Assessing the extent of utilization of measurement software applications in quantity surveying in Uganda
Abstract
It is very important for QuantitySurveyors to be efficient and accurate while performing
propose ideal strategies that can enhance the Usage level of Measurement Software
Questionnairesand only 43 Questionnaires were receivedbackfor analysis. Both Descriptive
and inferential statistical analysis were applied. Planswift wasidentified as the most used
speed up the process of Measurement. Despite the benefits associated with usingMeasurement
Applications.A total of 76 Quantity Surveyors were selectedand issued with a structured
extremely effective in performing Measurement though their usage levelin Uganda is still
study assessed the extent of utilization of Measurement Software Applications in Quantity
effectiveness of these software, analyze the factors affecting theireffective utilization and
Measurement software in use by Quantity Surveyors, examine the level of utilization and the
of Measurement Software. Integration into academic curriculum was the topmost strategy to
Measurement with the ultimate goal of producing accurate Bills of Quantities. Measurement
the level of utilization of the Software and their organization, years of experience and
on the use of software were the factors with the most significant impact on the utilizationlevel
utilization level of Measurement Software. This research is helpful to Quantity Surveyors and
Surveying Practice in Uganda.The objectives of this study were; to identify the different
other Construction Players in gaining more invaluable insight into the current situation of
Software Applications as a useful information technology tool can help a Quantity Surveyor to
utilization of Measurement Software Applications. Meanwhile Kruskal-WallisTest conducted
moderate.High initial cost of software Applications and insufficient training for professionals
Measurement Softwareapplications. Theanalysis also revealed Measurement Software to be
showed that there was no significant difference between the perception of the respondents on
level of education and their perception on the effectiveness of the strategies to enhance the
workshops, and training and capacity building to employees.Mann-Whitney U test revealed
Software Applications,their use in developing nations like Uganda has remained unclear. This
enhance the utilization level of Measurement Software along with demonstrations and
that there was no significant difference between gender and their perception on the level of
responsibility/job title. Furthermore, Kruskal-Wallis Test showed no association between one’s
Measurement Software Usage in Uganda.