Challenges of using Softwares in Training Quantity Surveying Students in Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

Authors: Oso, S.B. And Amiebenomo, M.I.

DOI Info: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12600427

ABSTRACT

The explosive growth of the software application has had unquantifiable impact on business systems and processes. The aim of this study is to investigate the challenges of using soft wares in training Quantity Surveying Students in Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative survey design with a questionnaire used to solicit information from the respondents. One hundred and twenty six (126) questionnaires were distributed using random sampling technique and; one hundred and five (105) questionnaires were returned and considered suitable for analysis. Data analysis was done using percentage and mean item score. Findings revealed that Qcloud, WinQS and DimensionX are the major soft wares used in training Quantity Surveying Students. Also, Inadequate funding of ICT by institution is the major challenge confronting the use of Quantity Surveying soft wares in training Quantity Surveying Students. The study revealed that inability to secure good jobs in the Nigerian construction industry is the major impact on Quantity Surveying Graduates. The study identified adequate budget for software application by the institution training and retraining of teaching staff members as the major strategies for mitigating the challenges facing Quantity Surveying Students in software training. It recommended that the government should subsidies ICT facilities for teachers and students to enable teachers and students to buy their personal systems.

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