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Factors that Affect the Development and Implementation of Sustainable Strategies for Building Maintenance

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study assessed the development and implementation of sustainable strategies for building maintenance. This study adopted a surveys research style. The research population comprises of students, staff of works department and physical planning units in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. cluster sampling technique was adopted for the study. The instrument used was a structured questionnaire. To ensure the validity of data collection instrument, the questionnaires was submitted to the researcher’s supervisor who assessed the content and structure. The test for reliability of the instrument was done using the Cronbach’s Alpha. To ensure the validity of data collection instrument, the questionnaires was submitted to the researcher’s supervisor who assessed the content and structure. The study showed that fear of the cost of developing and implementing the sustainability Strategies (1st) is the highest factor affecting the development and implementation of sustainable strategies for building maintenance in the study area. It was concluded that the development and implementation of sustainable strategies for building maintenance are crucial for promoting environmental responsibility and long-term cost efficiency. Therefore, implementing digital tools like Building Management Systems enhances monitoring and optimization. Collaboration among stakeholders is key for aligning sustainability goals with operational needs. One of the recommendations made was that all the professionals concerned with the maintenance of buildings in the study area should organise programs that will enlighten the institution on the positive effect of adopting sustainability strategies.
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6901870699
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