A Study of Building Collapse in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

The study focuses on building collapse in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, with the aim of providing updated information that could enhance sustainable building development in the local communities of Ondo State. To achieve this, primary and secondary data were sourced for the study. Primary data were retrieved from structured questionnaire, oral interviews as well as field observation. The total number of questionnaires administered were twenty-two (22). A multistage-sampling technique was adopted for the study. The study revealed the top ranked causes of building collapse in Akungba- Akoko. These include the use of unskilled artisans/craftsmen; poor construction work; substandard materials and poor architectural; and structural designs defects. It was further established that poor quality of materials and workmanship accounted for more than 50% of causes of building collapse in the study area. The study concluded that there should be a review of existing building laws that will guide standard code of practice and all professionals in the built environment.

Building collapse, building industry, construction

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