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ABSTRACT
Globalization, with its attendant free flow of goods and services, has brought tremendous impact to the building
project delivery in Nigeria. This research examined the impact of globalization on contemporary building project
delivery in Nigeria. Two objectives were pursued, viz: identification of different technological innovations that
impact on different stages of building project delivery and the assessment of positive and negative impact of
economic liberation on building project delivery. A survey method was adopted for the collection of primary data
through a well-structured questionnaire distributed to forty (40) professionals in the building industry and interview
with five (5) consultants in building design and construction in the South East region of Nigeria. Data obtained were
analyzed using Weighted Mean and Relative Importance Index (RII). The study revealed that Virtual Prototyping,
Augmented reality, BIM, Drone, 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligent, Robotics and Mobile technology have great
impact on different stages of building project delivery if well exploited. It was also revealed that the following
positive impacts of economic liberation have RII ≥ 0.8 and therefore, rated very high: growth in application of
innovative technologies among indigenous companies, improved quality of building due to the use of high quality
imported materials, building construction standardization through adoption of uniform international standards,
increase in opportunity for technology transfer and development of local companies and increase in clients’
satisfaction. However, two of the negative impacts of economic liberation have RII ≥ 0.8 and therefore, rated very
high. These are: increased cost of construction due to high cost of engaging foreign contractors and foreign
companies win a larger share of available large building construction jobs. The study therefore recommends that
professionals in the Nigerian building industry should embrace the opportunities offered by globalization through
innovative technologies and economic liberation. This requires a lot of training and skill acquisition to enable them
compete effectively with their foreign colleagues. To achieve this the study further recommends that the professional
bodies in the industry should incorporate the training of professionals in innovative technologies in their professional
development programs.
Keywords:
Globalization, Innovative Technology, Economic Liberation, Building Project Delivery
INTRODUCTION
The building project delivery in Nigeria is still battling with a lot of inherent challenges ranging from inadequate
human, material and equipment resources development, poor implementation of uniform regulations, guidelines and
standards for the building processes. (Mbamali & Okotie 2012). These challenges usually result to constant problems
of cost overrun, time overrun and poor quality delivery in most public and private building projects in Nigeria. In
spite of all these, globalization, with its attendant free flow of goods and services, has brought further challenges to
the already troubled arena of building project delivery in Nigeria (Mbamali & Okotie 2012). Undoubtedly, a major
trend that cannot be wished away in the global economy today is the phenomenon of globalization. Though the
beginning of globalization can be traced to around 1870, its pace and scope in the last twenty years has been
unprecedented (Onimode, 2000). According to Mkor (2012), globalization is a process of vertical and horizontal
integration involving increasing volume of and variety of transnational transactions, in goods and services, in
international capital flows, in human migration, and through a rapid and widespread diffusion of technology. In a
more concrete term, it refers to the increasing economic interdependence among countries of the world through the
increasing volumes of cross-border transactions in recent times (Egbaju, 2007). The phenomenon of globalization
came to Nigeria for the first time, not just in the last century, as it is generally thought, but when the Portuguese and
the British landed on our shores before the end of nineteenth century to establish new trade link, and to spread
Christianity (Iwara, 2004). Globalization is therefore the increasing breakdown of barriers and obstacles to the world-
wide diffusion of economic ideas, doctrines, products, services and practices originating from the western
industrialised, especially the United States of America (Abutudu, 2000). Whatever ideas, products and services are
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Research Questions
• What are the different technological innovations that impact on different stages of building project delivery?
• To what extent does economic liberation affects building project delivery in Nigeria?
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The concept of globalization
The word globalization originated from the word globalize, which denotes the advent of an international network of
economic systems (Online Etymology Dictionary, 2012). According to Gidden (1991) globalization can be defined
as the intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local activities are
shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa. Guttal, (2007) described globalization as a
multidimensional phenomenon and it is typically viewed by many scholars as a form of capitalist expansion, which
involves the process of merging local and national economies into a global unregulated market economy. Najam,
Runnalls & Halle (2007) noted that globalization is the process of internationalization, liberalization, universalization
and westernization of the world. To the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it denotes greater integration of goods,
services and capital between countries in the international system (IMF, 1997). Globalization could be taken to mean
the ‘‘changing way of production organized as required by general dismantling of trade barriers and the free mobility
of financial and productive capital (Garea, 1998). Globalization has spearheaded a balancing effect on world
economies, simply because it supports the distribution of the world’s wealth, thus reducing poverty and gross under
development. Also, the migration of skillful personnel from one location to the other has also been beneficial, because
of the immense transfer of technical expertise. Globalization is today probably the most singular factor exerting the
greatest influences not only on nation-states, but also on all dimensions of human existence and interactions (Saliu,
and Omotola, 2006). Globalization is so profound that today, distance is no longer a barrier. This is because of
technological innovations. Oyejide’s comprehensive definition provides an illumination. According to him; It is the
increased integration across countries, of markets for good, service and capital. It also implies accelerated expansion
of economic activities globally and sharp increases in the movement of tangible and intangible goods across national
and regional boundaries (in Ukaogo, 2003).
