The Adoption of 4IR Technologies in the Management of Quantity Surveying Services: Bibliometric Review

Abstract

By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is reshaping industries worldwide. These innovations offer transformative potential for the construction industry, particularly in enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of quantity surveying services. This study presents a bibliometric review of global research on the use of 4IR technologies in the management of quantity surveying services. The study analysed publications from 2013 to 2024 using bibliometric tools such as VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel, utilising data retrieved from the Scopus database. The analysis focused on trends in publishing, notable authors, important nations and institutions, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic focus areas. The findings indicate that quantity surveying is increasingly interested in digital transformation, with BIM and blockchain emerging as predominant themes. However, regional disparities and limited adoption in developing contexts were also observed. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the field's intellectual structure, identifies research gaps, and suggests possible future paths. The purpose of the findings is to assist educators, industry stakeholders, and researchers in comprehending how 4IR technologies are influencing the global evolution of quantity surveying practices.

Keywords: Blockchain Technology, Built Environment, Construction Management, Developing Countries, Quantity Surveying

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007310