Structure Equation Model for the Successful Implementation of ICT / Automation in Construction Project Management in India

Abstract

Each project is unique in nature and has its own complexities associated with it, and the management of construction projects requires effective and well-organized communication between all parties and stakeholders involved in the project. Coordination and collaboration between all stakeholders are the key to the success of any project. This is the sole importance among the team members of completing any given project on time and at the required cost. ICT is a technology that can be used to enhance communication between all the parties concerned working on specific or concerned projects, including stakeholders, etc. IT-based technology has many tools and software that have the tremendous ability to ease work related to the flow of information, data collection and storage, etc. The objective of current research is to identify and analyze the factors affecting the implementation of ICT / Automation in construction projects in India using structured equation modelling (SEM). The literature review has been carried out and some attributes have been identified regarding the benefits, barriers and enablers of ICT. These attributes were included in the questionnaire prepared to receive a response from industry professionals in the construction sector. The survey was conducted in the Indian construction industry and the response of various industry professionals from top-level management and middle-level management was recorded. The data collection was carried out and the response was further analyzed. Various factors affecting the use of ICT in construction project management have been analyzed using different statistical techniques (exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis and structure equation model). The findings of the research provided a SEM model for the successful implementation of ICT in construction projects.