IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON RESIDENTS OF CAPE COAST NORTH METROPOLIS, GHANA

Z. Mustapha, Benjamin Boahene Akomah, S. K. Ansah, C. K. Tieru, Daniel Botchwey Asiedu, Isaac Acquah
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Construction projects have caused significant disruption in urban areas. Despite the need to limit the environmental impacts of construction operations, stakeholders often fall short, resulting in negative consequences for nearby residents. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of various construction activities on residents of the UCC and CCTU campuses in the Cape Coast North Metropolis, Ghana. Methodology and Results: Using a stratified and random sample of 100 residential houses from the University of Cape Coast and Cape Coast Technical University, questionnaires were administered to residents in university-owned dormitories, private hostels, and faculty/staff housing. Data were analysed using Excel and IBM SPSS, focusing on modelling the relationship between variables and assessing their influence. The results indicated that construction operations impacted the environment and residents of the Cape Coast North Metropolis. The R and R Square values indicated that construction activities affected residents' responses. Meanwhile, the adjusted R Square accounted for the complexity of the model, with a standard error measuring the average prediction error. The constant term was considered significant, representing the expected value when all predictors were zero. Conclusion, significance, and impact: From initial ground disturbance to eventual decommissioning, construction projects can lead to soil degradation, habitat destruction, and increased carbon emissions. There is a need to prioritise sustainable and resident-friendly construction practices by incorporating responsible construction methods that mitigate the negative impacts on both residents and the environment. Continuous evaluation will enable better management and improvement of construction processes, leading to stakeholder benefits. Policymakers should explore eco-friendly building techniques, considering construction impacts.
建筑活动对加纳北开普省居民的影响
建筑项目对城市地区造成了严重破坏。尽管有必要限制施工作业对环境的影响,但利益相关者往往做不到这一点,从而对附近居民造成负面影响。目的:本研究旨在调查各种施工活动对加纳海岸角北部大都会的 UCC 和 CCTU 校园居民的影响。方法和结果:通过对海岸角大学和海岸角技术大学的 100 栋住宅进行分层随机抽样,对大学宿舍、私人宿舍和教职工宿舍的居民进行了问卷调查。使用 Excel 和 IBM SPSS 对数据进行了分析,重点是模拟变量之间的关系并评估其影响。结果表明,施工作业对海岸角北部大都市的环境和居民产生了影响。R 值和 R 平方值表明,施工活动影响了居民的反应。同时,调整后的 R 平方说明了模型的复杂性,标准误差衡量了平均预测误差。常数项被认为是有意义的,代表了当所有预测因素为零时的预期值。结论、意义和影响:从最初的地面扰动到最终的退役,建筑项目都会导致土壤退化、栖息地破坏和碳排放增加。有必要通过采用负责任的施工方法来减轻对居民和环境的负面影响,从而优先采用可持续的、对居民友好的施工方法。持续评估将有助于更好地管理和改进施工流程,从而使利益相关者受益。政策制定者应考虑施工影响,探索生态友好型建筑技术。
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