Adoption, Implementation Information and Communication Technology Platform Application in the Built Environment Professional Practice

Amusan, L. M. and Adewumi, David and Ajao, Adekunle M and Ogundipe, Kunle Elizah (2021) Adoption, Implementation Information and Communication Technology Platform Application in the Built Environment Professional Practice. Adoption, Implementation Information and Communication Technology Platform. pp. 446-455.

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Abstract

The impact of ICT on professional practice has been mainly in making jobs easier for the professions, facilitating decision-making and savings in operating costs, among others. The inefficient national electric power supply system and the high cost of computer hardware and software in relation to the dwindling fortunes of the professions in Nigeria’s depressed economy are the key obstacles to increased investments in ICT. The aim of this study is to understand the extent of ICT applications by professionals in built environment related vocations, with a view to improving the level of ICT application and adoption in Nigeria. A sample size of 82 respondents were used in this study, with questionnaires distributed to construction professionals. Three methods of data analysis were employed for this research. The study assessed the level of ICT application by professionals in built environment related vocations, with a view to improving the level of ICT application in Nigeria via a questionnaire survey with its respondents comprising of Architects, Builders, Engineers, Surveyors, and Quantity Surveyors. It examined the current status of ICT use in the built environment. The study discovered that the most commonly used softwares are; Microsoft Excel (100.0%), MicrosoftWord (98.8%) and Microsoft PowerPoint (93.8%). Whereas, AutoCAD is the most popular at 87.7% for Architectural/ Engineering design and drawing, QSCAD (21.0%) for quantity surveying, BIM 360 at 32.1% for project management and Co-Construct at 19.8% for BuildingManagement. The top three benefits of ICT as perceived by the respondents include time saving, makes job easier, and enhances productivity. Three major challenges faced were erratic power supply, high cost of purchasing ICT related softwares and/ or hardwares, job size and fees. The study recommend the following based on research results; the government should enable provision of steady power supply, as well as each organization to also provide back up options for power in case of power failure.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	13 Jun 2023 12:43
Last Modified:	13 Jun 2023 12:43
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/17021

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