Perceptions of Automated Data Collection Technology Use in the Construction Industry

Abstract

Research projects have indicated development of several technical solutions for the management of construction activities. However, little attention has been paid to the issues regarding the adoption and implementation of these techniques. This study investigates the perception of Automated Data Collection (ADC) technology usage in construction, and identifies reasons why available ADC technology has not been fully introduced in construction. A comprehensive literature review carried out in this research identifies barriers to the adoption of ADC technology. In total, 19 key factors are identified as barriers for adoption of ADC technology in construction, and validated through an international questionnaire survey. According to the results, process related factors play an essential role in adopting automated data acquisition technologies in the construction industry. In order to form the backbone of technology adoption in real scenarios, and to identify driving factors in this field, this paper also introduces an implementation framework for ADC technology in the construction industry.

Challenges of Migrating from Desktop-Based BIM in Construction

“…The literature reveals that the adoption and implementation process is complex and not clearly defined in construction [4,33]. The complexity originates from the lack of uniformity of decision makers, complexity of new projects, and the variety of differentiated activities involved in any construction project [34,35].…”

“…The complexity originates from the lack of uniformity of decision makers, complexity of new projects, and the variety of differentiated activities involved in any construction project [34,35]. These coupled with the uniqueness of the construction products [36], the nature of the industry itself [37], project-based organisations and the locations [4,38] produce a growing number of outsourced project participants [39]. This study considers that the construction industry may affect the adoption process, and so investigate challenges of BIM implementation.…”

“…There has been also a vast amount of research on introducing such technologies or dealing with the positive impact of technology in construction [e.g. 1, [2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. The concern of innovators and vendors is to increase the rate of up take of the technologies, because the awareness of technologies will not ensure that technology adoption will occur [9].…”

Assimilação de tecnologia digital no gerenciamento de ativos em projetos complexos

“…Os avanços tecnológicos nos softwares de projeto, sensores em equipamentos e sistemas de posicionamento estão permitindo que as partes interessadas usem informações digitais para a entrega de projetos e para o gerenciamento de ativos (HANNON, 2007). Thomas et al (2004) A tecnologia da informação tem um papel importante em projetos de infraestrutura, melhorando a colaboração, a coordenação e o intercâmbio de dados entre os participantes envolvidos no projeto, contudo esses benefícios estão sendo explorados de forma lenta quando comparados a outros setores (SARDROUD, 2015). Infelizmente, muitos dados relevantes são trocados em documentos de texto não estruturados o que dificulta a tarefa de armazenamento dos dados (AL QADY; KANDIL, 2013).…”

“…Estudos anteriores correlacionam esses problemas a complexidade dos projetos de infraestrutura, sua natureza temporária, meios ineficientes de comunicação, pela fragmentação e falta de integração dos processos, além da falta de clareza sobre o retorno de investimento em TI no curto prazo. (SARDROUD, 2015).…”