Drivers of Information Communication Technologies Adoption in the South African Construction Organisations

Ornella Tanga, Clinton Aigbavboa, Kudzai Mbowa, Chika Okafor

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Abstract

The building sector relies entirely on good communication among teams, individuals, and organisations. But communication in a project-based environment involves different stakeholders and individuals that come together for a certain period to share the project’s goals as well as organisational goals. The adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has developed a productive and active method of information exchange among experts. This study set out to evaluate the drivers of ICTs in South African construction organisations to encourage more adoption. An e-questionnaire was employed as part of a quantitative research technique to gather information from construction industry professionals. They consist of mechanical, industrial, and electrical engineers, construction managers, and project managers, as well as quantity surveyors. Standard deviation (SD), mean item score (MIS), and Kruskal-walli’s were utilised to examine the collected data. The results showed that the most prominent drivers of ICTs in construction organisations involve the elimination of time-consuming processes, communication and collaboration, and maximized project profitability. It is recommended that construction professionals should adopt the various ICTs because of the advantages they bring to construction projects from inception to completion. Additionally, training should be given to all the project members to encourage its adoption.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 13th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2023
EditorsSyed M. Ahmed, Salman Azhar, Amelia D. Saul, Kelly L. Mahaffy, Rizwan U. Farooqui
PublisherEast Carolina University
ISBN (Electronic)9781732441644
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event13th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2023 - Arnhem, Netherlands
Duration: 8 May 202311 May 2023

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Construction in the 21st Century
Volume2023-May
ISSN (Electronic)2640-1177

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2023
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityArnhem
Period8/05/2311/05/23

Keywords

  • Communication
  • Construction Industry
  • ICT
  • South Africa

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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