Factors Predicting the Adoption of Prefabrication Construction in Oyo State, Nigeria
1Akanbi A. O. and 2Ojuolape A.O.
1Department of Architecture, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
2Department of Architectural Technology. The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Corresponding Author E-mail: akeemakanbi91@gmail.com.
LICFES 2025-043 – FP4
Abstract
The main aim of this study is to identify the factors that predict the adoption or ineffective usage of prefabrication construction in building construction industry. The study identified 26(twenty -six) factors that predict the adoption of prefabrication construction by professionals in the built environment in Oyo state through a comprehensive review of relevant literatures and experts opinions. The decision to choose one building technique over another is dependent on a variety of composite considerations. These factors were identified and grouped into policy factor, cost factor, market factor, management factor, and technical factor. The study employed a survey research where a structured questionnaire was developed. A total number of 123participants were randomly drawn from architects, builders, engineers and quantity surveyors. Of the 136 questionnaires, 92 were completed and returned (68 %responses), and analysed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software. The findings presented in this paper will help the government propose practical policies and measures to advance prefabrication and modularization in the housing delivery process. It also provides stakeholders with relevant information about the factors involved, which will be helpful in formulating appropriate strategies for the wider usage of the technologies. It also suggests that periodic workshops and seminars be held for stakeholders, including contractors, clients, and professionals in the built environment to discuss the necessities and advantages of applying prefabrication and modularization technologies.
Keywords: adoption, building industry, modularization, prefabrication, professionals.
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