Non-technical inhibitors: Exploring the adoption of digital innovation in the UK construction industry

Shojaei, Reyhaneh S.; Burgess, Gemma

doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2022.122036

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“…The leading stakeholders that are currently associated with BIM include construction professionals (architects, engineers, and contractors) (31) and specialist managers (FMs, AM's). Issues reported to be affecting the uptake of BIM in the construction industry include 'lack of management, lack of motivation in the construction industry' and "negative perceptions" which was translated as referring to 'ease of use' or 'perceived ease of use' (32). The inclusion of 'negative perceptions' among the most frequently cited issues in interviews with BIM users was hardly surprising given BIM's historic associations with the US military, NASA (33) and the UK Government.…”

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ISO 19650.3 and the digitisation of operations in strata-titled residential apartment developments

Tanfield,

Heywood,

Warren-Myers

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The purpose of this paper is to identify shortcomings of the application of ISO 19650.3: Organisation and digitisation of information about buildings and civil engineering works including building information modelling (BIM) Information management using building information modelling Part 3: Operational phase of the assets during the design, documentation, and construction of strata-titled residential developments. The problem is that the original owner/clients of these speculative developments have little interest in the long-term management or operations of these buildings. As a result, these owners are not motivated to ensure that the information required for the development of an asset information model (AIM) is defined, identified, and provided to the future owners of these buildings. This paper compares traditionally accepted development models of most commercial, industrial, and institutional projects to that of apartments sold ‘off-plan’ during construction, using a content analysis of ISO 19650.3 as the theoretical lens. The theoretical application of ISO 19650 to strata-titled residential development identified challenges to the processes identified in this standard. This research made it clear that ISO 19650.3 cannot be applied to speculative development in its current form and that modifications are required if the digitisation of operations of speculative residential development is to be realized.

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ISO 19650.3 and the digitisation of operations in strata-titled residential apartment developments

Tanfield,

Heywood,

Warren-Myers

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…, 2021; Mirzabeiki and Saghiri, 2020; Senna et al. , 2022; Shojaei and Burgess, 2022). This methodical selection focussed on individuals possessing extensive technical knowledge in Quality 4.0 and expertise in pivotal Industry 4.0 domains, including advanced sensor-based quality control, machine learning for inspection and defect detection, digital twin technology, cloud-based management and continuous process improvement through data analysis.…”

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“…This research used purposive sampling to select 17 experts from Quality 4.0 consultancy, academia and the Indian manufacturing industry, aligning with our study's objectives on Quality 4.0 adoption. This facet of the selection process was guided by the methodological framework established by Carey and Asbury (2016) and resonates with the approaches documented in similar studies (Hsuan et al, 2021;Mirzabeiki and Saghiri, 2020;Senna et al, 2022;Shojaei and Burgess, 2022). This methodical selection focussed on individuals possessing extensive technical knowledge in Quality 4.0 and expertise in pivotal Industry 4.0 domains, including advanced sensor-based quality control, machine learning for inspection and defect detection, digital twin technology, cloud-based management and continuous process improvement through data analysis.…”

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Investigating the barriers to Quality 4.0 adoption in the Indian manufacturing sector: insights and implications for industry and policy-making

