DRY CONSTRUCTION IN ENSURING AFFORDABLE HOUSES

The significance of housing in mankind history cannot be overstressed. However, many Nigerians cannot afford to own a building due to high cost of building materials. Recognizing the prevailing challenges, crises arising from shortage of low-cost housing necessitate a sustainable solution using new innovation and technology that is capable of fostering housing delivery. Nigeria's construction industry has been under pressure to adopt a modern, timely, and premium construction strategy to solve that problem by developing a cost-effective system of producing low-cost houses. This research aims to assess the role dry construction technique in ensuring affordable housing in Nigeria. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative research approach. A survey design was employed, and copies of the questionnaire were administered to stakeholders in the housing sector including construction companies, architects, engineers, real estate developers, and residents of Benin metropolis. Seventy (70) participants were purposefully selected. In addition, in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, such as real estate developers and architects, were conducted to provide deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing dry construction techniques. Data gathered were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The inferential analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between the use of dry construction techniques and the affordability of housing in Nigeria. A chi-square test was performed to determine whether a statistically significant association exists between these variables. The results of the chi-square test support the study’s primary objective, confirming that dry construction techniques play a significant role in improving housing affordability in Nigeria. This finding underscores the importance of promoting the adoption of innovative construction methods to address the country’s housing deficit and provide cost effective, high-quality housing solutions.