Dare-Abel, O.A. and Igwe, J.M. and Ayo, C. K. (2014) Proficiency And Capacity Building Of Human Capital in Architectural Firms in Nigeria. International Journal of Architecture and Design , 25 (2). pp. 1133-1139.
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Abstract
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) are essential design technologies for the production of services by architectural firms and indeed the architects that work for them. These architects are CAD/BIM personnel if they are literate and proficient in the use of these technologies. The study examines the availability/proficiency levels of CAD/BIM personnel in architectural firms in Nigeria; the existence of training programmes for these personnel; and the relationship between availability of personnel and existence of training programmes. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews, giving a good blend of quantitative and qualitative research methods. A response rate of 74.21% from the survey was achieved, with responses from 118 out of 159 firms sampled from six cities: Abuja, Kaduna, Maiduguri, Enugu, Lagos and Port Harcourt. In-depth interviews of ten principals of firms were conducted and analyzed using content analysis. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations and tests of associations. Reasonable levels of proficiency in the use of CAD, BIM, Renderers and the Internet were revealed. However, the study found no significant association between the availability of CAD/BIM proficient personnel in architectural firms in Nigeria and the existence of training programmes within the firms. It is recommended that concerted efforts to improve existing training programmes and support schools of architecture be championed by the firms and professional bodies. Keywords: Availability, BIM, CAD, Design, Personnel, Proficiency, Training, Technologies
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture T Technology > T Technology (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment |
| Depositing User: | Dr. O.A. Dare-Abel |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Mar 2015 11:45 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Mar 2015 11:45 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/3639 |
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