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This study is aimed at investigating the level of information communication technology (ict) applications in the Nigerian construction industry; determine the prospects with respect to the impact, the challenges that can be encountered during the adoption and to make recommendations on possible interventions. Relevant literature on studies done in other countries and in nigeria as well was reviewed. A comprehensive questionnaire was designed and administered to the respondents (construction industry professional) for data collection and analysis. A total of 60 respondents to a questionnaire survey most of which were construction companies provided empirical data for the analysis.
Preliminary findings indicate that Nigerian construction industry has not fully appreciated the value of ict and the impact of its use on the productivity value chain management. This delay in ict uptake in Nigerian construction industry is limiting advances in construction quality, cost efficiencies and competitiveness of local firms. However, there are indications that the construction companies in Nigeria are beginning to realize that they would record substantial financial benefits as a result of ict implementation and are flexible in the case of adapting to new technology.
The survey through the questionnaire had limitations as it relates to industry best practice in the international arena because of varying applications of construction techniques and methodologies. Furthermore, the survey was relatively small compare to the target group of over 2000 industry players. This was mainly due to lack of funding for the research. However, the study establishes a baseline for future construction sector ict studies and further registered the sectoral ict competitiveness of the nigeria construction industry.
Table of Content:
TABLE OF CONTENT
Cover page
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Research Problem
1.3 Justification of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Aims and Objectives
1.6 Research Methodology
1.6.1 Literature Review
1.6.2 Field Survey
1.6.3 Analysis of Result
1.7 Scope and Limitation
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Overview of the Nigeria construction industry
2.2 Construction management software
2.2.1 Overview of construction management software
2.2.2 Construction management software, construction estimating and takeoff software
2.2.3 Benefits of construction management software
2.2.4 Tools that offer the essential features of construction management software
2.2.5 Key benefits of construction management software
2.3 Construction project management software
2.3.1 Benefits of construction project management software
2.3.2 Competitive advantages of using construction project management software
2.3.3 Software related to construction project management
2.3.4 Key functions of construction project management software
2.4 Building information modelling
2.4.1 BIM softwares application and capabilities
2.4.2 Impact of BIM software on project coordination, collaboration and communication
2.4.3 Challenges and barriers of BIM project
2.4.4 BIM benefits in the construction industry
2.4.5 Cost control in the backdrop of reduction in cost
2.5 Project management software
2.5.1 Use of project management software in the construction industry
2.5.2 Project management software in managing productivity
2.5.3 Project management software in budgeting
2.5.4 Construction project management action plan
2.5.5 Project management software application
2.5.6 Criteria for software evaluation and selection
2.5.7 The key benefits of project management software
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODDOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Targeted population
3.3 Sample frame
3.4 Sampling Techniques
3.5 Sample size
3.6 Study area
3.7 Data collection instrument
3.8 Research variables
3.9 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSIONS
4.1 Analysis of questionnaire
4.2 Respondents Profile
4.3 The impact of software application in the construction industry in Nigeria
4.4 The challenges associated with the adoption of the softaware application in the construction industry
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendation
References
Introduction:
Chapter one
Introduction
Background of the study
Information and communication technology software, also known as information technology (it) has radically transformed the way we live, learn, work and play (capron 2000). Many companies in the construction industry do not generally appear to have appreciated the positive changes and advantages that the new technology was providing to companies in other sectors of the economy. A major construction process demands heavy exchange of data and information between project participants on a daily basis (masqsood et al., 2004). This makes the construction industry one of the most information-intensive industries, and requires close coordination among a large number of specialized but interdependent organizations and individuals to achieve the cost, time, quality and sustainability goals of construction project (ugwu et al., 2005).
Software has been shown to be a vital tool in assisting the construction industry to cope with the increasing complexity of its product and services as well as the increasing demands of clients and regulators (betts,1999), and to enhance construction productivity (liston et al., 2000). To asses the impact of software on construction in this regard, surveys on the use of software in the construction industries of various countries in different parts of the world have been carried out in recent times. They include surveys conducted in canada in 1999 (rivard, 2000), south africa in 2000 (arif & karam, 2001), sweden in 2000, denmark in 2001(samuelson, 2002), malaysia in 2001 (lim et al, 2002). Turkey in 2001 (sarshar & isikdag, 2004) and singapore in 2003, (goh, 2005).
