Optimisation of resource management in construction projects: a big data approach
World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development
ISSN: 2042-5945
Article publication date: 21 January 2019
Issue publication date: 16 May 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify challenges faced in resource management in the UK construction industry and to propose some solutions to these problems.
Design/methodology/approach
Based on a qualitative research methodology, 14 experts from the UK construction industry were chosen to be participants in the study. The participants were equally divided into two focus groups to discuss resource management using five projects as case studies. Thematic analysis of the discussion reveals seven key factors that affect resource management.
Findings
The results show that most of the problems identified are due to poor data management processes and the practice of having data in silos. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of big data approaches for resource management to allow the integration of large and different forms of data.
Originality/value
This study seeks to bring to the fore challenges faced in resource management by the UK construction industry and to outline some solutions to address them.
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Citation
Kusimo, H., Oyedele, L., Akinade, O., Oyedele, A., Abioye, S., Agboola, A. and Mohammed-Yakub, N. (2019), "Optimisation of resource management in construction projects: a big data approach", World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 82-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-05-2018-0044
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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