IMPACT OF THE USE OF FIELDWIRE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Abstract
The construction industry in Nigeria has during the past few years increased its use of
software, very little is known about the impacts of the technology on the industry and
the prospects for its widespread penetration of the industry. Numerous problems are
being encountered by the construction companies in Nigeria. This study is aimed at
investigating the impact of the use of Fieldwire Solware in building construction
projects; determine the prospects with respect to benefits, costs, risks and research and
development needs and to make recommendations on possible interventions. Relevant
literature on studies done in other counties and in Nigeria as well was reviewed. A well
respondens to a questionnaire survey most of which were construction companies
provided empirical data for the analysis. Preliminary findings indicate that Nigerian
Construction Industry has not fully appreciated the value of ICT and the impact of its
use on the productivity value chain management. This delay in ICT uptake in Nigerian
construction industry is limiting advances in construction quality, cost efficiencies and
competitiveness of local firms. However, there are indications that the construction
companies in Nigeria are beginning to realize that they would record substantial
financial benefits as a result of Softaware implementation and are flexible in the case of
adapting to new technology.
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