Proceedings on Engineering Sciences | 2026
Authors: Akande O.K.; Akeremale I.D.; Afolami S.K.; Oshineye A.A.; Haruna G.A.; John A.B.; Anikor E.M.
DOI: 10.24874/PES08.01B.017
Journal: Proceedings on Engineering Sciences
Year: 2026
Publisher: Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
Cited by: 0
Globally, the influence of the inflationary tendency poses significant challenges that affect the entire performance of all sectors of the economy, including project delivery in the construction industry. In Nigeria, the astronomical increase in inflation rate has had a significant impact on construction material costs, which have increased to more than 80%. This has resulted in thousands of abandoned projects across the country and has become a major impediment to quality project delivery. Apart from their far-reaching effect on the internal dynamics of the construction sector, inflation rates might also be evaluated in terms of how they affect project key success factors, such as cost, time, and project quality. This study aims to investigate the influence of inflation on construction material procurement and public project delivery in Nigeria's construction industry. The objective is to identify strategies for improving construction project procurement and delivery. A quantitative approach was adopted for data collection. Through a questionnaire survey, a hundred and five (N = 105) questionnaires were distributed to architects, builders, contractors, developers, engineers, and quantity surveyors. The findings brought to the fore influencing factors such as local sourcing, collaborative partnerships, value engineering, and technology adoption as areas where construction practitioners should focus more attention in order to minimise the identified effects of inflation on construction material procurement and project delivery. The paper recommended that digital procurement platforms and/or supply chain management systems be prioritised and used in order to optimise inventory management, uncover cost-saving opportunities, and streamline procurement processes. This could offset the effects of acknowledged inflation on building material procurement, allowing for more effective and timelier project delivery. © 2026 Published by Faculty of Engineeringg.
Construction Materials; Inflation; Nigeria; Procurement; Project Delivery