Appraisal Of The Implementation Of Sustainability Practices During Construction Phase Of Building Projects In Akwa Ibom State Nigeria A Thesis In The Department Of Building Faculty Of Environmental Studies University Of Uyo Nigeria Inimbom Walter Isang by Inimbom Walter Isang instant download after payment.

The implementation of sustainability practices depends in training building professionals and all segments of the society to become conscious of the way building projects are to be constructed to reduce environmental degradation, excessive resource consumption and carbon emissions. This research was aimed at assessing the level of implementation of sustainability practices during construction phase of building projects by building professionals in Akwa Ibom state, with a view to developing measures to improve its implementation on building site for building performance, resource efficiency and environmental conservation. Mixed research approach was used for the study. Data for this research was obtained through questionnaire and interviews. Four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Data were analysed using average percentages, relative importance index, mean item score, Kruskal Wallis and Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed that the awareness of sustainability practices by building professionals is high in Akwa Ibom State. Findings from the questionnaire survey revealed that choosing the right construction method for resource conservation and consideration of the client’s satisfaction are the major sustainability practices that building professionals are aware of and are being implemented during building projects in the study area. Findings from the interviews showed that sustainability practices are subconsciously implemented on building projects. It was also revealed that regulation by the Government drives the implementation of sustainability practices, while client’s resistance to change is the major barrier. Education and training programs for building professionals was found to be the most effective measure of improving the implementation of sustainability practices. The study recommended that education and training programs as well as Government regulations are needed to enable the successful implementation of sustainability practices in Akwa Ibom State.