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Adinyira, E, Manu, P, Agyekum, K, Mahamadu, A and Olomolaiye, P O (2020) Violent behaviour on construction sites: structural equation modelling of its impact on unsafe behaviour using partial least squares. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3363–93.

Aghimien, D O, Aigbavboa, C O and Oke, A E (2020) Critical success factors for digital partnering of construction organisations – a Delphi study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3171–88.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Digital partnering; Digital transformation; Digitalisation; Fourth industrial revolution;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-11-2019-0602
  • Abstract:
    The construction organisations in developing countries are lagging in digital technology usage; hence, they are still characterised by poor project delivery and technological backwardness. To checkmate this problem, partnering with other organisations was proposed, while critical factors needed for successful digital partnering of construction organisations were assessed.Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a qualitative research approach. Delphi method was used to get experts' opinion on some identified factors necessary for successful digital partnering. The experts for the study were selected using defined criteria, and a combination of interquartile deviation, Kendall's coefficient of concordance and chi-square was used to achieve robust consensus among respondents. Mann–Whitney U test was also used to ascertain the difference in perception of experts.Findings The findings revealed trust in digital partners, top management support and digital partner selection as the three key success factors for partnering. Other factors that can be considered alongside these main factors are the creation of a common goal, a long-term commitment, effective communication, proper conflict resolution and structured as well as continuous digital training, workshops and meetings.Practical implications Instead of going through the digitalisation journey alone, construction organisations, particularly in a developing country like South Africa, stand a better chance of surviving the dynamic construction and digital environment by partnering with other organisations within and outside the industry. Carefully selecting the right partner, trusting in their capability and ensuring constant commitment is necessary for the success of the process.Originality/value The value of this study lies in its ability to showcase the critical success factors needed for effective digital partnering, an aspect that lacks adequate consideration in the digitalisation of construction industry discourse.

Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D, Tokede, O, Morrison, J and Chirnside, A (2020) Building high-performing and integrated project teams. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3341–61.

Alleman, D and Lee, E (2020) Mitigating the legal challenges of imposing disincentives on nonperforming transportation projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 2859–91.

Arbabi, H, Salehi-Taleshi, M and Ghods, K (2020) The role of project management office in developing knowledge management infrastructure. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3261–87.

Bevan, W, Lu, S and Sexton, M (2020) Skills required to deliver energy efficient school retrofit buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3051–73.

Huynh, T T, Dang, C N, Le-Hoai, L, Pham, A and Nguyen, T D (2020) Proposing a strategy map for coastal urban project success using the balanced scorecard method. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 2993–3030.

Irfan, M, Malik, M S A and Kaka Khel, S S U H (2020) Effect of factors of organizational structure influencing nonphysical waste in road projects of developing countries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3135–53.

Kim, S Y, Nguyen, M V and Luu, V T (2020) A performance evaluation framework for construction and demolition waste management: stakeholder perspectives. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3189–213.

Lin, Y, Guo, Y, Kim, C, Chen, P and Qian, M (2020) The impact of relational governance on the adaptability of international contractors: a comparative study between China and Korea. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3235–59.

Liu, B, Xue, B, Meng, J, Chen, X and Sun, T (2020) How project management practices lead to infrastructure sustainable success: an empirical study based on goal-setting theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 2797–833.

Loosemore, M, Higgon, D and Osborne, J (2020) Managing new social procurement imperatives in the Australian construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3075–93.

Olanrewaju, O I, Chileshe, N, Babarinde, S A and Sandanayake, M (2020) Investigating the barriers to building information modeling (BIM) implementation within the Nigerian construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 2931–58.

Oshodi, O, Edwards, D J, lam, K C, Olanipekun, A O and Aigbavboa, C O (2020) Construction output modelling: a systematic review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 2959–91.

Song, Z, Yang, F, Boezeman, E J and Li, X (2020) Do new-generation construction professionals be provided what they desire at work? A study on work values and supplies–values fit. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 2835–58.

Sun, C, Xu, H and Jiang, S (2020) Understanding the risk factors of BIM technology implementation in the construction industry: an interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3289–308.

Sun, M, Zhu, F and Sun, X (2020) Influencing factors of construction professionals’ burnout in China: a sequential mixed-method approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3215–33.

Türkakın, O H, Manisalı, E and Arditi, D (2020) Delay analysis in construction projects with no updated work schedules. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 2893–909.

Tong, R, Zhang, N, Wang, X and Zhao, H (2020) Impact of safety management system on safety performance: the mediating role of safety responsibility. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3155–70.

Vahdatmanesh, M and Firouzi, A (2020) Construction material supply risk management using Asian option contracts: the case of a pipeline project. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3395–414.

Wang, Y, Ye, G, Zhang, Y, Mu, P and Wang, H (2020) Total factor productivity growth and its contribution: lessons from the Chinese construction industry pre- and post-2008 financial crisis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 2911–29.

Zhang, L, Dai, G, Zou, X and Qi, J (2020) Robustness-based multi-objective optimization for repetitive projects under work continuity uncertainty. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3095–113.

Zhang, N, Hwang, B, Deng, X and Tay, F (2020) Collaborative contracting in the Singapore construction industry: current status, major barriers and best solutions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3115–33.

Zhang, Q, Chong, H, Liao, P and Wan, Y (2020) Logistic regression modeling of implementation of corporate safety policy in international infrastructures. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3031–50.

Zhang, Y, Luo, W, Shan, M, Pan, D and Mu, W (2020) Systematic analysis of PPP research in construction journals: from 2009 to 2019. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3309–39.