Analysis of Underlying Constraints Affecting the Choice of Building as A Major Course

The aim of this study is to analyse the underlying constraints affecting the choice of Building as a major course. The objectives of the paper arc to assess the a\varcncss of students on Building as a course in the institution, identify the percentage of students \Villing to study Building as compared to other related courses, identify constraints of students who chose Building. Secondary and primary data were obtained. Data was obtained by the administration or qucstionnnirc. and intcndC\VS or students studying building technology in C-Ovenant University. A sample si:~.e of 150 students comprising of students from the 5 levels of the progrmmne partook of the survey. Purposeful sampling technique was used and the data obtained was analyzed using a 5-point Likert scale .. The factors affecting the choice of building in varying degrees include Poor awareness of the course, Inappropriate advice, Method of teaching, Demands of the course, Gender differences, Tuition fees, Basic Teclmological skills, Leaming Enviromnent, Method of teaching, Prospects for students in studying the course. Ho\vevcr, tna_jority of the students' constraint was lack of::nvareness about the course; therefore it is reconnnended that proper cnvareness of Building Technolot,':Y as a profession should be done via workshops and seminars in secondary schools so as to broaden the view of students about the course even before entering into the higher institution .. Building technology skills acquisition is declining in many institutions in the country, therefore it requires serious attention at national level. The National Institute of building (NIOB)_ Cmmcil of registered builders of Nigeria (CORBON) that have been tasked with a detailed assessment or the construction I building skills shortage should address these inadequacie

Building Practice in the New Millennium: is Building Education Ready to Meet the Challenges

The study aimed at assessing the building prncticc in the new millennium and cvahwtcd the readiness of building education in meeting these challenges. The objectives of this research are to evaluate building education and practices in the ne·w millemlium .. identify the challenges building practices face in the ne·w nlillemlitml and evaluate the readiness of building education in meeting these challenges. Secondary and primary data were obtained. Data ·was obtained by the adnlinistration of questionnaires. and interviews of students studying Building Technology in Covenant University and construction practitioners. A sample size of 150 students comprising of students from the 5 levels of the progrmmne partook of the survey. Purposeful sampling technique was used and the data obtained was analyzed using a 5-point Likert scale. The factors affecting the readiness of building education in meeting the challenges of Building Prncticc in the New Millennium in varying degrees include Poor Educational Background, Poor curriculum. Poor Relationship Between Educational System and The Constmction Industry. Lack of Prospect To Take Risk. Insufficient Building Practice. Cormption., Financial Inadequacy and Economic Recession. It was also observed that that the education sector and public lack awareness of what building millennium entails and do not have the pre requites building education that can meet up with the rapidly evolving standards of the nilllennium. The study therefore concluded that the building education is not ready to f.1cc the challenges of the new millennium; it recommended that the curriculum should be assessed and restmctured to be able to meet up the requirements of the new nlillennium building constructio

Analysis of Underlying Constraints Affecting the Choice of Building as A Major Course

The aim of this study is to analyse the underlying constraints affecting the choice of Building as a major course. The objectives of the paper arc to assess the a\varcncss of students on Building as a course in the institution, identify the percentage of students \Villing to study Building as compared to other related courses, identify constraints of students who chose Building. Secondary and primary data were obtained. Data was obtained by the administration or qucstionnnirc. and intcndC\VS or students studying building technology in C-Ovenant University. A sample si:~.e of 150 students comprising of students from the 5 levels of the progrmmne partook of the survey. Purposeful sampling technique was used and the data obtained was analyzed using a 5-point Likert scale .. The factors affecting the choice of building in varying degrees include Poor awareness of the course, Inappropriate advice, Method of teaching, Demands of the course, Gender differences, Tuition fees, Basic Teclmological skills, Leaming Enviromnent, Method of teaching, Prospects for students in studying the course. Ho\vevcr, tna_jority of the students' constraint was lack of::nvareness about the course; therefore it is reconnnended that proper cnvareness of Building Technolot,':Y as a profession should be done via workshops and seminars in secondary schools so as to broaden the view of students about the course even before entering into the higher institution .. Building technology skills acquisition is declining in many institutions in the country, therefore it requires serious attention at national level. The National Institute of building (NIOB)_ Cmmcil of registered builders of Nigeria (CORBON) that have been tasked with a detailed assessment or the construction I building skills shortage should address these inadequacie