Assessment of barriers to the implementation of blockchain technology in construction supply chain management in Nigeria

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to assess the barriers to the implementation of blockchain technology in construction supply chain management in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – This study employed a quantitative research approach through a questionnaire survey that was conducted among professionals in the Nigerian construction industry using the snowball sampling method, which resulted in a selection of 155 respondents. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and exploratory factor analysis (EFA), while Cronbach's alpha was used to assess the reliability. Findings – The analysis revealed that all barriers ranked above the average mean item score. It also revealed that all professionals have a convergent opinion on the barriers. EFA was used in clustering the identified barriers into two categories: technological and socio-political barrier. Research limitations/implications – This research was carried out in the Southwestern region which is one of the six geo-political zones in Nigeria using a cross-sectional survey method. Practical implications – The findings provide valuable insights into the barriers to the implementation of blockchain in supply chain management for professionals and practitioners in the Nigerian construction industry. Originality/value – The research categorised the barriers into technological and social-political barrier and identified that lack of digitalisation is the major barrier to the implementation of blockchain technology in construction supply chain.

Keywords

• Blockchain
• Construction supply chain
• Innovation
• Nigeria
• Barrier