Assessment of barriers to the adoption of innovative building materials (IBM) for sustainable construction in the Nigerian construction industry DOI Creative Commons
Iseoluwa Joanna Mogaji, Modupe Cecilia Mewomo, Francis Kwesi Bondinuba

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Engineering Construction & Architectural Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32(13), P. 1 - 26

Published: Dec. 9, 2024

Purpose While innovative building materials (IBM) have emerged as a promising solution for addressing the global construction industry’s environmental, economic and social challenges, their adoption is plagued with increasing challenges in Nigerian industry (NCI). To provide practical strategies to overcome present IBM NCI, barriers that hinder its successful need detailed investigation. Consequently, this study examines affect of sustainable (SC) NCI. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research approach was used obtain primary data from 282 professionals, viz. architects, builders, engineers quantity surveyors, via closed-ended questionnaire survey. Data were analysed using mean item score (descriptive analysis) exploratory factor analysis (inferential analysis). Findings The revealed top five most significant These include lack awareness knowledge, learning/training period, cost viability, qualified staff end-user involvement. Factor components barriers: resource policy-related barriers, perception cultural-related organisational-related market-related resistance stakeholder engagement-related barriers. Practical implications findings several policymakers other stakeholders Nigeria. highlights increased technical expertise promote also recommends overcoming promoting SC practices Nigeria, such fostering positive concepts, support involvement more conducive environment adopting practices. implication transcends local context, offering model countries consider, thereby contributing shift towards Social highlight critical role societal attitudes IBM, suggesting educational programmes public organisational perception. This shows importance cultural change readiness embrace Originality/value contributes significantly knowledge will inform policymakers, professionals about key require attention intervention, facilitating initiatives these effectively.

Language: Английский

Strategic drivers for the deployment of energy economics principles in the developing construction industry: A Nigerian perspective DOI Creative Commons
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Andrew Ebekozien

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Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(3)

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Abstract In developing countries, there is a scarcity of research focusing on the factors that drive adoption and utilization energy economics principles (EEPs). EEPs encompass diverse set strategies practices designed to encourage efficiency, promote renewable sources, foster sustainable among construction stakeholders. Despite their potential benefits, such as reducing consumption greenhouse gas emissions, remains knowledge gap regarding specific drivers influencing implementation in countries. Therefore, this study addresses by examining primary for utilizing Nigerian industry. To achieve objective, quantitative approach was adopted. Close‐ended questionnaires were developed distributed professionals industry, encompassing architects, builders, engineers, quantity surveyors. The normality data confirmed through univariate skewness kurtosis analysis. Based relative importance index (RII) mean scores, highest‐ranked driver government policies regulations, followed economic growth job creation. Environmental sustainability ranked third, while cost savings return investment occupied fourth fifth positions respectively. Through exploratory factor analysis fuzzy synthetic evaluation, six key criteria identified: financial‐related drivers, environmental‐related social‐related government‐related technological‐related behavioral‐related drivers. By identifying these distinct clusters enhances understanding implementing EEPs, ultimately facilitating transition more energy‐efficient sector beyond.

Language: Английский

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Artificial Intelligence Methods for the Construction and Management of Buildings DOI Creative Commons
Светлана Иванова, Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Roman Zverev

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Sensors, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(21), P. 8740 - 8740

Published: Oct. 26, 2023

Artificial intelligence covers a variety of methods and disciplines including vision, perception, speech dialogue, decision making planning, problem solving, robotics other applications in which self-learning is possible. The aim this work was to study the possibilities using AI algorithms at various stages construction ensure safety process. objects research were scientific publications about use artificial ways optimize To search for information, Scopus Web Science databases used period from early 1990s (the appearance first publication on topic) until end 2022. Generalization main method. It has been established that set technologies complement traditional human qualities, such as well analytical abilities. 3D modeling design buildings, machine learning conceptualization 3D, computer planning effective equipment, superintelligence have studied. proven automatic programming natural language processing, knowledge-based systems, robots, building maintenance, adaptive strategies, programming, genetic unmanned aircraft systems allow an evaluation construction. prospects are shown.

Language: Английский

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Low-Cost UAV in Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing: Georeferencing, DEM Accuracy, and Geospatial Analysis DOI

Muhammad Abdullah Sohl,

Syed Amer Mahmood

Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(1)

Published: April 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Digital technologies in the AEC sector: a comparative study of digital competence among industry practitioners DOI Creative Commons
Xichen Chen, Alice Chang‐Richards, Florence Yean Yng Ling

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International Journal of Construction Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 14

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

The successful implementation of digital technologies (DT) in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects necessitates workflow adjustment, crew scheduling, equipment optimization, efficient collaboration among project parties. Understanding the capabilities industry professionals is essential for effective deployment DT. This paper examines competence AEC practitioners 14 types DT through a questionnaire survey involving 428 participants. Descriptive statistics, including mean scores standard deviations, were calculated to understand levels different Specific inferential statistical tests, such as chi-square tests Mann–Whitney U investigated disparities across business types, operational years, company sizes. results indicate that cloud technology, global positioning systems, building information modeling predominantly recognized utilized, whereas blockchain remained underexplored. Notably, contractors, small medium-sized enterprises, start-ups lagged behind their counterparts competence, with large-scale enterprises exhibiting better knowledge but limited findings underscore need targeted upskilling efforts harness effectively manage resources within organizations undergoing transformation. research contributes literature on sector sets stage further into adoption interventions.

