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Item ADOPTION OF WEB-BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY(International Journal of Information Processing and Communication, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2020-05) Rasheed, Abdulkadir Shehu; Adebiyi, Ranti TaibatBackground: Web-based Project Management Systems (WPMS) are designed to improve collaborative working environments by speeding up communications, information transfer and coordination. The growth in the use of web-based applications to improve processes has helped several industries migrate to newer ways of achieving objectives, but this is yet prevalent in the Nigerian construction sector. Aim: This study investigates awareness of WPMS amongst construction professionals and its perceived impact on project delivery. Methods: This is achieved by reviewing literature on features and benefits of WPMS for project delivery. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on 15 registered professionals and questionnaires distributed to 97 others to evaluate awareness and perceptions on WPMS benefits. 76 copies of questionnaires was retrieved and used for analysis representing 78% response rate. Results: Literature revealed 13 shortcomings and highlighted 17 potential benefits of WPMS. Interview respondents (80%) revealed little are known about WPMS amongst professionals in Nigeria but agree it will enhance project delivery by facilitating new collaboration areas, improve communication, coordination and management. Another 27% insist the shortcomings are drawbacks to adoption of WPMS but all (100%) interviewed have positive attitude towards WPMS adoption. WPMS is perceived to impact on project delivery with enhancement of communication and collaboration activities having mean score of 4.22 while cost reduction & time saving activities has mean score of 4.01. It is concluded that embracing new project management methods through use of WPMS will enhance project delivery. It is therefore recommended that increasing awareness of WPMS will expose its potential benefits and its impact on project delivery.Item APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT BY INDIGENOUS CONTRACTING FIRMS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY(Uniosun Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Osun State University, Nigeria, 2019-03) Rasheed, Abdulkadir Shehu; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Musa, Nafiu A.This study aims to assess readiness of Nigerian Indigenous Contractors (NIC) to adopt Knowledge Management (KM). This is achieved by identifying requirements for adopting KM; evaluating NICs preparedness to meet these requirements; and examining benefits of KM to NICs. Purposive sampling technique was adopted for the survey. Fifteen factor requirements for adoption of KM was identified from literature and structured into a questionnaire which was administered to NICs. Eighty-four copies of questionnaires were retrieved from the total sample size of 129, representing 65% response rate. Data was analyzed using percentages, and Relative Importance Index (RII). The factor requirements used for the survey achieved a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.70 showing a high relationship between them. Results revealed that management’s strategic plan to adopt KM; and training/education of personnel are factors highly prioritised by NICs, but mechanism to enhance storing & retrieval of knowledge is yet to exist in 98% of the NICs sampled. Improvement of profitability and process enhancements are considered more important by NICs amongst derivable benefits from KM. The Study concluded that NICs are not yet prepared to adopt KM but are willing to explore its benefits for improved organisational performance.Item Assessment of Factors Affecting Software Adoption and their Usage for Construction Projects on University Of Ilorin Tetfund Projects(Environmental Design and Management International Conference (EDMIC 2019), Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2019-05) Rasheed, Abdulkadir Shehu; Adebiyi, Ranti TaibatTertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) projects always require prudent management to enhance prompt completion within performance parameters. The use of Special Purpose Software (SPS) enhances achieving project objectives faster. This paper therefore aims to assess the use of SPS for TETFund projects by examining factors affecting SPS adoption and efficacy of SPS use for monitoring, evaluation and control in University of Ilorin. A cross sectional research design was adopted for the study. Structured questionnaire was used for collecting data. Respondents were purposively selected from 158 firms that are registered with the University that employ construction professionals like architects, quantity surveyors and engineers. A total of 60 questionnaires were distributed; out of 54copies retrieved, only 52were suitable for the analysis representing 87% response rate. Findings revealed that cost of procuring and montage of SPS with an average mean of 3.65 and integration with other systems with average mean of 3.56 had the highest effect on the adoption of SPS amongst construction professionals. Features available in the software and Internet feature compatibility ranked lowest with average means of 2.1 and 2.0 respectively. Usage of SPS for monitoring and control is low with activity averages of 2.15 and 2.01 respectively, while usage for evaluation is significant with activity average of 