Oke, A E; Kineber, A F; Albukhari, I and Dada, A J (2024) Modeling the robotics implementation barriers for construction projects in developing countries. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(3), pp. 386-409. ISSN 23984708
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the barriers militating against the adoption of robotics in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: Robotics implementation barriers were obtained from the previous studies and then through questionnaire survey construction stakeholders in Nigeria evaluate these barriers. Consequently, these barriers were examined via the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) technique. Furthermore, a model of these barriers was implemented by means of a partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings: The EFA results showed that these barriers could be categorized into two: cost and technology. Results obtained from the proposed model showed that platform tools were crucial tools for implementing cloud computing. Originality/value: The novelty of this research work will be provided a solid foundation for critically assessing and appreciating the different barriers affecting the adoption of robotics.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction projects; critical barriers factors; efa; PLS-SEM; robotics |
| Index terms: | Nigeria, platform, construction industry, implementation, modelling, robotics, structural equation modelling, survey, developing country, exploratory factor analysis, cloud computing, partial least square, construction project, methodology, questionnaire |
| Subjects: | automation and robotics, production management, Geography, development economics, digital design, research methods, industry analysis, digital infrastructure, statistical analysis, data collection methods, contractual arrangements, analytical methods |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Procurement, Digital Applications, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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