An Investigation into the use and Construction Professionals` Preference for Migrant Craftsmen in Construction Project Delivery in Ondo State
Journal Title: American journal of Engineering Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
The paper investigated the extent of participation of migrant craftsmen in construction projects delivery in Ondo State; identified the countries of origin and the aspect of construction trades where they are involved, factors influencing the choice of migrant craftsmen by construction manager, as well as factors militating against the use of local craftsmen and the effect of using migrant craftsmen in the study area. A social survey strategy was adopted and questionnaire was used as an instrument to gather relevant data from practicing construction professionals in Ondo State. The data were compiled and analyzed using SPSS 17.0. The result shows that migrant craftsmen from three major countries in West Africa namely Togo, Benin and Ghana were used on construction sites and they were commonly employed in the trades of tilling and interlocking. The dexterity of indigenous craftsmen (MS=4.20) was the major factor influencing the use of migrant craftsmen in these trades; cutting corners and rushing work while performing their responsibility, not keen on improving their training, alcoholism and drug abuse were ranked by the respondents as major factors militating against the use of local craftsmen. The result also indicates that the use and preference for Migrant craftsmen would increase unemployment rate for local craftsmen. The study concluded that migrant craftsmen were not predominantly used in construction projects delivery in Ondo State.
Authors and Affiliations
*Olanipekun Emmanuel Abiodun1 ,, Nunayon Sunday Segbenu
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