CAD and Consequences in the Swedish Architectural Industry

Boström, Gert‐Olof; Zackariasson, Peter; Wilson, Timothy L.

doi:10.1300/j396v25n02_03

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“…In this case, changes were followed that accompanied the introduction of CAD into the Swedish architectural industry. The paper thus carries a significant conceptual content, but the study leading to this reflection was a consequence of empirical results coming from a rigorous research design and analysis (Boström et al, 2003;Boström, 2001). Basically, a 46 month longitudinal study was conducted through two mail surveys with a 65 percent initial response rate and a 73.3 percent response on the second cycle.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this study, we attempt to extend application of this model to an industry, in this case the Swedish architectural industry. To some extent, it was an excellent industry to study (Boström et al, 2003). On the one hand, the total number of firms in the industry (1565) was large enough to permit statistical sampling, but small enough that participants tended to know their colleagues and thus could voice industry opinions and practices with some authority.…”

Section: Information Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…First, there is the macro-observation of purchase of CAD systems by firms in the industry. This kinetics of this process is adequately described by an "S" curve of number versus time (Boström et al, 2003;Boström, 1997, pp. 253-8).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For the other half of firms in the industry, their general assessment was "do not adopt," and status quo was maintained. Consequently, there was a split in the industry along the lines of technology adoption (Boström, 2001;Boström et al, 2003).…”

Section: Reflectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is a sequel to a paper (Boström et al, 2003) that treated the adoption of computer aided design (CAD) capabilities in the Swedish architectural industry. In this paper, we document the manner in which technology not only changed that industry but also its suppliers and customers as well.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2009

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Purpose -This paper seeks to apply a structurational model of technology to reflect on the introduction, assimilation, and consequent industry change that accompanied the introduction of computer aided design (CAD) into the Swedish architectural industry. Design/methodology/approach -The original research was designed to follow a change in an industry as it was occurring. A longitudinal study was used and the research design was centered on two surveys, taken 46 months apart during the adoption period, to examine the adoption and spread of the innovation. A structurational model of technology permits one to understand the interaction of people, technology, and institutions during these periods. Findings -The competitive nature of the industry was affected. Adopters tended to adapt their business offerings to provide extended services whereas non-adopters pursued an artistic emphasis in service provision. Technology came from suppliers to users, which in turn affected customers to the extent that they endorsed use. Understanding thus requires extending the two dimensional nature of the model to three dimensions involving supplier, user, and customers. Research limitations/implications -One could always be critical of the specific geographic focus (Sweden), the specific industry (architecture), the specific technology (CAD) and the model (structuration) to explain a specific competitive development. Extension to other situations, of course, would strengthen and extend understanding. Practical implications -Just knowing the nature of these developments should be of use to managers during such periods. That is, there is likely to be a split in the industry and both organizational types are likely to see their businesses affected. Originality/value -The structurational model is necessarily extended to three dimensions in rationalizing the development.

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