Using the TOE theoretical framework to study the adoption of BIM-AR in a developing country: the case of Ghana

Abstract

Purpose Building information modelling (BIM) and augmented reality (AR) are unique technologies in the digitalized construction industry. In spite of the numerous benefits of BIM-AR, its adoption has been at a relatively slow pace. The purpose of this study is to investigate how the factors within technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework influence the adoption of BIM-AR in the context of construction companies in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach By using a mainly deductive quantitative design, survey data were collected from senior management of built environment companies in Ghana using questionnaires. The study adopted a mixture of both purposive and snowball sampling approaches. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was used to analyse how the factors within the TOE framework explain BIM-AR adoption in Ghana. Findings Findings from the study show that the top three factors within the TOE framework that facilitate the adoption of BIM-AR include ICT infrastructure within construction firms; the size of the construction firm, which may influence the financial capacity to accommodate BIM-AR; and competitive pressure. The inhibitors of BIM-AR at the company level included external support and trading partners’ readiness. Research limitations/implications Implicit is that the significant factors will be useful to policymakers and companies in developing programs that appeal to non-adopters to aid in mitigating their challenges and further enhance BIM-AR adoption. Originality/value The value of this paper has been the use of the theoretical framework TOE to explain the adoption factors of BIM-AR in the Ghanaian construction industry. The originality of the paper is further anchored in consideration of BIM-AR, which is quite nascent in emerging countries.

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“…SMEs, facing resource constraints and limited ICT knowledge, are especially sensitive to technology adoption challenges. Hence, better perceived compatibility is associated with an increased intention to adopt technology (Kurnia et al, 2015;Abed, 2020;Addy et al, 2023). Perceived compatibility is found as a critical determinant for e-commerce adoption in SMEs in USA (Grandon and Pearson, 2004), technology adoption in SMEs in New Zealand (Al-Qirim, 2006) and e-commerce adoption in Vietnamese SMEs (Huy et al, 2012).…”

“…Compatibility refers to how well a technology aligns with an organization's values and experiences (Rogers et al, 2019). Organizations are more likely to adopt technologies that are compatible with their work practices and values (Addy et al, 2023). Perceived compatibility can either facilitate or hinder technology adoption.…”

“…Perceived security refers to the awareness of security concerns with m-commerce technologies (Chau et al, 2020). It significantly affects technology adoption in SMEs (Chittipaka et al, 2022;Addy et al, 2023). Perceived security is a major obstacle to social commerce adoption in SMEs in Saudi Arabia (Abed, 2020) and the primary reason for the reluctance to adopt internet commerce in Vietnamese SMEs (VCCI, 2016).…”

“…Perceived security is a major obstacle to social commerce adoption in SMEs in Saudi Arabia (Abed, 2020) and the primary reason for the reluctance to adopt internet commerce in Vietnamese SMEs (VCCI, 2016). It is also crucial for the adoption of various technologies in SMEs (Abed, 2020;Addy et al, 2023). Moreover, Alam et al (2011) found that the apprehension of trade secret loss hinders SMEs from embracing e-commerce.…”

“…Government support is about the availability of specific policies and initiatives for promoting the adoption of technologies in organizations. As SMEs often face financial and knowledge scarcity, governmental support can lower the barrier to technology adoption (Addy et al, 2023). Government policies encourage businesses including SMEs to adopt technologies (Chatzoglou and Chatzoudes, 2016).…”