Journal of Sustainable Construction
Vol 4 No 1 (2024): Journal of Sustainable Construction

Investigation of Community Engagement in Sustainable Construction Projects: Case Studies from Nigeria

Unegbu, Hyginus C. O. (Unknown)
Yawas, Danjuma Saleh (Unknown)
Dan-asabe, Bashar (Unknown)
Alabi, Abdulmumin Akoredeley (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2024

Abstract

This study investigates the role of community engagement in sustainable construction projects in Nigeria, focusing on three case studies: a green residential building in Lagos, an eco-friendly community center in Abuja, and a sustainable water infrastructure project in rural Kano. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through  interviews, surveys, and document analysis. The research identifies significant variations in engagement practices, with Lagos showing high engagement levels, leading to greater community acceptance and better environmental outcomes. Key success factors include strong leadership, adequate funding, and effective communication, while challenges such as socio-cultural barriers and political interference were noted. The findings emphasize the importance of sustained, tailored engagement strategies to enhance project sustainability and community support. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical data on the long-term impacts of community engagement, offering insights for policy makers and project managers to improve community participation in sustainable construction.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

josc

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Transportation

Description

The Journal of Sustainable Construction (JoSC) is a double-blind peer-reviewed and open access journal that provides a venue for publishing original research articles focusing on promoting and advancing the research and applications of sustainable construction from both empirical and theoretical ...