NEED ANALYSIS ON THE PRODUCTION OF SUSPENDED CEILING BOARD USING CORN COB, SUGAR CANE BAGASSE ASH, JUTE FIBRE AND GUM ARABIC

Abstract

This paper examines the requirement and potential for producing suspended ceiling boards out of biodegradable materials while taking into account environmental sustainability. By utilizing organic and recyclable materials, resource efficiency can be achieved, lowering the amount of waste produced and allowing for a more sustainable production process. The study uses survey research which involves the use of a quantitative approach to elicit information from the target population. A questionnaire was used in this process a population of 15 Building Technology Teachers, 5 Building Engineers, and 5 Civil Engineers was used. Two Research Questions with 24 Questions Items were used in the research. The study was carried out in North Western Nigeria, particularly in Kano State, one of the Study Areas. A five-point Likert scale was used with response options; Strongly Agree SA, Agree A, Undecided, Dis agree D, Strongly Disagree SD. Mean was used to answer the Research Question, any Mean value of 3.50 and above is regarded as agreed and therefore required and beneficial in the production of suspended ceiling boards using Corn Cob, Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash, Jute Fibre, and Gum Arabic. Using a Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) the Reliability Analysis shows that all 24 questions have a Mean value above 3.50 therefore all the items are required and beneficial in the Production of suspended ceiling board using Corn Cob, Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash, Jute Fibre and Gum Arabic. It is now agreed that the production of suspended ceilings using Corn Cob, Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash, Jute Fibre, and Gum Arabic is required.