From the foregoing, it is crystal clear that globalization basically involves: technological innovation and economic
liberation. Aina (2014) supported this idea when he presented the following as part of the components of
globalization:
• The emergence and spread of new technologies, particularly with the information revolution and their
transationalization (Technological Innovations).
• The emergence of a new international division of labour and unequal and polarised global economy that
seeks to integrate all other local economies through a process of trade liberalization and deregulation
(Economic Liberation).
This research focuses on these two major components of Globalization in relation to building project delivery.
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
Technology was defined as “a system created by humans that uses knowledge and organization to produce objects
and techniques for the attainment of specific goals” (Volti 2009). Technology is the skillful application of scientific
knowledge, planned towards helping, solving and discovering lasting solutions to the numerous problems faced by
humans. It has to do with the utilization of little resources, for the production of effective and efficient goods. When
technology is properly deplored, it saves valuable time and resources. Construction technology therefore, is the
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The construction industry has been characterized by being very traditional and resistant to change, but many
emerging technologies have promising applications in building projects. Some of the technological innovations that
impact on building project delivery are reviewed below:
Robotics
Robotics are the essence of the automated world, bringing big opportunity to the construction industry. Robots can
automate several types of roles typically done by labourers. Robots are particularly common in 3DP, facilitating the
construction of buildings, homes and even bridges. Demolition robots can even make the process of crushing concrete
and gathering debris (among other things) more efficient. Robotics in brick laying is also common these days, where
entire houses can be brick-laid in just a few days. Robotics are one sure fire way for project managers to enable lean
construction practices on projects, especially given the high-quality output of work that robots produce (Construction
World, 2020).
Mobile Technology
MT is available in construction projects as a collaborative software that is available for use in any geographical
location. This is highlighted by the ability to send data from any location back to a central database. MT also
highlights the ability for several users to communicate and collaborate via mobile devices simultaneously. Given the
increasingly growing mobile workforce in construction, company executives have wanted to find ways to make
teams more efficient. MT solutions create ways for teams to be more interactive, efficient, communicative, and
collaborative, which assist in achieving project management goals. The biggest takeaway is the ability of MT to
provide real-time project information to project managers who can make decisions faster as a result (eSUB, Inc.,
2020).
3D Printing (3DP)
3DP, also known as additive manufacturing, has been presented to deliver innovative projects in the construction
industry. It is a method of building that involves the sequential layering of materials, usually metallic, concrete or
plastics, to create a geometric components or entire structures. It can also be used to create prototypes. 3DP only
works when it is powered with a data source. Within construction projects, a common source is computer-aided
design, which is used to create three-dimensional digital models. This model powers 3DP and allows the printer to
read the instructions which create the output of the successive layers that are fused together to create the physical
structure or model. The emergence of building information modelling can provide new ways to facilitate 3DP
(Designing Buildings Wiki, 2020).
ECONOMIC LIBERATION
No doubt globalization has eradicated barriers, thus allowing the free flow of capital, technology, skilled workforces,
improved and highly affordable goods and services. The primary purpose of recent globalization process in the world
today is economic liberalization, which is welcomed everywhere by all nations and industries. It is basically, the
process toward accomplishing unhindered economic activities. It tries to eliminate all hindrances to business,
manufacturing and investment, with emphasis on free trading and capitalism, and separation of the economy from
the state (Telema & Ogohi, 2020). It is the procedure whereby international economies allow for privatization and
deregulation of their economies for increased profit and more cooperation among private organizations. It encourages
government to withdraw from participating directly in business activities, and engaging business regulators to control
and partner with investors by providing a level playing ground for organizations and industries to flourish.
With the freedom of trade in international boundaries, companies are relied upon to increase their productivity by
getting important economic movement of money, innovations in technology and human capital. Knowing that if
economic activities increase it empowers organizations to raise supply of profitable capital. They additionally state
that with liberalization, most governments’ policies reduced restrictions to control trade and capital and services
transfer which allows the forces of market to play out. Capital flow that is unhindered is a necessary objective for
economic liberalization. This is done by removing protectionist strategies, like custom duties, trade laws and other
international trade barriers. One primary impacts of this increased capital flow into nations is that it makes it less
expensive for organizations to get capital from investors. Low capital cost enables organizations to attempt
productive businesses that they might not have engaged in considering the high cost of capital involved, prompting
higher development growth (Telema & Ogohi, 2020).