While most of these surveys have been carried out in highly developed european countries and asian economics, only the south african survey by arif & karam (2001) represent an emerging economy in africa. Oladapo (2007) has also carried out a survey into the use of software in the nigeria construction industry. However, his survey apart from it being limited to south west nigeria, focused more on the level of computer literacy of construction industry professionals and mode of acquisition. Oyediran (2005) studied the awareness and adoption of information and communication technology software by architectural, engineering and construction industry educators in nigeria.
Adejimi and iyagba (2007) compared e-construction technology for integrating building processes between nigeria, canada and the nordic countries.
Their study however revealed that the digital divide between nigeria and the developed world is closing up as more and more computer facilities are becoming accessible. However, they also indicated that modern and advanced information technology facilities such as internet, intra/extranet, virtual reality tools, tele/video conferencing, construction robots etc are grossly inadequate.
The intent of this research work is to ascertain the level of use of software in the nigeria construction industry and also to determine the prospects with respect to the benefits, cost, risks and research and development needs.
1.2 significance of the study
The construction sector contributes significantly to the gdp of a nation. In developed countries such as japan and korea, construction contributes up to 12 to 14 percent of gdp (gann, 2016). In the developing countries (according to dharwadker, 1979) investments in construction projects could be as high as 50 to 60 percent of national budgets. In nigeria, the construction industry was the dominant contributor to the nation‟s gdp in the 1980s, accounting for about 70 percent of the gdp (planning committee on the national construction policy, 2010). This made the industry very strategic to nigeria‟s development efforts. Unfortunately, however, the industry has been bedeviled by a combination of low demand and consistent low productivity and poor performance over the years (manshued et al 2012; olomolaiye, 2016; aniekwu, 2009; okuwoga, 2005; adeyemi et al, 2005). This has reduced its contribution to the national economy to a mere 1 percent of the gdp in 2002 (afdb/oecd, 2004).
The industry is made up of an organized formal sector and an unorganized informal sector. The formal sector comprises small, medium and large scale according to their level of capitalization and annual turnover. The few large firms (mostly foreign), which constitute just about 5 percent of the total number of contractors in the formal sector, control about 95% of the construction market, giving the small firms just about 5 percent share of the market. The results of this study will impact the nigerian construction industry in the following ways;
• Delineate the software application and the level of adoption.
• Highlight the benefits of software application in construction at the strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Serve as a guide to construction organizations in the area of the cost of software adoption (both direct and indirect cost); and the risks involved.
1.3 Research questions
II. What are the impact of the software application in the construction industry in Nigeria?
III. What are the challenges that are associated with the adoption of the software application in the construction industry,
1.4 Aim and objectives
Oladapo (2001) had reported that the construction industry in nigeria has during the past few years increased its use of software. However, very little is known about the impacts of the technology on the industry and the prospects for its widespread penetration of the industry. This is because very few reports exist of research in software in developing countries, including nigeria (pamulu & bhuta, 2004). Against this background, the objectives of the study are to:
1. To assess the impact of the softwares application in the construction industry in Nigeria.
2. To determine the challenges associated with the adoption of the of the software application in the construction industry,
It also intends to bring to the fore the current direction of development of software and to determine the prospects for research and development needs in the nigerian construction industry.
1.5 Scope of the study
The research covers a review of software adoptions and applications by some construction companies in nigeria. The companies under study are companies based in ibadan, oyo state (buildon group merchandise, fajot construction concept, lincoln construction services, feiseys & company nigeria ltd, lafes building and properties) all are private companies operating in nigeria. Appropriate quantitative techniques were employed in analyzing the data gathered.
1.6 Statement of problem
Numerous problems are being encountered by the construction companies in nigeria. Most of these problems are software related. The problems range from low level of software adoption to incompetence in the use of the software as follows;
• Inefficiency
• Low profitability
• Low quality production
• Poor management of business process
• Poor supply chain management
• Inability to satisfy client needs
• Increased cost of business process
• Lack of standardization.
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