The Nigerian Institution of Builders in Facilities Management (NIBIFM) has called for collective approach of structural engineers, construction consultants, architects, and quantity surveyors in construction projects to end building collapse in the country.
They further emphasising the need for qualified professionals and adherence to building codes while engaging in construction processes.
Bldr Akpatre Ndaw, National Chairman of NIBIFM made the call at the Builders Fourth Facilities Managers (FM) Conference in Abakaliki on Tuesday.
Our Correspondent reports that the 2025 conference was tagged, "The Evolution of Facilities Management in Nigeria: Stakeholders Role".
"To end building collapse, we must avoid the use of unqualified contractors and substandard materials," he advised.
On the conference, the Chairman said that the programme was to reawake the consciousness of the citizens on the need for proper facilities management and maintenance.
"When a structure is put in place, there must be regular management and maintenance for it to stand," he said
Ndaw, therefore noted that the evolution of Facilities management (FM) in Nigeria has transformed significantly, driven by various factors such as urbanization, technological advancements, and changing workplacedyna-mics.
"The Nigerian Facilities Management market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2020 to 2025, driven by increasing demand for outsourced FM services.
"The market size is projected to reach ₦1.3 trillion by 2025, up from ₦700billion in 2020," he added.
"The industry is adopting advanced technologies, including building information modeling (BIM) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, to enhance operational efficiency. 75% of Nigerian organizations plan to invest in FM technology.
"The government, professional bodies and facilities managers plays a crucial role in creating an enabling environment for FM through policies, regulations, and infrastructural development," Ndaw stated.
Also speaking, Bldr Alderton Ewan, President, Nigeria Institute of Building (NIOB) said that the theme for the 2025 NIBIFM conference was both timely and critical as they navigate within the Nigeria's involving built environment.
"In the last two decades, the concept of Facility Management in Nigeria has grown from being an emerging discipline to becoming an indispensable component of the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.
"For Nigeria to experience a true Facility Management revolution, stakeholders must act decisively and collaboratively, including the government and Regulatory authorities in construction processes," Ewa advised.
