Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Tezin Türü: Doktora
Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi, İnşaat Fakültesi, İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümü, Türkiye
Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2025
Tezin Dili: İngilizce
Öğrenci: Houljakbe Houlteurbe Dagou
Danışman: Aslı Pelin Gürgün
Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
Özet:
This dissertation investigates the potential of innovative technologies to significantly enhance construction project management and contribute to sustainable development in Chad. As one of the least digitalized industries in the country, the construction sector is beset by long-term issues of low productivity, cumbersome collaboration, cost overruns, and lax environmental oversight. Considering these challenges, this research aims to explore the potential of digital technologies, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), drones, and project management software, to address these challenges. These tools have the power to optimize project delivery and enhance sustainability, with a specific goal of aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A quantitative research methodology was employed, and an online, structured questionnaire was used. The sample was composed mainly of professionals directly involved in construction projects in Chad, including engineers (49.1%), architects (27.5%), and project managers (23.4%). These individuals were chosen for their expertise and experience in the field, providing valuable insights into the potential of digital technologies in the construction industry. A total of seventy-nine survey responses were obtained, and a Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) method was employed to extract factors that affect the technology adoption and sustainable performance factors common to the construction industry in Chad. The study's results reveal a significant level of awareness about new technologies in the construction industry in Chad, with 84.4% of respondents indicating familiarity. However, the application of these technologies in actual projects remains low, at 38.9%. The anticipated benefits of technology adoption are substantial, including improved cost and time management (76.6%), enhanced collaboration (64.7%), and better environmental performance (59.3%). Despite these promising prospects, barriers to adoption persist, including a lack of digital skills training (71.3%), high implementation costs (66.5%), and a dearth of institutional support (54.1%). Importantly, 61.7% of respondents believe these technologies can be pivotal in supporting Chad's efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It offers the first theoretically informed model for studying digital innovation in the construction industry in Chad. It provides specific recommendations for policymakers, the development community, and industry stakeholders seeking to transform the industry through sustainable, technology-enabled strategies tailored to the country's distinctive social and economic realities.