A Collaborative Framework for Indigenous Contractor's Participation in Public Building Project in Imo State Nigeria

Abstract: This paper developed a collaborative framework for indigenous contractor’s participation in public building project in Imo State Nigeria. The study adopted a mixed method research design, Data used in this research were gotten from primary source of data through the use of questionnaires and interviews sampled across 266 respondents. The findings show that there is a prevailing trend of limited engagement among indigenous contractors in public building projects within the state, it also found out there is a positive perception of collaboration among the respondents suggesting that fostering cooperative relationships and promoting synergistic interactions among indigenous contractors could serve as a strategic approach to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities within the construction sector. The study developed a framework known as Indigenous Contractor Empowerment and Collaboration Initiative (ICECI). The framework seeks to promote the active participation of indigenous contractors in public building projects in Imo State, fostering inclusivity, economic growth, and community development Keywords: Indigenous contractors, Public building projects, Collaborative framework, Imo State, Nigeria, Collaboration and Contractor participation. Title: A Collaborative Framework for Indigenous Contractor’s Participation in Public Building Project in Imo State Nigeria Author: Onyekwena T.P., Okolie K.C, Onyekwena K.F. International Journal of Novel Research in Civil Structural and Earth Sciences ISSN 2394-7357 Vol. 11, Issue 3, September 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 1-6 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 19-September-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13797435 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/A%20Collaborative%20Framework%20for%20Indigenous-19092024-3.pdf