THE EFFECTS OF PLANNING ON BUILDING COLLAPSE IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the effects of planning phase on building collapse in Lagos state. The aim of this research work is to identify the planning process used in building construction, Investigate cause of building collapse in Lagos State and assess the strategies use to curb building collapse in Lagos State. In carrying out this research, a sample of 90 respondents from three (3) agencies in Lagos state ministry of physical planning and urban development were used for the study. Questionnaires and oral interview were used to collect data from respondents. The data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, mean rating, and the hypothesis for the study was tested with chi-square (Test-statistics). The study showed that the major importance of planning phase in building construction is to enhance the compliance with the quality of the building project. It was further revealed that the major causes of building collapse in Lagos state is patronage of quacks. It was found that there is awareness of existing building/planning regulation by the stakeholder and government has policies/legislation to curbing building collapse. The study concluded that, Proper planning phase should be carry out before commencement of building activities qualified, building construction should be monitored by the project manager to guarantee the use of high quality materials and only professional and qualified project manager, builders, engineers and architects should take control of the supervision of buildings.