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VOL. 2, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Digital transformation in Nigerian construction industry: Adoption of building information modelling and immersive technology
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George Williams Kennedy
Abstract

The study examined the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and immersive technologies in Nigerian construction industry. BIM provides a digital approach for managing building information in design, construction, operation and maintenance stages by integrating geometric, scheduling, cost and facility data in a coordinated model. Immersive technologies, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and digital twin systems, enhance project visualization, design review, construction coordination, safety training and building performance monitoring through interactive digital environments. The study reviewed the evolution of BIM from computer-aided drafting systems to object-based modelling, 4D scheduling, 5D cost management and lifecycle information management with its integration with artificial intelligence, Internet of Things devices and sensor-based systems. The study examined the differences in technology adoption between indigenous and foreign contractors, based on variations in technical capacity, financial resources, workforce skills, digital infrastructure and institutional support. The study identifies high software and hardware costs, inadequate professional training, limited policy frameworks, weak digital infrastructure, organisational resistance and fragmented construction practices as major constraints affecting BIM and immersive technology implementation in Nigeria. The findings revealed that foreign contractors generally demonstrate stronger digital capacity due to better access to resources and technological expertise, while indigenous contractors face significant application challenges. The study recommended stronger BIM policies, improved professional education, investment in digital infrastructure, public-private collaboration and financial support mechanisms to enhance technology adoption and promote efficient, coordinated and sustainable construction practices in Nigeria.

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Pages:7-13
How to cite this article:
George Williams Kennedy "Digital transformation in Nigerian construction industry: Adoption of building information modelling and immersive technology". World Journal of Advanced Research , Vol 2, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 7-13

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