Effects of Weak Integration of Weather-Climatic Conditions on Building Maintenance Costs: Evidence from Nigeria

Chukwu, Chinaechetam and Emakpor, Chioma Ukamaka and Atuegbu, Juliet Onyinyechi (2026) Effects of Weak Integration of Weather-Climatic Conditions on Building Maintenance Costs: Evidence from Nigeria. Contemporary Journal of Management, 8 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2766-1431

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Abstract

The study examined the effects of Weak Integration of Weather-Climatic Conditions on Building Maintenance Costs: Evidence from Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of Water Damage on Building Maintenance Costs: Evidence from Nigeria. Evaluate the effect of Structural Issues on Building Maintenance Costs: Evidence from Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires designed with a five-point Likert scale. The data were modified and coded using version 28. The data were then analyzed and described using descriptive statistics, and multiple regression analysis was used to evaluate hypotheses. The result revealed that water damage has a significant positive effect on Building Maintenance Costs with a p-value of (0.037 < 0.05): Evidence from Nigeria. Structural issues have a Significant Positive effect on Building Maintenance Costs with a p-value of (0.000 < 0.05): Evidence from Nigeria. The study concluded that weak integration of weather-climatic conditions has a significant positive effect on building maintenance costs: evidence from Nigeria. The study recommended that the government should implement a requirement that building approvals (especially for public and large private developments) include a clear climate-risk and durability statement, demonstrating how rainfall intensity, humidity, flooding, heat, and wind were considered in the design. Keywords: Building Maintenance Costs; Weather-Climatic Conditions; Water Damage; Structural Issues

Item Type: Article
Subjects: N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Depositing User: Nnenna Ayo
Date Deposited: 05 Aug 2026 15:34
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2026 15:34
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/6204

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