The Influence of Unethical Professional Practices on The Management of Construction Projects in North Eastern States of Nigeria

Abstract

In the Nigerian construction industry, many construction projects have failed as
a result of unethical professional practices on the part of the construction
professionals whom management responsibilities are vested on. This study, which adopted the survey design aimed at examining the influence of unethical professional practices on the management of construction project in north-eastern States of Nigeria. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 140 participants from Bauchi, Gombe and Yobe States. Structured questionnaire was designed and administered on construction professionals (Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Builders and Civil Engineers). Chi-square statistical tool was used to test the hypothesis formulated for the study. Major findings revealed the absence of punishment for corruption; loss of money due to change in government; lack of continuity in government programmes, availability of loop holes in project monitoring; among others are some of the unethical professional practices which have serious influence on construction project management in Nigeria. Government should therefore stop paying lip services to the fight against corruption. Professionals, Contractors and Civil servants also should exhibit the hallmark of professional excellence through adherence to ethics, values, competence and integrity.