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Abdulhadi, M (2012) IT adoption in the construction sector in Libya, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Built Environment Division, University of Glamorgan.
Al-Derham, H R (1999) The establishment of performance criteria for the evaluation of procurement of senior staff and private housing projects in the State of Qatar, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Centre for Research in Built Environment, University of Glamorgan.
Chien, H-J (2003) Developing a digital nervous system for enhancing effectiveness of construction management and increasing commercial benefit in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Division of Built & Natural Environment, University of Glamorgan.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: business performance; client satisfaction; e-commerce; information and communication technology; interview; productivity; questionnaire survey; UK; waste
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- URL: https://pure.southwales.ac.uk/en/studentthesis/developing-a-digital-nervous-system-for-enhancing-effectiveness-of-construction-management-and-increasing-commercial-benefit-in-the-uk-construction-industry(eae650ad-778f-4873-ab37-e1717dbbd4bc).html
- Abstract:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilitates better communication within the construction industry and has the potential to change the industry beyond recognition. The aim of this research is to develop a theoretical Digital Nervous System (DNS) model for the UK construction industry to enable companies to improve their corporate business performance. To accomplish the aim of the research, the author conducted extensive secondary and primary data collection. Two primary research techniques were adopted to elicit data and information from respondents, these were; questionnaire surveys and structured interviews. A comprehensive review of secondary data was undertaken, this included a review of published literature, both in print and electronic format. A theoretical DNS model has been proposed by the author in this research. This DNS model is able to support and integrate the following functions: To manage inner-company operations more efficiently using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Intranet technology. To use Extranets to improve communication with business partners by sharing up-to-date information. To exploit the potential of the Internet to increase interaction with the public, interest groups and potential clients. To create commercial benefits available to the construction industry through the use of e-Commerce. The potential benefits of utilising a DNS model for a construction organisation are significant. The possible improvements that can be attributed to adopting the DNS model proposed by the author of this research include: • Reduction in an organisation's costs and construction time. • Improved profits. • Reduction in defects and waste. • Increase in productivity and client satisfaction.
Jeyakumar, R (2013) The implementation and effectiveness of value engineering in the United Arab Emirates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Advanced Technology, University of Glamorgan.
Laptali, E (1996) Application of optimisation techniques to planning and estimating decisions in the building process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, University of Glamorgan.
Mantle, E J (2007) An evaluation of 3d building modelling and visualisation packages for enhancing public participation within the planning process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Glamorgan (Wales) (United Kingdom).
Miller, C J M (2000) An empirical investigation of small construction enterprises in South Wales, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Technology, University of Glamorgan.