IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 9 NO. 3 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijgem.v9.no3.2023.pg8.15

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Assessing the Use of Construction Plant and Equipment by Construction Companies in Awka Anambra State, Nigeria

Kingsley Tochukwu Oguaju, Bldr. Greatman Umanunyim Reuben Ukochi

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Abstract

The research assessed the Use of Construction Plant and equipment by construction Companies in Awka. The researcher used survey research method through questionnaires to collect data. The target population was construction companies in Awka metropolis from which a sample of eighty (80) was drawn. The relevant literature was reviewed for the study. The data collected were presented, analyzed and hypothesis tested. Among other things the results of the study revealed the following: That there is inadequate or under - utilization of plant for construction works in Awka metropolis and this has resulted in delays. That there is ignorance of the knowledge of hiring and owning criteria as well as factors to be considered before applying plant on jobs for better works and economy. The following recommendations were made: Firstly, construction companies should procure some plant to reduce the percentage of work done manually. Secondly, to be an economic proposition, large items of plant need to be continuously employed and not left idle for considerable period of time. Owners of mechanical plant must have sufficient work for the plant either through firm's owned contract or through public line business. Thirdly, advice of quantity surveyors should be sought when decisions are to be taken whether to hire or purchase plaint items for some specified work.

keywords:

Company; Construction; Economical Plant.

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