THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF QUANTITY SURVEYING AND HOW IT AFFECT COST, LABOUR AND TIME


THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF QUANTITY SURVEYING AND HOW IT AFFECT COST, LABOUR AND TIME  

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page………………..i

Certification………….…ii

Dedication………………iii

Acknowledgement……….iv

Table of content……...…v

CHAPTER ONE:  INTRODUCTION

1.1    background to the study

1.2    statement of the problem

1.3    objectives of the study

1.4    research questions

1.6    significance of the study

1.7    scope/limitations of the study

Limitation of study

References

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 introduction

2.2 conceptual review

Empirical review

References

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 introduction

3.2 research design

3.3 area of the study

3.4 population of the study

3.5 sample size and sampling techniques

3.6 research instrument

3.7 validity of the instrument

3.8 reliability of the instrument

3.9 method of data collection

3.10 method of data analysis

Decision rule

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Bio data of respondents

Tables based on research questions

Research hypothesis

CHAPTER FIVE: FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSION

Questionnaire administration

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1    BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

The construction industry has recently witnessed a paradigm shift from traditional paper-based method of service delivery to electronic information exchange using Information Technology (IT), at least in the western world like UK. It is now evident that the adoption of Information Technology can enhance construction productivity and improve communications for effective decision-making and coordination among construction participants. The ability of the industry to avail itself of technology depends on the level of usage by construction participants including the Quantity Surveyor (QS) who plays a major role in the management of project success determinants, such as cost, time and quality.

It is apparent that we live in a dynamic world characterized by incessant technology change. The explosive growth of information and communication technology (ICT) otherwise shortened as information technology (IT) has had unquantifiable impact on business systems and processes (Rivard et al., 2004). Advancement in information technology has made possible fundamental changes in the method of practice in all businesses and industries although at different levels (Li, 2000). The global acceptance and widespread adoption has accelerated the dimensions of competition not only among organizations globally but among professions locally (Hampson and Tatum, 1994).

The construction industry with the aim of leveling their colleagues in other industries have embraced the use of information technology such as internet, computing, telephoning, satellite communication and electronic mailing to perform most, if not all of their activities (Ibidapo, 2000). The quantity surveyors’ ability to avail themselves of these emerging opportunities provided by the advent of information technology depends on the adoption of newtechnologies (Castle, 2002). There is quite a lot of development in all areas of computer application to the industry. Of note are the expert systems, artificial intelligence, knowledge-base systems (KBS), artificial neural networking (ANN), robotics and computer aided design (Arif and Karam, 2001). Rivard et al.(2004) opined that the evolution of information technology will have a profound impact on how organizations in the architectural, engineering and construction industry operate in the way other industries such as manufacturing and banking have adopted and benefited from long ago. He noted that this is already the case in many of the developed countries around the world. In lieu of this, Honey (1998) reported that the turn of the last century has seen a reduction in paper-based operation in quantity surveying (QS) offices in UK while electronic led-processes are leading to less dependence on taking-off sheets and other ancillary stationery. The quantity surveying profession in Nigeria has experienced significant changes over the past decade in terms of the scope and type of services provided within the construction industry (Oladapo, 2006). These changes have occurred primarily in response to changing industry/client demands, information technology developments, increased levels of competition for services and the vital role of the quantity surveying in achieving improved service delivery. Moreover, given the increasingly global nature of construction industry obstinate by extremely high levels of domestic competition and resultant low profit margin levels, there is no doubt that the construction industry has to improve its information flow and project delivery mechanism (Wager, 1998). Thus, as information flow increasingly become electronic, quantity surveying computing facilities, software and databases will need to develop in a compatible manner. Nigerian quantity surveyors will need to adapt to changes in work patterns to improve their efficiency and develop new markets to maintain competitive advantage and enhance profitability through the adoption of IT. In summary, the Nigeria construction industry in general and the quantity surveying profession in particular are facing the challenges of effectively utilizingthe rapid expanding technological environment in which it operates to its full advantage (Oyediran and Odusami, 2004).

1.2    STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

It is a known fact that advancement in technology and evolution of information technology as dramatically change the way business is conducted by various professionals. It has reduced the cost of services, reduces labour and saves time. The quantity surveying profession are not left behind, they have also embraced the use of this advanced form of technology in delivering their services. The researcher is therefore examining the effect of this technology in the field of quantity surveying and how it affect cost, labour and time.

1.3    OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The following are the objectives of this study:

1.    To examine the effect of technology in the field of quantity surveying.

2.    To examine how technology affects cost, labour and time in the field of quantity surveying.

3.    To examine the factors limiting the use of technology in the field of quantity surveying

1.4    RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1.    What is the effect of technology in the field of quantity surveying?

2.    How does technology affects cost, labour and time in the field of quantity surveying?

3.    What are the factors limiting the use of technology in the field of quantity surveying?

1.6    SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The following are the significance of this study:

1.    The outcome of this study will educate the stakeholders in the quantity surveying profession on the effect of technology in the field of quantity surveying with particular focus on how it affects cost, labour and time.

2.    This research will be a contribution to the body of literature in the area of the effect of personality trait on student’s academic performance, thereby constituting the empirical literature for future research in the subject area.

1.7    SCOPE/LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

This study will cover the effect of technology use in the field of quantity surveying

LIMITATION OF STUDY

Financial constraint- Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).

Time constraint- The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work

REFERENCES

Arif, A.A. and Karam, A.H. (2001), “Architectural practices and their use of IT in the Western Cape Province, South Africa”,Journal of Info. Tech. in Construction, 6, 17-34.

Castle, G. (2002), New technology: opportunity or threat? In: D. (ed.)New aspects of quantity surveying Practice, Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, UK, 189-220.

Hampson, K.D. and Tatum, C.B. (1994), “Strategies for appropriate technology and competitive performance in infrastructure construction”, Proceedings of the National Construction Management Conference, Sydney, Australia,  267-268.

Honey, R. (1998), “Make IT a fundamental part of our business”, Chartered Surveyor, 57.

Ibidapo, O.O. (2000), Appraisal of the impact of information technology in quantity surveying practice in Nigeria, B.Tech thesis, Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Li, H. (2000), “The IT performance evaluation in the construction industry”, Proceedings of the 33rd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Hong Kong.

Oladapo, A.A. (2006), “The impact of ICT on professional practice in the Nigerian construction industry”, The Electronic J. of Info.Sys.in Developing Countries, XXIV(II), 1-19

Oyediran, O.S. and Odusami, K.T. (2004), “Whiter the Nigerian quantity surveyors in the information technology age”, An International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 1(1&2), 1-16.

Rivard, H., Froese, T., Waugh, L.M., El-Diraby, T., Mora, R., Torres, H., Gill, S.M. and O’Reilly, T. (2004), “Case studies on the use of information technology in the Canadian construction Industry”,J. of Information Technology in Construction Industry, 9, 9-34.

Wager, D.M. (1998), “Construction management computing: yesterday, today and tomorrow”, in Lansley, P.R. and Harlow, P.A. (Eds), Managing Construction Worldwide: System for managing Construction, 1, 620-630.

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