Design, Construction, and Post-Construction of a Residential Development Located at Orji, Owerri North in Imo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to highlight the architectural service delivery process in the design, construction, post-construction of a residential development located at Orji, Owerri North in Imo State, Nigeria based on the design stages spelt out by the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Architectural Consultancy and Project Management Services, Conditions of Engagement, Charges and Agreement for the Professional Architect on 8th June, 2016 to evaluate the performance of projects in Nigeria. The outcome of this paper is tailored towards acquainting architects, town planners, surveyors, civil / structural engineers, project managers, and other players in the built environment on the need to measure their level of compliance with recognized standards in the course delivering building projects. It also x-rays the distinct solutions applied at different milestones in the design and construction of the Five Bedroom Duplex to address challenges thereof.