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Bing, L and Tiong, R L K (1999) Risk Management Model for International Construction Joint Ventures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 377–84.

Conley, M A and Gregory, R A (1999) Partnering on Small Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 320–4.

Faniran, O O, Love, P E D and Li, H (1999) Optimal Allocation of Construction Planning Resources. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 311–9.

Jahren, C T, Ellsworth, B J and Bergeson, K (1999) Constructability Test for Cold In-Place Asphalt Recycling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 325–9.

Karim, A and Adeli, H (1999) CONSCOM: An OO Construction Scheduling and Change Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 368–76.

Karim, A and Adeli, H (1999) OO Information Model for Construction Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 361–7.

Lee, H and Yi, K J (1999) Application of Mathematical Matrix to Integrate Project Schedule and Cost. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 339–46.

Li, H, Cao, J and Love, P E D (1999) Using Machine Learning and GA to Solve Time-Cost Trade-Off Problems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 347–53.

Mitropoulos, P and Tatum, C B (1999) Technology Adoption Decisions in Construction Organizations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 330–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:5(330)
  • Abstract:
    This research examines how managers in contractors' organizations make decisions to adopt a new technology. This paper presents the decision-making processes managers use in the adoption of new technologies, the factors affecting these processes, and the strategies managers use to deal with the uncertainty involved in such decisions. The study focused on eight cases of adoption of two commercially available information technologies: (1) Electronic data interchange; and (2) 3D computer-aided design systems. This paper summarizes relevant background, briefly describes the decisions studied, presents the major findings, and highlights practical applications. The recommendations focus on the strategies that managers can use to increase the likelihood of successful adoption of new technologies.

Shi, J J (1999) Activity-Based Construction (ABC) Modeling and Simulation Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 354–60.

Thomas, H R and Završki, I (1999) Construction Baseline Productivity: Theory and Practice. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 295–303.

Tommelein, I D, Riley, D R and Howell, G A (1999) Parade Game: Impact of Work Flow Variability on Trade Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 304–10.