Adoption, Implementation Information and Communication Technology Platform Application in the Built Environment Professional Practice
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The impact of ICT on professional practice has been mainly in making
jobs easier for the professions, facilitating decision-making and savings in operating
costs, among others. The inefficient national electric power supply system
and the high cost of computer hardware and software in relation to the dwindling
fortunes of the professions in Nigeria’s depressed economy are the key obstacles
to increased investments in ICT. The aim of this study is to understand the extent
of ICT applications by professionals in built environment related vocations, with a
view to improving the level of ICT application and adoption in Nigeria. A sample
size of 82 respondents were used in this study, with questionnaires distributed
to construction professionals. Three methods of data analysis were employed for
this research. The study assessed the level of ICT application by professionals
in built environment related vocations, with a view to improving the level of
ICT application in Nigeria via a questionnaire survey with its respondents comprising
of Architects, Builders, Engineers, Surveyors, and Quantity Surveyors. It
examined the current status of ICT use in the built environment. The study discovered
that the most commonly used softwares are; Microsoft Excel (100.0%),
MicrosoftWord (98.8%) and Microsoft PowerPoint (93.8%). Whereas, AutoCAD
is the most popular at 87.7% for Architectural/ Engineering design and drawing,
QSCAD (21.0%) for quantity surveying, BIM 360 at 32.1% for project management
and Co-Construct at 19.8% for BuildingManagement. The top three benefits
of ICT as perceived by the respondents include time saving, makes job easier, and
enhances productivity. Three major challenges faced were erratic power supply,
high cost of purchasing ICT related softwares and/ or hardwares, job size and fees.
The study recommend the following based on research results; the government
should enable provision of steady power supply, as well as each organization to
also provide back up options for power in case of power failure.
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HE Transportation and Communications, TH Building construction