Construction and Fourth Industrial Revolution: Issues and Strategies

Obuks Ejohwomu; Samuel A. Adekunle; Teslim Bukoye

doi:10.52305/JDFM1229

Construction and Fourth Industrial Revolution: Issues and Strategies

Obuks Ejohwomu
, Samuel A. Adekunle
, Teslim Bukoye

University of Bath
University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is evolving and disrupting various sectors, and the construction industry is not an exception. Although the construction industry is coming up strongly in terms of the 4IR technologies adoption, the evidence of its uptake is still weak, especially in developing countries. This is incomparable to the diffusion rate in other industries. Hence, the construction industry must be brought up to speed as industry 5.0 has started to loom. This chapter begins with a broad view of the construction industry, drawing arguments for and against it, along with some practical examples in Tables 1 and 2. Drawing on this background, we define, unpack and discuss the construction industry and fourth industrial revolution (4IR) extensively, the role of the engineering profession in Nigeria, and also in terms of the construction industry. Lastly, we provide strategies to achieve 4IR maturity in the construction industry.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Construction Industry
Subtitle of host publication	Global Trends, Job Burnout and Safety Issues.
Publisher	Nova Science Publishers
Chapter	2
ISBN (Print)	978-1-68507-338-1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.52305/JDFM1229
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2021

Keywords

4IR
construction industry
engineering
4IR strategies
Nigeria

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Project Leadership Functions and the Associated Behaviour for Projects and Project Organisations
Olugboyega, O., Ejohwomu, O., Omopariola, E. D. & Omoregie, A., 10 Jul 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Buildings. 13, 7, 18 p., 1739.
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Architectural Engineering and Design Management (Journal)
Ejohwomu, O. (Editor), Edwards, D. (Editor), Windapo, A. (Editor) & Hui, F. (Editor)
25 Oct 2022 → 31 Oct 2023
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Ejohwomu, O. (Guest editor)
5 Sept 2022 → 29 Feb 2024
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Construction and Fourth Industrial Revolution: Issues and Strategies

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Project Leadership Functions and the Associated Behaviour for Projects and Project Organisations

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Architectural Engineering and Design Management (Journal)

Sustainability (Journal)

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