3.19.The study concluded that construction professionals used by University of Ilorin averagely uses SPS for evaluation on TETFund projects but usage for monitoring and control is low. This is attributed to the cost of procuring and mounting software. The study recommends that construction professionals should employ new technologies to enhance the adoption of SPS for monitoring and control. Client organizations should also mount SPS for monitoring and control to allow for easy integration and information transfer by construction professionals.Item Awareness of Factors Contributing to Sustainable Construction in Nigeria(International Journal of Real Estate Studies, 2020-06) Amuda-yusuf, Ganiyu; Raheem, Wasiu Mayowa; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Abdulraheem, Maimunat Orire; Idris, Soliu; Eluwa, Stephen EyinayaThe need to slow down climate change and global warming has made sustainable development major issue among policy makers and world leaders. Awareness on sustainability concept among industry practitioners is crucial in influencing design, materials selection and construction methods. The aim of this study is to examine the level of awareness on key sustainability concepts and factors that influence their adoption during construction by practitioners in Nigeria. Through an online survey, 120 copies of semi-structured questionnaire were administered on built environment practitioners such as architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and builders working in client, contracting, consulting and academia with 77% response rate. Factorial two-way ANOVA was performed to examine if there are differences in the level of awareness of factors contributing to sustainable construction among the groupings. Also, binomial logit regression analysis was adopted in predicting the factors that significantly influence adoption of sustainability concept among practitioners in construction industry. The study revealed that professionals from client organization recorded highest (3.8) mean score in terms of awareness on sustainability concept followed by those from academia (3.6), consulting (3.0) and contracting (2.2). In terms of factors that significantly influence adoption of sustainability concept during construction, findings from the study revealed that academic qualification (β =2.226, p<0.05) and type of organization (β =1.127, p<0.05) significantly influence adoption of sustainability concept during construction. Practitioners with high academic qualification and those from client organization, exhibited high level of awareness on sustainability concept, this equally influenced their adoption of key elements of sustainability (site planning, energy efficiency, water efficiency, renewable energy, resource conservation, material reuse, indoor environmental quality) during construction. The determination of the level of awareness and adoption of factors contributing to sustainable construction by practitioners will serve as guide to industry practitioners regarding issues to integrate into design and construction project from inception to completion. To improve awareness of sustainable practices in the industry, stakeholders should direct efforts towards organizing seminars, conferences and workshops centered on sustainable construction through the various professional bodies at state and local government levels.Item Barrier Factors Affecting Adoption of Green Building Technologies in Nigeria(Built Environment Journal, 2020-08-21) Amuda-Yusuf, Ganiyu; Raheem, Wasiu Mayowa; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Abdulraheem, Maimunat Orire; Idris, Soliu; Eluwa, Stephen EyinayaGreenhouse gas emission from activities in the built environment is increasing exponentially due to increase in building operations. This study aims at determining factors that affect adoption of Green Building Technologies that normally reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To elicit relevant information, online structured questionnaire forms were administered on practitioners who have been involved in green building development in Nigeria. Mean score ranking was adopted in ranking the barriers to green building technologies, while discriminant analysis was performed to examine how organizations groups (client, consulting, contracting, academia) were distinguished on the barrier factors identified. Findings revealed that, out of the 23 barrier factors considered in this research, lack of institutions to formulate policies and set guidelines (mean score - 4.5) ranked 1st as barrier to adoption of green building technologies in Nigeria. This is closely followed by lack of information about green products (4.0), low level of awareness about sustainability issues (4.0), human resource and client knowledge, lack of knowledge about green building technologies, high cost of green products, while unavailability of sustainable materials and products ranked the lowest (2.7). Only nine factors at 0.05 level of significance entered the discriminant analysis model and emerged as variables with the most significant power in differentiating the organization groupings on the basis of perceived barriers to adoption of green building technologies. The study recommends that there should be strong political will from government, to establish institutions that formulate policies on green building technologies.Item Barrier Factors Affecting Adoption of Green Building Technologies in Nigeria(Built Environment Journal, 2020-06) Amuda-yusuf, Ganiyu; Raheem, Wasiu