Disruptive technological innovations in construction field and fourth industrial revolution intervention in the achievement of the sustainable development goal 9

Abstract

Innovation has been described as a vehicle of development. This research therefore address the question of relevance of fourth industrial revolution in providing backbone for disruption that could make sustainable development goal 9 achievable. The purpose of the study is to marry the intervention of disruptive innovation within the context of fourth industrial revolution and how it could help achieve SDG goal 9. Quantitative approach was used in carrying out the research while random sampling technique was used to pick samples randomly across the study area. Sample frame of 100 was picked while sample size of 50 samples was picked from the population frame. Questionnaire designed in Likert scale 1-5 was used for the study. The following results were presented, the need for disruptive innovation in construction field, state of disruption in construction operation in construction industry, factors affecting technological disruption [td], level of awareness of disruptive technology in the built environment, critical success factor in application of disruptive technologies, major drivers of disruptive innovations in construction industry and their functionalities. The study later proposed route for deployment of disruptive application in sustainable construction and achieving millennium development goal through disruptive innovations. Disruptive innovation is the key to desired technological development.

Product Lifecycle Management and Sustainable Development in the Context of Industry 4.0: A Systematic Literature Review

“…More than that, it is necessary to complement many critical factors, such as uncertainty and stakeholders in the environment [15]. For some authors [14], these factors are often the catalyst that accelerates organisation and systems development. In this context, the catalyst could be classified as a factor that influences success, often described as critical success factors, [14] that are well described in different approaches in these 12 articles studied.…”

“…For some authors [14], these factors are often the catalyst that accelerates organisation and systems development. In this context, the catalyst could be classified as a factor that influences success, often described as critical success factors, [14] that are well described in different approaches in these 12 articles studied. Given that, according to some studies, innovation and sustainability are straight connected.…”

“…Another proposal of framework encompasses the characteristics of two different theories of operations management: Practice-Based View (PBV) and Dynamic Capability View and considers how technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution may support the implementation of 10 R's (Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Repurpose, Recycle and Recover) [14]. Finally, the success in an endeavour might be achieved by respecting a sequence of factors: 1st) The Establishment of the disruption need; 2nd) The localisation of areas where disruption is needed; 3rd) Rightly instituting methodology to use for the adoption and identification of the possible constraints and barriers; 4th) Personnel training and retraining; 5th) The Set-up of reasonable remuneration and reward mechanism; 6th) The Effective monitoring and control system, and the consolidation of progress achieved and forecast towards enhanced performance [14].…”

“…The application of these technologies used with fair purposes can help solve cleaner production problems and achieve higher sustainability maturity. Different types of industries are combining technology and sustainability applied to product lifecycle to achieve corporate sustainability and competitiveness [14] [15]. Industry 4.0 presents a significant opportunity to achieve the goals of sustainable manufacturing and achieving the objectives of the circular economy [16].…”

Challenges in the adoption of mobile information communication technology (M-ICT) in the construction phase of infrastructure projects in the UK

“…In the UK, 32% of landfill waste and 25% of all used raw materials are due to construction activity (Prism Environmental, 2012) with the EU reporting that construction waste accounts for 25-30% of all waste generated in the region (European Community, 2015). In their 2020 paper, Lekan et al (2020) outlined the contribution disruptive technologies and Industry 4.0 with their ability to move construction to a more sustainable footing. The recognition of the importance of digitisation in delivering sustainable development and for delivery of competitive advantage through process improvements are also important factors to consider (Faller and Feldmuller, 2015).…”