Assessing the Integration of Information Technology Across Key Areas and Functions in Quantity Surveying Professional Practice

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1-10
    By

    Amadi Alolote Ibim,

  1. Lecturer, Department of Quantity Surveying, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Abstract

Information Technology (IT) has had an immeasurable impact on business systems and processes, in all spheres of the economy including construction. The study assesses the integration of technology within the construction sector by Quantity Surveying professionals in Nigeria. This is against the backdrop that the integration of technology into the practice of Quantity Surveying has had a profound effect on the profession in Nigeria and globally. Technological revolution has fundamentally transformed the way quantity surveyors perform their roles, influencing precision and efficiency, across the areas and functions. Data collection was carried out via questionnaire surveys, which were administered both physically and digitally. The survey questions were structured to capture the extent of adoption and usage of technology as applied in quantity surveying across different key areas and functions in Quantity Surveying professional practice. The study outcome showed that quantity surveying functions such as cost control and tracking are the most technologically integrated, followed by takeoff and estimations, while data visualization and project scheduling are the least integrated. The findings also show that technology is more integrated in areas such as procurement, followed by contract administration, while technology is least integrated in the areas of sustainable practices, and regulatory compliance. Nonetheless, while these segments may currently experience less pronounced technological integration, it is essential to recognize that the industry is dynamic, and these trends can change over time as awareness, affordability, and the benefits of technology become more evident. The aforementioned array of functions and areas showcases the diverse applicability of technology in quantity surveying, which has the potential to contribute to more streamlined processes and improved project outcomes.

Keywords: Construction industry, information technology, professional practice, quantity surveying

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Volume 14
Issue 01
Received 28/01/2025
Accepted 06/02/2025
Published 15/04/2025
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