Purpose Building information modelling (BIM) adoption is vital to the productivity and competitive nature of construction sector. However, BIM adoptions have not been generally embraced by many architecture, engineering (AEC) firms, particularly in developing countries. Moreover, studies that investigate important drivers among professionals through quantitative approach are limited. The purpose this study address aforementioned gap. Design/methodology/approach This involves a literature...

Purpose To realize full benefits without sacrificing the practicality of such projects, decision-making process for residential building construction needs to include sustainability principles at every level. Therefore, this paper aims investigate applicability radio frequency identification (RFID) and identify barriers that impede its successful adoption in projects achieve sustainability. Design/methodology/approach This opted a quantitative approach by using structured questionnaire...

Implementing smart-sustainable practices (SSP) is crucial to achieving environmentally-friendly buildings and cities. Adequate awareness understanding of its benefits impacts are essential for maximizing implementation. Hence, this study explores establishes the key SSP in built environment Hong Kong Nigeria. Factors were identified through literature survey, then data was collected using questionnaires analysed with various methods. The common beneficial outcomes (BT) both contexts relate...

Purpose In developing countries, adoption of building information modelling (BIM) concept within the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) curricula in universities is a relatively new effort, subsequently, studies on status BIM implementation are rare. This study, therefore, becomes imperative with view to identifying examining barriers incorporation into quantity surveying (QS) undergraduate curriculum Nigerian universities. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted...

Purpose Building information modeling (BIM) inclusion in education pedagogy is crucial preparing skilled graduates for employment the construction industry. Against this backdrop, studies on BIM abound architecture, engineering and (AEC) programmes higher institutions (HEIs). However, there are limited empirical potentials quantity surveying (QS) profession HEIs, particularly developing countries. The purpose of study to identify assess drivers benefits as important QS using an approach....

Purpose Although studies have shown the relevance of building information modeling (BIM) in cost estimating process, efforts at investigating BIM based detailed among professional quantity surveyors through quantitative approach are scanty. The purpose this study is to identify and examine usage BIM-based software assesses drivers adoption within Nigerian surveying consulting firms. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive literature review, pilot questionnaire survey were adopted....

Since 1990, approximately 420 million hectares of forest have been lost worldwide due to land conversion for various uses, including agriculture, infrastructure development, urbanization, and other human activities. This study aims investigate the critical drivers contributing deforestation degradation (DFD) in Ondo State, Nigeria, thereby identifying areas where REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation Forest Degradation) interventions could be most effective reducing greenhouse gas...

Purpose The changing role of quantity surveyors in the new paradigm sustainable construction requires studies into competencies and skills for profession. impact on surveying services, engagement how they manage challenges provided an indication success indicators profession meeting needs. Design/methodology/approach A five-point Likert scale was developed from list firms Singapore. An 85% response rate 60 contacted this study 51 responses. Descriptive statistics factor analysis were...

Recognition of the huge variation between professional graduate degree programmes and employer requirements, especially in construction industry, necessitated a need for assessing developing competencies that aligned with professionally oriented programmes. The purpose this research is to develop competency mapping framework (CMF) case quantity surveying honours threshold benchmark (GCTB) key component CMF. Therefore, CMF contains process, template documents benchmark. adopted literature...

Purpose Building information modelling (BIM) is an innovative, collaborative process underpinned by digital technologies introduced to improve project performance in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). Growth industry demands has necessitated BIM inclusion into higher education (HE) curricula as both a pedagogic practical objective prepare develop aspiring built environment (BE) professionals with required competence for contemporary practice. However, comprehension of...

Purpose The education and training of construction graduates are highly influenced by the higher institutions which produced them relevant professional bodies, set competencies that guide both academic industrial learning. Thus, it is important to ascertain what key stakeholders perceive should achieve in competencies. Construction a practice-oriented collection professions, thus, this research focussed on quantity surveying (QS) profession responsible for cost control management projects,...

