Building technology training and student work readiness
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The purpose of this study is to examine the readiness of Building technology
graduates for the construction industry from four selected Polytechnics in
Southwestern Nigeria. With a random sampling technique, a sample of 170
Higher National Diploma Building technology graduates was collected to
assess their competence areas in readiness for a future in the construction
industry. Results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics
(Kruskal-Willis H test). The findings of the study revealed that the level of
preparedness of Building graduates for the construction industry is
encouraging but shows a declining trend in practical capabilities in carrying
out building surveys, preparation of site reports and preparation of reliable
estimates for materials, labor and cost of construction works. The study
results also presented no significant difference (r>0.05) in the competency of
Building technology graduates based on their institutional training in three
competency areas (capability to carry setting out of all kinds of buildings,
understanding and interpreting structural drawings, understanding, and
interpreting architectural drawings). However, the study also presented a
significant difference (r<0.005) in seven competency areas of Building
technology graduates based on their institutional training. The study
recommends curricula restructuring to focus more on practical training and
professional collaboration with the industry.
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TH Building construction