EFFECT OF BUILDING MATERIAL COST ON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was intended to examine the effect of building material cost on housing development in Nigeria. This study was guided by the following objectives; To determine the factors responsible for high cost of building materials in Nigeria, To proffer solutions that will reduce the cost of building material to ensure adequate housing development in Nigeria.
The study employed the survey and explanatory design; questionnaires and interview in addition to library research were applied in order to collect data. Primary data sources were used and data was analyzed using the correlation statistical tool at 5% level of significance which was presented in frequency tables and percentage. The respondents under the study were 50 civil engineers and quantity surveyors in Imo State. The study findings revealed that The cost of building materials is on the high side.The cost of building materials has everything to do housing development in Nigeria.Housing development can influence the economy of Nigeria.
The results of this study will sensitize the policy makers and the government on the need to make and implement policies that will reduce the cost of building materials in Nigeria thereby encouraging massive housing development all over the country.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page – – – – – – – – – i
Approval Page – – – – – – – – ii
Declaration – – – – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – – – – – iv
Acknowledgement – – – – – – – v
Abstract – – – – – – – – – vi
Table of Contents – – – – – – – vii
CHAPTER ONE – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study – – – – –
1.2 Statement of General Problem – – – –
1.3 Objective of the Study – – – – – –
1.4 Research Questions – – – – – –
1.5 Hypothesis – – – – – – – – –
1.6 Significance of the Study – – – – –
1.7 Scope of the Study – – – – – –
1.8 Definition of Terms – – – – – –
CHAPTER TWO – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1Introduction – – – – – – – – –
2.2 Overview of construction industry of Nigeria – – –