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    Analysing the Physical Condition of Buildings: A Case Study of an Institution of Learning in Nigeria
    (School of Environmental International Conference (SETIC 2024), School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna. PMB 65, Minna, Niger State Nigeria, 2024-11-29) Abass, Abdulshakur; Ogunbode, Ezekiel Babatunde; Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi
    Buildings depreciate with time and gradually perform less than they are expected. This is a concern for building owners and users. Research on depreciation of buildings tends to focus on identifying or categorising defects. However, investigations that examine the condition of public buildings that inhabit large and frequent users is limited. The aim of this research is to analyse the physical condition of public buildings in an institution of learning. This study adopts a case study approach involving physical observations and the condition rating of three buildings in an institution of learning in Nigeria. The results of the analysis showed that there were several similar defects on the walls, floors, roof, electrical and mechanical services. The results on the condition of the buildings showed average condition index values indicating that the buildings were in moderate condition with the laboratory in a better condition with an average condition rating of 0.58 and the offices with an average condition rating of 0.52 and the classes with an average condition rating of 0.44. The study argues that improving the condition or state of the buildings would lead to enhanced building performance.
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    Exploring the Patterns of Deterioration: A Case Study of Buildings in a Residential Estate in Nigeria
    (Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure and Sustainable Development (ICSID 2024)At: Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, 2024-09) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Kudu, Mohammed; Abass, Abdulshakur
    Research into the deterioration of buildings tends to focus on probable causes. However,investigations that explore the nature, extent and pattern of the deterioration in residential buildings is limited. This study aims at exploring the patterns of deterioration in a residential estate with multiple buildings in Minna and the liveability of the community. The study adopts a mixed method approach with a case study and data is obtained through observations and a structured questionnaire administered by hand to residents on the condition of their buildings.The results revealed huge similarities in the nature and extent of deterioration for different building types in the estate with dampness of walls/roofs being the most severe form of deterioration (MIS =3.71) and heavy rainfall being the most likely cause of deterioration (MIS= 3.85). The study also found that majority of residents opted to live in the estate generally because they felt safe (MIS = 4.33). The study argues that the level of deterioration in the buildings might lead to lower living conditions in the estate.