BUILDING TOMORROW: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Authors

  • Nor Suzila Lop College of Built Environment, Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Universiti Teknologi Mara Perak Branch, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar
  • Izatul Farrita Mohd Kamar College of Built Environment, Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Universiti Teknologi Mara Perak Branch, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar
  • Adam Syamil Yusoff College of Built Environment, Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Universiti Teknologi Mara Perak Branch, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/myse.v11i3.3916

Keywords:

Digital technologies, Construction projects, Strategies

Abstract

Digital technology is fundamentally reshaping the construction industry, revolutionizing how projects are conceived, planned, and executed. The application of technology in construction sector typically results in a great deal that is advantageous. However, construction business owners have been hesitant to adopt digital technologies which have been proven in other industries as being effective instruments for improving working efficiency in managing construction works. Therefore, this research aims to determine the appropriate strategy to foster the adoption of digital technologies in construction project. The quantitative research approach using questionnaire survey was adopted to align with the research aim and objectives. A random sampling technique was chosen which response rate of 41% (107) respondents that willing to participate for this research. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 quantitative software. To empowering the use of digital technology in construction projects, this research enables policy makers, industry leaders and researchers with insights to devise effective strategies to improve construction project performance. The results revealed that five (5) most agreed key strategies according to the ranking in promoting the adoption of digital technologies in construction project. The findings of this research might benefit practitioners in promoting the adoption of digital technology in construction project practices as to achieve high project performance and to achieve project sustainability.

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Published

2024-11-25

How to Cite

Lop, N. S. ., Mohd Kamar, I. F. ., & Yusoff, A. S. . (2024). BUILDING TOMORROW: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES. Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Environment, 11(3), 165–182. https://doi.org/10.24191/myse.v11i3.3916