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Assessment Of Information Technology (it) Uses At Pre-contract Stage Of Building Projects
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The problem addressed in this study is to determine the level of use of
IT at pre-contract stage, the factors that factors that affect the use
of IT in construction projects in Akwa Ibom State and the influence of
the of use of IT on the project performance.
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study
The
aim of this study is to evaluate the use of IT in project delivery and
its impact on project performance with a view to promoting IT based
project delivery process in Akwa Ibom State. The research objectives are
to:
1) Determine the factors that affect the use of IT at pre-contract stage
2) Determine the extent of use of IT as pre-contract stage in building projects
3) Determine the influence of IT utilization at pre-contract on project performance
1.4 Significance of the study
The
importance of this study comes from the role that project leaders play
in the management and execution of construction projects in Akwa Ibom
State, Nigeria. In order for the Project leaders to carry out this role
successfully, they need an awareness of the benefits that information
technology brings to construction. The study provides very helpful and
important information regarding the organizational, project,
technological and managerial characteristics and explains the factors
influencing the adoption and use of IT. This study further provides a
strong understanding of this observable fact and makes a clear
understanding of the factors affecting the project leaders’ attitude
toward the successful adoption and utilization of information technology
for project delivery. This study assesses the level of use of IT at
pre-contract stage; this assessment determines which pre-contract
process utilizes IT more. This will enable the project leader and
construction organization to be fully aware of the IT applications that
should be invested in. this study also explores the relationship between
the level of use of IT at pre-contract and the performance of projects.
The
significance of this study comes from the fact that IT has an important
role to play in the speed, cost and quality of project documentation
which should translate to improved project performance. In order for
this to be achieved, there is the need for greater understanding of the
benefits that IT brings to construction. The results will assist oil and
gas companies, construction organizations and project leaders to
promote the use of IT in the delivery of construction projects in Akwa
Ibom State Nigeria. This understanding prompts this study.
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