Use of Technology in Project Life Cycle Management: UAE Construction Industry Perspective

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
Background.............................................................................................................................1
Aim and objectives.................................................................................................................2
Significance of the study........................................................................................................3
Rationale.................................................................................................................................3
Structure of Dissertation.........................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................5
2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................5
2.2: To understand the concept of project life cycle management.........................................5
2.3 : Use of various technologies in the Life cycle management within construction industry
for effective managing of project...........................................................................................7
2.4 Benefits and challenges associated with usage of technology within construction industry.
..............................................................................................................................................10
2.5 Conclusion......................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...........................................................................14
3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................14
3.2 Research type..................................................................................................................14
3.3 Research approach..........................................................................................................14
3.4 Research philosophy.......................................................................................................15
3.5 Research design..............................................................................................................15
3.6 Data collection................................................................................................................16
3.7 Sampling.........................................................................................................................16
3.8 Data analysis...................................................................................................................17
3.9 Ethical consideration......................................................................................................17
3.10 Research limitation.......................................................................................................18
3.11 Conclusion....................................................................................................................18
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................19

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).
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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?
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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
Second chapter of dissertation in which brief thesis will be prepared by doing critical
evaluation of a topic by using books, Journals and scholarly articles. This chapter is considering
one of the most important chapter within a dissertation because it provides a critical evaluation
of the themes and this in turn helps to determine the results in better manner.
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
This chapter provides the methods through which the results are generated and for that
research type, approach, philosophies, data collection, sampling and analysis method are used.
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Therefore, this chapter present the tools which in turn assist in investigation issue in the best
possible way.
Chapter 4: Findings
The fourth chapter of dissertation which is highly important because it entails the results
derived through research. So, in this chapter the themes and graphs will be prepared on the basis
of responses gather through primary investigation.
Chapter 5: Discussion
Fifth chapter of dissertation in which scholar supported the responses through literature
review and this assist to determine the actual results and answer the research questions as well.
Chapter 6: Conclusion and Recommendations
Final chapter which highlights summary that derived through investigation and also
conclusion will be drawn by taking into account research aim and objectives. Along with this,
different ways are also presented pertaining to technology within construction industry are
recommended in near future that will assist to enhancing organizational performance.
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