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Author: search.filters.author.Oke, Ayodeji EmmanuelStart date: 2020

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    Critical Success Factors for the diffusion of Artificial Intelligence in the Nigerian Construction Industry
    (AHFE Open Access, 2022) Tunji-Olayeni, Patience; Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel; Aigbavboa, Clinton
    Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the construction industry can improve constru ction processes, enhance competitiveness and boost the overall performance of the industry. However, the use of AI in the construction industry particularly in develo ping countries such as Nigeria is limited. This study examined the critical success factors for the diffusion of AI in the Nigerian construction industry. The study ado pted a quantitative research design with the use of questionnaire to elicit information from construction professionals in Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The study showed that institutional factors, behavioural factors and cost factors were the most critical success factors for the diffusion of AI in the Nigerian construction. Other factors inclu ded knowledge factors, infrastructure factors, technical factors and trust factors. The study offers some insights into the critical success factors for the diffusion of AI in a developing country such as Nigeria.
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    From building blocks to digital networks: analyzing critical drivers for social media adoption in the construction sector
    (Taylor & Francis, 2024) Tunji-Olayeni, Patience; Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel; Aliu, John; Babalola, Helen Ifedolapo; Singh, Paramjit; Singh, Jamir; Onyeukwu, Samuel Ukaha
    Despite the growing recognition of social media’s potential benefits in the construction industry, there is a lack of in-depth research examining the specific drivers that influence its adoption. Therefore, this study fills this gap by empirically investigating the drivers influencing the adoption of social media in the con struction sector of a developing country such as Nigeria. This objective was achieved through a quantita tive research approach, involving the utilization of a well-structured questionnaire to gather responses from construction professionals, including architects, builders, engineers, quantity surveyors and estate managers. These professionals were sampled using a combination of purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The obtained data underwent analysis using various statistical methods, including descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Horn Parallel Analysis. The EFA revealed four clusters of drivers: communication and collaboration, operational efficiency and risk management, marketing and branding and knowledge sharing and learning. The findings of this study offer valuable guidance for construction firms and professionals seeking to harness the power of social media. Understanding the specific drivers within each cluster can inform strategic decisions regarding the selection and implementation of social media tools.
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    Application of gamification for sustainable construction: an evaluation of the challenges
    (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022) Tunji-Olayeni, Patience; Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel; Aliu, John; Abayomi, Timilehin
    Purpose – This paper aims to identify and evaluate the challenges affecting the adoption of gamification practices in developing countries through the lens of the Nigerian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach – A scoping literature review was conducted through which challenges to the adoption of gamification practices were identified, which helped in the formulation of a questionnaire survey. Data was obtained from construction professionals including architects, builders, engineers and quantity surveyors. Retrieved data were analyzed using several statistical tools such as percentages, frequencies, mean item scores (MIS) and exploratory factor analyses. Findings – Based on the MIS ranking results, the top five significant challenges to the adoption of gamification were lack of capacity and expertise, lack of budgeting for innovation, lack of technical infrastructure, hesitation to adopt and limited internet connectivity. Through factor analysis, the challenges identified were categorized into five principal clusters, namely, organizational challenges, technical-related challenges, human-related challenges, data security challenges and economic challenges. Practical implications – The identification and evaluation of the key challenges hindering the adoption of gamification practices would help construction organizations and stakeholders to understand the need to embrace and implement the concept into their activities, operations and processes to improve the engagement and motivation levels of employees. Originality/value – To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first of its kind in the study area to identify and evaluate the challenges affecting the adoption of gamification practices using a structured quantitative approach.
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    Exploring the Cyber Technology Critical Success Factors for Sustainable Building Projects:
    (MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, 2022) Tunji-Olayeni, Patience; Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel; Kineber, Ahmed Farouk; Ekundayo, Damilola; Edwards, David J.
    We sought to identify and examine the critical success factors (CSFs) necessary for incor porating cyber technology into residential building projects to augment operational performance and sustainability. An iterative two-stage approach was adopted to explore the phenomena under investigation. General CSFs for cyber technology were first identified from the extant literature, and subsequently explored using primary questionnaire survey data accrued from professionals within the Nigerian building industry. The survey results illustrated that the availability of sensors, good communication networks, mobile devices, and device layers and the creation of workable virtual modes are the main critical success factors for adopting cyber technology. Moreover, Gini’s mean difference measure of dispersion showed that the success factor in stationary cyber technology adoption is government support. The study’s findings guide building industry stakeholders to embrace cyber technology to improve cost and sustainability performance in the Nigerian building industry. Due to the originality of the findings of this study, a strong basis is provided for critically evaluating and analyzing the many vital aspects of cyber technology success.