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Al Qady, M and Kandil, A (2010) Concept Relation Extraction from Construction Documents Using Natural Language Processing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 294–302.
El-adaway, I H and Kandil, A A (2010) Multiagent System for Construction Dispute Resolution (MAS-COR). Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 303–15.
El-Gohary, N M and El-Diraby, T E (2010) Dynamic Knowledge-Based Process Integration Portal for Collaborative Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 316–28.
Girmscheid, G and Brockmann, C (2010) Inter- and Intraorganizational Trust in International Construction Joint Ventures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 353–60.
Kale, S and Arditi, D (2010) Innovation Diffusion Modeling in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 329–40.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Innovation; Construction industry; Information Technology (IT); Computer aided design; Quality control; Organizations; Innovation; Information Technology; Computer aided design; Quality control; Organizations;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000134
- Abstract:
The innovation diffusion modeling approach proposes that the diffusion of an innovation in an industry is mainly driven by internal and external influence factors. But the innovation diffusion models used in previous research studies conducted in the construction management literature are excessively restrictive. This research uses a more flexible model called the nonuniform influence (NUI) model to study the diffusion of a technological innovation, namely, computer aided design (CAD) technology in the Turkish architectural design practice; and an administrative innovation, namely, ISO 9000 certification in the Turkish precast concrete industry. The research findings point out that the NUI model performs significantly better than previously used models and that internal rather than external influence plays a predominant role in the diffusion of both types of innovation. The research findings provide additional insights into the diffusion of CAD technology and ISO 9000 certification which could not be captured by the previously used diffusion models. They show that internal influence on the diffusion of CAD technology increases with passage of time and that internal influence on the diffusion ISO 9000 certification decreases with passage of time. The research has academic importance because it addresses the limitations of previous innovation diffusion research and provides quantitative insights into the diffusion of innovations; knowledge that is lacking in the construction management literature. The research is of practical importance because it provides useful observations that architecture/engineering/construction firms can use to understand the presence of imitative behavior in the innovation diffusion process and the role of innovation characteristics in imitative behavior.
Lin, C and Huang, H (2010) Improved Baseline Productivity Analysis Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 367–76.
Love, P E D, Edwards, D J, Watson, H and Davis, P (2010) Rework in Civil Infrastructure Projects: Determination of Cost Predictors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 275–82.
Menassa, C, Peña Mora, F and Pearson, N (2010) Study of Real Options with Exogenous Competitive Entry to Analyze Dispute Resolution Ladder Investments in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 377–90.
Minchin, R E, Henriquez, N R, King, A M and Lewis, D W (2010) Owners Respond: Preferences for Task Performance, Delivery Systems, and Quality Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 283–93.
Thomas, M U (2010) Models for Managing Contingency Construction Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 391–8.
Toor, S and Ofori, G (2010) Positive Psychological Capital as a Source of Sustainable Competitive Advantage for Organizations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 341–52.
Touran, A (2010) Probabilistic Approach for Budgeting in Portfolio of Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(03), 361–6.