THE USE OF ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION IN NIGERIA (NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDERS (NIOB), ABUJA)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

TITLE PAGE

 

ABSTRACT

 

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.4 Research Questions

1.5 Research Hypothesis

1.6 Significance of the Study

1.7 Scope of the Study

1.8 Limitations of the Study

1.9 Organization of the Study

1.10 Definition of Terms

REFERENCES

 

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Theoretical Review

2.2.1 Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

2.2.2 Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT)

2.2.3 Disruptive Innovation Theory

2.2.4 Resource-Based View (RBV) Theory

2.3 Conceptual Review

2.3.1 Overview of Key Concept

2.3.2 Current State of Robotics and Automation in Nigerian Construction

2.3.3 Benefits of Implementing Robotics and Automation

2.3.4 Challenges to Adoption

2.3.5 Technological Innovations in Construction

2.3.6 Economic Implications

2.3.7 Case Studies and Practical Applications

2.3.8 Government and Policy Support

2.4 Empirical Review

2.5 Summary of Literature Reviews

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CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Research Design

3.3 Population of the Study

3.4 Sample Size Determination

3.5 Sampling Technique

3.6 Instrument for Data Collection

3.7 Validity of the Instrument

3.8 Reliability of the Instrument

3.9 Method of Data Collection

3.10 Method of Data Analysis

3.11 Ethical Considerations

3.12 Summary of Methodology

 

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Response Rate

4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents

4.4 Answers to Research Questions

4.5 Test of Hypothesis

4.6 Discussion of Findings

4.7 Summary of Findings

4.8 Conclusion

 

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Summary of the Study

5.3 Summary of Methodology

5.4 Summary of Major Findings

5.5 Conclusion

5.6 Recommendations

5.7 Contribution to Knowledge

5.8 Limitations of the Study

5.9 Suggestions for Further Research

5.10 Summary

 

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