Lim, M L W; Wong, S Y and Ding, C S (2024) Challenges of industrial revolution 4.0: Quantity surveying students' perspectives. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(6), pp. 2496-2512. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The industrial revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) signifies technological advancements and digitalization. The fragmented and labour-intensive nature of the construction industry inherently possesses difficulties for IR4.0 adoption compared to other industries. This paper aims to investigate the perspectives of quantity surveying students on the challenges of IR4.0 implementation in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire survey were distributed to a population of 191 quantity surveying students, with 96 valid responses returned. Descriptive statistics and factor analysis were employed to analyse the collected data. Findings: Factor analysis revealed eight components as the key challenges for IR4.0 implementation, which revolved around resistance to change, data security issues, etc. Practical implications: The findings could provide a guideline to higher education institutions on certain IR4.0-related areas to be incorporated into the syllabus, in ensuring that the students are equipped with such skills and knowledge, in meeting market demands. The construction stakeholders' could look into the identified challenges for strategizing the organizations in moving towards IR4.0 adoption. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to investigate quantity surveying students' perspectives on the challenges of IR4.0 implementation in the construction industry by employing factor analysis method. The findings contribute to the body of knowledge in relation to the opinions of a younger generation who has more exposure towards technology on the hindrance of IR4.0 adoption.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | challenges; construction industry; industrial revolution 4.0; quantity surveying; students; university |
| Index terms: | digitalization, surveying, survey, population, methodology, questionnaire, exposure, body of knowledge, higher education institution, factor analysis, statistics, implementation, construction industry |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, knowledge management, health monitoring assessment and metrics, digital technology, data collection methods, mathematical modelling, industry analysis, statistical analysis, demography, educational institutions, research methods, public and environmental health |
| Topics: | Education, Digital Applications, Urban Studies, Procurement, Research Practice, Information Management, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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