Evaluation of procurement systems performance for mechanical and electrical services towards effective delivery of construction products

This study critically evaluates different procurement mechanisms and approaches practiced in the Nigerian construction industry, and ascertain the appropriateness of each method towards building services installation and project delivery in the industry. Views of scholars and authors on procurement system were reviewed and discussed summarizing the procurement methods. Questionnaires were administered to stakeholders in the industry within the local government areas in Lagos state involved in the procurements of mechanical and electrical services for building projects. The data collected from the questionnaires was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS Version 13) statistical tools. From the analysis, it was deduced that labour only procurement method enhance the achievement of clients objectives of cost effectiveness, project management mostly ensures the achievement of clients objective of specified quality standard while design and install mostly enhance the clients objective of quick completion of mechanical and electrical services within required time among other things. The paper recommends, among other factors, that a clear understanding of project objectives, identifying the project constraints and clear understanding of the roles of the contracting parties are essential for procurement of building services. If the issues identified in this research study are managed properly, a project will significantly achieve its time, cost and quality objectives, in addition to client satisfaction

Evaluation of the scenarios of facilities maintenance management of sport complexes in South West Nigeria

The philosophy of every maintenance practice and operation in any organization is usually to provide a structurally sound and aesthetically appealing environment throughout the life of a property. Maintenance has generally been referred to as all works carried out to keep and restore an item to a currently acceptable standard. This work evaluates the performance of facilities maintenance management in the maintenance of sport complexes in South–West Nigeria. The study research method includes physical observation, administration of questionnaires to measure performance. In order to gather information, structured questionnaires were administer at the study area (the six stadia covered), the management staff, the maintenance staff and the user of the facilities in each of the stadia, covering kiosk owner, sport men and women, spectators, and lover of sports. The study revealed some factors affecting performance in the maintenance of sports complexes among which are: funding, organizational structure, political factors, ownership types, and security. The study concluded that it is only when adequate fund is provided and fully utilized in the maintenance of sport complexes that one will enjoy the initial investment in them and the consequent accruing benefits from the complexes will be achieved. The study recommended among others facts that the government should set aside part of her annual budget to maintenance of the sport complexes so as to ensure their fitness and world class standard at all time which will consequently reduce the operating cost and increase the revenue generating capacity of the stadium