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A Study Of Quantity Surveyor's Perception On Facility In The Niger Delta Area Of Nigeria
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1.2 Statement of Problem
As facility management is a very
important subject of debate in the construction industry, there exists
an argument in who should play this role in the Industry. Other
professionals such as the engineers, builders, architects and estate
values admit that the Quantity Surveyor should be involved in facilities
management. Study reveals that among these professional, the Quantity
Surveyor has the upper edge to play the leading role based on his vast
and versatile knowledge in cost engineering, which deals with both
construction cost and maintenance or running cost of engineering, which
deals with both construction cost and maintenance or running cost of
socio-infrastructural facilities, that need proper management. One,
therefore, argues whether or not the quantity surveyor with all these
attributes and qualities is qualified to perform this important role in
the construction industry. To this end therefore, it is highly important
to investigate into the perception of the Quantity Surveyor on
facilities management in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria.
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study
The
researcher sought to investigate the perception of the Quantity
Surveyor on facility management in the construction industry.
The specific objectives were:
To identify the factors that qualify a quantity surveyor as a facility manager.
To access the factors that affect the effective facilities management practices in Nigeria.
To examine the level of involvement of the Quantity Surveyor in the facilities management practice.
1.4 Significance of Study
The
outcome of the study will be of immense value to practicing Quantity
Surveyor and other allied professionals who are willing to forge ahead
into the discipline of facilities management. The study will also be
relevant to all professionals, government and other stakeholders
involved in the construction industry.
1.5 Research Questions
This research work set to answer the following questions:
Is facility management relevant in the construction industry?
Does the construction industry employ a facility manager?
What role should Quantity Surveyors play for effective facilities management?
What are the qualities required by a Quantity Surveyor to make him the best professional for facilities management?
1.6 Scope of Study
This
research work was carried out in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The
study was limited to both socio-economic and infrastructural facilities
that were executed between 2000 and 2006.
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