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Aghimien, E I, Aghimien, L M, Petinrin, O O and Aghimien, D O (2021) High-performance computing for computational modelling in built environment-related studies – a scientometric review. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1138-57.

Agyekum, K, Adinyira, E and Amudjie, J (2021) Ethical misconducts within the invitation to tender and tender evaluation and award stages of construction contracts in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1101-23.

Aliu, J and Aigbavboa, C O (2021) Structural determinants of graduate employability: impact of university and industry collaborations. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1080-100.

Gbadegesin, A O, Sun, Y and Nwulu, N I (2021) Stacked value streams of hybrid energy storage systems in prosumer microgrids. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1063-79.

Hayette, F, Abadou, Y and Ghrieb, A (2021) Bio-waste influence on air lime mortar performance corrosion – optimization using the surface response method. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1124-37.

Ifeoluwa Benjamin, O, Ogunleye, M B and Abiodun Kolawole, O (2021) Evaluation of the critical success factors for sustainable housing delivery: analytic hierarchy process approach. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1044-62.

Innocent Chigozie, O (2021) The need for and benefits of buildability analysis: Nigeria as a case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1207-30.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: buildability; competition; construction project; construction sector; improvement; designer; professional; efficiency; Nigeria; questionnaires
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  • URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-08-2020-0338
  • Abstract:
    Buildability analysis has a potential of improving the outcomes of construction projects. However, the usage of buildability analysis is not well pronounced within the construction sector. This study aims to provide understanding of the concept of buildability analysis with the view to predicting the future stance for buildability analysis. The study adopted a survey research method. Questionnaires were administered to purposively selected group of construction professionals working in Nigeria. A total of 82 questionnaires were administered among the sampled respondents, out of which a total of 51 (62.2%) were adequately filled and returned. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed inability of the designers and constructors to have a common upstanding of the entire construction process, fragmented nature of the construction industry and poor correlation between design and construction as the most essential needs for buildability analysis. On the benefits of buildability analysis, the results showed increase in efficiency, save wasteful efforts and quality improvement as the most significant ones. In addition, the results from the study revealed that there is a statistically significant difference in some of the needs for and benefits of buildability analysis among the survey participants. The study identified three future stances for buildability analysis to include building unity, efficient and effective construction and high competition. Framework for buildability analysis was developed aimed at providing guidance to professionals in achieving enhanced project production information. The findings provide in-depth insight of the needs for and benefits of buildability analysis that can inform professionals in the construction industry to adopt buildability analysis programme as a lasting solution to most design challenges and buildability problems confronting the sector.

Jirandeh, R R, Ghazi, M, Sotoodeh, A F and Nikian, M (2021) Plate-fin heat exchanger network modeling, design and optimization – a novel and comprehensive algorithm. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1017-43.

Mostafa Adel, E, Elnawawy, O, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat, O and Badawy, M (2021) A framework to activate the health and safety regulations in the Egyptian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1158-91.

Shi, J, Hu, J, Ma, M and Wang, H (2021) An environmental impact analysis method of machine-tool cutting units based on LCA. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1192-206.