Validation of the employability framework constructs

Aliu, John; Aigbavboa, Clinton; Thwala, Wellington

doi:10.1201/9781003137504-11

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“…Organisations are unlikely to adopt a technology that is difficult to handle or requires a significant amount of effort to learn and operate (Chauhan and Jaiswal, 2016). Using emergent technologies requires new skills set (Aliu et al , 2021; Oke et al , 2018), and this requirement may prove problematic for South Africa’s construction industry which faces a perennial skills shortage (Windapo and Cattell, 2010).…”

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Empirical scrutiny of the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles

Aghimien

Ikuabe²,

Aliu³

et al. 2022

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Purpose This paper aims to assess the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the delivery of construction projects. Using the unified theory of technology adoption and use of technology (UTAUT) model, the study strives to improve project delivery by adopting beneficial digital technologies. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a postpositivism philosophical stance through a quantitative research approach using a structured questionnaire administered to construction organisations in South Africa. Primary data gathered was analysed using frequency, percentage, mean item score, Mann–Whitney U-test and confirmatory factor analysis, where the latter sought to deductively confirm the variables within the UTAUT model. Findings Construction organisations were found to rarely use UAVs in the country and furthermore, most of the participating organisations are unsure about using UAVs for their project delivery. Factors impacting on an organisation’s intention to use UAVs were identified as social influence, performance expectancy, effort expectancy and facilitating conditions. However, factors surrounding resistance to using and perceived risk cannot be overlooked as they also proved to be significant (at p = 0.05) to the behavioural intention of organisations to use UAVs. Practical implications Practical guidance for industry practitioners is offered in terms of insight into the key factors that must be considered for the effective utilisation of UAVs and the realisation of concomitant benefits. Originality/value This study bridges the knowledge gap in extant literature by exploring the practitioner’s behavioural intention to use UAVs. As an aside, an emergent theoretical backdrop for future works on UAVs is provided (particularly in developing countries where such a study has not been previously explored).

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Empirical scrutiny of the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles

Aghimien

Ikuabe²,

Aliu³

et al. 2022

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“…Therefore, the construction sector in Nigeria is not immune to these barriers (Aghimien et al. , 2022) considering that the awareness and implementation of smart and innovative technologies are still at an infant stage (Aliu et al. , 2021).…”

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Robotics and automation for sustainable construction: microscoping the barriers to implementation

Oke

Aliu

Fadamiro

et al. 2023

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PurposeThis study presents the results of an assessment of the barriers that can hinder the deployment of robotics and automation systems in developing countries through the lens of the Nigerian construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA scoping literature review was conducted through which barriers to the adoption of robotics and automation systems were identified, which helped in the formulation of a questionnaire survey. Data were obtained from construction professionals including architects, builders, engineers and quantity surveyors. Retrieved data were analyzed using percentages, frequencies, mean item scores and exploratory factor analysis.FindingsBased on the mean scores, the top five barriers were the fragmented nature of the construction process, resistance by workers and unions, hesitation to adopt innovation, lack of capacity and expertise and lack of support from top-level managers. Through factor analysis, the barriers identified were categorized into four principal clusters namely, industry, human, economic and technical-related barriers.Practical implicationsThis study provided a good theoretical and empirical foundation that can be useful to construction industry stakeholders, decision-makers, policymakers and the government in mapping out strategies to promote the incorporation and deployment of automation and robotics into the construction industry to attain the safety benefits they offer.Originality/valueBy identifying and evaluating the challenges that hinder the implementation of robotics and automation systems in the Nigerian construction industry, this study makes a significant contribution to knowledge in an area where limited studies exist.

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“…To obtain data from the respondents, this study adopted a post-positivism philosophical stance using a quantitative research design as shown in Figure 1. This approach was deemed suitable because it enabled the collection of numerical data that could be analyzed using statistical methods, providing an objective and reliable means of exploring the research questions (Baker, 2017; Aliu et al. , 2021).…”

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“…, 2021; Adekunle et al. , 2021), lack of adequate skills to handle innovative technologies (Aliu et al. , 2021), high cost of procuring technologies (Aghimien et al.…”

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Construction in the digital age: exploring the benefits of digital technologies

Aliu

Oke

2023

BEPAM

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PurposeThe purpose of this article was to identify and evaluate the benefits of adopting digital technologies (DTs) in the Nigerian construction industry, to ensure that construction projects are efficiently and effectively executed.Design/methodology/approachA scoping literature review was conducted through which benefits of implementing DTs were identified, which helped in the formulation of a questionnaire survey. Data were obtained from construction professionals including architects, builders, engineers and quantity surveyors. Retrieved data were analyzed using several statistical tools such as percentages, frequencies, mean item scores and exploratory factor analyses.FindingsBased on the mean item score ranking results, the top five significant benefits of adopting DTs were increased operational efficiency, increased productivity, increased speed of executing tasks, seamless working methodology and accurate documentation of data. Findings from the factor analysis revealed six clusters of benefits namely an improved framework for operations, improved innovativeness, improved safety practices, increased competitive edge, greater accuracy and increased productivity.Practical implicationsThis study expands on the existing discussions surrounding the digital transformation of the construction sector in developing countries, particularly in Nigeria, a region where the awareness and implementation of smart and innovative technologies are still at an infant stage.Originality/valueAlthough several studies on the benefits of adopting DTs in the construction industry of developing countries exist, very few have been conducted in the Nigerian context. Thus, this is a significant knowledge gap that must be filled. Thus, the findings of this study can serve as a basis for construction organizations in Nigeria and similar countries seeking the digital transformation of their activities.

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Validation of the employability framework constructs

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Empirical scrutiny of the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles

Empirical scrutiny of the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles

Robotics and automation for sustainable construction: microscoping the barriers to implementation

Construction in the digital age: exploring the benefits of digital technologies

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