Evaluating Building Defects and Maintainability of Tertiary Institutions in Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria
Nwankwo Stephen Ikpendu Nwankwo,
Nwankwo Chidiuto Victoria
Abstract:Institutional building should provide conducive environment that would enable staff and students perform optimally. This functional requirement is sustainable through maintenance. A cognizance survey through tertiary institutions in Owerri metropolis, revealed alarming rate of building defects. The research is aimed at evaluating these defects and their maintainability, with a view to recommending appropriate solutions for overall improvement. The objectives were to: determine the nature and extent of defects;… Show more
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