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Appraising fourth industrial revolution technologies role in the construction sector: how prepared is the construction consultants?

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dc.contributor.author Aigbedion, Marvelous
dc.date.accessioned 2024-06-14T11:33:40Z
dc.date.available 2024-06-14T11:33:40Z
dc.date.issued 2022-02-12
dc.identifier.issn 0263-2772
dc.identifier.uri http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1951
dc.description.abstract In the past, the construction sector faced a low technological development level. Recently, studies have shown that the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies play a significant role in construction project performance. But how prepared are the developing countries’ construction consultants, a focus in Nigeria, in embracing the 4IR technologies in construction administration is yet to receive in-depth research. Thus, this paper aims to examine how Nigerian construction consultants are prepared to embrace 4IR technologies in pre- and post-construction activities. Design/methodology/approach – To evaluate the perceptions of construction consultants, the study conducted a virtual interview. The participants were asked the following key questions: What technologies that are currently linked with the 4IR and used by construction consultants in the industry? What factors may hinder the strategic application of 4IR by the construction consultants? What initiatives may be necessary to overcome the perceived encumbrances faced by the construction consultants? Twelve semi-structured interviews from selected construction consultants were engaged and collated data analysed via a thematic approach. Findings – The paper identifies digital software used by construction consultants that have a link with 4IR technologies. From the ten emerged hindrances, cost of adopting the technologies, unwillingness on the part of stakeholders to adopt, inadequate standards and reference architectures and absence of awareness were ranked high as the factors hindering construction consultants from using 4IR technologies. Initiatives that can overcome the perceived encumbrances are examined in detail. Research limitations/implications – This study is restricted to construction consultants in Nigeria, and only 12 participants were engaged, but these do not affect the strength of the results. Thus, this study recommends a mixed-methods approach for future research with broader coverage. Practical implications – The Government should intervene via subsidy regime and overhaul the academic curriculum to reflect the current trend of practices regarding technologies. Also, there should be vigorous enlightenment and pragmatic sensitisation of construction stakeholders and knowledge training of practitioners, among others, were suggested. As part of this paper’s implications, a perception-based model was developed to promote 4IR technologies for construction consultants in the Nigerian construction sector. This model encourages the construction consultants to embrace 4IR technologies for better service delivery, project performance and client satisfaction. Originality/value – This paper appraised 4IR technologies’ role in the construction sector, focusing on the preparedness of the construction consultants in Nigeria. Also, the study identified the issues and proffer initiatives to improve 4IR usage by construction consultants. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries VOL 40;7/8
dc.subject Nigeria en_US
dc.subject Construction industry en_US
dc.subject Qualitative techniques en_US
dc.subject Construction experts en_US
dc.subject Technological revolution en_US
dc.title Appraising fourth industrial revolution technologies role in the construction sector: how prepared is the construction consultants? en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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