Mayowa; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Abdulraheem, Maimunat Orire; Idris, Soliu; Eluwa, Stephen EyinayaGreenhouse gas emission from activities in the built environment is increasing exponentially due to increase in building operations. This study aims at determining factors that affect adopting of Green Building Technologies that normally reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To elicit relevant information, online structured questionnaire forms were administered on practitioners who have been involved in green building development in Nigeria. Mean score ranking was adopted in ranking the barriers to green building technologies, while discriminant analysis was performed to examine how organizations groups (client, consulting, contracting, academia) were distinguished on the barrier factors identified. Findings revealed that, out of the 23 barriers factors considered in this research, lack of institutions to formulate policies and set guidelines (mean score -4.5) ranked 1st as barrier to adoption of green building technologies in Nigeria. This is closely followed by lack of information about green products (4.0), low level of awareness about sustainability issues (4.0), human resources and client knowledge, lack of knowledge about green building technologies, high cost of green products, while unavailability of sustainable materials and products ranked the lowest (2.7). only nine factors at 0.05 level of significance entered the discriminant analysis model and emerged as variables with the most significant power in differentiating the organization groupings on the basis of perceived barriers to adoption of green building technologies. The study recommends that there should be strong political will from government to establish institutions that formulate policies on green building technologies.Item Drivers and barriers of using web-based asynchronous communication tools for monitoring construction projects(Journal of Engineering, Project and Production Management, Published by Sciendo, De Gruyter, Poland., 2023-01-01) Rasheed, Abdulkadir Shehu; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Amuda-Yusuf, Ganiyu; Suleiman, SuleimanConstruction project monitoring (CPM) is becoming more expensive and error-prone for clients with multilocation projects and consultants. The persistent problem of late decisions that occur on-site, mostly reported after significant time has elapsed further reduces monitoring efficiency. This study examines drivers and barriers to the use of Web-based asynchronous communication tools (WACT) for CPM in the Construction Industry. Copies of structured questionnaires were administered to 485 construction professionals on active construction sites comprising construction managers, architects, quantity surveyors, and engineers in Lagos and Abuja who are involved in CPM and 256 (53%) were returned. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) extracted 5 drivers and 4 barriers to the use of WACT for CPM. Factors were ranked using mean and standard deviation. The degree of agreement between the two domains was compared using the Kendall coefficient of agreement. Results show that project monitoring efficiency (PME) factors ranked highest amongst drivers for use of WACT for CPM. Other drivers, that equally ranked high, are project monitoring cost (PMC) and project monitoring time (PMT) factors. Construction industry culture (CIC) factors ranked highest as a barrier with organisational personnel (OP) and technology adoption (TA) factors equally of significant rank. The Study identified latent drivers and barriers to the use of WACT for CPM. Results also revealed construction professionals are willing to use WACT for CPM but are skeptical about its seamless use to take over the traditional monitoring methods. It is recommended that client agencies that fund multi-location projects like the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) or Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Nigeria should develop models for the use of WACT for CPM. Similarly, consulting firms can reduce overhead on travel expenses and improve monitoring efficiency by hosting such tools on their projects.Item Effect of Knowledge and Compliance of Health and Safety Information of Construction Sites workers Safety in Nigeria(International Information and Engineering Technology Association, 2020-01) Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Babalola, Olubola; Amuda-yusuf, Ganiyu; Rasheed, Abdulkadir Shehu; Olowa, Theophilus OlatundeConstruction sites have been identified as one of the most hazardous place to work due to high level of health and safety risks. Information on health and safety is therefore required to educate the participants on how to achieve safe working environment. This study therefore examined and analysed level of knowledge and compliance with information on health and safety and the effects on the safety of construction workers in Nigeria. Findings from the study revealed that the workers have average knowledge of health and safety information but demonstrated low level of compliance. The result also established a very strong positive correlation between compliance of health and safety information and safety of workers. However, when the significance of the correlation was tested, the result implied that though there was a positive relationship between compliance and safety of workers, the relationship was not significant. Practically, this meant that compliance alone