Quantity Surveyors' Readiness in Implementation of Sustainable Building Construction in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi City County

Mary Muthoga, John Githaiga

Abstract: The study sought to assess quantity surveyors' readiness in implementation of sustainable building construction in Kenya with reference to Nairobi County. The study adopted both the descriptive and cross-sectional research designs, targeting the 485 quantity surveyors in Nairobi County, as registered by the board of registration of architects and quantity surveyors in Kenya. A sample of 219 quantity surveyors was obtained, and selected by simple random sampling. Primary data was collected by use a structured questionnaire and analyzed by both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicate that quantity surveyors? awareness of their role in sustainable building construction does not have a significant effect on its implementation in Kenya, while challenges faced in adoption of sustainable building construction significantly affect its implementation in Kenya.

Keywords: Sustainable Building, Construction Practices, Quantity Surveyors, Skills & Competencies, Demand

How to Cite?: Mary Muthoga, John Githaiga, "Quantity Surveyors' Readiness in Implementation of Sustainable Building Construction in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi City County", Volume 11 Issue 9, September 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 580-585, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22822091245, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22822091245