Abstract
The building sector has recorded a surge in the implementation of information and communications technology (ICT) recently. ICT offers a company a lot of advantages. These include raising the productivity of a business and increasing the effectiveness of business operations by refining the methods for gathering, handling, and utilizing information.
assisted design (CAD) and company supply provision tools. This study advances our understanding of the usage of ICT in construction projects. This is important in a setting where strategies for promoting ICT use in construction projects are always evolving. This would unquestionably enhance protocols to ensure improved performance in terms of communication amongst contractors working on construction projects. It would also clarify assessments of whether ICT technologies are suitable for the building industry.
Nonetheless, the extent of ICT integration in the South African construction industry remains ambiguous, posing difficulties for contractors seeking to effectively leverage ICT and optimize building project efficiency in South Africa. The purpose of this study is to identify the ICT tools and how often they are used in construction projects. Comparing the South African context with other countries where similar studies have been conducted is another goal of the study. The goal of this study is to identify similar and different trends in the type and amount of ICT use in the construction industry. Additionally, the study looks to determine the policies put in place by the government to encourage and facilitate ICT use by building project contractors.
The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was employed to examine the data provided by the appropriate respondents. Low ICT proficiency and a lack of knowledge about ICT solutions are two of the main issues this study found. The government and business sectors should ensure that the requisite ICT skills are developed and enhanced.