Language: Английский

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Exploring critical success factors for digital transformation in construction industry–based on TOE framework DOI
Yi Zhong, Zhiqian Chen,

Jinglei Ye

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Engineering Construction & Architectural Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 4, 2024

Purpose This study aims to investigate the critical success factors of digital transformation in construction industry and identify whether respondents' profiles influence their perceptions for transformation. Design/methodology/approach To achieve objectives, a literature review was first conducted based on technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework. Then questionnaire survey carried out. A total 86 people were surveyed this study, mainly from industry. At level data processing, SPSS used analysis. Among main tests Shapiro–Wilk test, reliability analysis, mean rank Kruskal–Wallis test Mann–Whitney U test. Findings The identified 15 found three most important Furthermore, respondents with different years experience, enterprises sizes made no difference perception factors. Respondents' occupations types created bias Research limitations/implications Firstly, small sample size limits reference value analysis certain groups. In addition, focuses broadly without specifically examining enterprises, thus lacking depth its findings. Practical implications establishes connection between TOE theory through an extensive review, identifying relevant providing future research. Originality/value study's results would enrich research provide enterprises.

Language: Английский

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Strategies for the implementation of environmental economic practices for sustainable construction in a developing economy DOI
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu

International Journal of Construction Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 10

Published: April 9, 2024

Not many studies have delved into the research on strategies to advance implementation of environmental economic practices in developing nations, particularly within context Nigerian construction sector. Consequently, this study's primary aim was identify and evaluate major aimed at facilitating integration these country's To achieve objective, a quantitative approach employed, which included distribution structured questionnaire professionals Lagos State, Nigeria. The collected data underwent comprehensive statistical analysis, encompassing techniques such as frequencies, percentages, Kruskal-Wallis H test exploratory factor analysis. Through rigorous identified were grouped four principal factors: capacity-building training-based strategies, awareness communication-based regulatory policy-based financial investment-based strategies. This categorization provides for understanding implementing effectively. As result, contributes both theoretically empirically promotion architecture, engineering, operation (AECO) industry. findings shed light actionable that can help overcome obstacles hindering adoption sustainable holds particular significance policymakers, industry stakeholders committed advancing sustainability Its uniqueness lies its cautious identification evaluation are specifically tailored address distinctive challenges opportunities

Language: Английский

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Determining the stationary digital twins implementation barriers for sustainable construction projects DOI
Saeed Reza Mohandes,

Atul Kumar Singh,

Abdulwahed Fazeli

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Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 8, 2024

Purpose Previous research has demonstrated that Digital Twins (DT) are extensively employed to improve sustainable construction methods. Nonetheless, their uptake in numerous nations is still constrained. This study seeks identify and examine the digital twin’s implementation barriers building projects augment operational performance sustainability. Design/methodology/approach An iterative two-stage approach was adopted explore phenomena under investigation. General DT Implementation Barriers were first identified from extant literature subsequently explored using primary questionnaire survey data Hong Kong industry professionals. Findings Survey results illustrated Lack of methodologies tools, Difficulty ensuring a high level real-time communication, Impossibility directly measuring all relevant DT, need share among multiple application systems involving stakeholders Uncertainties quality reliability main for adopting twins' technology. Moreover, Ginni’s mean difference measure dispersion showed stationary adoption needed stakeholders. Practical implications The study’s findings offer valuable guidance industry. They help adopt technology, which, turn, improves cost efficiency reduces project expenses enhances environmental responsibility, providing companies competitive edge Originality/value rigorously explores Twin industry, employing systematic includes comprehensive review, Ranking Analysis (RII) coefficient (GM). With tailored focus on Kong, aims identify, analyze provide novel insights into challenges. Emphasizing practical relevance, bridges gap between academic understanding real-world application, offering actionable solutions professionals, policymakers researchers. multifaceted contribution feasibility success within Architecture, Engineering Construction (AEC) sector.

Language: Английский

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Building safely, living well: combating substance abuse in the construction industry DOI
Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu

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International Journal of Construction Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 10

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Language: Английский

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Digital Evolution in Nigerian Heavy-Engineering Projects: A Comprehensive Analysis of Technology Adoption for Competitive Edge DOI Creative Commons
John Aliu, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Oluwatayo Timothy Jesudaju

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Buildings, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 380 - 380

Published: Jan. 26, 2025

The fourth industrial revolution has introduced a range of digital technologies (DTs) that possess the potential to significantly enhance operations and competitiveness heavy-construction firms. Grounded in Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) Framework, Resource-Based View (RBV) Diffusion Innovation Theory (DOI), this study investigates relationship between adoption competitive edge (CE) heavy-engineering Specifically, research seeks assess how DTs impacts four critical competitive-edge metrics: efficient resource management (CE1), real-time monitoring control (CE2), data-driven decision-making (CE3) improved collaboration communication (CE4). A quantitative approach was employed, using structured questionnaire distributed construction professionals Lagos State, Nigeria. principal results revealed firms adopting artificial intelligence (AI), cloud-based technology Internet Things (IoT) exhibited higher metrics compared their counterparts. Notably, AI were found have particularly strong association with management, monitoring, processes. major contribution is development DT-adoption model which can serve as benchmarking tool for current levels identify areas improvement. This also guide policymakers regulators developing strategies encourage integration within industry. originality lies its holistic approach, examining broad spectrum collective impact on enhancing

Language: Английский

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Exploring application areas of cyber-physical systems in the construction industry: a case of Nigeria DOI
Abiola Oluwasogo Oyediran, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Matthew Ikuabe

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International Journal of Construction Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: April 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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