Chapter Contribution in the book: “Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology”. Chapter 9., 2024
The narrative of work has changed globally since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the ye... more The narrative of work has changed globally since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020 till date. The Work from Home (WFH) model which took various businesses time to effectively adapt became popular following the lockdown of over 9 months globally. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Sector was not left out. Organizations that could adapt however recorded significant operational cost savings with the WFH model and continued with a hybrid work model after the relaxation of the lockdown. With either the WFH or the hybrid work model, the combination of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Cloud Computing technologies became unavoidable by AEC firms for effective collaboration and seamless productivity. This study examines the role of BIM and Cloud Computing in successfully implementing a hybrid work model for AEC firms. It also examines the readiness of firms to operate the hybrid work model and the possible barriers to its successful implementation. Quantitative data was gathered from registered architectural firms using a close-ended structured questionnaire. Using a simple random sampling method, a total of 140 survey responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Relative Importance Index (RII). Findings revealed that the utilization level of the cloud-based file storage and sharing system within the BIM work process is still very low among firms with less than 20% of the respondents actively operating on a cloud-based server. The study also revealed high BIM setup and maintenance cost as the greatest barrier for firms in transitioning to a cloud-based system with a mean score of 4.74 and an RI value of 0.95. The study recommends greater awareness of the cloud server system amongst firms’ top-level management for increased financial investment for daily operational cost savings that the hybrid work model offers.
European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 2023
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become a popular subject amongst professionals in the ar... more Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become a popular subject amongst professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. One way to bridge the BIM skillset knowledge gap is by training the recent crops of undergraduate and postgraduate students for BIM competency. This study examines the current realities of BIM education in Nigerian tertiary institutions from the student’s perspectives. Quantitative data through a structured survey questionnaire was gathered from architecture students across seven Nigerian universities involving three public and four private universities. A total of 197 duly completed survey responses were analyzed for the purpose of the study using descriptive statistics and the Relative Importance Index (RII). The study revealed that despite the improvement in the introduction of BIM courses, most students with dedicated BIM courses in their universities registered a low knowledge impact from the BIM course content. Lack of adequate information technology (IT) infrastructure emerged as the highest-ranked barrier to effective BIM education in Nigerian Universities. The study ultimately revealed a lack of standardization in the level at which BIM is taught across Nigerian tertiary institutions. The study recommends the need for adequate funding to establish functional BIM labs for architecture faculties in Nigerian Universities
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, 2024
Climatic-responsive architecture is characterized by its effective integration of local climate e... more Climatic-responsive architecture is characterized by its effective integration of local climate elements to achieve occupant thermal and visual comfort with minimal or no reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The study adopted architectural qualitative techniques to identify various climate-responsive façade in mixed-used high-rise developments in Lagos, Nigeria. Four forms of Double-Skin Façades, building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), vertical greenery systems, and Advanced Shading Systems (Passive and Active) as essential strategies that should be incorporated into mixed-use-high-rise buildings. As a result, while lowering the building's need for artificial energy, the responsive façade produces a cozy interior. This means that when designing a building that adapts to the climate, the local climate in the area where the mixed-use high-rise structure is being taken into consideration. The study concluded that, given the growing popularity of mixed-rise construction in Lagos, Nigeria, the identified climate-responsive building techniques ought to be adopted.
Chapter Contribution in the book: “Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology”. Chapter 9., 2024
The narrative of work has changed globally since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the ye... more The narrative of work has changed globally since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020 till date. The Work from Home (WFH) model which took various businesses time to effectively adapt became popular following the lockdown of over 9 months globally. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Sector was not left out. Organizations that could adapt however recorded significant operational cost savings with the WFH model and continued with a hybrid work model after the relaxation of the lockdown. With either the WFH or the hybrid work model, the combination of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Cloud Computing technologies became unavoidable by AEC firms for effective collaboration and seamless productivity. This study examines the role of BIM and Cloud Computing in successfully implementing a hybrid work model for AEC firms. It also examines the readiness of firms to operate the hybrid work model and the possible barriers to its successful implementation. Quantitative data was gathered from registered architectural firms using a close-ended structured questionnaire. Using a simple random sampling method, a total of 140 survey responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Relative Importance Index (RII). Findings revealed that the utilization level of the cloud-based file storage and sharing system within the BIM work process is still very low among firms with less than 20% of the respondents actively operating on a cloud-based server. The study also revealed high BIM setup and maintenance cost as the greatest barrier for firms in transitioning to a cloud-based system with a mean score of 4.74 and an RI value of 0.95. The study recommends greater awareness of the cloud server system amongst firms’ top-level management for increased financial investment for daily operational cost savings that the hybrid work model offers.
European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 2023
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become a popular subject amongst professionals in the ar... more Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become a popular subject amongst professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. One way to bridge the BIM skillset knowledge gap is by training the recent crops of undergraduate and postgraduate students for BIM competency. This study examines the current realities of BIM education in Nigerian tertiary institutions from the student’s perspectives. Quantitative data through a structured survey questionnaire was gathered from architecture students across seven Nigerian universities involving three public and four private universities. A total of 197 duly completed survey responses were analyzed for the purpose of the study using descriptive statistics and the Relative Importance Index (RII). The study revealed that despite the improvement in the introduction of BIM courses, most students with dedicated BIM courses in their universities registered a low knowledge impact from the BIM course content. Lack of adequate information technology (IT) infrastructure emerged as the highest-ranked barrier to effective BIM education in Nigerian Universities. The study ultimately revealed a lack of standardization in the level at which BIM is taught across Nigerian tertiary institutions. The study recommends the need for adequate funding to establish functional BIM labs for architecture faculties in Nigerian Universities
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, 2024
Climatic-responsive architecture is characterized by its effective integration of local climate e... more Climatic-responsive architecture is characterized by its effective integration of local climate elements to achieve occupant thermal and visual comfort with minimal or no reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The study adopted architectural qualitative techniques to identify various climate-responsive façade in mixed-used high-rise developments in Lagos, Nigeria. Four forms of Double-Skin Façades, building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), vertical greenery systems, and Advanced Shading Systems (Passive and Active) as essential strategies that should be incorporated into mixed-use-high-rise buildings. As a result, while lowering the building's need for artificial energy, the responsive façade produces a cozy interior. This means that when designing a building that adapts to the climate, the local climate in the area where the mixed-use high-rise structure is being taken into consideration. The study concluded that, given the growing popularity of mixed-rise construction in Lagos, Nigeria, the identified climate-responsive building techniques ought to be adopted.
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