Adeosun, F E and Oke, A E (2024) Examining the awareness and usage of cyber physical systems for construction projects in Nigeria. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(1), pp. 281-294. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: In recent times, the construction industry is being influenced by technological innovations when delivering a better, more effective and efficient desired project, cyber-physical systems (CPSs) offer a coupling of the physical and engineered systems by monitoring, coordinating, controlling and integrating their operations. This study aims to examine the level of awareness of professionals and usage of CPSs for construction projects in Nigerian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: The target population for this study was the professionals in the construction industry consisting Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers and Builders. Data collection was through the use of a structured questionnaire administered to the target population. The data was analyzed by using statistical tools. Findings: This study concluded that the construction professionals in the Nigerian construction industry are mostly aware about the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, global positioning system, microphone, speakers and camera as the most widely used CPSs in construction industry. HVAC systems was also found to be the mostly adopted technologies in the construction industry. Originality/value: This study recommended that platforms that increase the awareness and encourage the usage of CPSs in construction industry should be encouraged by stakeholders concerned with management of construction projects. Such include electronic construction and adoption of blockchain technology.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | artificial intelligence; construction digitalization; cyber-physical system; digital technology; project performance; sustainable construction |
| Index terms: | monitoring, construction professional, technological innovation, project performance, architect, construction industry, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantity surveying, platform, engineer, Nigeria, coupling, construction project, population, methodology, questionnaire, digital technology, air conditioning, digitalization, sustainable construction, ventilation, builder |
| Subjects: | demography, industry analysis, systems engineering, environmental engineering, research methods, Geography, production management, sustainable construction, project management theory and practice, digital design, professional development, digital technology, artificial intelligence, innovation and technology management, profession, data collection methods, air quality, practitioner, computing systems, control systems |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Digital Applications, Site Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Information Management, Roles and Professions, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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