@inproceedings{16d2a2758cd748cfb422777248084c10,
title = "Drivers of Information Communication Technologies Adoption in the South African Construction Organisations",
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{\textquoteright}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{\textquoteright}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.",
keywords = "Communication, Construction Industry, ICT, South Africa",
author = "Ornella Tanga and Clinton Aigbavboa and Kudzai Mbowa and Chika Okafor",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2023 by CITC-13.; 13th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2023 ; Conference date: 08-05-2023 Through 11-05-2023",
year = "2023",
language = "English",
series = "International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century",
publisher = "East Carolina University",
editor = "Ahmed, {Syed M.} and Salman Azhar and Saul, {Amelia D.} and Mahaffy, {Kelly L.} and Farooqui, {Rizwan U.}",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2023",
address = "United States",
}