Abstract
The complex nature of the architectural, engineering and construction industry and
increasing demand for innovative and technical construction projects by clients, have
resulted in increasing adoption and application of information technology at the
design, construction and post-construction phases. One of the current innovative
technological method is automation, which has gained popularity in some sectors of
the economy like manufacturing, banking and entertainment, among others. To
promote the usage of this technique in the construction industry, this study examines a
number of success factors for the adoption of automation for various activities and
processes involved in execution of construction projects. Using survey method, a
close-ended questionnaire was designed around 18 drivers obtained from existing and
related literature materials on automation and construction process. The research
instrument were thereafter administered to 50 construction professionals including
architects, engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and construction
project managers...