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The construction industry has recently witnessed a paradigm shift from traditional

paper-based method of service delivery to electronic information exchange using

Information Technology (IT), at least in the western world like UK. It is now evident

that the adoption of IT can enhance construction productivity and improve

communications for effective decision-making and coordination among construction

participants. The ability of the industry to avail itself of technology depends on the

level of usage by construction participants including the Quantity Surveyor (QS) who

plays a major role in the management of project success determinants, such as cost,

time and quality. This research therefore evaluates the level of adoption of IT by QS

in Nigeria and its impact in discharging their professional obligations to achieve

improved service delivery. A review of the relevant literature using published sources

was conducted to identify the current state and use of IT in the industry in various

parts of the world. In order to assess the level of adoption of technology by QS in

Nigeria and to evaluate its impact on their service delivery, data collected through

questionnaires administered to practicing professionals were analysed and

subsequently ranked using their mean item score (MIS) and the Kruskal Wallis H test.

The research revealed that despite the average to high awareness of the importance of

IT in improving service delivery and productivity, QS in Nigeria are still reluctant in

using these technologies mainly due to the high initial cost of acquisition; lack of

infrastructures to support its use and security concerns such as the susceptibility of IT

system. It is concluded that the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors should act as

a champion in raising the awareness of IT among its members and the Government

should provide an enabling environment for its importation and usage.