An Ability of WhatsApp Usage in Industrialised Building System (IBS) Construction Project

Abstract

In this article, we discuss about WhatsApp application practise around project managers in managing IBS construction projects. The WhatsApp application offera great advantages, especially in collecting, managing information and data in a timely manner. Previous study highlighted effective communication become as a bridge between practitioners to share a knowledge, information and integration. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of empirical studies on how efficiencies of WhatsApp application overcome the communication barriers while managing distributed project teams on construction project. Thus this study seeks to explore communication performance perceived through WhatsApp application. The semi-structured interview methodology was used to gain in-depth knowledge from several project managers who have experiences in managing construction projects virtually through WhatsApp application. The finding from this study revealed that WhatsApp application has become an effective communication channel to overcome the barriers of communication while managing distributed teams and allowing timely information sharing.

Factors Influencing Industrialized Building System (IBS) Project Performance: A Systematic Review

“…Failure to adhere to effective communication can cause problems such as double handling, time delay, as well as storage problems which will later present negative impact towards cost of operation, quality, and project completion duration. Effective communication is crucial in order to efficiently exercise control over all processes to ensure they perform accurately, appropriately, and at the right instance (Pozin et al, 2017;Pozin et al, 2019). In a typical construction project, information can be in many forms including drawings, contracts, reports, charts and worksheets (Nasir et al, 2016).…”

“…These plans were to support development towards a more extensive IBS implementation among construction projects in Malaysia. Malaysia houses a competitive construction environment, yet very labour intensive, which makes the Malaysian Government continuously encourage application of modern methods of construction to achieve a healthy and sustainable construction industry environment (Nawi et al, 2019). Being among the main contributor towards the development of the country, the construction industry in Malaysia need to ensure performance of the industry meets minimum standards as well as client requirements, and adhering to standards, integrity and governance on site.…”

The Effect of Interface Instrumentation Experiments-Supported Blended Learning on Students’ Critical Thinking Skills and Academic Achievement

“…Communication between the teacher and students using WhatsApp groups does not require a massive internet package, making it easier for students to participate in online classes. WhatsApp is an effective communication tool for overcoming communication barriers [8] and it allows students to learn anywhere. In addition, students have a positive perception of the use of WhatsApp as a teaching medium and learning platform [9] and WhatsApp groups can also be developed as an m-learning tool [10].…”

Transversalidad, WhatsApp, smartphone y redes sociales en el trabajo, la socialización y la individualidad

“…Por lo que es pertinente considerar el uso de los teléfonos inteligentes y sus aplicaciones como WhatsApp que permite a un grupo de personas trabajar juntas y compartir objetivos, además, gracias a su uso los miembros del equipo dan o reciben una retroalimentación oportuna. Sin embargo, la utilización de redes sociales y mensajería instantánea implementa una capa importante de empleo personal en estas Leonel Ruvalcaba Arredondo, Leticia del Carmen Ríos Rodríguez, Eduardo Alejandro Carmona, Aída Janet López González DOI: https://doi.org/10.21501/22161201.3872 apps (Pozin et al, 2019). Igualmente, en el momento que existe una interacción oportuna entre los empleados, se ayuda a la construcción de un ambiente laboral adecuado entre los compañeros de trabajo y los directivos de las alcaldías.…”

“…Tener una comunicación en tiempo real entre los empleados permite una mejor organización en el interior de los espacios laborales, ya que es una influencia positiva en los trabajadores para que desarrollen sus actividades de manera adecuada y así mejoren su rendimiento pues esta aplicación permite a grupos de personas trabajar juntas y compartir información (Pozin et al, 2019). En el momento que el empleado trabaja de una forma sincronizada y recibe la información en tiempo real se genera un ambiente de estabilidad dentro y fuera del trabajo que coadyuva a mejorar la interacción laboral, que aumenta los resultados positivos por la integración de los empleados en las áreas de trabajo gracias a la comunicación informal y formal entre estos dentro de la organización (Tamayo et al, 2016).…”