Theoretical framework for ICT implementation in the Malaysian construction industry: Issues and challenges

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Farhan Mohd Mukelas ◽  
Emma Ahmad Zawawi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Ict Implementation

scholarly journals Major Participants in the Construction Industry and Their Approaches to Risks: A Theoretical Framework

2017 ◽  
Vol 182 ◽  
pp. 314-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohua Jin ◽  
Guomin Zhang ◽  
Junxiao Liu ◽  
Yingbin Feng ◽  
Jian Zuo
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Theoretical Framework

scholarly journals A PROPOSED THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK ON STRATEGIES FOR KLANG VALLEY MALAYSIAN QUANTITY SURVEYING CONSULTANCY FIRMS TO ACHIEVE PROFITABILITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (21) ◽  
pp. 01-12
Author(s):  
Bee-Ling Chong ◽  
Kai-Chen Goh ◽  
Tien-Choon Toh
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Firm Growth ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Consulting Firms ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Quantity Surveying ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis

There is a lack of research studies showing the specific practices that enable QS consultancy firms to achieve profitability in Malaysia’s construction industry. As firm profitability is expected to have a positive and significant impact on firm growth, this put Malaysia's QS consulting firms at risk and affected firm growth if the problem they face remains unresolved. Despite the current Covid-19 pandemic has led to the global financial crisis, weaker global growth is still a big issue to developing countries including Malaysia. Construction firms such as QS consultancy firms face a lot of challenges due to the globalisation and competitiveness of the construction industry. Quantity surveying (QS) consultancy firms need to adopt suitable strategies to survive and grow in an evolving business environment. Thus, this paper focuses on the theoretical framework of the strategies for QS consultancy firms.

scholarly journals Policy Mix for a Transition to Sustainability: Green Buildings in Norway

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde Nykamp
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Policy Mix ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Clear Communication ◽  
Different Levels

A transition to sustainability is a systemic shift in the way buildings are procured, produced and used, as well as how the built environment connects to the energy and mobility systems. This study focuses on the role of policy and assesses how the policy mix affects transition to green buildings. The case of the Norwegian construction industry is analyzed through a theoretical framework that cuts across policy domains, it includes a mix of policy instruments, as well as rationales for policy. Results show that the instrument mix is relatively consistent and there is a powerful self-reinforcing dynamic among financial, regulative, and information-based instruments. A small fraction of the industry drives innovation, and policy instruments target different segments of the industry accordingly. The synergies between instruments create a dynamic where policy aimed at the elite and policy aimed at lifting the bottom reinforce each other. This policy dynamic supports a transition by allowing the industry to change through cumulative incremental changes. At the same time there is a need for coordination between policy domains and different levels of governance. Conflicts arise from differences in goals and styles of governance in different policy domains. Findings show that inconsistencies and conflicts are inevitable, these aspects can be counterbalanced by consistency in implementation and by credibility and clear communication from policy makers.

scholarly journals CLASSIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS FOR A UNIVERSAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGY

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-159
Author(s):  
Matej Mihić
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Identification Process ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Construction Hazards ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Take All

Hazard identification in the construction industry is subject to a larger number of variables and unknowns than in other manufacturing industries making the hazard identification process more difficult and resulting in many injuries and fatalities. Moreover, previous research identified a research gap with regards to a universal hazard identification method. The results presented in this paper are a prerequisite for the development of such a method. Specifically, this paper proposes a novel classification of hazards in order to enable a more accurate hazard identification process which can take all possible hazards into consideration. Based on the theoretical framework, three hazard types are proposed in the research: self-induced hazards, peer-induced hazards, and global hazards. This classification is based on who is the source (who causes) the hazards in relation to who is affected by the hazards. Such classification was not identified in previous literature. This research also has practical implications. Such classification of hazards may influence safety experts to more actively focus on peer-induced hazards which are the hardest to identify. Finally, the outputs of the entire research should enable a more accurate and comprehensive hazard identification resulting in reduced injury and fatality rates in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Theoretical Framework for Informal Groups of Construction Workers: A Grounded Theory Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Fu ◽  
Gui Ye ◽  
Xiaoyu Tang ◽  
Qinjun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Behavioral Science ◽  
Group Behavior ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Informal Group ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Informal Groups

The current construction industry, which has a high accident rate and declining labor productivity, urgently requires efficient and practical management policies. Research has shown that social norms within informal groups have considerable influence on construction workers, while studies on informal groups of construction workers (IGCWs) have been scarce. Current theories of informal groups have not been analyzed in combination with construction industry characteristics. The purpose of this paper is to develop a theoretical framework of IGCWs, including definitions, types, characteristics, causes, and functions. First, on the basis of existing theoretical research of informal groups, two semistructured interviews were designed to collect data from managers and workers. Then, a qualitative approach using grounded theory with NVivo software was employed to code the interview information, and 25 subcategories were obtained: 5 types, 10 characteristics, 4 causes, and 6 functions of IGCWs. Eventually, a conceptual model was established to explain the definition of IGCWs according to the interview data and subcategories identified. This study not only contributes to improving behavioral science theory, especially group behavior theory and human relations theory, but also contributes to constructing an informal group theory of the construction industry. In practical terms, the targeted identification of IGCWs is useful for managers in taking measures to more effectively manage construction workers.

