Authors :
Kolawole Abiodun Ayoko; Dr. Kudirat Ibilola Zakariyyah
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 1 - January
Google Scholar :
http://tinyurl.com/5n82dap9
Scribd :
http://tinyurl.com/yby8xt57
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10575022
Abstract :
The construction industry strives for swift,
high-quality project completion within budget
constraints. Despite leveraging literature and
management tools, human decision flaws and
collaboration gaps persist, hindering efficiency. The rise
of Industry 4.0 in the Architectural, Engineering, and
Construction (AEC) sector promises to address these
issues. Acknowledging the industry's interconnected
nature, a decision support system utilizing cloud
technologies becomes essential for streamlined project
delivery. This study aims to identify the prevalent
challenges hindering the implementation and adoption of
Cloud Computing (CC) in the Nigerian construction
industry, integrating existing studies, while uncovering
established barriers and identifying those tailored to the
Nigerian construction ecosystem. Targeting experienced
professionals, the research employs structured interviews
and questionnaires for data collection, unraveling
intricacies through Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory
Factor Analysis (EFA), and Relative Importance Index
(RII) methodologies. The EFA analysis categorizes
identified barriers into technical factors across seven
groups: Socio-economic factors, Data Privacy, Security,
Governance, Awareness and Knowledge, Services and
Infrastructures, Training and Education, and
Organizational Culture, Environment, and Trust,
offering insights into the underlying structure. Results
highlight Access to internet facilities, Cost of cloud
services, and Operational costs as primary obstacles to
CC implementation. Simultaneously, Unstable economic
conditions, Unwillingness of organizations to fund Cloud
Services not included in the initial contract, and Absence
of power infrastructure emerge as significant
impediments to CC adoption by construction
professionals in Nigeria. Further data examination
confirms a limited adoption of existing cloud technologies,
indicating huge potentials once broadband internet
barriers are resolved, with Microsoft, Apple, and
zohoboxplatforms being prominent market.
Keywords :
Cloud Computing, Construction, Services, Barriers, Adoption, Implementation, Nigeria.
The construction industry strives for swift,
high-quality project completion within budget
constraints. Despite leveraging literature and
management tools, human decision flaws and
collaboration gaps persist, hindering efficiency. The rise
of Industry 4.0 in the Architectural, Engineering, and
Construction (AEC) sector promises to address these
issues. Acknowledging the industry's interconnected
nature, a decision support system utilizing cloud
technologies becomes essential for streamlined project
delivery. This study aims to identify the prevalent
challenges hindering the implementation and adoption of
Cloud Computing (CC) in the Nigerian construction
industry, integrating existing studies, while uncovering
established barriers and identifying those tailored to the
Nigerian construction ecosystem. Targeting experienced
professionals, the research employs structured interviews
and questionnaires for data collection, unraveling
intricacies through Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory
Factor Analysis (EFA), and Relative Importance Index
(RII) methodologies. The EFA analysis categorizes
identified barriers into technical factors across seven
groups: Socio-economic factors, Data Privacy, Security,
Governance, Awareness and Knowledge, Services and
Infrastructures, Training and Education, and
Organizational Culture, Environment, and Trust,
offering insights into the underlying structure. Results
highlight Access to internet facilities, Cost of cloud
services, and Operational costs as primary obstacles to
CC implementation. Simultaneously, Unstable economic
conditions, Unwillingness of organizations to fund Cloud
Services not included in the initial contract, and Absence
of power infrastructure emerge as significant
impediments to CC adoption by construction
professionals in Nigeria. Further data examination
confirms a limited adoption of existing cloud technologies,
indicating huge potentials once broadband internet
barriers are resolved, with Microsoft, Apple, and
zohoboxplatforms being prominent market.
Keywords :
Cloud Computing, Construction, Services, Barriers, Adoption, Implementation, Nigeria.
