Kissi, E; Aigbavboa, C and Kuoribo, E (2023) Emerging technologies in the construction industry: Challenges and strategies in Ghana. Construction Innovation, 23(2), pp. 383-405. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: The momentous contribution of innovative technologies has made a significant impact in several sectors globally. However, the construction industry is undoubtedly lagging when it comes to technology usage. Thus, this study aims to explore the various emerging technologies in the construction industry while noticing stakeholders' challenges and strategies in its use. Design/methodology/approach: The study used a pragmatism research philosophy together with a quantitative research strategy in determining emerging technologies in the construction industry while noticing stakeholder challenges and strategies. Data were obtained from a total of 80 construction stakeholders through a structured questionnaire survey. The analysis was done with descriptive statistics using mean score ranking and a one-sample t-test. Findings: Each emerging technology challenge was analysed and compared to see how pressing the challenges were as well as the aligned strategies. A key indication of this study is that the familiarity of the various emerging technologies was based on how many occasions one had an encounter with the technology. Practical implications: The discussion’s findings contribute to a better knowledge to construction stakeholders on the challenges and strategies for rising technology adoption and implementation competencies. Originality/value: The study reckoned stakeholders' challenges on the emerging technologies in the construction industry context and recommended strategies to balloon the adoption of these emerging technologies in a developing country setting.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | challenges; construction industry; developing countries; emerging technologies; stakeholders; strategies |
| Index terms: | methodology, questionnaire, pragmatism, developing country, strategy, philosophy, survey, emerging technology, statistics, implementation, construction industry, technology adoption, quantitative research, Ghana |
| Subjects: | mathematical modelling, data collection methods, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements, innovation and technology management, research methods, management, development economics, Geography, philosophical concept, philosophical studies, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Procurement, Business Strategy, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Digital Applications, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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