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Continental Journal of Applied Sciences
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Evaluation of Human Capacity Development in Ondo State Building Construction Industry

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Abstract

Human capacity development Strategies are the backbone of success in every organization. It was observed that the building industry has been plaqued with collapse of buildings with resultant calamities in the recent times. The research focused on the evaluation of human capacity development in Ondo state building construction industry. The primary objectives of this study are:To assess the human capacity development approach used to develop the building construction staff in the study area; To examine the challenges faced by the Ondo state construction industry; To identify the human capacity development method preferred by the professionals. The design of the study follows the pattern of a survey research. Data was collected both from primary and secondary sources. A set of questionnaire was prepared specifically for the professionals and the contractors in the study area. In making the findings of this research possible, ninety-Eight (98) copies of questionnaire where administered, and the total number of ninety-two (92) copies were retrieved, 93.9% where used for the analysis. The data collected was analyzed using one-way Anova. The findings shows that, the level of human capacity development in the construction industry in Ondo State was very low (40%). It also shows that the human capacity development variables have direct effect on output of building construction industry. From the study it was recommended that formulation of human capacity policy should be adopted. Also provisions in terms of fund and personnel should be made available for regular training, while training should be carried out constantly for the professionals and contractors in the ministries to achieve desired output of building construction. In conclusion, the ministries should formulate a forward looking plan to ensure that necessary human efforts are achieved in making it possible for the survival and growth of the organization which will invariably help in developing the employees. 

Keywords

#Construction industry #Ondo State #contractors #state ministries #Human capacity
Publication Date April 26, 2026
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) 10.5281/zenodo.18467526
Journal Volume & Issue Vol 21