...Mercy Ogunnusi Purpose The proliferation of abandoned public infrastructure represents one of the most consequential yet under-theorised governance challenges confronting developing economies. Nigeria harbours an estimated 4,000 abandoned federal buildings valued at approximately N300 billion...

... for fire emergency response in Nigeria's PHEI facilities are scarce. This study investigated the factors hindering operators' readiness for fire safety emergency response in Nigeria's PHEI facilities and proposed measures, drawing on Malaysia's experience in proactive efforts to prevent or mitigate fire...

... performance and suggested measures to improve safety performance on sites in Nigeria and, by extension, improve the achievement of SDGs 3 and 8. Design/methodology/approach This research used oral interviews to collect data in four of Nigeria’s cities. The researchers engaged 40 knowledgeable interviewees...

...-to-face interviews from selected building sites with the approval of the clients and/or representatives in Benin City and Lagos, Nigeria. In total, 40 artisans were engaged across major construction trades, and the study achieved saturation. The researchers manually analysed the collected data...

... and deliver while ensuring sustainable construction projects. However, CEBM adoption may be stunned by barriers. There is a paucity of studies concerning CEBM and its relevance in improving the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 in Nigeria. This study aims to investigate hindrances facing...

...Nathaniel Ayinde Olatunde; Angel M. Gento; Imoleayo Abraham Awodele; Bosede Olajumoke Adebayo; Sola Samuel Makanjuola; Olumide Wumi Oyewo Purpose This study was done to unearth the state of digital transformation in the delivery of construction cost management in Nigeria. The study investigated...

... these impacts and, by extension, improve the achievement of Goals 1 and 2. Design/methodology/approach The researchers adopted a qualitative approach to collect data. This study engaged 30 interviewees across three of Nigeria’s cities using semi-structured interviews. This research adopted a thematic...

... and achieve universal health coverage. The peculiarity associated with the informal construction artisans may hinder the scheme enrolment, particularly in Nigeria. It may threaten to improve achieving sustainable development goal 3 (good health and well-being). This study investigated the level of awareness...

...- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as TCC. Studies regarding the role of social media platforms in TCC success are scarce in Nigeria. Therefore, the research investigates trade construction contractors’ success in leveraging social media platforms and the usage’s encumbrances. Design/methodology...

... limitations/implications The study is limited to cryptocurrency technology applications in Nigeria’s built environment, and a qualitative method has been adopted. Originality/value Besides uncovering barriers hindering cryptocurrency technology usage via an unexplored mechanism, the study is one...

... of the key causes of theft in the construction industry in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The methodology entailed a review of the literature which identified 58 causes of construction theft. The causes were operationalized through a Likert-scale questionnaire survey, which was revised in a pilot...

... initiatives that would promote sustainable-based construction risk management in turbulent times. Originality/value This study investigates encumbrances and suggests measures to promote construction project risk management in turbulent times in Nigeria. Also, the study contributes to the literature’s...

...Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo; Opeyemi Olanrewaju Oyeyipo; Aduragbemi Deborah Olojo Purpose This study investigates the drivers of CSR practices among construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This research adopted a questionnaire survey to achieve the aim...

.... Therefore, the paper aims to investigate the moderating effect of GPS on the relationship between PMF and ECCs in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach SmartPLS was used to analyse the collected data from the useable 310 questionnaires retrieved from respondents in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria. Systems...

... concept such as Soft System Methodology (SSM) can improve public building maintenance operations. There is a paucity of studies regarding public HEIB maintenance in Nigeria via an SSM approach. Therefore, the research investigated the state of public HEIB and developed a framework to improve public HEIB...

... construction to operational stage of a facility. However, its adoption for facilities management (FM) provision in Nigeria has been slow due to inherent barriers. The aim of this paper is to (1) assess and categorise using factor analysis BIM for FM barriers and (2) model the barriers using stakeholders...

.... Studies about Nigeria's BEA's perceived barriers in meeting the 21st-century industry demands are scarce. Thus, the paper investigated the perceived barriers and measures to improve BEA in Nigeria's 21st-century world of teaching. The outcome intends to enhance teaching practices and increase...

... of the major disciplines' standards regarding the appropriateness of the built environment tertiary education cannot be over-emphasised in Nigeria. Studies concerning Nigeria's built environment programmes accreditation (BEPA) in the 21st-century education system are scarce. Thus, the study investigated...

... in mitigating the challenges of USW is yet to receive in-depth research in Nigeria. Thus, the study investigated 4IR role regarding mitigating the challenges facing USW. Design/methodology/approach Seven cities across Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, were used as the study area to achieve...

... were sent to various CPs in Southwestern part of Nigeria. A total of 150 questionnaires were sent out, while 135 were gotten back from the partakers. The data received from the partakers were computed by applying descriptive and exploratory factor analysis. Findings In this study, conflict leads...