Professional view on the causes and effects of construction projects abandonment in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to conduct an investigation on the causes and effects of abandonment of construction projects in Ibadan metropolis Nigeria, and then suggest the way forward. A structured questionnaire with Likert Scale design approach was administered on 70 consultants (Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Builders) obtained from regulatory bodies of each profession. 49 responses were obtained to give a return rate of 70%. Analysis of data was done by a statistical formula to calculate the relative importance index (R.I.I). The higher the R.I.I value, the more important is the cause or effect. 23 important causes of Abandonment of construction projects were identified, which include: lack of adequate fund allocation, payment remittance delay, death of the investor/client/owner, improper project planning and design etc. Then 10 main effects of construction projects abandonment were established, which include: loss of strength of structural members, visual defect to surrounding/project site, hidden places for dangerous animals, pollution, marginalization of population etc. It was concluded that if the incessant causes are seriously dealt with through the implementation of various measures opined to each cause in the study; projects abandonment will be a thing of the past in the study area and the nation in general.