Students of the Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology (SET), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), have described learning as “more meaningful and clearer” following an educational site visit to the Ondo State Judiciary Complex, also known as Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Village.
The visit, which took place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, involved 200 and 300 Level students and was aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-life construction practice, rather than serving as a routine excursion.
The Nigeria Education News gathered that the exercise was designed to practically complement key courses such as QSV 201 (Principles of Measurement and Description) and QSV 301 (Measurement of Building Works I), allowing students to observe firsthand what they had been taught in lecture halls.
Led by the Principal Technologist, Mrs. Jayeoba Oluwayemisi, the students were exposed to different stages of construction work under the guidance of seasoned professionals currently handling the project.
Speaking during the visit, Quantity Surveyor Joe Odimayomi took the students through the foundation stage of the project, stressing that a building’s stability largely depends on the quality of its foundation. He explained site preparation processes, soil considerations, and why a deep foundation system was adopted for the Judiciary Complex.
According to Odimayomi, the foundation serves as the channel through which the weight of the structure is safely transferred to the ground, adding that proper excavation and concrete filling were critical to achieving durability for a project of such magnitude.
Another session was handled by Quantity Surveyor Bello Abdul Maleek, who spoke extensively on reinforcement works. He explained how steel bars and mesh are integrated into concrete to provide tensile strength and enable the structure to withstand compression, tension, and shear forces.
On roofing, Builder Olanipekun Akeem educated the students on the importance of roof selection, noting that beyond protection from weather elements, roofing contributes significantly to a building’s functionality and aesthetic value.
The Nigeria Education News interacted with some of the participating students, many of whom described the visit as an “eye-opener.” A 300 Level student noted that seeing reinforcement layouts and measurement points on site made concepts that once seemed abstract easier to understand.
Another student said the experience boosted confidence ahead of professional practice, adding that “what we saw on site finally connected the dots between drawings, measurements, and real construction.”
A 200 Level student also shared that the explanations given by professionals helped clarify mistakes students often make during measurement exercises in class, describing the visit as “a practical correction class.”
Overall, the site visit provided the students with a deeper appreciation of their discipline, reinforcing the importance of experiential learning in technical education and further preparing them for future professional responsibilities in the construction industry.
