Ikediashi, D I and Ogwueleka, A C (2016) Assessing the use of ICT systems and their impact on construction project performance in the Nigerian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 14(2), pp. 252-276.
Abstract
Purpose The use of information and communication technology (ICT) for business processes has witnessed exponential growth over the past two decades. This paper aims to explore the level of use of ICT infrastructure in the Nigerian construction industry and analyse the implications for construction management practice. Design/methodology/approach Using quantitative questionnaire survey, data from 148 respondents were analysed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics as well as multiple regression analysis. Findings Findings establish project managers, site managers and quantity surveyors as the primary users of ICT with regards to the variety of ICT devices in the Nigerian construction industry, while the foremen are the least users. Besides, word processing/accounting systems, electronic communication systems and project management systems are the three top rated in terms of frequency of use, while quality as well as cost impacts of ICT infrastructure use are established as the most important factors contributing to overall project performance. Originality/value The study establishes causal relationships between ICT infrastructure use and project performance within the context of Nigeria’s construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction project management; information and communication technologies; Nigeria; regression model; modeling; level of use; project delivery |
| Index terms: | level of use, modelling, construction industry, statistics, project delivery, project management, site manager, construction project management, project performance, Nigeria, quantity surveying, regression model, electronic communication, project manager, accounting, multiple regression analysis, methodology, management practice, construction project, questionnaire, survey, information and communication technology |
| Subjects: | production management, Geography, project management theory and practice, management, research methods, performance management, industry analysis, information systems, statistical analysis, practitioner, computing systems, data collection methods, profession, mathematical modelling, project delivery, analytical methods, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Quality Management, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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