osuizugbo and Oshodi, 2023). The data was collected between May 2022 and July 2022.…”

“…The study is often performed to test the viability and possibility of methods, techniques and questionnaires and how they function together in a specific context, as well as reveal practical and ethical issues that could hinder the main study (Fraser et al, 2018). It has been used in previous buildability studies (Osuizugbo and Oshodi, 2023). The questionnaire was modified after the pilot survey with input of the construction professionals.…”

“…, 2018). It has been used in previous buildability studies (Osuizugbo and Oshodi, 2023). The questionnaire was modified after the pilot survey with input of the construction professionals.…”