Impact of Maintenance Practices on the Longevity and Performance of Modern Materials: Nigerian’s Perspective

ABSTRACT

The achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the built environment is possible through the use of modern construction materials that prioritize sustainability in their production. However, maintaining these materials requires new maintenance management strategies and a deeper understanding to ensure their longevity and functionality. The research employed a descriptive approach, with a 90% response rate to the distributed questionnaires. The results indicated that maintenance checks are commonly practiced, as most organizations conduct them. A lack of sufficient funding was identified as a significant obstacle to maintaining modern building materials. Additionally, many respondents believe that regular maintenance enhances the efficiency and performance of these materials, this was indicated by 84.4% respondents that believe that regular maintenance improves material efficiency and 80% respondents strongly agreed that lifespan of building materials is shortened by maintenance neglect. The study concludes by stressing the importance for organizations to prioritize the upkeep of modern materials and highlights the role of training in achieving this goal.

A regular maintenance policy is recommended to ensure ongoing success.

Keywords — Modern materials, Maintenance, Built professionals, performance.