Factors inhibiting energy access in the delivery of construction projects in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

Olatunbosun, Samuel and Odediran, Sunday and Ekundayo, Damilola and Aigbavboa, Clinton (2023) Factors inhibiting energy access in the delivery of construction projects in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. International Journal of Construction Management. ISSN 1562-3599

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Abstract

Energy plays a vital role in all human endeavours. However, access to energy globally is limited, and concerted efforts are being made to bridge this gap. Little empirical works exist on the energy situation in the delivery of construction and infrastructure projects in Nigeria. The specific objectives of this study assessed the level of access to energy sources, factors inhibiting energy access, and benefits of energy access for the delivery of construction projects. Data reported in this paper were collected through a quantitative research approach whereby copies of the questionnaire were administered to small, medium, and large-sized construction firms in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. This study's findings revealed that the most accessible energy source for construction activities in Lagos Metropolis is automotive gas oil (diesel). Furthermore, the study established that factors inhibiting access to energy for the delivery of construction projects are efficient supply and distribution, government regulation, and inadequate infrastructure. The paper concludes that access to energy for construction works in Nigeria is inadequate due to poor implementation of government policies on energy provision. The paper recommends creating new strategies to implement policies to improve access to energy in Nigeria.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2023.2241768
Dates:	Date Event 21 July 2023 Accepted 4 August 2023 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Energy access, inhibiting factors, construction project, project delivery, Lagos Metropolis
Subjects:	CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-01 - engineering > CAH10-01-02 - mechanical engineering CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-01 - engineering > CAH10-01-03 - production and manufacturing engineering CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-01 - engineering > CAH10-01-09 - chemical, process and energy engineering CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-01 - engineering > CAH10-01-10 - others in engineering CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-03 - materials and technology > CAH10-03-01 - minerals technology CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-03 - materials and technology > CAH10-03-06 - others in technology CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-02 - building CAH26 - geography, earth and environmental studies > CAH26-01 - geography, earth and environmental studies > CAH26-01-04 - environmental sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment > School of Engineering and the Built Environment > Dept. of Built Environment
Depositing User:	Damilola Ekundayo
Date Deposited:	09 Aug 2023 10:12
Last Modified:	09 Aug 2023 10:12
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/14659

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