Building surveying practice in the nigerian construction industry: Prospects, barriers and enhanced measures

Dele Roger Simeon; Gideon O. Adeyanju; Charles Obi Owen; Rabiu A. Aminu

doi:10.5935/jetia.v9i42.881

Dele Roger Simeon Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3927-7547
Gideon O. Adeyanju Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria http://orcid.org/0009-0006-2996-8703
Charles Obi Owen Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria http://orcid.org/0009-0007-9332-8759
Rabiu A. Aminu Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria http://orcid.org/0009-0005-2527-2111

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5935/jetia.v9i42.881

Abstract

The building surveying profession is an emerging field of expertise that professionals in the Nigerian building industry have not yet embraced. This study, therefore, aims to investigate the barriers constraining the uptake of the profession and suggest measures for its survival amidst other professions in the Nigerian built environment. A survey research strategy was espoused to elicit empirical data from 108 construction experts in Nigeria who were randomly selected. The data collected were analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS version 23.0) and Microsoft Excel. The study revealed that barriers constraining the practice of building surveying in Nigeria were a lack of public awareness, limited education and training opportunities, and resistance from existing professions. While developing better relations, reviewing the academic curriculum, and raising awareness were key strategies for its uptake. The study concludes that the building surveying profession is deemed important by the majority of built professionals in Nigeria, and possesses significant prospects, but constrained by the lack of public awareness and resistance from existing professions in the built environment. It is therefore recommended that building surveyors should strengthen their relationships with existing professional bodies. This may be accomplished through establishing periodic forums for idea-sharing and collaboration.

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Author Biography

Dele Roger Simeon, Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Dele Simeon is a very passionate construction expert and researcher. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Building from the University of Lagos in 2015, where he received his B.Sc. (Hons) Building and was awarded the Best Graduating Student. Prior to joining the university in 2018, he was in active professional practice. In 2021, he graduated with a Master of Science in Construction Technology from the same university. His research interests include sustainable and smart construction, construction materials, process innovations and improvements, Jobsite health and safety, green technology, and construction technology, among others. He has authored and co-authored over 8 scholarly papers published in national and international learned journals and refereed conference proceedings. Dele Simeon is a Certified White Belt and a Registered Builder from the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria. He is also a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB). He is a cluster member of the Sustainable Construction and Skills Development Research Cluster of the Centre for Urbanization and Habitable Cities, an Africa Universities Research Alliance (ARUA) Centre of Excellence. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Building and the Course Adviser for the Department's 200-level students.

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