Journal of
Civil Engineering and Construction Technology

  • Abbreviation: J. Civ. Eng. Constr. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2634
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCECT
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 142

Full Length Research Paper

Perception of professionals on factors influencing skilled labor shortages in the Nigerian construction industry

Elegbede, O. T.
  • Elegbede, O. T.
  • Department of Estate Management, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria.
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Akinbile, B. F.
  • Akinbile, B. F.
  • Department of Building Technology, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 09 July 2024
  •  Accepted: 18 July 2024
  •  Published: 31 August 2024

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