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AbdulAzeez, A D, Etubi, U and Umar, B (2019) An assessment of multi-skilling in addressing skills shortage in Nigerian construction firms. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 1-13.

Abubakar, M, Zailani, B M, Abdullahi, M and Dodo, M (2021) Skills and competencies for survival in the modern construction industry: students' perspective in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 61-76.

Adzande, P, Gyuse, T T and Atser, J (2018) Correlates of crime in urban Makurdi, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 21-40.

AlShamisi, H A, Chinyio, E, Ankrah, N, Kpamma, Z E, Mushatat, S, Oloke, D and Wilson, P (2019) Prevalence of leadership and management features amongst construction project managers in the UAE. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 41-55.

Amaka-Otchere, A B K (2016) Energy access and rural development in Ghana: prospects for decentralised energy and appropriate technology options. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 29-58.

Anosike, N M, Enenmoh, C R, Nkeleme, E and Mosaku, T O (2016) Comparative analysis of contributions of building and quantity surveying professions towards the development of sustainable construction industry in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 1-14.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: interview; Nigeria; professional builder; quantity surveyor; sustainable development
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  • URL: https://waberjournal.com/2018/03/17/comparative-analysis-of-contributions-of-building-and-quantity-surveying-professions-towards-the-development-of-sustainable-construction-industry-in-nigeria/
  • Abstract:
    The contributions of the building and quantity surveying professional bodies towards meeting the sustainable development goal of the construction sector and the economy since the start of their statutory mandates in Nigeria are examined. Statutorily, professional bodies like the Nigerian Institute of Building, Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria are significant stakeholders in the development of sustainable construction in Nigeria. List of Registered Professional Builders (RPBs) and Quantity Surveyors (RQSs) and their Registered Consultancy Firms (RCFs) as well as the list of Nigerian States, Geo-Political Zones, LGAs and their population distributions were obtained and adopted for the study and used to examine the spread of these professionals and their services. The study revealed that there are 1,708 builders and 3,469 quantity surveyors qualified and registered as well as 38 and 233 consultancy firms, respectively, under review, out of which Lagos State hosts the highest number of RPBs and RQSs and RCFs with 553 and 1,175 and 12 and 73 respectively. South-West Zone, with six States, which accounts for 20% of the nation’s population produced the highest number of RPBs, RQSs and RCFs with 809, 1,412 and 13 & 83) respectively. Northeast, with six States and 112 LGAs, accounted for 14% of the nation’s population, and produced the least number of RPBs (84) RQSs (58) and builders' RCFs (1) QS RCFs (7) respectively. Interview method was also adopted to sample views of professionals from each of the two professions in regard to other vital issues relevant to the study. It concludes that the number of professionals produced by these professional bodies are appalling when compared to their demand, thus, posing a huge challenge, and recommends that professional bodies, other stakeholders and the government should formulate ways to regularly increase these numbers in order to make their contributions impactful in the development of sustainable construction industry in Nigeria

Asigri, E O, Afram, S O and Ameyaw, C (2021) Fire safety design attributes of students' housing facilities in KNUST Ghana. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 41-58.

Bello, N A, Agava, Y H and Olanrele, O O (2021) Investment property typology analysis; evidence from Nigerian urban property returns and macroeconomic variables. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 77-96.

Bello, N U, Jolaoso, A B and Olanrele, O O (2018) Comparative analysis of investment attributes of hotel and commercial property in South-Western Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 1-20.

Chiwuzie, A, Dabara, D I, Omotehinshe, O J, Prince, E M and Aiyepada, E G (2021) Changing macroeconomic indicators and the rental values of residential properties in Ede Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 1-18.

Chiwuzie, A, Dabara, D I, Prince, E M, Ajiboye, B O and Olawuyi, S T (2020) Housing-related attributes and the changing structure of preferences. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 37-58.

Ekung, S, Okonkwo, C and Nwosu, E (2021) Claims culture and client-contractors' willingness to engage in future projects: a multivariate analysis. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 19-40.

Ezeokoli, N B, Komolafe, T B and Olukolajo, M A (2019) Macroeconomic fluctuations and event centres' return dynamics in Akure commercial property market, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 29-40.

Gasu, M B (2020) Residents' satisfaction with the use of green infrastructure in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 1-19.

Ibrahim, A G, Garba, M M, Okoli, O G, Zubairu, I K, Dahiru, D and Usman, J (2020) Properties of reactive powder concrete produced with unrefined metakaolin and gear inner wire. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 81-95.

Ijaola, I A and Idoro, G I (2020) Modelling the relationship between task characteristics and training of site supervisors in Nigerian construction firms. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 59-80.

Inuwa, I I (2018) Unethical professional practices in tendering of public building procurement in Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 55-73.

Kwaghsende, F K (2020) Assessment of social networks in informal solid waste recycling activities and sustainable solid waste management, North Central Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 21-35.

Oladokun, T T (2016) Effects of climate change on commercial properties in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 15-27.

Olatunji, A, Adama, U, Adoga, A, Ojetunde, I, Adewale, S and Nwuba, C C (2020) Valuing an underperforming agricultural entity in Minna, Nigeria as a specialised property. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 97-115.

Olukolajo, M A, Ogungbenro, M T and Adewusi, A O (2018) Tenants' characteristics and rent default tendencies in Akure residential property market. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 41-54.

Tunji-Olayeni, P F, Mosaku, T O, Fagbenle, O I and Amusan, L M (2016) Project management competencies of indigenous contractors in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 49-58.

Zailani, M B, Abubakar, M and Muhammad, A (2019) Assessment of barriers to Risk Management implementation in small construction projects in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 15-28.