Assessment of Building Automation System Performance in Selected Estate in AMAC ABUJA

Abstract:

This study assesses the impact and challenges of Building Automation Systems (BAS) in five selected estates within Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria. Using a descriptive design, purposive sampling targeted 115 apartments across the estates. Data from 127 valid responses were analyzed using SPSS, ANOVA, and regression models. Findings reveal a significant relationship between BAS implementation and improved energy efficiency and security (β = 0.314, p < 0.001), supported by BAS awareness (β = 0.288, p = 0.001). Joint participation (β = 0.457), safety (β = 0.446), and resident satisfaction (β = 0.322) significantly shaped stakeholder perceptions, while maintenance (p = 0.136) and information availability (p = 0.256) were less impactful. Over 60% of respondents cited high costs, inadequate technical skills, and outdated infrastructure as major barriers. The study recommends stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and infrastructure upgrades to support effective BAS adoption for sustainable estate management.

• Periodical: Construction Technologies and Architecture (Volume 22)
• Pages: 105-110
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-2NGHpX
• Online since: March 2026
• Authors: Yusuf Ahmed Adeshina, Bamgbade Adebisi Abosede*, Olusegun Bamidele Bamgbade
• Keywords: Building Automation System (BAS), Energy Efficiency, Estate Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Sustainable Development

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DOI: 10.3390/s20030781