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Cuervo, J C and Pheng, L S (2003) Significance of location factors for Singapore transnational construction corporations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 342–53.

Fernie, S, Green, S D and Weller, S J (2003) Dilettantes, discipline and discourse: requirements management for construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 354–67.

Hughes, W (2003) A comparison of two editions of the RIBA Plan of Work. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 302–11.

Ruthankoon, R and Ogunlana, S O (2003) Testing Hertzberg's two-factor theory in the Thai construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 333–41.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: motivation; job satisfaction; employee attitudes; Thailand; construction industry
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1289930/cl=13/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v10n5/s4/p333
  • Abstract:
    Organizational issues are inhibiting the implementation and strategic use of information technologies (IT) in the construction sector. This paper focuses on these issues and explores processes by which emerging technologies can be introduced into construction organizations. The paper is based on a case study, conducted in a major house building company that was implementing a virtual reality (VR) system for internal design review in the regional offices. Interviews were conducted with different members of the organization to explore the introduction process and the use of the system. The case study findings provide insight into the process of change, the constraints that inhibit IT implementation and the relationship between new technology and work patterns within construction organizations. They suggest that (1) user-developer communications are critical for the successful implementation of non-diffused innovations in the construction industry; and (2) successful uptake of IT requires both strategic decision-making by top management and decision-making by technical managers.

Singh, A (2003) Accelerated work-schedule design considering efficiency losses for overtime and overmanning. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 312–21.

Xiao, H and Proverbs, D (2003) Factors influencing contractors performance: an international investigation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 322–32.