The Influence of Technology-Driven Construction Management Practices on Sustainable Building Performance

Abstract

This study examined the influence of technology-driven construction management practices on sustainable building performance in Ghana’s construction industry. The study was motivated by growing concerns over cost overruns, construction waste, weak project monitoring, fragmented coordination, and limited digital maturity in building project delivery. A quantitative research approach grounded in positivist philosophy was adopted, using a structured questionnaire to collect data from 100 construction professionals in Kumasi. The respondents included project managers, contractors, quantity surveyors, consultants, architects, engineers, and client representatives. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics to determine the extent of adoption and perceived influence of digital construction management practices. The findings revealed that leadership readiness and digital system integration were strongly recognised as drivers of technology adoption, although inadequate digital infrastructure and limited technical skills remained major constraints. The results further showed that real-time financial monitoring, digital collaboration, 5D cost modelling, automated clash detection, just-in-time logistics, IoT-based material tracking, and 4D scheduling significantly improved cost efficiency, waste reduction, and project control performance. The study concludes that digital construction management is not merely an operational efficiency tool but a strategic pathway for achieving cost-effective, resource-efficient, and sustainably managed building projects