A Preliminary Investigation of the Readiness to Adopt Digital Technologies in a Developing Construction Industry

Lekan Damilola Ojo, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa

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Abstract

Adopting digital technologies (DTs) in construction projects delivery is crucial to enhancing project performance, the safety of construction workers and overall sustainability. Besides, the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic brings an urgent need to employ DTs in the construction industry to curtail the spread of the virus by limiting avoidable contact while maintaining efficiency. Meanwhile, developing countries appeared to be slow at embracing DTs in delivering construction services. Therefore, this study investigated the readiness to adopt DTs in the construction industry through an online survey administered to construction organisations. The data retrieved were analysed with correlation and multiple stepwise regression analyses. The results of the analysis indicated that readiness to adopt DTs is associated with the perceived benefits to construction organisations, while top management support for DTs is linked to the understanding of the benefits of DTs to construction service delivery and technological competence in the establishment. Mores so, top management support is a key driver for fast-tracking the readiness to adopt DTs in the construction industry. The study recommends a top-down approach of training on different DTs and their importance to construction service in the construction industry, especially for developing nations. Through the knowledge acquired, the top management officials could provide funds to purchase DTs tools, train their employees, and improve the outcomes of construction projects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTowards a Sustainable Construction Industry
Subtitle of host publicationThe Role of Innovation and Digitalisation: Proceedings of 12th Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Postgraduate Research Conference
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages176-185
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783031224348
ISBN (Print)9783031224331
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Construction
  • Digital technologies
  • Innovation
  • Readiness

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Business,Management and Accounting
  • General Social Sciences

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