The Socio-Economics of Women Inclusion in Green Construction

Afolabi, A.O.; Tunji-Olayeni, P .F; Oyeyipo, Opeyemi; Ojelabi, Rapheal A.

doi:10.5130/ajceb.v17i1.5344

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“…It has been witnessed, either through primary or secondary participation, the various negative effects buildings which were not properly designed and constructed have had on both the environment and their users. Instances such as building collapses, poor building materials in buildings have affected the health of the users and other related occurrences [3], [4]. It can be boldly stated, in light with popular perspectives, that buildings must be designed and constructed with an uncompromising consideration of the safety and well-being of the users in terms of the choice of materials (how the users will react to the materials health wise) and other constructional processes.…”

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Empirical Study on Sick Building Syndrome from Indoor Pollution in Nigeria

Afolabi

Arome

Akinbo

2020

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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There are rising cases of building occupants with health-related challenges such as irritation, asthma, lung infections, headaches, and other allergies. These health conditions sometimes disappear once the occupants live such buildings which are referred to as sick building syndrome (SBS). With the high fatality rate associated with air pollution and Nigeria ranking 4th in the poorest air quality globally, the study assessed SBS from indoor pollution in residential and office spaces. The study utilized a cross-sectional survey research design and employed the use of an air quality detector to measure a 24-h mean measurement of air conditions within the study area. The study was carried out in Zaria, Kaduna State. Statistical tools such as graphs, mean score, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and correlation matrix were used to analyze the dataset. The study showed that the major symptoms associated with SBS from indoor pollution. The indoor conditions that may contribute to SBS in the residential and office spaces were mainly lighting conditions, headroom in the building, and position of windows. While the study reported that the presence of SBS from indoor pollution can lead to increased maintenance, dizziness, and depression/breakdown. The measurement of the indoor pollutants contributing to the SBS among residential and office space occupants showed that PM2.5 and PM10 were mostly above the average 24-h mean standard. The study suggested recommendations to improve indoor air quality and reduce syndromes associated with sick buildings.

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Empirical Study on Sick Building Syndrome from Indoor Pollution in Nigeria

Afolabi

Arome

Akinbo

2020

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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“…The research aimed at examining the anti-feminine characteristics, change towards equality and measures to balance the female identity in the construction industry. The paper presents the female stance by prioritising the perspectives of women respondents as utilised in studies such as Sang and Powell (2012) and Afolabi et al (2017). The intention is to give women a voice to describe the construction industry from a female standpoint.…”

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“…The study by Afolabi et al (2017), which identified socio-economic benefits in the participation of women in green construction recognised the family/women related benefits, environment-related benefits and the green energy market-related benefits. The need for increased efforts to attract more women into the trades and construction is clearly evident.…”

Section: The Need To Balance the Female Identity In The Construction mentioning

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“…An important sector that has constantly experienced an imbalance in the supply of workers in both sexes is the construction industry. The study by Afolabi et al (2017) revealed that the female population represents one of the greatest untapped resources for economic growth and revitalisation in most sectors. It would be unwise not to tap into these vast resources, in a vital industry that contributes to the economies of nations and to the specific livelihoods of families.…”

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Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

Afolabi¹,

Oyeyipo²,

Ojelabi³

et al. 2019

JCDC

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The fundamental rights of equity and justice call for a balance in the identity of both males and females in every sector. In spite of several strategies aimed at increasing women engagement, the female identity is still blurred in the construction workplace scenery. The study evaluated measures to balancing the female identity in the construction industry. The dataset was obtained through a questionnaire instrument of 105 women in the construction industry. The data were presented using stacked bars, cross tabulation/mean score, principal component analysis (PCA) and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study revealed that anti-feminine characteristics exist in the industry in form of work growth gap, position/pay gap and symbolic intimidation. The study showed that there is the need for attitudinal changes in the bullying culture and the sexual orientation towards co-workers. Strategies to balance the female identity can be achieved at the national level, construction organisation level, union level and client level. In conclusion, the female identity can be balanced in the construction industry by encouraging adequately funded female mentors/role model programmes. The study recommended that beyond legislation, the onus is on women to inspire women. In order to attract, retain women and reduce the anti-feminine characteristics in the construction sector, there is a need for female mentors/role models to be actively engaged. Strategies and approaches that can alter a female-biased attitude need to be engaged in the minds of construction professionals.

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“…Value of the data The dataset highlights sustainable strategies that can be implemented for creating safe construction activities which are environmentally friendly by construction firms and stakeholders [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] . The scientific community and researchers can use the dataset to measure the compliance and commitment of construction firms in reducing greenhouse gases (GHG).…”

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Dataset on sustainable construction practices of foreign and indigenous construction firms

Faith¹,

Fagbenle²,

Amusan³

et al. 2018

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This dataset conducted a comparative analysis of sustainable construction practices of foreign and indigenous construction firms in Lagos state, Nigeria using a structured questionnaire survey. The dataset contains the level of awareness and consistency of practice of sustainable development on construction projects between the foreign and indigenous construction firms and the impact of implementing sustainable development practices. Descriptive analysis such as frequencies, percentage and mean score were used to present the quantitative data in form of tables. Further analysis of the dataset highlight the practices of indigenous and foreign construction firms in sustainable development which can be beneficial to stakeholders in environmental protection and mitigating climate change issues.

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The Socio-Economics of Women Inclusion in Green Construction

Cited by 15 publications

References 14 publications

Empirical Study on Sick Building Syndrome from Indoor Pollution in Nigeria

Empirical Study on Sick Building Syndrome from Indoor Pollution in Nigeria

Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

Dataset on sustainable construction practices of foreign and indigenous construction firms

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