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Alharbi, R (2024) An appraisal of the early impact of COVID-19 on affordable housing finance in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 751-67.

Bartiaux, F, Gram-Hanssen, K, Fonseca, P, Ozoli?a, L and Christensen, T H (2014) A practice–theory approach to homeowners' energy retrofits in four European areas. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 525-38.

Berry, S, Sharp, A, Hamilton, J and Killip, G (2014) Inspiring low-energy retrofits: the influence of ‘open home’ events. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 422-33.

Christensen, T H, Gram-Hanssen, K, de Best-Waldhober, M and Adjei, A (2014) Energy retrofits of Danish homes: is the Energy Performance Certificate useful?. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 489-500.

Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Emuchay, F E, Aigbedion, M, Ogbaini, I F and Awo-Osagie, A I (2024) Urban solid waste challenges and opportunities to promote sustainable developing cities through the fourth industrial revolution technologies. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 729-50.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: developing cities; digital technology; fourth industrial revolution; Nigeria; urban; waste management; interview
  • ISBN/ISSN: 23984708
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-09-2021-0119
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: In less than a decade to Sustainable Development Goals, the urban solid waste (USW) emanating from households, especially in developing countries, calls for concern. Several policies have been suggested and some implemented, but the challenges facing USW management remain, especially in developing nations. Past studies demonstrated that the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies can be used to improve urban public services. The role of 4IR in mitigating the challenges of USW is yet to receive in-depth research in Nigeria. Thus, the study investigated 4IR role regarding mitigating the challenges facing USW. Design/methodology/approach: Seven cities across Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, were used as the study area to achieve the research objectives via a qualitative research design. Thirty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted from selected regulators, households, legislators, ICT experts, NGOs and waste managers. A thematic approach was adopted to analyse the collated data. Findings: Findings group the USW challenges into five categories. The 4IR technologies can be used to manage USW; thus, they create an opportunity to integrate and promote sustainable clean cities. Research limitations/implications: This study is confined to the 4IR role concerning mitigating the encumbrances facing USW in Nigeria and proffered feasible policies to enhance a sustainable healthy environment. Practical implications: Proffered policy solutions will stir policymakers and construction practitioners to think outside the box and offer and better understand how 4IR technologies can be utilised to mitigate those challenges. The outcome will create sustainable clean cities as part of the implication contribution to the body of knowledge. Originality/value: Evidence from the reviewed literature shows a paucity of literature focussed on 4IR roles in mitigating the encumbrances facing USW in Nigeria. Therefore, this study contributes to the existing research work on 4IR concerning its role in enhancing USW in Nigeria and, by extension, to other developing countries.

Fawcett, T and Killip, G (2014) Anatomy of low carbon retrofits: evidence from owner-occupied Superhomes. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 434-45.

Frimpong, S, Sunindijo, R Y, Wang, C C, Boadu, E F, Dansoh, A, Hon, C K H and Yiu, T W (2024) Promoting positive mental health among young construction workers: the role of theory. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 366–85.

Galvin, R (2014) Why German homeowners are reluctant to retrofit. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 398-408.

Gupta, R, Barnfield, L and Hipwood, T (2014) Impacts of community-led energy retrofitting of owner-occupied dwellings. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 446-61.

Haines, V and Mitchell, V (2014) A persona-based approach to domestic energy retrofit. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 462-76.

Hamerski, D C, Saurin, T A, Formoso, C T and Isatto, E L (2024) The contributions of the Last Planner System to resilient performance in construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 328–45.

Hickey, P J and Cui, Q (2024) Tracing the career trajectories of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) women leaders. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 289–306.

Hopkin, C and Lay, S (2024) Conceptual arguments on the use of unlatched reverse swing . International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 618-36.

Horne, R, Maller, C and Dalton, T (2014) Low carbon, water-efficient house retrofits: an emergent niche?. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 539-48.

Ingle, A, Moezzi, M, Lutzenhiser, L and Diamond, R (2014) Better home energy audit modelling: incorporating inhabitant behaviours. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 409-21.

Islam, M H, Safayet, M A and Al Mamun, A (2024) Building performance analysis for optimizing the energy consumption of an educational building. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 576-95.

Judson, E P and Maller, C (2014) Housing renovations and energy efficiency: insights from homeowners’ practices. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 501-11.

Khozaei Ravari, F, Hassan, A S, Abdul Nasir, M H and Mohammad Taheri, M (2024) The development of residential spatial configuration for visual privacy in Iranian dwellings, a space syntax approach. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 672-703.

Mohd Latif, H, Essah, E A and Donyavi, S (2024) Creating a link between healthy homes and architectural elements: a qualitative study of modern residential buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 637-52.

Morland, K V and Breslin, D (2024) Resolving learning paradoxes within a UK new-build housebuilder. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 307–27.

Muhammed, A, Folorunso, C O and Fadairo, G (2024) Assessment of sandcrete hollow blocks' thermal performance as a walling material for tropical buildings in Lokoja, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 653-71.

Nafe Assafi, M, Hoque, M I and Hossain, M M (2024) Investigating the causes of construction delay on the perspective of organization-sectors involved in the construction industry of Bangladesh. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 788-817.

Nguyen, T Q, Lou, E C W and Nguyen, B N (2024) A theoretical BIM-based framework for quantity take-off to facilitate progress payments: The case of high-rise building projects in Vietnam. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 704-28.

Nimlyat, P S, Salihu, B and Wang, G P (2024) The impact of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) on patients' health and comfort in Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 510-30.

Nyqvist, R, Peltokorpi, A and Seppänen, O (2024) Uncertainty network modeling method for construction risk management. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 346–65.

Okafor, C C, Sydney Ani, U and Ugwu, O (2024) Critical solutions to the lapses of supply chain management in Nigeria's construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 768-87.

Oyegoke, A S, Ajayi, S, Abbas, M A and Ogunlana, S (2024) Development of Adapt-ABLE smart system: An end-to-end system for speeding up disabled housing adaptation process. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 531-52.

Sharar, M, Agyekum, K, Manu, P, Che Ibrahim, C K I, Mahamadu, A M, Antwi-Afari, M F and Danso, F O (2024) Design for safety in construction: A study of design professionals in Kuwait. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 596-617.

Tomrukçu, G and Ashrafian, T (2024) Energy-efficient building design under climate change adaptation process: a case study of a single-family house. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 553-75.

Vlasova, L and Gram-Hanssen, K (2014) Incorporating inhabitants’ everyday practices into domestic retrofits. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 512-24.

Zaferanchi, M and Sozer, H (2024) Effectiveness of interventions to convert the energy consumption of an educational building to zero energy. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 485-509.