scholarly journals ICT Implementation of Small- and Medium-Sized Construction Enterprises: Organizational Characteristics, Driving Forces, and Value Perceptions

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Lu ◽  
Pardis Pishdad-Bozorgi ◽  
Guangbin Wang ◽  
Yingxia Xue ◽  
Dan Tan
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Strategic Orientation ◽  
Organizational Characteristics ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Value Perceptions ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government

This study discusses the organizational characteristics, driving factors, and value perceptions of small- and medium-sized construction enterprises in information and communication technology (ICT) implementation and investigates how the heterogeneous impacts of these features on subsequent ICT implementation practices are manifested. Based on questionnaire responses provided by 338 respondents from the Chinese construction industry, these associations were empirically tested using statistical methods, such as t-test, ANOVA, and correlation test. The analysis results indicate that the engagement of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in ICT is a function of their annual sales turnover and the location in which they are operating, but no correlation was found with age, ownership structure, or business type. Moreover, strategic orientation was found to be the most effective driver in determining SMEs’ ICT-level, followed by pressures from competitors, incentive and mandatory policies from the government, intentions to improve work efficiency and quality, and ICT requirements from clients and partners, in that order. The findings further reveal that the differences in value perceptions generated after the adoption of ICT is the reason why SMEs tend to adopt less expensive ICT, that is, to use packaged rather than customized ICT, which can improve efficiency quickly, without considering the long-term benefits of the selected ICT. These findings provide insights for researchers and policymakers, allowing them to develop an in-depth understanding of the stimuli that are advantageous in ICT implementation in construction SMEs in developing countries.

scholarly journals Barriers and Benefits of ICT Adoption in the Nigerian Construction Industry. A Comprehensive Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Taofeeq D. Moshood ◽  
Gusman Nawanir ◽  
Shahryar Sorooshian ◽  
Fatimah Mahmud ◽  
Adekunle Q. Adeleke
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Conference Papers

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is seen as a way to enhance knowledge collection in the construction sector. Although the theoretical benefits of ICT implementation have been clarified, realizing such benefits is insufficient. This paper attempted a systematic analysis of the literature using ATLAS.ti 9 software to save, identify, and analyze this study’s data. A total of 102 articles were actively reviewed, including 82 Scopus journals and 20 conference papers published from 2003 to 2020. In this article, from a construction industry point of view, the ICT adoption process is considered as an interaction between technology, task, and an individual from a construction industry perspective. While ICT is acknowledged as a source of aggressive gain by both practitioners and scholars, ICT’s sole presence would definitely not guarantee achievement in the industry’s ICT approval. Companies cannot grasp the full benefits of ICT, except that users are able to adopt the technology. Hence, the issues related to ICT adoption need to be examined.

scholarly journals Design for safety: theoretical framework of the safety aspect of BIM system to determine the safety index

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ai Lin Evelyn Teo ◽  
George Ofori ◽  
Imelda Krisiani Tjandra ◽  
Hanjoon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Intelligent System ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Safety Index ◽  
Safety Aspect ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Mandatory Requirement

Despite the safety improvement drive that has been implemented in the construction industry in Singapore for many years, the industry continues to report the highest number of workplace fatalities, compared to other industries. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the theoretical framework of the safety aspect of a proposed BIM System to determine a Safety Index. An online questionnaire survey was conducted to ascertain the current workplace safety and health situation in the construction industry and explore how BIM can be used to improve safety performance in the industry. A safety hazard library was developed based on the main contributors to fatal accidents in the construction industry, determined from the formal records and existing literature, and a series of discussions with representatives from the Workplace Safety and Health Institute (WSH Institute) in Singapore. The results from the survey suggested that the majority of the firms have implemented the necessary policies, programmes and procedures on Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) practices. However, BIM is still not widely applied or explored beyond the mandatory requirement that building plans should be submitted to the authorities for approval in BIM format. This paper presents a discussion of the safety aspect of the Intelligent Productivity and Safety System (IPASS) developed in the study. IPASS is an intelligent system incorporating the buildable design concept, theory on the detection, prevention and control of hazards, and the Construction Safety Audit Scoring System (ConSASS). The system is based on the premise that safety should be considered at the design stage, and BIM can be an effective tool to facilitate the efforts to enhance safety performance. IPASS allows users to analyse and monitor key aspects of the safety performance of the project before the project starts and as the project progresses.

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