Challenges and Strategies for the Adoption of Smart Technologies in the Construction Industry: The Case of Singapore

Hwang, Bon‐Gang; Ngo, Jasmine; Teo, Jeremy Zhen Kang

doi:10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0000986

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“…However, in practice, the data of each stage is relatively isolated and lacks full integration with the management process. The value of BIM has not yet been fully developed, and some researchers turn to other technologies like IoT, big data, AI (artificial intelligence), and other emerging information technologies, which are mostly used for on-site video monitoring and equipment operation status monitoring [10]. For example, IoT has been introduced in the construction site to realize the ubiquitous link in the management of personnel, equipment, and environments, such as the real name management system of labor service, safety monitoring of lifting machinery, remote monitoring, and sensing of dust, noise, and other aspects of personnel, equipment, and environmental governance [21].…”

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“…In addition, all factors within the first five hierarchies are result or effect factors; meanwhile, the factors of the last two hierarchies are cause factors. The sixth hierarchy contains only one factor, the management regulation (F17), which has profound impacts on the development of the smart construction site system [9,10]. Finally, software and hardware facilities (F11), integrated platform (F12), data sharing center (F13), intelligent decision system (F14), and technical team (F16) are the most fundamental factors in the structure, along with the development of SCS, these five factors have a close relationship and complex interactions among each other.…”

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“…[6][7][8][9]. More precisely, SCS emphasizes the application of advanced ICTs within the lifecycle of construction projects by all stakeholders during construction site management practice [10]. Construction organization in SCSs could optimize their organizational structure and content in order to share critical data and break the information isolations.…”

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Analyzing Critical Factors for the Smart Construction Site Development: A DEMATEL-ISM Based Approach

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The wide and in-depth adoption of advanced information technologies within the construction industry has led to its revolution of all aspects; the construction site is not an exception. Recently, the notion of a smart construction site (SCS) has drawn the attention of all stakeholders within the industry. While the practice of SCS could be witnessed in various regions and the notion is mentioned frequently, the concept of SCS is still emerging, a sound framework for SCS development is still absent. As a bottom-up phenomenon, a systematic analysis of critical factors would provide all stakeholders with a comprehensive view of SCS development. In this research, previous research and existing practices of SCS are referred to, which helps to identify 17 critical factors for SCS development from the perspective of management, technology, and organization. The DEMATEL-ISM approach is introduced to conduct the factor analysis, and a questionnaire survey is conducted among 10 experts to investigate their attitudes on these factors. Following the proposed method, the 17 factors are classified into seven hierarchies and further categorized into three layers, i.e., effect layer, operational layer, and input layer, which helps to demonstrate the interrelationship among the critical factors for SCS development. The effect layer consists of the first to the third hierarchy, which contains the factors of cost (F2), safety (F4), schedule (F5), environment (F9), and quality (F3) management; these factors belong to the management perspective and reflect the expectations during SCS development. The operational layer consists of the fourth to the sixth hierarchy, which contains seven factors, namely, processing (F8), information (F10), communication and coordination (F15), personnel (F5), material (F6), equipment (F7), and management regulation (F17); these factors are critical in processing the input resources into the final effect of SCS development. The input layer only consists of the seventh hierarchy, which contains hardware and software facility (F11), integrated platform (F12), data sharing center (F13), smart decision system (F14), and technical team (F16); these factors represent the investment of SCS development. The systematic analysis of critical factors provides new insights on SCS development, which could be adopted as references for future SCS development by all stakeholders like government and construction enterprises.

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“…Meanwhile, 4IR is able to create an opportunity for the construction industry to bring a much higher efficiency than ever before in terms of productivity, the business model, and the value chain. This opportunity is possible, via a convergence between existing technologies and emerging technologies from 4IR, and this change is called Construction 4.0 [13][14][15]. In the 4IR trend, Construction 4.0 represents a change in the construction industry, ranging from automated construction in the construction phase to high-level digitization by connecting virtual space and real construction projects [14,15].…”

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“…This opportunity is possible, via a convergence between existing technologies and emerging technologies from 4IR, and this change is called Construction 4.0 [13][14][15]. In the 4IR trend, Construction 4.0 represents a change in the construction industry, ranging from automated construction in the construction phase to high-level digitization by connecting virtual space and real construction projects [14,15]. The innovative technologies arising from the transition to Construction 4.0 are also called smart technologies [12,16], which improve the productivity, safety, and quality of the construction project [11,[17][18][19][20].…”

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A Study on the Competitiveness for the Diffusion of Smart Technology of Construction Industry in the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution

Lee

Park

2022

Sustainability

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The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is bringing about enormous changes in various aspects of the construction industry. This influence is emerging as a smart technology and is regarded as a productivity innovation in the construction industry. In addition, several countries are attempting policies to diffuse technological innovation into various industries, such as those related to legal systems, investments, and additional markets. These policies commonly have the intention to encourage various industrial factors that are related to smart-construction competitiveness. Therefore, this study analyzed the competitiveness from an industrial perspective to revitalize smart technologies in the construction industry. For this purpose, the acceptance of innovation within the Korean construction industry (KCI) was reviewed through diffusion-innovation theory, and then competitiveness factors were driven by the literature, based on Porter’s diamond model. Factors are measured by the contractors who utilize smart technologies, analyzing the competitiveness priority and differences between them. The main finding is that the “Demand Condition” is the most important industrial competitiveness for embedding smart technology in the early stage of construction industry. Moreover, to reduce the risks related to developing technologies, it suggested that distinct policies are required in accordance with the contractors. These findings are going to be helpful for policy makers as references for developing policies to embed smart technology in the construction industry.

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Project management for sustainable development: Critical determinants of technological competency for project managers with smart technologies

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To achieve sustainable development in the construction industry through effective management of projects implementing smart technologies, the technological competency of project managers (PMs) has become increasingly important. This study aims to: (i) investigate the significant attributes of PMs' technological competency when implementing smart technologies for effective project management; (ii) develop a Technological Competency Framework (TCF) for PMs; and (iii) assess critical determinants in the TCF. To achieve these objectives, the attributes of PMs' technological competency and their relative importance were investigated and assessed through a comprehensive literature review, expert interviews, a structured questionnaire survey and statistical analyses. The results showed that the identified attributes in TCF were statistically significant, with project management knowledge, personal characteristics, and skills in managing projects having the highest priority. This study enriches the knowledge of technological competency for PMs in project management and provides guidance for the industry to implement smart technologies for sustainable development.

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Challenges and Strategies for the Adoption of Smart Technologies in the Construction Industry: The Case of Singapore

Cited by 97 publications

References 77 publications

Analyzing Critical Factors for the Smart Construction Site Development: A DEMATEL-ISM Based Approach

Analyzing Critical Factors for the Smart Construction Site Development: A DEMATEL-ISM Based Approach

A Study on the Competitiveness for the Diffusion of Smart Technology of Construction Industry in the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution

Project management for sustainable development: Critical determinants of technological competency for project managers with smart technologies

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