CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE · Vol. 2021

Impact of Energy Access on the Delivery of Construction Projects in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

Samuel Olatunbosun and Sunday Odediran

Keywords: Access, construction, delivery, energy, Nigeria

Abstract

The construction industry in Nigeria lacks sufficient clean energy resources, which is a basic requirement for sustainable development. Thus, it is important to assess the impacts of energy access on construction projects delivery in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. In light of this, research data were collected through questionnaires from the small, medium, and large construction companies in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive (frequency distribution and mean score ranking) and inferential statistics (Kruskal-Wallis test). The study revealed that the most significant impact of energy access on construction project delivery is increased productivity. Others are fast delivery of construction projects, improved effectiveness of project delivery, reduced stress of manual labour and saves cost overtime. Thus, this study serves as one of the earliest studies that contribute to the body of knowledge on impacts of energy access on construction project delivery.