INNOVATION DIFFUSION IN DIGITAL AGE AT THE IMPLEMENTATION STAGE OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN NIGERIA

¹W.A. Kareem, ¹O.A. Asa, ²L.O. Babatunde, ³M.O. Lawal and ⁴B.O. Olabode

1. Department of Architectural Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Ede
2. Department of Architectural Technology, The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki
3. Department of Leisure and Tourism Management, Federal College of Wildlife Management, New Bussa, Niger State
4. Department of General Studies, The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki

ABSTRACT

With the significant advancement in communication technologies in the last two decades, there has been a renewed interest in information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a sign for modern development. There is a strong belief in the potential of ICTs to bring social and economic development to developing countries. This paper therefore focuses on construction industry (CI) innovation, particularly with the rate at which Information Communication Technology (ICT), has been growing steadily with the advent and widespread use of the Internet. However, despite its potential for delivering competitive advantage, many companies have failed to effectively realize promised benefits from ICT due to misunderstanding relationship between factors and processes influencing ICT implementation. Results from recent in-depth quantitative ICT implementation research on three construction contractors provides useful insights and practical experience of lessons learned that can be more broadly disseminated. These research results about how it may be applied to improve ICT adoption at different implementation stages for the CI. They suggest that strategic ICT implementation planning needs to consider issues of critical management support, technical support, supportive workplace, environment and ICT user’s individual-characteristics so that the framework processes offered can be effectively applied.

Keywords: Innovation, Diffusion, Digital Age, Construction Project.