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Advancing modern methods of construction in Africa : an investigation of prefabrication practices in Nigeria

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Dimka, Nenpin, Gyoh, Louis, Daniel, Emmanuel Itodo, Ebohon, Obas John and Akinlolu, Mariam (2025) Advancing modern methods of construction in Africa : an investigation of prefabrication practices in Nigeria. In: Advancing modern methods of construction in Africa: an investigation of prefabrication practices in Nigeria. Routledge. (In Press)

Abstract

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have the potential to revolutionise the construction industry in Africa by addressing challenges of inefficiency, low productivity, and quality inconsistencies. This chapter focuses on adopting prefabrication as a key component of MMC, using an African contextual lens to explore trends and challenges.

The chapter investigates prefabrication technologies' knowledge and implementation levels among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that dominate sub-Saharan Africa's housing sector. Using a quantitative research approach, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine the differences in the knowledge and application of prefabrication technologies among various professional groups.

Findings reveal critical knowledge gaps, barriers to implementation, and opportunities for scaling prefabrication practices, which are essential for increased MMC adoption. Evidence-based insights into optimising prefabrication to enhance construction processes in emerging economies.

Focusing on Nigeria, the chapter offers pragmatic and strategic directions for advancing MMC adoption across Africa, promoting economic growth, sustainability, and innovation in the region's construction sector.

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Title:
Advancing modern methods of construction in Africa : an investigation of prefabrication practices in Nigeria
Creators:
Dimka, Nenpin, Gyoh, Louis, Daniel, Emmanuel Itodo, Ebohon, Obas John and Akinlolu, Mariam
Date:
13 December 2025
Subjects:
600 Technology > 690 Buildings
700 The arts; fine & decorative arts > 720 Architecture
Department:
School of the Built Environment
Publisher:
Routledge
Uncontrolled Keywords:
MMC, Prefabrication, Emerging Economies, SMEs, Offsite Manufacturing, Africa
Record
URI:
https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/id/eprint/11109
Item Type:
Book Section
Depositing User:
Mariam Akinlolu
Date Deposited:
15 Dec 2025 09:49
Revision:
19
Last Modified:
15 Dec 2025 11:30
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