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Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management

Hamza Muhammed , Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed, Patrick Uwajeh .


Abstract
This study investigates the pivotal role of drones in enhancing project management within the construction industry, focusing on their applications and impact. The study addresses the prevalent productivity and efficiency challenges in the construction sector. Key areas of inquiry encompass the utilization of drones for aerial surveys, real-time data collection, and safety enhancement in construction projects. The study aspires to furnish comprehensive insights into the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with the integration of drone technology. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study combines a thorough ten-year retrospective analysis from 2013 to 2023 with quantitative data collected through surveys distributed to construction companies and professionals involved in project management. Additionally, qualitative data is obtained through interviews with key stakeholders to explore factors influencing the use of drones for effective project management in construction. The findings of this study show drone technology improves site surveying and mapping, enhances progress monitoring and documentation, quality control and defect detection, enables safety monitoring and risk management but it also faces adoption challenges. The conclusion underscores the potential of drones to enhance cost efficiency, time savings, quality, and safety in construction projects. Recommendations advocate for strategic investments in drone technology by construction companies, the establishment of standardized procedures and protocols for its use, provision of comprehensive training programs, development of project management professionals' skills, and collaborative efforts with stakeholders. These recommendations collectively contribute to the optimized incorporation of drones into project management practices within the construction sector.

Key words: Drone technology, Surveys, Project management, Mapping, Stakeholders, Cost efficiency, Integration, Construction, Integration.


 
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HM, Muhammed MA, PU, . Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management. NJEAS. 2024; 2(1): -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188768


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HM, Muhammed MA, PU, . Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management. NJEAS. 2024; 2(1): -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188768



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HM, Muhammed MA, PU, . Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management. NJEAS. (2024), [cited May 13, 2024]; 2(1): -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188768



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, H. M., Muhammed, M. A., , P. U. & (2024) Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management. NJEAS, 2 (1), -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188768



Turabian Style

, Hamza Muhammed, Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed, Patrick Uwajeh, and . 2024. Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management. Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2 (1), -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188768



Chicago Style

, Hamza Muhammed, Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed, Patrick Uwajeh, and . "Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management." Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 2 (2024), -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188768



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

, Hamza Muhammed, Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed, Patrick Uwajeh, and . "Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management." Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 2.1 (2024), -. Print. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188768



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

, H. M., Muhammed, M. A., , P. U. & (2024) Investigating the use of Drone Technology for Effective Project Management. Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2 (1), -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188768