Integrating Technology in Facility Management: A Case Study of Nigerian Healthcare Facilities

This paper examines the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies in the facility management of Nigerian healthcare facilities. Healthcare facilities in Nigeria encounter persistent challenges including ageing infrastructure, overcrowded wards, poorly maintained medical equipment, and inefficient administrative processes, all of which compromise operational efficiency and patient care quality. Through a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed sources published between 2016 and 2026, this study explores how IoT and BIM technologies can address these challenges through real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making. The paper synthesises literature on technology adoption in healthcare settings across Africa and conducts a comparative analysis of Nigeria with Kenya, South Africa, India, Rwanda, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and Malawi. Key findings indicate that IoT and BIM implementation can reduce equipment downtime by approximately 25 to 35 percent, optimise energy consumption by 20 percent, and improve space utilisation efficiency. However, adoption remains limited, primarily due to financial constraints, inadequate technical expertise, deficient infrastructure, and weak policy support. Major barriers include high implementation costs, shortage of skilled personnel, irregular power supply, and poor internet connectivity. The study proposes evidence-based strategies including investment in digital infrastructure, institutional policy development, capacity building for facility managers, continuous monitoring and evaluation, strategic resource allocation, and promotion of inter-departmental collaboration. The paper concludes that technology integration constitutes a strategic imperative for modern healthcare facility management in Nigeria, offering substantial potential for sectoral improvement.

Internet of Things, Building Information Modelling, facility management, healthcare technology, Nigeria

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