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The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) poses a significant challenge to the South African construction sector, which lags behind in digital adoption despite global trends toward automation and real-time data integration. To address this challenge, this research presents an empirical evaluation of the benefits of adopting 4IR technology in construction project management. Employing a quantitative methodology with a descriptive design, data were obtained through a structured questionnaire distributed via random sampling to construction professionals in Gauteng province, South Africa. Analysis using Mean Item Score (MIS), Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis H test demonstrated high consensus among participants regarding the benefits of 4IR technologies in construction project management. According to MIS rankings, the principal benefits include enhanced reporting, improved project performance, and optimised workflow, reflecting the importance of data transparency and process efficiency. Additionally, EFA categorised the benefits into four strategic clusters: Enhanced Productivity, Organisational Image Enhancement, Improved Environment, and Increased Project Effectiveness. These groupings emphasised the broad impact of 4IR, extending beyond technical improvements. The study concludes that adopting 4IR delivers substantial and verifiable strategic benefits in terms of transparency, accurate monitoring, and effective data management. The results provide empirical evidence for stakeholders and policymakers to expedite digital transformation, advance digital excellence, and enhance international competitiveness in South African construction project management.

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Forging Digital Excellence: Assessing 4IR Adoption’s Impact on South African Construction Project Management

  • 会议论文

  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Opeoluwa Akinradewo,
  • Yonela Ntso,
  • Clinton Aigbavboa,
  • David Ebiloma,
  • Gloria Akanyawie

摘要

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) poses a significant challenge to the South African construction sector, which lags behind in digital adoption despite global trends toward automation and real-time data integration. To address this challenge, this research presents an empirical evaluation of the benefits of adopting 4IR technology in construction project management. Employing a quantitative methodology with a descriptive design, data were obtained through a structured questionnaire distributed via random sampling to construction professionals in Gauteng province, South Africa. Analysis using Mean Item Score (MIS), Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis H test demonstrated high consensus among participants regarding the benefits of 4IR technologies in construction project management. According to MIS rankings, the principal benefits include enhanced reporting, improved project performance, and optimised workflow, reflecting the importance of data transparency and process efficiency. Additionally, EFA categorised the benefits into four strategic clusters: Enhanced Productivity, Organisational Image Enhancement, Improved Environment, and Increased Project Effectiveness. These groupings emphasised the broad impact of 4IR, extending beyond technical improvements. The study concludes that adopting 4IR delivers substantial and verifiable strategic benefits in terms of transparency, accurate monitoring, and effective data management. The results provide empirical evidence for stakeholders and policymakers to expedite digital transformation, advance digital excellence, and enhance international competitiveness in South African construction project management.