cannot substantially guarantee workers safety.Item Effects of environmental factors on construction projects time and cost performance(Journal of Environmental Spectrum, Published by Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2015) Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Babalola, Olubola; Amuda-Yusuf, GaniyuThe delivery time and cost of a construction project is a key factor and source of concern to project stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry. It is apparent that environmental factors are a major contributor to construction time and cost overruns. This study examines the influence of environmental factors on construction time and cost performance in Lagos state. A total of two hundred and forty-one (241) copies of questionnaire were administered on industry practitioners through convenience and snowballing sampling. A total of twenty-six (26) environmental factors were identified and grouped under six categories. The magnitude of the mean scores of each item was adopted to rank them in order of importance. The results of the study revealed that cost of government policy is the most significant factors affecting time overrun with a mean score of 4.7552 followed by project team commitment with a mean score of 4.4772. Similarly, instability in government and importation of materials and equipment are considered as the most significant factors affecting cost overruns. However, the significant factors identified from this study can be used as parameters for developing strategy for reducing the impact of environmental factors on on construction time and costItem IMPACTS OF MATERIALS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.(Department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 2015) Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Bako, Abdullateef IyandaThe study of construction project success is gaining increasing attention as the industry faced problems of time and cost overruns. This paper presents the results of a research project which aims at determining the effects of materials on success rate of construction of housing project in Lagos State of Nigeria. The paper highlights the impacts of construction materials on time and cost overruns. Three hundred and seventy (370) randomly selected residential projects were interviewed through the questionnaire. Project-related variables affecting the on-time delivery of materials to the construction site are examined and quantified. The material selection period, type of materials and their availability in the local market all demonstrated a significant impact on the on-time delivery of materials to construction sites.Item INFLUENCE OF WEB-BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON PROJECT DELIVERY(International Conference of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2019-04-30) Rasheed, Abdulkadir Shehu; Adebiyi, Ranti TaibatThis paper aim to highlight potential benefits of Web-based Project Management Systems (WPMS) on project delivery; this is achieved by reviewing literature on features and benefits of WPMS for project delivery. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on 15 registered professionals and questionnaires distributed to 49 others to evaluate awareness and perceptions on WPMS benefits. 41 copies of questionnaires was retrieved and used for analysis representing 84% response rate. Literature revealed 13 shortcomings and highlighted 17 potential benefits of WPMS. Interview respondents (80%) revealed little are known about WPMS amongst professionals in Nigeria but agree it will enhance project delivery by facilitating new collaboration areas, improving communication, coordination and management. Another 27% insist the shortcomings are fundamental to adoption of WPMS but all (100%) interviewed have positive attitude towards WPMS adoption. Survey results reveals WPMS impacts on project delivery with enhancement of communication and collaboration activities having a mean score of 4.29 while cost reduction & time saving activities has a mean score of 4.06. It is concluded that embracing new project management methods through use of WPMS will enhance project delivery. It is therefore recommended that increasing awareness of WPMS will expose its potential benefits and impact on project delivery.Item Level of Application of Technologies for Health and Safety Management on Construction Sites in Lagos state, Nigeria(College of Environmental Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria., 2023-06-01) Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Charles, Isioma Pricillia; Amuda-Yusuf, Ganiyu; Rasheed, Abdulkadir Shehu; Olorunoje, Lukman Olarewaju; Idris, SoliuSafety of workers is a grave concern to all stakeholders on construction sites, as construction operations are mostly carried out in hazardous environments due to complexity of construction projects. Research findings revealed the effectiveness of use of technologies in Health and Safety (H&S) management. However, the rates of accidents are still high on construction sites. The objective of this study therefore is to determine the level of application and barriers to the application of technologies for H&S management in Lagos, Nigeria with a view to enhancing safety practices. A questionnaire was designed to collect information on level of application and barriers to the application of technologies for H&S management. Copies of questionnaire were administered to active construction firms in Lagos. Pilot survey revealed 135 active firms at