An Assessment of Site Layout Practices of Construction Projects in Nigeria

A. D. AbdulAzeez^1*, M. Usman¹, E. C. Osuji¹, Y. B. Yusuf²

1. ¹Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – Nigeria
2. ²Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – Nigeria

Published in The Second NZAAR International Event Series on Natural and Built Environment, Cities, Sustainability and Advanced Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8 December 2016, pages 1 to 12. New Zealand Academy of Applied Research. ISSN 2463-5979 (online), 2463-5960 (print).

Abstract

Site layout has been identified an integral segment in the design and construction process, however their practices has been an issue in the Nigerian construction industry, especially among small and medium sized firms. Therefore, the research seeks to assess the site layout practices of construction project in Abuja, Nigeria with a view to improve productivity on construction projects. The research reviewed literatures on site layout practices and a survey made questionnaire was designed for the respondents, to determine their level of participation in site layout and the practises involved. The respondent of the questionnaires are construction professionals functioning at managerial level. The sample size for the research was calculated and a respondent of seventy one (71) was determined. Data was analysed using statistical tools such as mean, percentage and relative importance index and the information was presented in charts and figures. From the research finding, 'preparing site layout design before the commencement of site work' ranked first with (RII) value of 0.785, which is very significant. The research concluded that the major site layout practice is the preparation of site layout design before the commencement of site work. It recommends that further studies should focus on the design considerations and processes involved in the implementation of site layout plan in construction projects.

Keywords: Site Layout; Facilities; Management Practices; Construction Projects; Nigeria

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