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Ling, F Y Y (2005) Models for predicting quality of building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(01), 6–20.

Love, P E and Edwards, D J (2005) Taking the pulse of UK construction project managers' health: Influence of job demands, job control and social support on psychological wellbeing. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(01), 88–101.

Othman, A A E, Hassan, T M and Pasquire, C L (2005) Analysis of factors that drive brief development in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(01), 69–87.

Oyedele, L O and Tham, K W (2005) Examining architects' performance in Nigerian private and public sectors building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(01), 52–68.

Peansupap, V and Walker, D (2005) Factors affecting ICT diffusion: A case study of three large Australian construction contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(01), 21–37.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Communication technologies; technology led strategy; innovation; diffusion; innovation; performance approach; performance concept; performance-based design; stakeholder engagement; diffusion; innovation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://ariel.emeraldinsight.com/vl=8296175/cl=17/nw=1/rpsv/cgi-bin/linker?ini=emerald&reqidx=/cw/mcb/09699988/v12n1/s2/p21
  • Abstract:
    To address the critical issue of how best to adopt and diffuse information and communication technology (ICT) into organisations. Design/methodology/approach - During April and May 2002, a survey of ICT diffusion of ICT users from three construction organisations was conducted. Findings - Results from an earlier phase of this study indicated that 11 factors influence ICT diffusion. The aim of this paper is to report on phase 2 study results within three construction organisations based on the 11 factors found to influence ICT diffusion. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with five to six ICT users and an implementer for each of the case study companies. Originality/value - Three factors were found to have a weak influence on ICT diffusion, while eight have a strong influence. These influencing factors may be grouped into four interrelated categories: management, individual, technology, and work environment. Their inter-relationship should be coherently and comprehensively addressed.

Williams, T P (2005) Bidding ratios to predict highway project costs. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(01), 38–51.