the time of carrying out the study. Purposive sampling method was used to distribute the questionnaire. Findings revealed that application of technologies in H&S management in construction is relatively low. Online Database and Internet of Things were the most used technologies while Robotics and Automaton were rarely used. Capital intensive and low technical ability were the major barriers affecting the application of technologies in construction. From the findings, contracting firms need to increase allocation of capital for acquisition of new technologies and train their workers on the use of these technologies to enhance their safetyItem Level of Awareness and Adherence to Health and Safety Regulations in Construction Industry in Kwara State of Nigeria(Kaduna State University Environmental Sciences Journal, 2020-02) Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Babalola, Olubola; Amuda-yusuf, Ganiyu; Rasheed, Shehu Abdulkadir; Zubair, Musa AbiodunInvestigation into causes of accidents and ill-health on construction sites in Nigeria revealed poor health and safety performance. Construction workers are approximately three times more likely to suffer from fatal injuries than those in other sectors. This has earned the industry the reputation of being a dangerous or highly hazardous industry. This study therefore evaluates extent to which construction organizations are aware and adhere to Health and Safety Regulations with a view to enhancing safe work environment. Data for the study were collected from construction firms registered with Kwara State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria. The ministry keeps the data base of all registered contracting firms within the state. This revealed a total of fifty-two (52) firms. The use of questionnaire was adopted for data collection. Out of 52 copies of questionnaire administered to respondents, 35 copies were retrieved representing about 67% response rate. The analytical tools used were simple percentage and Relative Importance Index (RII). The findings from the analysis revealed high level of awareness of health and safety regulations (87%). Though few of the regulations were been adhere to: provision of adequate site security (RII value of 4.35), provision of first aid facilities (4.29) and working at height safety precautions (4.18). Use of health and safety file and workers undergoing medical test prior to work were ranked last. The study also unearthed that compliance with health and safety regulations could reduce accidents on construction sites (4.86), raise the organization image (4.51), improve productivity and reduce project delay (4.43). It was concluded that there were high level awareness of health and safety regulations in the construction industry but the level of adherence is relatively low.Item Organizational Performance Measurement of Nigeria Indigenous Contractors Using Key Performance Indicators.(Faculty of Environmental Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria., 2020) Rasheed, Abdulkadir Shehu; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Olowa, Theophilus Olatunde; Musa, Nafiu AbiodunMeasuring organisational performance of construction firms with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at project level has become inadequate hence KPIs measured at organisational level are necessary and already relevant to contracting firms in several countries. Nigerian Indigenous Contractors (NICs) are still largely assessed through project level KPIs and this has contributed to below average organizational performance resulting in close down of many firms and difficulties in delivering complex infrastructure projects. This study critically examines KPIs at organizational level of NICs. Review of literature synthesized 75 KPIs. Factor analysis was used to reduce the KPIs to 53 measuring 6 factors. Structured questionnaire was administered to 486 construction professionals comprising Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers and Builders in management positions of NICs from Abuja, Lagos and Rivers, 256 was returned representing 53% response rate. Factors were ranked using mean and standard deviations. Procurement factors ranked highest amongst factors measured by the KPIs with an average mean of 5.98, business procedure and finance ranked equally high at 5.94 and 5.79 respectively. Other factors measurable with the KPIs include organisational knowledge and project management factors. Environmental factors ranked lowest at 4.41. The study identified latent KPIs relevant to measurement of organisational performance factors in NICs. Measurable factors are important indices for adequate assessment NICs performance at the organisational level. It is recommended that NICs inculcate these measurable indices for adequate assessment of their organisational performance.Item Perception of Construction Industry Practitioners on Success Factors for Green Building Technologies Adoption(USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, 2022-02-23) Amuda-yusuf, Ganiyu; Bamimosu, Halimat Adebukola; Idris, Soliu; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Abdulraheem, M.OClimate change resulting from global warming is fast becoming an important issue globally. Although there have been numerous empirical studies that have identified critical success factors for green building development. However, there is dearth of studies on success factors for the adoption of Green Building Technologies (GBT) as an integral part of green building development. This study is set to examine the success factors affecting the adoption of GBT as a component of green building development. