Sustainable construction: Exploring the capabilities of Nigerian construction firms

Dania, A.A., Larsen, G.D. and Ewart, I.J. 2014. Sustainable construction: Exploring the capabilities of Nigerian construction firms. Raiden A. and Aboagye-Nimo E. (ed.) 30th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2014. Portsmouth, United Kingdom 01 - 03 Sep 2014 Association of Researchers in Construction Management.

TitleSustainable construction: Exploring the capabilities of Nigerian construction firms
AuthorsDania, A.A., Larsen, G.D. and Ewart, I.J.
EditorsRaiden A. and Aboagye-Nimo E.
TypeConference paper
Abstract

As the built environment accounts for much of the world's emissions, resource consumption and waste, concerns remain as to how sustainable the sector is. Understanding how such concerns can be better managed is complex, with a range of competing agendas and institutional forces at play. This is especially the case in Nigeria where there are often differing priorities, weak regulations and institutions to deal with this challenge. Construction firms are in competition with each other in a market that is growing in size and sophistication yearly. The business case for sustainability has been argued severally in literature. However, the capability of construction firms with respect to sustainability in Nigeria has not been studied. This paper presents the preliminary findings of an exploratory multi-case study carried out to understand the firm's views on sustainability as a source of competitive advantage. A 'mega-international firm' and a 'lower medium-sized indigenous firm' were selected for this purpose. Qualitative interviews were conducted with top-level management of both firms, with key themes from the sustainable construction and dynamic capabilities literature informing the case study protocol. The interviews were transcribed and analysed with the use of NVivo software. The findings suggest that the multinational firm is better grounded in sustainability knowledge. Although the level of awareness and demand for sustainable construction is generally very poor, few international clients are beginning to stimulate interest in sustainable buildings. This has triggered both firms to build their capabilities in that regard, albeit in an unhurried manner. Both firms agree on the potentials of market-driven sustainability in the long term. Nonetheless, more drastic actions are required to accelerate the sustainable construction agenda in Nigeria.

Year2014
Conference30th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2014
PublisherAssociation of Researchers in Construction Management
Publication dates
Published2014
Book titleProceedings of the 30th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2014
ISBN9780955239083
Web address (URL) of conference proceedingshttps://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar2014-0003-0012_Dania_Larsen_Ewart.pdf
Web address (URL)https://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar2014-0003-0012_Dania_Larsen_Ewart.pdf

Related outputs

Influence of digitalisation adoption level on construction project delivery in Nigeria
Henry Okpo, Dubem Ikediashi and Afolabi Dania 2023. Influence of digitalisation adoption level on construction project delivery in Nigeria. Frontiers in Engineering and Built Environment. 3 (4), pp. 221-232. https://doi.org/10.1108/febe-01-2023-0008

Lecturer's pedagogical attributes and teaching quality for construction and engineering education in UK universities: mediating effect of research informed teaching
Dubem Ikediashi, Cletus Moobela, Kenneth Leitch, Nimi Dan-Jumbo, Afolabi Dania, Sani Reuben Reuben Akoh and Paul Esangbedo 2023. Lecturer's pedagogical attributes and teaching quality for construction and engineering education in UK universities: mediating effect of research informed teaching. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/jarhe-05-2023-0216

An investigation into the prospects of green building practice in Nigeria
Dahiru, D., Dania, A.A. and Adejoh, A. 2014. An investigation into the prospects of green building practice in Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development. 7 (6), pp. 158-167. https://doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v7n6p158

Awareness of risk to indoor air pollutants among computers and photocopiers business operators in Nigerian tertiary institutions
Stanley, A.M., Andrew, S.S., Joshua, I.A. and Dania, A.A. 2012. Awareness of risk to indoor air pollutants among computers and photocopiers business operators in Nigerian tertiary institutions. 10th International Conference on Healthy Buildings 2012. Brisbane, QLD, Australia 08 - 12 Jul 2012

Effect of fossil-fuel electricity generators on Indoor Air Quality in Kaduna Nigeria
Stanley, A.M., Mbamali, I. and Dania, A.A. 2011. Effect of fossil-fuel electricity generators on Indoor Air Quality in Kaduna Nigeria. 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011. Austin, TX, United States 05 - 10 Jun 2011

Permalink - https://westminsterresearch.westminster.ac.uk/item/w3y9w/sustainable-construction-exploring-the-capabilities-of-nigerian-construction-firms


Share this

Usage statistics

49 total views
0 total downloads
These values cover views and downloads from WestminsterResearch and are for the period from September 2nd 2018, when this repository was created.