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Alshibani, A, El Ghazzawi, Y A, Mohammed, A, Ghaithan, A M and Hassanain, M A (2024) A multi-criteria decision-making model for heavy construction equipment replacement in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(03), 485–511.
Amadi, A I (2024) Investigating ground-related design deficiencies as potential triggers to cost overruns in highway projects. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(03), 349–71.
Atapattu, C N, Domingo, N and Sutrisna, M (2024) A conceptual cost estimation model for the pre-design stage of road projects using multiple regression analysis. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(03), 388–404.
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Barrientos-Orellana, A, Ballesteros-Pérez, P, Mora-Melia, D, González-Cruz, M C and Vanhoucke, M (2022) Stability and accuracy of deterministic project duration forecasting methods in earned value management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1449-69.
Bon, R and Crosthwaite, D (2001) The future of international construction: some results of 1992-1999 surveys. Building Research & Information, 29(03), 242–7.
Chandra, V and Loosemore, M (2011) Communicating about organizational culture in the briefing process: case study of a hospital project. Construction Management and Economics, 29(03), 223–31.
Choi, J O, Shrestha, B K, Kwak, Y H and Shane, J (2022) Exploring the benefits and trade-offs of design standardization in capital projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1169-93.
Chowdhury, A N, Chen, P-H and Tiong, R L K (2011) Analysing the structure of public-private partnership projects using network theory. Construction Management and Economics, 29(03), 247–60.
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Demirkesen, S and Tezel, A (2022) Investigating major challenges for industry 4.0 adoption among construction companies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1470-503.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: challenges; construction; industry 4.0; opportunities; technology
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2020-1059
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges hindering the adoption of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) among construction companies. Design/methodology/approach: The construction industry needs innovative technologies due to its complex and dynamic nature. In this respect, the latest trends such as digitalization, building information modeling (BIM), Internet of things (IoT) are of utmost importance in terms of fostering the change in managing projects and encouraging industry practitioners to adopt the change for better performance. This paper focuses on I4.0adoption among construction companies. In this respect, a questionnaire was designed and administered to construction professionals to reveal the challenges in I4.0 adoption among construction firms. The respondents were requested to fill in the questionnaire on the I4.0 efforts of their companies. The questionnaire was intended to collect the perceptions of industry practitioners working at large construction companies. Based on these, the challenges listed were ranked based on their relative importance and success indices. Finally, the Mann–Whitney U test was conducted to test whether statistically significant responses exist among groups of respondents (i.e. young and old companies, large and small, high and low revenue and main area of expertise). Findings: The results of the study indicated that resistance to change, unclear benefits and gains and cost of implementation are the major important challenges in terms of I4.0 adoption in construction projects. On the other hand, the data analysis implied that the majority of construction organizations successfully deal with the problems arising from lack of standardization, legal and contractual issues and cost of implementing in terms of promoting I4.0 adoption. Research limitations/implications: The study is expected to guide construction practitioners in terms of benefitting from I4.0 applications and deliver projects with better outcomes. This study might be used as a guide for the companies aiming to start their I4.0 transformation knowing the challenges and develop strategies for how to handle them. A concrete plan would help them achieve greater performance and benefit from the I4.0 implementation at the maximum level. Finally, the study implies that construction firms shall prepare action plans for handling each challenge listed and monitor their performance based on the planned and actual data of their projects. Originality/value: This study investigates the major challenges of I4.0 among construction companies. This is one of the important studies, which puts I4.0 focus forefront of the construction industry with a clear identification of challenges that construction organizations have to address to transform their organizations into construction 4.0. The study has the potential to guide both industry practitioners and researchers to develop awareness for the benefits of using the latest technology and fostering innovation. This is expected to create value for construction clients in terms of achieving the product with serious gains such as time and cost.
Eghbali-Zarch, M, Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, R, Dehghan-Sanej, K and Kaboli, A (2022) Prioritizing the effective strategies for construction and demolition waste management using fuzzy IDOCRIW and WASPAS methods. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1109-38.
Guo, J, Chen, J and Xie, Y (2022) Determining a reasonable concession period for risky transportation BOT projects with government subsidies based on cumulative prospect theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1396-426.
