Role And Impact Of Industry An Overview

Running head: ROLE AND IMPACT OF INDUSTRY 4.0
Bac (Hons) Project and Facility Management
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SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE OF PROJECT MANAGER TOWARDS CONSTRUCTION 4.0
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Abstract
Industry 4.0 has a vital impact on almost every sector and its future implications are to be
understood. There are various facts that need to be considered in the fourth industrial
revolution. The skills of project manager are considered essential for industrial revolution as
in order to handle the rapid changes it is necessary that project managers handle the changes
and these changes are properly clarified to the workforce. The industrial revolution 4.0 has to
consider all aspects of a leader so that the changes that are to be brought in the organizations
can be well communicated to the staffs so that they feel connected to the technological
innovations. Lastly, the results of the survey have been analyzed to understand the scenario.
Keywords: Industry 4.0, Construction 4.0, Building Information Model, Leadership
skills and research methodology.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................3
1.1 Background.......................................................................................................................3
1.2 Problem Statement............................................................................................................4
1.3 Research Aim, Objectives and Questions.........................................................................5
1.4 Significance of the research..............................................................................................5
1.5 Definition of terms............................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Literature Review...........................................................................................................7
2.1 Required skills and knowledge required for project manager towards Construction 4.0..........7
2.2 Challenges in providing the project managers with required skills and knowledge towards
Construction 4.0...............................................................................................................................9
2.3 Strategies providing the project managers with required skills and knowledge towards
Construction 4.0.............................................................................................................................11
Chapter 3: Methodology................................................................................................................15
3.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................15
3.2 Research Philosophy................................................................................................................15
3.3 Research Approach..................................................................................................................16
3.4 Research Design......................................................................................................................17
3.5 Data Collection........................................................................................................................17
3.6 Data Sources used....................................................................................................................18

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3.7 Sampling Technique................................................................................................................19
3.7 Data Analysis techniques.........................................................................................................19
3.7 Ethical Consideration...............................................................................................................19
3.8 Timeline...................................................................................................................................20
3.9 Expected Outcomes.................................................................................................................21
Sample of Questionnaire...........................................................................22
Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Findings ..........................................................24
Chapter 5: Discussion and Recommendation....................................................35
5. Summary of Main findings......................................................................35
5. Discussion & Implications.......................................................................37
5.3 Limitations of the study........................................................................38
5.4 Direction for future research....................................................................39
• Bibliography/ Reference...........................................................................40

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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Background
As commented by Tabassi et al., (2016), construction industry has a significant contribution
to a country’s economy. It employs a large number of individuals and has a significant
contribution to gross domestic product of the country. The industry has been trying to
develop its fundamental assets in various projects. Traditional constructional projects have
been taking a long time to complete and becoming complex. Malaysian Construction Industry
(MCI) has been reorganized as one of the important industries in Malaysia. As commented by
García de Soto et al., (2019), there are more than 64000 number of contractors in the country
who have been registered under Malaysian government. In the era of digitalization
modernized technology are being made use of in the construction industry. The
implementation of success factors, controlling risk management and utilizing proper
technology have been major factors in success or failure of a project in construction industry.
As mentioned by Dziekoński, (2017), project manager has been can be held responsible for
communication and coordination of stakeholders that led to success of a project. Skills and
knowledge of a project manager have been playing an important role in maintaining a key
approach in the success of the project. The competency level of a project manager has a
significant effect on the performance of projects in the construction industry. The rapid
development of the society and their needs have been causing issues in the construction
industry. The concept of construction 4.0 has been new to the industry and projects.
Traditional methods used in the construction sites have been complex and slow. As per
studies of Taraba, Trojan & Kavková (2017), traditional methodology in construction
projects consumes more time and energy of natural resources. Sustainable development
strategies have been a common concept running all over the world. The visionary ideas of
construction 4.0 include smart manufacturing, Smart production and use of smart

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technologies in construction industry. As suggested by Aretoulis, (2018), the use of
construction 4.0 has been increasing in these days in Malaysia. Malaysia has been looking
forward for the use of construction 4.0. This requires a great role of a project manager top
implement Construction 4.0 concepts in their construction. Therefore, skills and knowledge
regarding utilization of construction 4.0 is required in a project manager. This research
focuses on the skills and knowledge that a project manager requires to implement
construction 4.0 in their projects. This research will also help in identifying issues in
implementing construction 4.0 concepts in the construction projects in Malaysia.
1.2 Problem Statement
Major problem discussed in this research is related to the utilization of traditional conceit of
construction in the projects. Traditional conceit of construction is complex and time
consuming. As mentioned by Masudaet al., (2016), this has slows down construction projects
in Malaysia. However, the concept of construction 4.0 tried in several construction projects
and had been failure due to lack of knowledge of project manager. Since these concept in the
construction industry is new, project manager are facing issues in acquiring knowledge and
skills for Construction 4.0. Many construction projects in the country have been a failure due
to poor guidance of project manager. Therefore, this has been a great issue in the construction
industry. Therefore, this research has helped in focusing on identifying skills and knowledge
that is required by a project manager to implement Construction 4.0 concept.
1.3 Research Aim, Objectives and Questions
The aim of this study is to prepare the project manager towards skill and knowledge required
for Construction 4.0.
Research objectives mentioned below:
 To identify the required skills as well as knowledge that is required for project
manager towards Construction 4.0.

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 To identify the challenges in providing the project managers with essential skills as
well as knowledge towards Construction 4.0.
 To identify the strategies providing the project managers with essential skills as well
as knowledge towards Construction 4.0.
Research questions mentioned below:
 What are skills and knowledge required for project manager towards Construction
4.0?
 What issues are faced in providing project managers with essential skills and
knowledge towards Construction 4.0?
 How to provide project managers with essential skills and knowledge towards
Construction 4.0.?
1.4 Significance of the research
This research aims at identifying skills and knowledge required by project manager in
the construction 4.0. Issues and challenges which are faced in the construction industry
regarding the use of industry 4.0, as this is a new technology in the market. Project managers
are not able to handle this new concept of industry 4.0, which contains many new
technologies in it. Project manager have been habitual with traditional method of construction
and have less knowledge about construction 4.0. The collaboration with automation and new
technologies in construction projects have been facing challenges due to lack of knowledge
and skills in project managers. Project manager has the major role to play in the success of a
project. Significant attention has been paid towards the management and planning of the
project. The implementation of success factors, controlling risk management and utilizing
proper technology have been major factors in the success or failure of a project in the

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construction industry. Therefore, this research will help in understanding and identifying
skills and knowledge required for project manager to implement Construction 4.0 in projects.
Issues faced by project manager in providing knowledge and skills related to construction
industry were discussed.
1.5 Definition of terms
Construction 4.0: It is a branch of industry 4.0 that refers to fourth revolution in industrial
sector. This includes Building Information Model (BIM) and other digitalization of
construction industry.
Building Information Model: It is 3D process that provides engineering and construction
professionals about insight as well as tools for efficient plan and design construction
infrastructures.