Developing construction graduates fit for the 4th industrial revolution through fieldwork application of active learning

Papadopoulou, Theopisti C.

doi:10.1080/23752696.2020.1816844

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“…This will expose them to modern advanced technologies and how they operate. Findings agree with Papadopoulou (2020) . The author recommended that because of the rapid change in the 4IR, technology and engineering-based graduates need to be equipped with adaptable and flexible leadership skills that will support their transformational learning.…”

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COVID-19 recovery for the Nigerian construction sites: The role of the fourth industrial revolution technologies

Ebekozien

Aigbavboa

2021

Sustainable Cities and Society

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COVID-19 recovery for the Nigerian construction sites: The role of the fourth industrial revolution technologies

Ebekozien

Aigbavboa

2021

Sustainable Cities and Society

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“…For a successful transformation plan, young professionals in the engineering field need to be prepared with adaptable 4IR skills. It would assist them in their transformational knowledge (Papadopoulou, 2020).…”

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Malaysia's low-cost housing solid waste management in the era of COVID-19: the role of fourth industrial revolution technologies

Ebekozien

Samsurijan²,

Aigbavboa³

et al. 2022

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PurposeStudies have shown that managing household solid waste from low-cost housing in urban and sub-urban communities is challenging, especially in developing countries and COVID-19 era. Previous research proved that the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies could be engaged to improve urban public services such as household solid waste. Thus, the study investigated 4IR role in improving low-cost housing solid waste management (LCHSWM) in the COVID-19 era across Malaysia's cities.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers selected four Malaysian cities (Pulau Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Putrajaya) to achieve the study's objectives via a qualitative research design. The study engaged forty experts through semi-structured virtual interviews. A thematic approach was used to analyse the collected data.FindingsFindings identified initial high implementation and maintenance costs, unwillingness to accept change, inadequate knowledge and skilled personnel to manage the operation, amongst others, as the perceived challenges facing 4IR technologies in managing low-cost housing solid waste across Malaysian cities in the COVID-19 era. Also, the study proffered measures to improve 4IR technologies usage.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is limited to the perceived contributory challenges and proffered measures to improve 4IR technologies usage in managing LCHSW across Malaysian cities in the COVID-19 era.Practical implicationsProffered measures will stir policymakers and the political class (city councils) to start thinking of an all-inclusive approach to addressing the issue of LCHSW in the 21st century. As part of the practical implications, the possible outcome might enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors to better service delivery to mitigate environmental degradation.Originality/valueAs revealed in the review, there is a paucity of literature regarding digital technology's roles in mitigating LCHSW across Malaysian cities in the COVID-19 era.

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“…This industrial revolution is the main component of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) via the attributes of speedy innovations such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, digitalisation and automation (Park, 2018). Papadopoulou (2020) affirmed that the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) would enlarge the request for the expertise and challenge the STEM pipeline by redefining the labour market. The construction consultants belong to this group.…”

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Appraising fourth industrial revolution technologies role in the construction sector: how prepared is the construction consultants?

Ibrahim

Ebekozien

Khan

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Purpose In the past, the construction sector faced a low technological development level. Recently, studies have shown that the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies play a significant role in construction project performance. But how prepared are the developing countries’ construction consultants, a focus in Nigeria, in embracing the 4IR technologies in construction administration is yet to receive in-depth research. Thus, this paper aims to examine how Nigerian construction consultants are prepared to embrace 4IR technologies in pre- and post-construction activities. Design/methodology/approach To evaluate the perceptions of construction consultants, the study conducted a virtual interview. The participants were asked the following key questions: What technologies that are currently linked with the 4IR and used by construction consultants in the industry? What factors may hinder the strategic application of 4IR by the construction consultants? What initiatives may be necessary to overcome the perceived encumbrances faced by the construction consultants? Twelve semi-structured interviews from selected construction consultants were engaged and collated data analysed via a thematic approach. Findings The paper identifies digital software used by construction consultants that have a link with 4IR technologies. From the ten emerged hindrances, cost of adopting the technologies, unwillingness on the part of stakeholders to adopt, inadequate standards and reference architectures and absence of awareness were ranked high as the factors hindering construction consultants from using 4IR technologies. Initiatives that can overcome the perceived encumbrances are examined in detail. Research limitations/implications This study is restricted to construction consultants in Nigeria, and only 12 participants were engaged, but these do not affect the strength of the results. Thus, this study recommends a mixed-methods approach for future research with broader coverage. Practical implications The Government should intervene via subsidy regime and overhaul the academic curriculum to reflect the current trend of practices regarding technologies. Also, there should be vigorous enlightenment and pragmatic sensitisation of construction stakeholders and knowledge training of practitioners, among others, were suggested. As part of this paper’s implications, a perception-based model was developed to promote 4IR technologies for construction consultants in the Nigerian construction sector. This model encourages the construction consultants to embrace 4IR technologies for better service delivery, project performance and client satisfaction. Originality/value This paper appraised 4IR technologies’ role in the construction sector, focusing on the preparedness of the construction consultants in Nigeria. Also, the study identified the issues and proffer initiatives to improve 4IR usage by construction consultants.

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Developing construction graduates fit for the 4th industrial revolution through fieldwork application of active learning

Cited by 7 publications

References 43 publications

COVID-19 recovery for the Nigerian construction sites: The role of the fourth industrial revolution technologies

COVID-19 recovery for the Nigerian construction sites: The role of the fourth industrial revolution technologies

Malaysia's low-cost housing solid waste management in the era of COVID-19: the role of fourth industrial revolution technologies

Appraising fourth industrial revolution technologies role in the construction sector: how prepared is the construction consultants?

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