DISSERTATION

Dissertation

Acknowledgement
I am thankful for University who provide me an opportunity to research on this topic.
First and foremost, I express my gratitude to everyone who support to complete the entire
research.
I also thank to my parents who support me financially and non-financially to support me
to complete the research.
Lastly, I thank my friend who contribute their best in order meet the define aim.

Abstract
The research helps to investigate the relationship between advance technology and UAE
construction industry. Hence, for that deductive research methodology seeking to collect and
examine the purpose of investigation. For that questionnaire is designed which is based upon the
Likert scale and data analyses was performed by using SPSS software using Anova table. Also
the result interpreted that there is no direct relationship between both variables and also there is
low and moderate relationship. Hence the findings also reflected that there are many challenges
which the company face such that managing the employees while implementing the advance
technology. Also it is reflected that there are many benefit which a company gain but due to not
having any relationship between the dependent and non-dependent variable. But by using
advance technology within the firm, construction industry improve the performance and robust
the working environment as well.

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................4
Background..................................................................................................................................4
Aim and objectives......................................................................................................................5
Significance of the study.............................................................................................................6
Rationale......................................................................................................................................6
Structure of Dissertation..............................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................7
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................7
2.2: To understand the concept of project life cycle management..............................................8
2.3 : Use of various technologies in the Life cycle management within construction industry
for effective managing of project..............................................................................................10
2.4 Benefits and challenges associated with usage of technology within construction industry.
...................................................................................................................................................13
2.5 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................16
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...........................................................................16
3.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................16
3.2 Research type.......................................................................................................................16
3.3 Research approach...............................................................................................................17
3.4 Research philosophy............................................................................................................17
3.5 Research design...................................................................................................................18
3.6 Data collection.....................................................................................................................18
3.7 Sampling..............................................................................................................................19
3.8 Data analysis........................................................................................................................19
3.9 Ethical consideration...........................................................................................................20

3.10 Research limitation............................................................................................................20
3.11 Conclusion.........................................................................................................................20
CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS.............................................................................................................22
CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION........................................................................................................56
CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION.....................................................59
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................59
Recommendations......................................................................................................................60
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................62
Appendix........................................................................................................................................65
Questionnaire.............................................................................................................................65

Topic: Use of technology in Project life cycle Management: UAE Construction Industry
Perspective
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Background
In the era of digitization, each and every sector is focused upon different techniques in
order to meet the set task within specified tenure. In the same way, technologies are also used in
construction industry in every phase of project life cycle management (Taofeeq, Adeleke and
Hassan, 2019). Use of technologies is better within construction industry because there is a lack
of communication and collaboration between designers and constructors etc. Hence, to minimize
such key issues within construction industry, Virtual Prototyping technology is used, it is a
computer aided design process which concerned with construction of digital mock up and
realistic graphical simulation that address issues related to layout, operational concept etc. On the
other side, for managing project in better manner, Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine
Learning are also used that assist to make better decision and also increase productivity and
reduce the chances of risk as well.
Thus, AI also improve worker productivity by minimize the amount of time wasted
moving about construction site to retrieve tools etc. Hence, workers are also tracked by using
smartphones, along with this industry also uses sensor on material as well as equipment in order
to track the movement of things in sites (Ali and et.al, 2020). In addition to this, deep learning
algorithms are also used to identify and report errors in work performed. Thus, it is clearly
examined that there are range of technologies available within construction industry that assist to
managing the life cycle of projects.
Apart from this, in construction industry, safety issues are handled at priority and for that
Virtual reality (VR) supported and also workers could get exposure to environment. While on the
other side, VR simulators are also used in order to provide enough training to different workers
in order to perform the work at their best. In addition to this, Building Information Modeling
(BIM) is also considered another best technology which incorporates digital representation of
building in 3D models to facilitate better collaboration among all stakeholders. Thus, this can
lead to better design and share to each and every member of team and project manager keep

updating with regard to changes. This clearly reflect technology plays an important role in
construction industry (Shurrab, Hussain and Khan, 2019).
The UAE construction industry regained growth from 2017 with an output of 3.9% and it
is also analyzed that the industry is increases its growth from next 5 years because of various
projects. Such that the building construction industry in United Arab Emirates is expected to
record a CAGR of 8.8% to reach approximately 248 billion by 2024 (UAE Construction industry
Databook series, 2020). Though it is analyzed that due to COVID- 19, the performance of
construction industry is degraded from but it is expected to grow in next few years because
government invest lot in order to take an industry back on track. Moreover, the industry is grown
in both sectors i.e. private and public and it is analyzed that in 2021 it is grown by 3.8%. Also, as
per the statistics generated in 2018, it is analyzed that there are around 7 million employees
engage within this industry which clearly reflected that industry share its part in the growth of
GDP or economy. Also, there are many plans or commercial projects which needs to be
completed which will further help in sustaining elevated growth rates as well (Le, Tran and Tam,
2018).
Aim and objectives
Aim: “To examine the use of technology in project life cycle management in construction
industry: A study on UAE Construction Industry.
Objectives: To understand the concept and the stages of project life cycle management To analyze different technologies used in Life cycle management in construction industry
for managing projects. To identify the benefits and challenges associated with usage of technology within
construction industry. To recommend the ways through which challenges can be overcome with regard to
technologies in construction industry.
Research Questions:
 What do you understand by project life cycle management?
 What are the different technologies used in construction industry for managing projects.?

 What are the benefits and challenges associated with usage of technology within
construction industry?
 What are the ways through which challenges can be overcome with regard to
technologies in construction industry?
Significance of the study
Study on this topic will help construction industry to analyze different technologies
which in turn leads to successfully met the project's aim. Further, the study will help other
scholars when they also conduct the study related to similar topic. Also, the study helps
construction industry in order to determine different technologies like Virtual Prototyping
technology, VR and AI that assist industry to take better decision and lead an industry towards
growth.
Rationale
The reason for choosing the specific topic is such that in this modern era, every company
and sector needs advance technology which in turn leads to manage the project. In the same way,
current study is also focused upon different technologies which are used in construction industry
in order to manage the project life cycle management. Further, there are many issues which
manager faces while developing project and that is why, by analyzing different technologies used
in construction management the issues are minimized up to some level. Thus, conducting study
on this topic will help the reader and scholar to gain knowledge and analyze how different
technologies supported or benefited the project in successful manner.
Structure of Dissertation
Chapter 1: Introduction
It is the first chapter of dissertation which provides an overview and background of the
study. Further it also highlights the research aim, objectives and questions which need to be
addressed through this investigation. Also, this section also describes the reason behind
conducting the study and determine the significance as well.
Chapter 2: Literature review