CONSTRUCTION ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND THE AVAILABILITY OF ARTISANS AND TECHNICIANS AS IMPACTED BY TRANSPORTATION QUICK MONEY VENTURES IN NIGERIAN-A REVIEW

Abstract

Abstract All over the world, transportation has become a key for the socio-economic development of a nation. A robust transportation system indicates a stronger economy and progressive development. Generally, transportation affects every sector directly or indirectly. In Africa, motorcycle and tricycle transport has become some business opportunity for youth as quick money-making ventures, making up at least 33% of all transport modes in sub-Sahara Africa. Small and medium-sized construction firms face difficulties accessing competent artisans and technicians in some demographic regions of Nigeria. This is due to the quick money associated with motorcycle and tricycle transport ventures on the youth who would otherwise have been available to work as competent and efficient artisans and technicians. This study reviewed primarily literature selected within the last decade that had analysed the impact of transportation business as quick money-making ventures on the availability of artisans and technicians on the construction organisational performance of small and medium firms in Nigeria with the view of establishing the effects of the scarce craftsmen on organisational performance and proposed strategies that will improve youth preference to construction works which will, in turn, enhance organisational performance. The literature reviewed indicated a general skill gap within the construction industry in Nigeria. Also, nonavailability and accessible artisans impact the organisational performance of the construction industry. The study suggested strategies to improve youth preference for artistry and technical works on construction sites. These strategies were; improved standard rate for site works, shortened duration for specialised and artistry skill acquisition through technical and vocational training, Government partnership with Master-Lerner informal apprenticeship system with remuneration, among others.