Hernández-Nicolás, C M, Martín-Ugedo, J F and Minguez-Vera, A (2022) Women CEOs and firm performance in the construction industry: evidence from Spain. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1343-57.
Jawad, S and Ledwith, A (2022) A measurement model of project control systems success for engineering and construction projects case study: contractor companies in Saudi's petroleum and chemical industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1218-40.
Kadan, R, Omotayo, T S, Boateng, P, Nani, G and Wilson, M (2024) The application of Bayesian network analysis in demystifying construction project subcontracting complexities for developing countries. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(03), 444–69.
Koolwijk, J, van Oel, C and Bel, M (2022) The interplay between financial rules, trust and power in strategic partnerships in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1089-108.
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Laryea, S (2011) Quality of tender documents: case studies from the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 29(03), 275–86.
Li, H, Guo, H L, Skitmore, M, Huang, T, Chan, K Y N and Chan, G (2011) Rethinking prefabricated construction management using the VP-based IKEA model in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 29(03), 233–45.
Lin, Y and Yang, W (2022) Tri-optimization of building shape and envelope properties using Taguchi and constraint limit method. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1284-306.
Maina, J J (2024) Modelling business performance from marketing practices of architecture firms in Nigeria. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(03), 425–43.
Mbachu, J and Frei, M (2011) Diagnosing the strategic health of an organization from SWOT analysis results: case study of the Australasian cost management profession. Construction Management and Economics, 29(03), 287–303.
Naveed, F and Khan, K I A (2022) Investigating the influence of information complexity on construction quality: a systems thinking approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1427-48.
Ndekugri, I, Silverio, A K and Mason, J (2024) Enforcing payment obligations under construction contracts by insolvency proceedings. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(03), 372–87.
Ni, G, Zhang, Z, Yuan, Z, Huang, H, Xu, N and Deng, Y (2022) Transformation paths and influencing factors of tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge in real estate companies: a qualitative study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1319-42.
Ogunseiju, O, Olayiwola, J, Akanmu, A and Olatunji, O A (2022) Evaluation of postural-assist exoskeleton for manual material handling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1358-75.
Oke, A E, Aliu, J, Ehiosun, L U, Ebekozien, A and Rotimi, A A (2024) From hurdles to heights: Blueprint for tackling distributed ledger technology challenges in the construction sector of a developing economy. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(03), 405–24.
Olawumi, T O and Chan, D W M (2022) Developing project evaluation models for smart sustainable practices implementation in construction projects: a comparative study between Nigeria and Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1522-52.
Oraee, M, Hosseini, M R, Edwards, D and Papadonikolaki, E (2022) Collaboration in BIM-based construction networks: a qualitative model of influential factors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1194-217.
Rajhans, R K (2024) Promoters’ equity pledging, policy uncertainty and firm-level cash holding: Evidence from an emerging market. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(03), 470–84.
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Shan, Y, Goodrum, P M, Zhai, D, Haas, C and Caldas, C H (2011) The impact of management practices on mechanical construction productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 29(03), 305–16.
Sharma, V, Zaki, M, Jha, K N and Krishnan, N M A (2022) Machine learning-aided cost prediction and optimization in construction operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1241-57.
Slaughter, E S (2001) Design strategies to increase building flexibility. Building Research & Information, 29(03), 208–17.
Stouffs, R (2001) Visualizing information structures and its impact on project teams: an information architecture for the virtual AEC company. Building Research & Information, 29(03), 218–32.
Tabish, S Z S and Jha, K N (2011) Analyses and evaluation of irregularities in public procurement in India. Construction Management and Economics, 29(03), 261–74.
Toosi, H, Ghaaderi, M A and Shokrani, Z (2022) Comparative study of academic research on project management in Iran and the World with text mining approach and TF–IDF method. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1553-83.
Umar, T (2022) Challenges of BIM implementation in GCC construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1139-68.
Wang, Y, Ye, G, Zheng, C and Zhang, S (2022) Total factor productivity growth and its decomposition in the Chinese construction industry since China's accession to the World Trade Organization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1258-83.
Yu, J, Ma, G, Ding, W, Mao, J and Wang, J (2022) Structural model for the relationships between age-friendly communities and quality of life of older adults in Hefei, China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(03), 1376-95.