Challenges and enhanced measures for the implementation of industrialized building system in Lagos metropolis

Neat, time-saving and cost friendly infrastructure demand in modern society is actualized with accurate and standard construction methods capable of delivery within a short timeframe. This study investigates dynamic issues impeding the practice of industrialized building system (IBS) and way out in Lagos metropolis. A survey research design and referral sampling technique were espoused to gather the viewpoints of sixty-one construction professionals acquainted with the knowledge and have been involved in the use of the IBS method for building projects within the metropolis. The statistical methods employed for the study were frequency, percentage, mean score, Kendall’s coefficient of concordance test and Kendall’s tau_b correlation coefficient. The results of the study revealed that the practice of IBS was mired by varied issues. These included the need for large working space and storage facilities, lack of contractor’s experience in handling IBS works and equipment for testing IBS components. The result indicated that there was an agreement among the respondents on the influential ratings of factors impeding IBS. Also, the result revealed that measures to enhance implementation of IBS include establishing legislative support for industrial development, importation of new technologies and innovation as well as marketing strategy development. The prominence of factors upsetting the practice of IBS and measures for IBS enhancement were captured.