Higher education institutions (HeIs) across the globe are increasingly aware of need to integrate sustainability within curricula. this triggered a number studies were conducted by earlier researchers in embedding thus, have been carried out evaluate how students perceived sustainable development their curricula, particularly engineering and other related courses. few these built environment, most especially quantity surveying. It is against backdrop that necessitated study. purpose study...

Purpose In the global construction industry, concept of sustainability is not new, particularly within building projects. Against this backdrop, several studies have been conducted, mostly in developed countries, on However, efforts at investigating practices public–private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects developing countries received limited attention. Hence, purpose study to investigate incorporation context Nigeria’s PPP Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey, which...

The deployment of digital systems has facilitated process improvement in building construction, including for green practices implementation. However, it encountered several challenges that have limited its use and hindered the diffusion sustainable practices. Hence, this study aims to identify assess major barriers smart-sustainable (SSP) adoption evaluate likely impact. A quantitative research method using empirical questionnaire surveys solicit stakeholders' perceptions Hong Kong Nigeria...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in a new era of technological advancements that are transforming industries worldwide. One such technology is revolutionizing the construction industry mechatronics, which propensity to enhance operations, activities, productivity and efficiency sector’s activities. Despite numerous advantages mechatronic technologies, their successful implementation context developing countries poses unique challenges considerations. Therefore, this study...

Life cycle carbon emissions (LCO2), made up of operational and embodied carbon, have become a major metric building environmental performance energy efficiency. Whilst there are now standard methods for assessment due to its significance in LCO2, is still less emphasis on counting. However, the relative contribution rise as buildings increasingly efficient. Following rule that only something which measurable manageable, it essential we able accurately count carbon. This study therefore...

Purpose Building information modeling (BIM) is vital in the performance improvement of contracting firms. Thus, there a need to stimulate its implementation construction sector with view meeting competitive demands industry. However, have been very few studies on BIM among firms Nigeria. Hence, this study aims examine current uptake Nigerian firms, assess barriers and ways improving within these Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted (comprising small-, medium-...

A recent study has focused on environmental challenges due to the construction industry’s elevated energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. more effective low-carbon development implementation relies proper emissions management throughout industry. The purpose of this research is investigate current industry practises in managing projects driving factors that influence efficacy operations. This relied information gathering from eighty-three respondents thirteen expert...

Purpose Although several studies have been undertaken on sustainability within infrastructure projects, limited attention has paid to the drivers for, and barriers to, incorporation of in public–private partnership (PPP) projects through empirical study, particularly Nigeria. Therefore, this study aims identify examine that promote Nigerian PPP assess full integration practices into current projects. Design/methodology/approach Primary data were collected using a questionnaire survey. The...

There is a tripartite pull from academics, industry and professional bodies on the development needs of Quantity Surveyor (QS). At best, there scope for misunder-standings between stakeholders as to what being required achieved. worst may be actual gaps in education and/or training offered some discrepancies levels attainment. This research sought review Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (RICS) QS competencies their application delivery degree programmes. The changing QSs who satisfy...

Purpose Flood preparedness and response from the perspective of community engagement mechanisms have been studied in scholarly articles. However, differences flood mitigation may expose social behavioural challenges to learn from. This study aimed demonstrate how text mining can be applied prioritising existing contexts community-based government management strategies. Design/methodology/approach investigation mined semantics researchers ascribed disasters responses 2001 2022 peer-reviewed...

Existing literature has shown that Virtual Reality (VR) is widely utilized in advanced economies to enhance sustainable construction practices. However, its adoption developing remains limited. To this end, study aims at exploring the potential benefits of implementing VR technology a country. The collected information on beneficial aspects from previous research and conducted questionnaire surveys gather relevant insights project experts Nigeria. data were analyzed using Measurement...

Purpose Income from investment properties can fluctuate depending on the state of economy. The idea that there is always a potential exit (sale) value whenever property stops performing at its optimum or deflation in economy will appeal to investors. To determine housing prices, investors would rely direct comparison approach (DCA) recent substitute sales open market. Appraisers use this develop an opinion when plethora analyse. Design/methodology/approach study was designed establish...