Drivers of Sustainable Value Management

Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel; Aigbavboa, Clinton

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-54151-8_11

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“…Given that a majority of individuals spend a significant portion of their lives within various buildings, including residential, institutional and commercial structures (Agyekum et al, 2023), there is a growing need to explore ways to improve IEQ and its effects on health and productivity. In general, most environmental features play a considerable role in shaping the quality, comfort, satisfaction and productivity of individuals (Sadick et al, 2020;Afful et al, 2022;Oke et al, 2023). For example, inadequate lighting can cause eye strain and headaches, while poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can result in respiratory problems (Ndou et al, 2021).…”

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Effective measures to bolster the deployment of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles in building design: a focus on quantity surveying (QS) firms in Nigeria

Oke,

Aliu,

Agbaje

et al. 2023

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PurposeResearch on measures to strengthen the implementation of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles has been scarce in developing countries such as Nigeria. Hence, this study sought to identify and assess the crucial measures for encouraging the adoption of IEQ principles in the Nigerian construction industry, specifically from the viewpoint of quantity surveyors.Design/methodology/approachTo accomplish this objective, a quantitative research methodology was employed, utilizing a well-structured questionnaire distributed to quantity surveying (QS) firms in Nigeria. The collected data were examined using a range of statistical techniques such as frequencies, percentages, mean item scores (MISs), the Kruskal–Wallis test and exploratory factor analysis.FindingsThe top five ranked measures were as follows: offer financial incentives and tax breaks, develop educational materials and resources, establish clear and accessible reporting mechanisms, develop awards and recognition programs and provide advocacy and awareness campaigns. Factor analysis led to the categorization of the identified measures into four primary clusters: education and training, policy and regulation, incentivization and recognition and collaboration and networking. Consequently, these clusters were renamed the EPIC (Education and training, Policy and regulation, Incentivization and recognition and Collaboration and networking) framework, with each first letter representing a significant measure for fostering the adoption of IEQ principles.Practical implicationsConsequently, this study offers a robust foundation for understanding and implementing measures to enhance the adoption of IEQ principles within the Nigerian construction industry, ultimately benefiting stakeholders and improving the quality of built environments.Originality/valueThe EPIC framework designed in this study offers valuable insights for policymakers, construction industry professionals and other stakeholders interested in promoting IEQ principles, which can potentially lead to healthier, more comfortable and more sustainable built environments in Nigeria and beyond.

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