Drivers of Buildability Digitalisation in Construction Projects

Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo; Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze; Opeyemi Olanrewaju Oyeyipo; Ernest Effah Ameyaw; Adeoye Olugbenga Adewolu

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-08992-2_16

Drivers of Buildability Digitalisation in Construction Projects

Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo^*
, Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze
, Opeyemi Olanrewaju Oyeyipo
, Ernest Effah Ameyaw
, Adeoye Olugbenga Adewolu

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The buildability concept has gained increased use in developed countries’ construction industries, unlike developing countries. Buildability analysis simplifies design processes, guiding stakeholders in selecting appropriate materials, tools, and construction methods. The design evaluation for buildability occurs at every building project stage and involves using tools and equipment. Emerging digital technologies are suitable tools and equipment for improving design buildability evaluation. However, the adoption of digital technologies to bolster buildability is low, and the factors that can drive their adoption are yet to be researched in the Nigerian context. Therefore, this study aims to identify and assess the drivers of adopting emerging technologies to improve construction projects’ buildability for sustainable construction. The questionnaire was used to gather data from construction practitioners in Nigeria using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. One hundred and six responses were remotely collected, and data analysis was done using a significant index score, the Kruskal–Wallis test, and Kendall’s coefficient of Concordance. The study revealed that the leading drivers of emerging technologies adoption to bolster the buildability of construction projects are time savings (SI = 77.74%), cost savings (SI = 75.47%), quality improvement (SI = 74.53%), increased efficiency and productivity (SI = 74.34%), and globalisation and urbanisation (SI = 70.75%). In addition, the Kruskal–Wallis test results showed no significant statistical difference in the perception of construction experts from the client, consultant, and contractor organisations. Kendall’s Coefficient of Concordance revealed strong agreement among the survey participants. This study provides a solid foundation for further studies and discourse on the digitalisation of the buildability of construction projects. This area is yet to be given adequate attention in technology adoption literature.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Facilitating Inclusivity in Multi-, Inter-, and Transdisciplinary Sustainable Built Environment Research in Emerging Economies - Inclusivity in Sustainable Built Environment Research
Editors	Clinton Aigbavboa, Bankole Awuzie, Douglas Aghimien, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Temitope Omotayo
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	183-192
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9783032089915
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-08992-2_16
State	Published - 2026
Externally published	Yes
Event	1st Global Scholarship for Sustainable Built Environment Research Conference, SURE Built 2025 - Johannesburg, South Africa Duration: 4 Sep 2025 → 5 Sep 2025

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume	772 LNCE
ISSN (Print)	2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)	2366-2565

Conference

Conference	1st Global Scholarship for Sustainable Built Environment Research Conference, SURE Built 2025
Country/Territory	South Africa
City	Johannesburg
Period	4/09/25 → 5/09/25

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

Buildability analysis
Construction projects
Drivers
Emerging technologies
Sustainable construction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Civil and Structural Engineering

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Osuizugbo, I. C., Eze, E. C., Oyeyipo, O. O., Ameyaw, E. E., & Adewolu, A. O. (2026). Drivers of Buildability Digitalisation in Construction Projects. In C. Aigbavboa, B. Awuzie, D. Aghimien, A. E. Oke, & T. Omotayo (Eds.), Facilitating Inclusivity in Multi-, Inter-, and Transdisciplinary Sustainable Built Environment Research in Emerging Economies - Inclusivity in Sustainable Built Environment Research (pp. 183-192). (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 772 LNCE). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-08992-2_16

Osuizugbo, Innocent Chigozie ; Eze, Emmanuel Chidiebere ; Oyeyipo, Opeyemi Olanrewaju et al. / Drivers of Buildability Digitalisation in Construction Projects. Facilitating Inclusivity in Multi-, Inter-, and Transdisciplinary Sustainable Built Environment Research in Emerging Economies - Inclusivity in Sustainable Built Environment Research. editor / Clinton Aigbavboa ; Bankole Awuzie ; Douglas Aghimien ; Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke ; Temitope Omotayo. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026. pp. 183-192 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering).

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Osuizugbo, IC, Eze, EC, Oyeyipo, OO, Ameyaw, EE & Adewolu, AO 2026, Drivers of Buildability Digitalisation in Construction Projects. in C Aigbavboa, B Awuzie, D Aghimien, AE Oke & T Omotayo (eds), Facilitating Inclusivity in Multi-, Inter-, and Transdisciplinary Sustainable Built Environment Research in Emerging Economies - Inclusivity in Sustainable Built Environment Research. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol. 772 LNCE, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, pp. 183-192, 1st Global Scholarship for Sustainable Built Environment Research Conference, SURE Built 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa, 4/09/25. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-08992-2_16

Drivers of Buildability Digitalisation in Construction Projects. / Osuizugbo, Innocent Chigozie; Eze, Emmanuel Chidiebere; Oyeyipo, Opeyemi Olanrewaju et al.
Facilitating Inclusivity in Multi-, Inter-, and Transdisciplinary Sustainable Built Environment Research in Emerging Economies - Inclusivity in Sustainable Built Environment Research. ed. / Clinton Aigbavboa; Bankole Awuzie; Douglas Aghimien; Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke; Temitope Omotayo. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026. p. 183-192 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 772 LNCE).

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Osuizugbo IC, Eze EC, Oyeyipo OO, Ameyaw EE, Adewolu AO. Drivers of Buildability Digitalisation in Construction Projects. In Aigbavboa C, Awuzie B, Aghimien D, Oke AE, Omotayo T, editors, Facilitating Inclusivity in Multi-, Inter-, and Transdisciplinary Sustainable Built Environment Research in Emerging Economies - Inclusivity in Sustainable Built Environment Research. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. 2026. p. 183-192. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering). doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-08992-2_16

Drivers of Buildability Digitalisation in Construction Projects

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