Oke, A E; Kineber, A F; Akindele, O and Ekundayo, D (2024) Determining the stationary barriers to the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in an emerging construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(6), pp. 1894-1912. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: To realize full benefits without sacrificing the practicality of such projects, the decision-making process for residential building construction needs to include sustainability principles at every level. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the applicability of radio frequency identification (RFID) and identify the barriers that impede its successful adoption in construction projects to achieve sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: This paper opted for a quantitative approach by using a structured questionnaire survey. A total of 107 responses were collected from Nigerian construction practitioners involved in private and public construction businesses. Findings: The results showed the high cost of RFID implementation, with a mean score of 4.42 as the top-ranked barrier, followed by lack of security, maintenance, power availability and inadequate training. This study further deployed Ginni’s mean difference measure of dispersion and revealed that the stationary barrier to adopting RFID technology is the lack of demand. Practical implications: The findings of this research can assist decision-makers in improving the sustainability of all building projects by implementing RFID. Originality/value: The findings of this study will serve as the basis for comprehension and critically evaluate the numerous barriers preventing the widespread adoption of RFID technology. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction projects; project performance; radio frequency identification; sustainability |
| Index terms: | survey, construction practitioner, questionnaire, methodology, construction project, radio frequency identification, residential building, decision-making process, project performance, public construction, construction industry, implementation |
| Subjects: | production management, professional development, project management theory and practice, research methods, industry analysis, building construction, decision analysis, data collection methods, construction type, contractual arrangements, digital technology |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Information Management, Construction Technology, Procurement, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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