to the Adoption of Computer-based
Project Management Models among
the Construction Industry in Enugu State,
Nigeria
SECOND EDITION
By Sunday Aniagolu Ezeh, Francisca Okeke
Department of Quantity Surveying
Enugu State University of Science & Technology
Enugu State, Nigeria
Abstract
The construction industry frequently deals with difficulties like subpar project management, holdups, overspending, and poor quality, all of which can have an impact on how well building projects work. Better planning, execution, and monitoring of construction projects have been made possible in recent years by the development of computer-based project management models. This study assesses the challenges encountered to the adoption of computer-based project management models among the construction industry in Enugu State. The objectives were; to identify economic factors challenging the adoption of computer-based project management models among construction industry; and to recommend possible mitigation measures for the adoption of computer-based project management models in the construction industry. The study adopted a pilot survey approach of research design with a combination of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, and the population of the study is 384. Sample size were determined using Cochran’s formula. The result of the study indicate that Lack of awareness of improved productivity due to the technology and lack of demonstration projects and proof of financial were the most widely known cause with mean value of 4.96 and 4.89 respectively, followed by high costs of software and hardware and longer payback periods with mean value of 4.89 and 4.75 respectively. The research also demonstrates high acceptance rates for mitigation measures for the adoption of computer-based project management models in the construction industry, including capacity building and training (33%), cost subsidies and incentives (26%), data security and reliability assurance (22%), and policy and regulatory support (19%) of building performance in the construction industry in Enugu state is being explained by the proper application of Computer-Based Project Management, this means a positive relationship between computer-based project management models and building performance. The study recommends the following: capacity building and training, team collaboration, subsidies and incentives for adoption, digital infrastructure development, policy integration, pilot projects and case studies, and custom software solutions.
Keywords: Construction Industry, Computer-Based Project Management Models, Building Performance
1.0 Introduction
Region’s capacity to prosper economically depends heavily on the building sector, in which a wide number of stakeholders, including owners, designers, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, are frequently involved in complicated construction projects. According to [1], CBPM models provide a collaborative platform that helps in visualizing project timelines, optimizing resource use, and managing risk more effectively. The construction industry in advanced economies like the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan has experienced increased productivity, fewer disputes, and improved project delivery due to widespread use of these digital solutions [2]. Moreover, because of the various difficulties the industry faces, the performance of construction projects in Nigeria has been a major source of concern. Construction project management is still impacted by some unfavorable factors, despite the field of project management having advanced quickly. The construction industry frequently deals with difficulties like subpar project management, holdups, overspending and poor quality, all of which can have an impact on how well building projects work. Better planning, execution, and monitoring of construction projects have been made possible in recent years by the development of computer-based project management models (CBPMMs), which may improve building performance [3].
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Editor’s note: Second Editions are previously published papers that have continued relevance in today’s project management world, or which were originally published in conference proceedings or in a language other than English. Original publication acknowledged; authors retain copyright. This paper was originally presented at the 1st International Conference, The Quantity Surveyor’s Edge, Department of Quantity Surveying, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria, 25-26 June 2025. It is republished here with permission of the authors and conference organizers.
How to cite this paper: Ezeh, S. A., Okeke, F. (2026). Assessing the Challenges Encountered to the Adoption of Computer-based Project Management Models among the Construction Industry in Enugu State, Nigeria; Originally presented at the 1st International Conference, The Quantity Surveyor’s Edge, Department of Quantity Surveying, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria, 25-26 June 2025; republished in the PM World Journal, Vol. XV, Issue VI, June. Available online at https://pmworldjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pmwj165-Jun2026-Challenges-of-computer-based-PM-models.pdf
About the Authors
Sunday A Ezeh
Enugu State, Nigeria
Surv. Sir Sunday A Ezeh is a registered Surveyor practicing in Enugu Nigeria and Chief Executive officer of Samphils Global Services limited. He acquired his first degree in surveying and geoinformatics and master’s degree in construction project management from quantity surveying department, Enugu state University of science and Technology (ESUT). He is a member of Nigeria Institution of Surveying (NIS) and also member of Association of Private practicing Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN) with over 15 years’ experience.
Francisca Nkachukwu Okeke
Enugu State, Nigeria
Francisca Nkachukwu Okeke hails from Amoli in Awgu local Government Area of Enugu State. She is a Member of QRSBN and NIQS. She is also an academia with Ph.D degree in Construction Management and a lecturer in the department at Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani. she has taught in different higher institution as lecturer at Gregory University Uturu Abia State from (2018- 2021) and Institute of Management and Technology (2009-2010). As an erudite scholar, an author in various papers, articles and with the professional experiences gotten thus far over the twenty decades, has contributed deeply in applying research in solving real-life challenging while advancing academic excellence.
