STAKEHOLDERS’ PERCEPTION OF SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
AKINSEINDE, OLUBOLA ATANDA, Volume 6 Issue 1, 2022 Pages 26-37, Published: 2023-06-23
Abstract
Building Management Systems (BMS) has evolved over the years and it is having positive impact on the users of buildings. This research assessed the challenges to the implementation of Building Management System in Nigeria. The population consists of architects, builders, quantity surveyors, electrical and mechanical engineers who are actively involved in BMS projects. Random sampling technique was used in selecting the experts for the study. A total of 64 copies of questionnaire were administered using the Google form, but 44 was filled which amounted to 69% success. Descriptive statistics was used in analyzing the data gotten. The results obtained from this study showed that the level of awareness and the rate of implementation of the Building Management System in Nigeria is very low. The factors affecting choice of BMS include the ease of procuring the system, the cash flow associated with it, the level of demand of the property after implementation amongst others. It concludes by proposing a number of measures that would facilitate the wide spread adoption and implementation which includes giving tax waivers on BMS systems, provision of laws to guide and regulate the process of building automation system and most importantly creation of public awareness on the need and benefits of the system. Furthermore, power must be stabilized and alternative means made available to ensure continuous operation of the system. Also, security in the country must be improved and allowances made for the upgrade and regular maintenance of the BMS. Finally, there should be training of BMS operatives to effectively maximize every given benefit the BMS offers.