Application of Digital Technologies Tools for Social and Sustainable Construction in a Developing Economy

Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke (), John Aliu, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh (), Solomon A. Onajite, Ahmed Farouk Kineber and Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan
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Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke: Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure 340110, Nigeria
John Aliu: Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh: School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden 11800, Malaysia
Solomon A. Onajite: Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure 340110, Nigeria
Ahmed Farouk Kineber: Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan: School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden 11800, Malaysia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 23, 1-16

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the diverse application areas of digital technologies (DTs) within the Nigerian construction industry, with the intention of gaining insights into their potential benefits, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. This will help us to understand how innovative technologies can improve the various stages of construction projects. To achieve the objectives of this study, a convenience sampling approach was employed to distribute closed-ended questionnaires among construction professionals located in Lagos State. Several statistical tools were used to analyze the obtained data, including percentages, frequencies, mean item scores, and exploratory factor analyses were performed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the dataset. The major findings from the study indicated that architectural design, cost planning, building system analysis, structural analysis, and contract documentation are areas in which DT is mostly applied in the construction industry. Further analysis using factor analysis revealed four clusters of application areas as the pre-contract stage, construction stage, post-contract stage, and modeling stage. The findings of this study offer valuable insights into the effective utilization of DT in the construction industry, thereby contributing to informed decision-making and improved project management practices. The insights gained from this research can inform industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in making informed decisions to drive positive changes and innovation within the sector.

Keywords: building information modeling; construction revolution; digital technologies; fourth industrial revolution; sustainable construction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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