Adoption and implementation of building information modelling (BIM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): a review and conceptualization

Saka, Abdullahi B.; Chan, Daniel W.M.

doi:10.1108/ecam-06-2019-0332

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“…In emerging economies, the SME sector contributes about 45% of aggregate employment and up to 33% of the GDP (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development 2017). Japan has the biggest share of SMEs among the developed countries, comprising 99.7% of total enterprises (Saka & Chan 2020). In South Africa, SMEs make 91% of the formal businesses, contributing between 51% and 57% of the GDP and providing about 60% of employment (Cant & Wiid 2013).…”

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Managerial conceptual competencies and the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Zimbabwe

Mashavira

Chipunza

2021

The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Busi

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Background: Literature is replete with evidence on the impact of managerial competencies on firm performance. Yet, there is minimal evidence on how managerial conceptual competencies in particular, affect the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe.Aim: The current study was meant to find the impact of managerial conceptual competencies on the performance of SMEs in Zimbabwe’s Harare Province.Setting: The under-exploration of the relationship between managerial conceptual competencies and SME performance, in an economy that at present is highly informalised, provides a platform for further exploration of this phenomenon.Methods: The study adopted a purely quantitative approach that employed a structured direct survey design.Results: The study established that owners and/or managers had reasonable levels of conceptual competencies and that SMEs performed fairly well in terms of both innovation and return on investment (ROI). It was found out that statistically significant relationships existed between managerial conceptual competencies and SME performance when measured by innovation and ROI.Conclusion: In view of the results, it can be concluded that the performance of SMEs in terms of innovation and ROI can be influenced, to some extent, by owner and/or managers’ conceptual competencies.

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Managerial conceptual competencies and the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Zimbabwe

Mashavira

Chipunza

2021

The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Busi

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“…Interpretivism has been used extensively in contemporary construction and civil engineering management literature. undertaken that underscore the validity of approach adopted (Sepasgozar et al, 2019;Zhong et al, 2019;Saka and Chan, 2020).…”

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Metrics development and modelling the mixed reality and digital twin adoption in the context of Industry 4.0

Sepasgozar

Ghobadi

Shirowzhan

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PurposeThis paper aims to examine the current technology acceptance model (TAM) in the field of mixed reality and digital twin (MRDT) and identify key factors affecting users' intentions to use MRDT. The factors are used as a set of key metrics for proposing a predictive model for virtual, augmented and mixed reality (MR) acceptance by users. This model is called the extended TAM for MRDT adoption in the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) industry.Design/methodology/approachAn interpretivist philosophical lens was adopted to conduct an inductive systematic and bibliographical analysis of secondary data contained within published journal articles that focused upon MRDT acceptance modelling. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) approach to meta-analysis were adopted to ensure all key investigations were included in the final database set. Quantity indicators such as path coefficients, factor ranking, Cronbach’s alpha (a) and chi-square (b) test, coupled with content analysis, were used for examining the database constructed. The database included journal papers from 2010 to 2020.FindingsThe extant literature revealed that the most commonly used constructs of the MRDT–TAM included: subjective norm; social influence; perceived ease of use (PEOU); perceived security; perceived enjoyment; satisfaction; perceived usefulness (PU); attitude; and behavioural intention (BI). Using these identified constructs, the general extended TAM for MRDT in the AECO industry is developed. Other important factors such as “perceived immersion” could be added to the obtained model.Research limitations/implicationsThe decision to utilise a new technology is difficult and high risk in the construction project context, due to the complexity of MRDT technologies and dynamic construction environment. The outcome of the decision may affect employee performance, project productivity and on-site safety. The extended acceptance model offers a set of factors that assist managers or practitioners in making effective decisions for utilising any type of MRDT technology.Practical implicationsSeveral constraints are apparent due to the limited investigation of MRDT evaluation matrices and empirical studies. For example, the research only covers technologies which have been reported in the literature, relating to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), MR, DT and sensors, so newer technologies may not be included. Moreover, the review process could span a longer time period and thus embrace a fuller spectrum of technology development in these different areas.Originality/valueThe research provides a theoretical model for measuring and evaluating MRDT acceptance at the individual level in the AECO context and signposts future research related to MRDT adoption in the AECO industry, as well as providing managerial guidance for progressive AECO professionals who seek to expand their use of MRDT in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). A set of key factors affecting MRDT acceptance is identified which will help innovators to improve their technology to achieve a wider acceptance.

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“…Since SMEs are the backbones of the economy and would dominate the future of the construction industry (Shelton et al, 2016), it is important to analyse the CSFs of construction SMEs in order to develop their role in the industry (Dainty et al, 2017). Construction SMEs are different; however, similar results can be achieved despite differences in their business formations, which guides their strategies toward new business paths (Saka and Chan, 2020).…”

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Critical success factors for managing construction small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries of Middle East: Evidence from Iranian construction enterprises

Sarvari

Chan

Alaeos

et al. 2021

Journal of Building Engineering

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Adoption and implementation of building information modelling (BIM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): a review and conceptualization

Cited by 48 publications

References 81 publications

Managerial conceptual competencies and the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Zimbabwe

Managerial conceptual competencies and the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Zimbabwe

Metrics development and modelling the mixed reality and digital twin adoption in the context of Industry 4.0

Critical success factors for managing construction small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries of Middle East: Evidence from Iranian construction enterprises

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