Buildability in the construction industry: a systematic review

Osuizugbo, Innocent Chigozie; Okolie, Kevin Chuks; Oshodi, Olalekan Shamsideen; Oyeyipo, Opeyemi

doi:10.1108/ci-05-2022-0112

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“…More recent attention has focused on buildability within the construction industry (Osuizugbo et al, 2022b, c;Samarasinghe and Piri, 2022;Jarkas, 2016;Singhaputtangkul and Low, 2015). Osuizugbo et al (2022b) revealed that these previous studies on buildability in construction domain have largely focused on developed countries. Thus, there is very little understanding of roles of clients in buildability improvement in the construction sector of developing countries.…”

Section: Buildability Conceptmentioning

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“…More recent attention has focused on buildability within the construction industry (Osuizugbo et al. , 2022b, c; Samarasinghe and Piri, 2022; Jarkas, 2016; Singhaputtangkul and Low, 2015).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…, 2022b, c; Samarasinghe and Piri, 2022; Jarkas, 2016; Singhaputtangkul and Low, 2015). Osuizugbo et al. (2022b) revealed that these previous studies on buildability in construction domain have largely focused on developed countries.…”

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

Osuizugbo

Aina

Onokwai

2023

BEPAM

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PurposeConstruction industry is a vital sector for national and economic development of any country. Past studies reveal that the Nigerian construction industry is suffering from buildability problems. Buildability improvement is the duty of every key stakeholder, including designers, builders and clients. This study sets out to determine the principal roles of clients in buildability improvement in Nigerian construction projects.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey was adopted to evaluate construction industry professionals’ views on the roles of clients in buildability improvement in Nigeria. Eighty-one questionnaires were sufficiently filled and returned, representing a return percentage of 76% which formed the basis of this study. Data elicited were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.FindingsThe results from factors analysis show that the roles of clients in buildability improvement can be categorised into two constructs: commitment to buildability assessment and other related practices, and adequate planning of project objectives.Originality/valueThis study contributed to more effective buildability studies by highlighting the roles of clients in buildability improvement in the construction industry. An understanding of these roles is very significant for minimising buildability problems as well as for improving and embedding buildability as a practice in the construction industry.

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Section: Buildability Conceptmentioning

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

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Onokwai

2023

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“…It is understandable from the data shown in Table 1 that few studies have been conducted in developing countries. As noted by Osuizugbo et al (2022a), the lack of research on developing countries is ascribed to differences in economic, political and geographic issues present in those countries. Majority of the studies have been carried out in developed countries (e.g.…”

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“…Buildability is a key necessity for improving the designs of construction projects. The existing literature on buildability is extensive (Osuizugbo et al. , 2022a, b, c; Samarasinghe and Piri, 2021; Osuizugbo, 2020a; Shim et al.…”

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Buildability attributes for improving the practice of construction management in Nigeria

Osuizugbo

Oshodi²

2022

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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.

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Principal factor analysis of project designers’ roles in improving construction projects buildability in Nigeria

Osuizugbo,

Onokwai,

Faleti

2023

JEDT

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Purpose Construction industry is a vital sector for economic and national development. However, the industry suffers buildability problems. Improving construction projects buildability is the duty of every key stakeholder. Thus, this study aims to identify and evaluate the project designers’ roles in improving construction projects buildability in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted quantitative research method. A purposive sampling approach was used in identifying the representative sample for the administration of the questionnaire survey. A total of 122 questionnaires were distributed to the targeted construction professionals, out of which 93 questionnaires were sufficiently filled and returned, representing a response rate of 76%. This study used descriptive and inferential statistics for data analyses. Findings The results from factors analysis show that the roles of project designers in improving construction projects buildability in Nigeria can be categorised into two constructs: “discuss fully the design objectives with builders” and “prepare cost effective and buildable designs”. Originality/value This study contributed to more effective buildability studies by highlighting the roles of project designers in improving construction projects buildability in the construction industry. An understanding of these roles is vital for reducing buildability problems as well as for improving and embedding buildability as a practice in construction management.

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Buildability in the construction industry: a systematic review

Cited by 7 publications

References 69 publications

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

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

Buildability attributes for improving the practice of construction management in Nigeria

Principal factor analysis of project designers’ roles in improving construction projects buildability in Nigeria

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