Challenges confronting construction information management

Abstract

This paper aims to present the results of an investigation of the prevailing challenges in construction information management. The study implemented a quantitative survey methodology, using a questionnaire to gather data from architects, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, mechanical and electrical engineers, construction managers, and project managers. Data analysis was conducted using the SPSS software package: applicable measures of dispersal were computed and inferential statistical tests performed. The study revealed that information management is a significant aspect of construction procedures and that a well-structured information system must be in place to achieve success in the construction domain. Additionally, the researchers discovered that construction information management could be affected by both internal and external factors within an organization. Further findings revealed that the major challenges in construction information management are long-term reliance on legacy systems, a lack of technological equipment, leadership development, poor financial investment in infrastructure for data management, and the implementation of appropriate policies by management. The primary contribution of this study lies in its appraisal of the difficulties facing construction information management and its identification of the relevant challenges, which can help in the proposal of solutions to improve methods of managing construction information, in turn producing improved performance and more efficient delivery of services on the part of professionals within the construction industry.