Abstract
This study examined the perception of construction professionals and the extent of digital transformation in the Nigeria construction industry. A questionnaire survey was carried out where 84 copies of questionnaires containing information relating to digital technologies trends and transformation were randomly administered to the selected construction professionals in Anambra State Nigeria. 80 were completed, returned and found useful, thus, giving a response rate of 95.24%. Data collected were analysed and presented using mean, percentages, charts and relative importance index (RII). The study revealed that 69% and 12% of the professionals viewed digital transformation as opportunity and threat respectively, whereas; 19% viewed it as both threat and opportunity. It further revealed that 63% were satisfied with their firms' readiness to transform digitally. The study then observed that application of digital technologies among construction firms in the study area was still at infancy due to lack capacity, critical knowledge and digital transformation enthusiasm among managerial teams. It was therefore, evident that digital transformation would help the industry to better its data storage and management capacity, increase employee productivity and gain competitive advantage. The study recommended collaboration between government and relevant regulatory bodies in Nigeria construction industry to workout appropriate roadmap that would position the industry in the right track towards transforming digitally.
Highlights
The quest to remain afloat and competitive in this digitalised world and advancement in Information & Communication Technology have made digital transformation a hot debate topic for the moment and as a driving force for innovation and transformation for industries around the world [1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
The International Data Group (IDG) observed that the current focus of digital transformation initiatives are in the areas of IT, operation and websites/ecommerce with IT leading the way in terms of process improvement [12]
Tables and charts were used in presenting the data presentation, while Mean Score Index (MSI) and Relative Important Index (RII) were computed used for ranking of factors posing as drivers and threats to digital transformation in the industry
Summary
The quest to remain afloat and competitive in this digitalised world and advancement in Information & Communication Technology have made digital transformation a hot debate topic for the moment and as a driving force for innovation and transformation for industries around the world [1,2,3,4,5,6,7]. Digital transformation means the innovation to connect technology, data science, devices, design, and business strategy to change a business process or customer [8]. The sole purpose of this transformation is to make business digital; through this, puts the customer, device, organisation or business process at the centre of change and improve agility, revenue and cost which help the business compete for digital customers [8,15]. It helps organisations become more efficient and productive, remain competitive, achieve meaningful growth and sustainability [1,16]
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