Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study
Globally, the construction industry around the world is witnessing tremendous growth. This is mostly influenced by the increasing demand for critical infrastructure which is considered as crucial to the economic growth, development and advancement of the society (Chia et al, 2011). Consequently, the investment by the public and private sector for hospitals, schools, public utilities and other associated infrastructure has increased rapidly in most parts of the world, including Nigeria and Africa where there is an acute shortage of critical infrastructure. A conspicuous part of the construction industry that has also witnessed tremendous growth due to the increasing human population in the rural and urban area is the housing sector. In fact, Nuarrual (2008) maintained that the demand for housing is one that would triple significantly beyond the 2020 benchmark. In essence, the demand for residential building is one that will continue to expand over time especially with the rapid population explosion in Nigeria………………………………………………………Complete section available in the chapter

1.2 Statement of Problem
While it is good to note that the increasing demand and attempt by property developers to rise up to the challenge of making a necessary adjustment towards increasing the number of residential houses, there are issues that have also arisen which Nurrual (2008) noted as a threat to the residential housing development sector……………………… Complete section available in the chapter

1.3 Research Objectives
The main aim of this research is to examine the situation of abandoned residential building and its implication on the housing stock in selected neighborhood in Jos town. In achieving this broad objective, the research specifically seeks to;
1. Examine …………………….. Complete section available in the chapter


1.4 Research Questions
In other to achieve the research objective of assessing the implication of abandoned residential building on the housing stocks in the neighborhood of Jos town, the following questions will be addressed in the course of the research.
1. What are the types of abandoned residential building in the neighborhood of …………………………….. Complete section available in the chapter


1.5 Hypothesis of the Study
The role of hypothesis in research is ……………………….. Complete section available in the chapter

1.6 Scope and Limitation of the Study
In defining the scope of this research, the researcher understood that very little research has been conducted in this theme in the Nigerian housing construction sector……………………………. Complete section available in the chapter

1.7 Significance of the Study
This contemporary research will be beneficial to the researcher and other critical stakeholders in the building and construction industry as will be highlighted. The research will contribute to improving the worldview of the researcher on the implication of ……………………. C[i]omplete section available in the chapter
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1.8 Organisation of the Study
The research……………………………….. Complete section available in the chapter


References

Garrett, B. (2014).Undertaking recreational trespass: urban exploration and infiltration. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 39(1) 1-13

Hilber, C. (2010) New Housing Supply and the Dilution of Social Capital. Journal of Urban Economics, 67(12), 419-439.
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