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
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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 - - -
2.3 Factors affecting the cost of
building materials - - -
2.4 Implications of rising in the
cost of building materials- -
2.4.1 Fluctuation in construction
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2.4.2 Quality of workmanship is
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2.4.5 Risk of project abandonment- - - - - - -
2.4.6 Volume of construction
output is affected- - - -
2.4.7 Rate of employment is
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Housing development in Nigeria- - - - - - -
2.6 Increasing building materials costs: causes and
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2.7 benefits of sustainable building materials in
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2.8 empirical review- - - - - - - - - -
CHAPTER
THREE – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - -
3.2 Research Design - - - - - - - -
3.3 Area of the Study - - - - - - - -
3.4 Population of Study - - - - - - - -
3.5 Sample size and Sampling Techniques - - - - -
3.6 Instrument for Data Collection - - - - - -
3.7 Validity of the Instrument - - - - - - -
3.8 Reliability of the Instrument - - - - - -
3.9 Method of Data Collection - - - - - - -
3.10 Method of Data Analysis - - - - - - -
CHAPTER
FOUR – DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - -
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis - - - - - -
4.2 Characteristics of the Respondents - - - - -
4.3 Data
Analysis - - - - - - - - -
4.4 Testing Hypothesis - - - - - - - -
4.5 Summary
of Findings - - - - - - - -
4.6 Discussion of Findings - - - - - - -
CHAPTER
FIVE – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - -
5.1 Summary - - - - - - - - - -
5.2 Conclusion - - - - - - - - - -
5.3 Recommendations - - - - - - - -
References
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Appendix - - - - - - - - - -