From these reviews; economic liberation has the capacity of impacting the Nigerian building industry both positively
and negatively.
Positive Impact of Economic liberation on building project delivery
The possible positive impact of economic liberation as identified from literatures includes: improved quality of
building due to the use of high quality imported materials, increased activity in the industry due to foreign finance
involvement, enhanced value for money due to competition among foreign companies, increase in opportunity for
technology transfer and development of local companies, improved safety management by using innovative
technologies, building construction standardization through adoption of uniform international standards, growth in
application of innovative technologies among indigenous companies and professionals, and increase in clients’
satisfaction (Mbamali, 2012 & Idoro, 2009).
Negative Impact of Economic liberation on building project delivery
The possible negative impact of economic liberation as identified from literatures includes: increased cost of
construction due high cost of engaging foreign contractors, building material import decreases the value of the
nation’s GDP, professional services import much greater than the export, foreign companies win a larger share of
available building construction jobs, Less opportunities for local professionals’ development, extinction of some
local skills due to changes in technology (Mbamali, 2012 & Idoro, 2009). All these impacts are assessed and rated
through a well-structured questionnaire distributed to professionals in the Nigerian building industry.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A survey method was adopted for the collection of primary data through a well-structured questionnaire distributed
to forty (40) professionals in the building industry and interview with five (5) consultants in building design and
construction in the South East region of Nigeria. The professionals include: Architects, Builders, Quantity Surveyors
Table 1: Summary of Interview from Five (5) Consultants in Building Design and Construction
Stages of Building Technological Areas of impact / usefulness
Project delivery Innovations
Pre Design - -
Design / planning stage Virtual Prototyping Scope management and quality management
Table 3: Analysis of the Negative Impact of Economic Liberation on Building Project Delivery
Negative Impact of Economic Liberation 1 2 3 4 5 𝚺ƒx 𝚺ƒ Mean RII Rank
increased cost of construction due high cost of 1 0 2 9 25 168 37 4.45 0.91 1st
engaging foreign contractors
building material import decreases the value of the 0 5 7 15 10 141 37 3.81 0.76 3rd
nation’s GDP
professional services import much greater than the 2 6 5 11 13 138 37 3.73 0.75 4th
export
foreign companies win a larger share of available 3 4 0 12 18 149 37 4.03 0.81 2nd
large building construction jobs
Less opportunities for local professionals’ 4 6 2 10 15 137 37 3.70 0.74 5th
development
extinction of some local skills due to changes in 3 5 3 14 12 138 37 3.73 0.75 4th
technology
Eradication of indigenous cultural identity 1 7 4 15 10 137 37 3.70 0.74 5th
expressed in building and built environment
Field study (September – December, 2021)
Discussion of findings
From table 2, the following positive impacts have RII ≥ 0.8 and thus are rated very high. These are listed accordingly:
growth in application of innovative technologies among indigenous companies, improved quality of building due to
the use of high quality imported materials, building construction standardization through adoption of uniform
international standards, increase in opportunity for technology transfer and development of local companies and
increase in clients’ satisfaction. However, the following positive impacts have 0.6 ≤ RII < 0.8 and are thus rated high.
These are listed accordingly: increased activity in the industry due to foreign finance involvement, improved safety
management by using innovative technologies and enhanced value for money due to competition among foreign
companies. None of the identified impact has a low rating. This implies that globalization has a very high positive
impact on building project delivery especially on application of innovative technologies and improved quality of
building due to the use of high quality imported materials.
From table 3, two of the negative impacts have RII ≥ 0.8 and are thus rated very high. These are: increased cost of
construction due to high cost of engaging foreign contractors and foreign companies win a larger share of available
large building construction jobs. However, the following negative impacts have 0.6 ≤ RII < 0.8 and are thus rated
CONCLUSION
Although globalization has both positive and negative impact in the building project delivery in Nigeria, however,
the positive impact far outweighs the negative impact. The application of the current innovative technologies
identified in this study (Virtual Prototyping, Augmented reality, BIM, Drone, 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligent,
Robotics and Mobile technology) at different stages of building project will confront the constant problems of cost
overrun, time overrun and poor quality delivery and safety in most public and private building projects in Nigeria.
RECOMMENDATION
The study recommends that professionals in the Nigerian building industry should embrace the opportunities offered
by globalization through innovative technologies and economic liberation. This requires a lot of training and skill
acquisition to enable them compete effectively with their foreign colleagues. To achieve this, the study further
recommends that the professional bodies in the industry should incorporate the training of professionals in innovative
technologies in their professional development programmes.
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