ADOPTION OF WEB-BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY
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2020-05
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International Journal of Information Processing and Communication, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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Background: Web-based Project Management Systems (WPMS) are designed to improve collaborative working environments by speeding up communications, information transfer and coordination. The growth in the use of web-based applications to improve processes has helped several industries migrate to newer ways of achieving objectives, but this is yet prevalent in the Nigerian construction sector. Aim: This study investigates awareness of WPMS amongst construction professionals and its perceived impact on project delivery. Methods: This is achieved by reviewing literature on features and benefits of WPMS for project delivery. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on 15 registered professionals and questionnaires distributed to 97 others to evaluate awareness and perceptions on WPMS benefits. 76 copies of questionnaires was retrieved and used for analysis representing 78% response rate. Results: Literature revealed 13 shortcomings and highlighted 17 potential benefits of WPMS. Interview respondents (80%) revealed little are known about WPMS amongst professionals in Nigeria but agree it will enhance project delivery by facilitating new collaboration areas, improve communication, coordination and management. Another 27% insist the shortcomings are drawbacks to adoption of WPMS but all (100%) interviewed have positive attitude towards WPMS adoption. WPMS is perceived to impact on project delivery with enhancement of communication and collaboration activities having mean score of 4.22 while cost reduction & time saving activities has mean score of 4.01. It is concluded that embracing new project management methods through use of WPMS will enhance project delivery. It is therefore recommended that increasing awareness of WPMS will expose its potential benefits and its impact on project delivery.
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Collaboration, Construction, Project Delivery, Project Management Methods, Web-based Project Management Systems