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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE STANDARDS ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA ON THE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS IN NIGERIA

Samson Olukayode Bamidele (Ph.D)

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Abstract

Incessant building collapse in Nigeria related with similar historical antecedent seems predestined to lack of quality building materials available to builders or inability to purchase the quality materials due to high cost or selfish intention to make more gains. The study examines the rationale for framework of SON, determining the effect of the agency on the supply and consumption of building materials (roofing sheet) by Nigerian building contractors, examining the challenges confronting SON in regulating the production, supply and consumption of substandard building materials (roofing sheet). The primary data were sourced through questionnaire administered on building professionals, SON officials, building engineers, building materials sellers. Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) were conducted among vulnerable urban and rural drillers (house owners). Secondary data were gathered through relevant texts, seminar paper, workshop papers, articles etc. Data were analyzed using Descriptive method and content discussions. The study observed that most building contractor are using substandard materials not because of cost but with selfish interest of realizing more gains. While the study concluded that SON officials should engage in thorough inspection of building materials at market place and at the instance of sight usage.

Keywords:  Builders, Engineers, Quantity, Surveyor, SON, Consumer Right.