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify success factors affecting GBT. This was followed by administration of questionnaires to industry practitioners engaged in the design and construction of buildings. The mean score (ms) and ranking of the success factors revealed five (5) most important factors as social awareness of GBT benefits (ms 4.0133), availability of social and natural environment condition to adopt GBT (ms 3.9867), availability of stable economic condition (ms 3.8933), demand and competitive advantage (ms 3.8533), and team members‟ technical background (ms 3.8533). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to investigate the level of agreement in the perception of industry practitioners based on type of organisations, years of industry experience, academic qualification and professional background. ANOVA results shows that there is no general agreement in the perception of industry practitioners on the ranking of the success factors. In order to ensure adoption of green building technologies, industry stakeholders must ensure that there is incentive for clients to include cost of GBT in the project budget. Additionally, design professionals must be mandated to always incorporate same at the early stage of building projects. This study has contributed to the existing body of knowledge regarding success factors for the adoption of GBT which could guide in formulating policies for its implementation.Item Residential property tenancy failure: the case of Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria(Tropical Journal of the Built Environment, College of Environmental Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria., 2023-06-01) Tanimowo, N. B; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Agava, Halim YusufThe ability to sustain a tenancy is a key factor in maintaining stability for both individuals and families and the costs to those suffering tenancy failures encompass the whole of their lives. This study examined tenancy failure in the residential property market of Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research approach using structured questionnaires as instrument of data collection. Primary data were mainly employed and sourced from the sampled tenants within the metropolis. The data collected were analysed using mean scores and percentage; Cronbach Alpha, Factor Analysis and Relative Important Index. The study revealed, among others, that greater numbers of tenants in the study area have experienced tenancy failure at least once. The major causes of tenancy failure in the study area include breach of tenancy agreement, moving to own house, discrimination, and insecurity. The study also found that homelessness, loss of rent to landlord, and high cost of resettlement were the major consequences of tenancy failure in the study area. The study recommended, among others, that the identified causes and consequences of tenancy failure in this study should be given proper attention by the landlords, government, property managers in their decisionsmaking processes.Item RISK FACTORS IMPACTING COST AND TIME PERFORMANCE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES PROJECTS(Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, 2017) Amuda Yusuf, Ganiyu; Adebiyi, Ranti Taibat; Olowa, Theophilus O.O.; Olorunoje, Lukeman O.; Idris, SoliuMechanical and electrical (M&E) services project is complex in nature and involves a large number of specialist organisations entering the project life cycle at different stages with different lines of relationships, responsibilities and risk management capabilities. Hence, a number of risk arises at the design and installation stages which results into poor cost and time performance in M&E services projects. This paper identified and rank the risk factors affecting cost and time performance of M&E services project. A total of 30 risk factors identified from preliminary investigations was adopted as basis for a questionnaire survey to industry practitioners in Nigeria. Mean response analysis was used to determined the probability and severity of the risk factors and risk impact scores was used to rank the relative importance of the risk factors. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to investigate differences of opinions between respondents'. The study identified 23 risk factors (risk impact >3.5) impacting M&E service projects. Out of these risk factors, 7 has significant impact while the rest have moderate impact. The 7 risk factors in order of their significance are: high foreign materials content, poorly prepared tender document, late involvement of M&E engineers, non-involvement of specialist designers, government policy change, poor specification and poor coodination of design imputs. In addition, ANOV A results show that no significant difference exists among the professionals on these 7 risk factors. This suggests that the risk level of M&E services project is high. The identification and ranking of the risk factors has practical implication in M&E services project. The risk identification and ranking table is a good tool for assessment of risks related to M&E services at project inception. This will allow the client and contractor to understand the high risk areas in M&E services project and, where applicable, assign responsibility for those risks to the party or parties best situated to control them.