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Ahmad, S, Soetanto, R and Goodier, C (2019) Lean approach in precast concrete component production. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 457–70.

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Almusharraf, A and Whyte, A (2016) Task-based defect management: Anatomical classification. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 345-58.

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Atkins, R and Emmanuel, R (2014) Could refurbishment of “traditional” buildings reduce carbon emissions?. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 4(03), 221-37.

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Böhme, T, Escribano, A, Heffernan, E E and Beazley, S (2018) Causes and mitigation for declining productivity in the Australian mid-rise residential construction sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 253–66.

Bosch, A, Volker, L and Koutamanis, A (2015) BIM in the operations stage: Bottlenecks and implications for owners. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(03), 331-43.

De Silva, N, Weerasinghe, R P N P, Madhusanka, H W N and Kumaraswamy, M (2017) Relationally integrated value networks for total facilities management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 7(03), 313-29.

Fahmy, A, Hassan, T, Bassioni, H and McCaffer, R (2019) Dynamic scheduling model for the construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(03), 313–30.

Geekiyanage, D and Ramachandra, T (2020) Nexus between running costs and building characteristics of commercial buildings: hedonic regression modelling. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(03), 389–406.

Hamzeh, F, Rached, F, Hraoui, Y, Karam, A J, Malaeb, Z, El Asmar, M and Abbas, Y (2019) Integrated project delivery as an enabler for collaboration: a Middle East perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 334–47.

Hasan, A, Elmualim, A, Rameezdeen, R, Baroudi, B and Marshall, A (2018) An exploratory study on the impact of mobile ICT on productivity in construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 320–32.

• Type: Journal Article
• Keywords: Information technology; Productivity; Construction industry; Communications; Communications technology; Mobile communications;
• ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
• URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2017-0080
• Abstract:
  The issue of low productivity has remained a very stern and chronic problem in construction projects. Previous studies have found poor communication as one of the leading causes of low-construction productivity. Recent advances in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) have the potential to enhance communication and access to information in construction projects. However, the implications of the use of mobile ICT on construction productivity have not been investigated in sufficient depth, especially from the perspectives of its users, i.e. construction management (CM) professionals. The paper aims to discuss these issues. A focus group session involving ten experienced CM professionals from different organisations of the South Australian construction industry was moderated by a group of four researchers to gather data on mobile ICT usage and its implications for construction productivity. Lack of training and guidelines on effective applications of these technologies to construction projects is a major bottleneck. Results indicate that despite noticeable advances in mobile ICT, differences in usage style and user attitude have limited their overall impact on productivity. This paper is based on data gathered from CM professionals working in the South Australian construction industry. The study highlights the importance of strategising the use of mobile ICT to achieve the desired productivity rates through policy, training, work-life balance, and deeper and wider understanding of these technologies. The study examines the perceptions of CM professionals on the usefulness of mobile ICT in construction projects and its implications for construction productivity.

Holt, G D and Edwards, D J (2014) Machinery transportation management: case study of “plant-trailer” H&S incidents. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 4(03), 264-80.

Ismail, S and Haris, F A (2014) Constraints in implementing Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Malaysia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 4(03), 238-50.

Javed, A A, Pan, W, Chen, L and Zhan, W (2018) A systemic exploration of drivers for and constraints on construction productivity enhancement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 239–52.

Kamara, J M (2017) Maintaining focus on clients’ requirements using the DQI tool: Towards a requirements-oriented project process. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 7(03), 271-83.

Karunaratne, T L W and De Silva, N (2019) Demand-side energy retrofit potential in existing office buildings. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 426–39.

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Kissi, E, Agyekum, K, Baiden, B K, Tannor, R A, Asamoah, G E and Andam, E T (2019) Impact of project monitoring and evaluation practices on construction project success criteria in Ghana. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 364–82.

Kumara, W H C D, Waidyasekara, K G A S and Weerasinghe, R P N P (2016) Building management system for sustainable built environment in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 302-16.

Kumaraswamy, M, Mahesh, G, Mahalingam, A, Loganathan, S and Kalidindi, S N (2017) Developing a clients’ charter and construction project KPIs to direct and drive industry improvements. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 7(03), 253-70.

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Tanko, B L, Abdullah, F, Mohamad Ramly, Z and Enegbuma, W I (2018) An implementation framework of value management in the Nigerian construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 305–19.

Ugulu, R A and Allen, S (2018) Using the learning curve theory in the investigation of on-site craft gangs’ blockwork construction productivity. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 267–80.

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Zahed, S E, Shahooei, S, Farooghi, F, Shahandashti, M and Ardekani, S (2019) Life-cycle cost analysis of a short-haul underground freight transportation system for the DFW Airport. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 440–56.

Zarghami, S A, Gunawan, I and Schultmann, F (2019) Entropy of centrality values for topological vulnerability analysis of water distribution networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 412–25.