Public tertiary institutions in Nigeria have been beneficiaries of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund
(TETFUND), aimed at enhancing the quality of education by providing essential structures. The TETFUNDis a government agency in Nigeria, established by an Act in 2011 to provide financial support to public
tertiary institutions in the country. Despite this initiative, many projects encounter setbacks such as budget
overruns and suboptimal resource allocation, leading to uncompleted or abandoned building construction
projects. Deployment of technologies has enhanced the concept of intelligent construction, which has
impacted the processes of building construction. These stalled projects hamper the universities’ ability to
expand infrastructure, improve educational quality, and accommodate growing student populations.
Identifying the root causes of project abandonment and exploring the potential role of technology in
addressing these issues is crucial for utilizing available funds. This study examines how technology can
enhance the efficiency and transparency of TETFUND construction projects in public universities in Delta
State, Nigeria. The research methodology to be adopted is a descriptive approach where a review of the literature
would be performed and advantages drawn from them. The focus was on TETFUND-sponsored buildings
randomly selected from the research population. Technology can enhance the projects by optimizing
material usage, reducing waste, and improving energy efficiency, thus contributing to more sustainable
university campuses. TETFUND building construction projects involve multiple stakeholders, including
Architects, Project Managers, Contractors, Academia, Universities, and TETFUND. Understanding how
leveraging technology impacts these stakeholders can help improve collaboration and communication
throughout the project lifecycle.
Keywords: artificial intelligence