Critical Success Factors for the diffusion of Artificial Intelligence in the Nigerian Construction Industry

Abstract

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.