Digitisation and the Evolving Role of Quantity Surveyors: A study of Professional Perspectives

Christiana Ukamaka Aleke, Olushola Ndefo Okigbo, Usman Muhammad Danjuma

Abstract

This study explores the transformative role of digitisation on the quantity surveying profession, focusing on its influence on practices, tools, and professional competencies. Employing a qualitative methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with quantity surveyors from diverse professional contexts in Southwest Nigeria. The findings reveal that digital tools, notably Building Information Modelling (BIM), enhance efficiency and collaboration but necessitate new skills and adaptation. Barriers such as high costs, resistance to change, and data security concerns were identified. The study concludes by recommending targeted training, phased digital adoption, and government support to ensure equitable integration of digitisation, emphasising its potential to position quantity surveyors as strategic contributors to the construction industry's evolution.


10.22178/pos.116-11


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Digitization; Quantity Surveying; Building Information Modeling (BIM); Digital Tools; Construction Industry

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