Roy Ghatak,

Garza-Reyes

2024

IJQRM

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Purpose The research explores the shift to Quality 4.0, examining the move towards a data-focussed transformation within organizational frameworks. This transition is characterized by incorporating Industry 4.0 technological innovations into existing quality management frameworks, signifying a significant evolution in quality control systems. Despite the evident advantages, the practical deployment in the Indian manufacturing sector encounters various obstacles. This research is dedicated to a thorough examination of these impediments. It is structured around a set of pivotal research questions: First, it seeks to identify the key barriers that impede the adoption of Quality 4.0. Second, it aims to elucidate these barriers' interrelations and mutual dependencies. Thirdly, the research prioritizes these barriers in terms of their significance to the adoption process. Finally, it contemplates the ramifications of these priorities for the strategic advancement of manufacturing practices and the development of informed policies. By answering these questions, the research provides a detailed understanding of the challenges faced. It offers actionable insights for practitioners and policymakers implementing Quality 4.0 in the Indian manufacturing sector.Design/methodology/approach Employing Interpretive Structural Modelling and Matrix Impact of Cross Multiplication Applied to Classification, the authors probe the interdependencies amongst fourteen identified barriers inhibiting Quality 4.0 adoption. These barriers were categorized according to their driving power and dependence, providing a richer understanding of the dynamic obstacles within the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework.Findings The study results highlight the lack of Quality 4.0 standards and Big Data Analytics (BDA) tools as fundamental obstacles to integrating Quality 4.0 within the Indian manufacturing sector. Additionally, the study results contravene dominant academic narratives, suggesting that the cumulative impact of organizational barriers is marginal, contrary to theoretical postulations emphasizing their central significance in Quality 4.0 assimilation.Practical implications This research provides concrete strategies, such as developing a collaborative platform for sharing best practices in Quality 4.0 standards, which fosters a synergistic relationship between organizations and policymakers, for instance, by creating a joint task force, comprised of industry leaders and regulatory bodies, dedicated to formulating and disseminating comprehensive guidelines for Quality 4.0 adoption. This initiative could lead to establishing industry-wide standards, benefiting from the pooled expertise of diverse stakeholders. Additionally, the study underscores the necessity for robust, standardized Big Data Analytics tools specifically designed to meet the Quality 4.0 criteria, which can be developed through public-private partnerships. These tools would facilitate the seamless integration of Quality 4.0 processes, demonstrating a direct route for overcoming the barriers of inadequate standards.Originality/value This research delineates specific obstacles to Quality 4.0 adoption by applying the TOE framework, detailing how these barriers interact with and influence each other, particularly highlighting the previously overlooked environmental factors. The analysis reveals a critical interdependence between “lack of standards for Quality 4.0” and “lack of standardized BDA tools and solutions,” providing nuanced insights into their conjoined effect on stalling progress in this field. Moreover, the study contributes to the theoretical body of knowledge by mapping out these novel impediments, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in adopting Quality 4.0.

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“…These inefficiencies dictate the sector's present realities of low profitability (Maqbool et al, 2022), shrinking growth rates (Razkenari et al, 2020), and poor productivity (Gbadamosi et al, 2020). The formation of an incompetency is contributing to the inability of the construction industry to meet the United Kingdom's growing housing needs (Shojaei and Burgess, 2022), an issue that has been emphasised by Farmer (2016) as catastrophic, driving the UK government to call for a prompt policy mandate to influence industry change (HM Government, 2022). Thus, a rational research approach is to search for a fundamental change that can aid practice to achieve efficiency through a higher degree of control.…”

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Exploring the Contractual Arrangements Associated with the Adoption of the Modern Methods of Construction in the United Kingdom

Saad

2023

J. Leg. Aff. Dispute Resolut. Eng. Constr.

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The challenges imposed by the construction industry have, for decades, pressured research and practice to consider the adoption of innovations as means of constructive change. An increasingly emerging technique of construction that shifts key processes offsite is a construction methodology that maximises control. Such an approach is described as the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), a term that has been widely utilised as a reference to practices that drive less site labour, fewer on-site activities, and maximum offsite and premanufactured value. Such fundamental change in how construction normally operates is logically accompanied by inconsistencies with the contractual arrangements. However, limited research focuses on how traditional arrangements are shaped and amended to suit the offsite anecdote in terms of contract form, contract type, procurement strategy, common changes, and legislation's role. A change in traditional processes would reasonably mean a change in the formal agreements, a research gap that motivates this paper to deem this exploration as timely and necessary. A qualitative research method has been utilised to approach forty critical positions of influence in the United Kingdom such as CEOs, COOs, managing directors, managers, and other decision-makers in businesses categorised as MMC firms. This is considered the first study to explore leaders' viewpoints to better understand how contractual arrangements flow to facilitate, or undermine, MMC in the construction industry. Results suggest that JCT, Design and Build, and bespoke amendments in the payment mechanisms are the preferred contractual arrangements when using MMC. Moreover, the findings indicate that the success of these arrangements is conditioned to early involvement and collaboration between supply and demand.

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Non-technical inhibitors: Exploring the adoption of digital innovation in the UK construction industry

Cited by 26 publications

References 54 publications

ISO 19650.3 and the digitisation of operations in strata-titled residential apartment developments

ISO 19650.3 and the digitisation of operations in strata-titled residential apartment developments

Investigating the barriers to Quality 4.0 adoption in the Indian manufacturing sector: insights and implications for industry and policy-making

Exploring the Contractual Arrangements Associated with the Adoption of the Modern Methods of Construction in the United Kingdom

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