Speaker
Description
Jogana, M. A.
FCE T Bichi
malijogana@gmail.com
Track: Sustainability and the Future
The construction industry is experiencing rapid digital transformation through the adoption of Construction 4.0 technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twins, Robotics, Virtual Reality (VR), and Big Data Analytics. These technologies are redefining workforce requirements and creating demand for professionals equipped with advanced digital and technological competencies. However, many Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in developing countries, including Nigeria, have been slow to adapt their curricula to these emerging industry requirements, resulting in a persistent digital skills gap among graduates. Studies have emphasized the growing need for construction professionals to possess both technical and digital competencies to effectively participate in technology-driven construction environments. This study investigates the integration of Construction 4.0 competencies into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Building Technology programmes as a strategy for promoting sustainable construction workforce development in North-West Nigeria. Specifically, the study seeks to identify the Construction 4.0 competencies required by the contemporary construction industry, examine existing digital skills gaps within NCE Building Technology programmes, determine factors influencing curriculum integration, explore effective integration strategies, and develop a framework for implementation.The study adopts a mixed-methods research design involving Building Technology lecturers, final-year NCE Building Technology students, curriculum experts, and construction industry professionals drawn from Colleges of Education and construction organisations within North-West Nigeria. Data will be collected using structured questionnaires and expert validation instruments. Descriptive statistics, mean ratings, standard deviation, t-test, regression analysis, and framework development procedures will be employed for data analysis.The expected outcome of the study is a validated framework that will guide the integration of Construction 4.0 competencies into NCE Building Technology curricula. The framework is anticipated to enhance digital literacy, technological adaptability, employability, and workforce readiness among graduates while strengthening the alignment between technical education and industry needs. The study contributes to curriculum innovation, digital transformation in TVET, and sustainable construction workforce development, thereby supporting Nigeria's aspirations for industrial growth, technological advancement, and sustainable infrastructure development. Keywords: Construction 4.0, Building Information Modelling (BIM), NCE Building Technology, Digital Skills, Curriculum Integration