Hayford Pittri, Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee Godawatte, David Wireko Atibila, Kofı Agyekum, Pheobe Amarteley Amartey, Edward Ayebeng Botchway, Annabel Morkporkpor Ami Dompey
The construction industry is vital to economic development but faces significant challenges in adopting Construction 4.0 technologies. This study investigates the knowledge, training gaps, and essential competencies required for successful technology adoption within the Ghanaian construction industry. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from 207 construction professionals through structured questionnaires. The analysis employed mean score ranking, one-sample t-tests, normalization values, gap analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and fuzzy synthetic evaluation. Findings reveal a considerable gap between professionals’ theoretical knowledge and practical training in Construction 4.0 technologies. While there is moderate to high familiarity with these technologies, actual training remains limited. Advanced technologies such as blockchain and robotics exhibit particularly low knowledge and training levels, highlighting critical areas for immediate focus. Key competencies identified as necessary for technology adoption include digital problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability. The study underscores the urgent need for targeted training programs, curriculum reforms, and policy interventions to enhance workforce readiness. By addressing these gaps, the construction industry can better leverage emerging technologies to improve productivity and competitiveness. This research contributes empirical evidence to the limited literature on Construction 4.0 in Ghana and offers insights that can inform future studies and policy frameworks in similar contexts.