Authors : Fowzi Jamal Mohamed Barrow; Abdirahman Nor Hassan

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb048

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Abstract : The construction industry plays a critical role in Somalia’s economic recovery, urban development, and employment generation, particularly in rapidly growing urban centers such as Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Kismayo, Baidoa, and Garowe. Despite increasing demand for modern infrastructure, many construction companies continue to rely on manual and fragmented operational practices, resulting in inefficiencies, cost overruns, project delays, and limited transparency. While digitalization and technological innovation—such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), project management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), automated equipment, and data analytics—have transformed the global construction industry, their adoption in Somalia remains limited and uneven. This study examines the impact of technology and digitalization on the growth and performance of Somalia’s construction industry, using Hadiid Industries Group as a case study. Rather than focusing on a single technology, the research explores how the combined use of multiple digital and technological tools influences project execution, operational efficiency, coordination, and organizational growth. A mixedmethods research approach is employed, integrating qualitative data from interviews and document analysis with quantitative data from surveys and performance indicators.

Keywords : Construction Industry; Digitalization; Technology Adoption; Building Information Modeling (BIM); Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Project Management Systems; Mixed-Methods Research; Somalia; Post-Conflict Development; Organizational Performance.

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