Maturity Models assist organisations to evaluate their existing capabilities. A key component of a maturity model is its attributes which govern the assessing criteria of the model. Several construction maturity models exist in various platforms, however, there seems a noticeable gap in the literature on existing maturity model attributes and a model template for construction sector. Therefore, to fill that gap, this study aimed at reviewing the existing construction maturity model attributes. PRISMA literature review technique was adopted to systematically review the existing, construction related maturity model attributes. The identified attributes were analysed using thematic analysis method. The study used twenty prominent construction maturity models to identify their key attributes. These attributes were analysed, and 13 key themes were derived that described model attributes. This study summarised all the literature findings on significant existing model attributes and established the foundation on how to derive attributes relevant to construction maturity models. Further, this study adds to the body of knowledge on construction maturity model attributes and opens up avenues to develop more robust maturity models. This study contributes to the practice by encouraging the use of maturity models and attributes to enhance the existing maturity of construction firms. The results of this study can be directly used by industry practitioners to establish best practices within the construction projects. Further research is encouraged on identifying additional components of models and testing the effectiveness of the findings with empirical data in future studies.
{"title":"Key attributes of construction maturity models: a systematic review","authors":"J. Jayanetti, B. Perera, K. Waidyasekara","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.54","url":null,"abstract":"Maturity Models assist organisations to evaluate their existing capabilities. A key component of a maturity model is its attributes which govern the assessing criteria of the model. Several construction maturity models exist in various platforms, however, there seems a noticeable gap in the literature on existing maturity model attributes and a model template for construction sector. Therefore, to fill that gap, this study aimed at reviewing the existing construction maturity model attributes. PRISMA literature review technique was adopted to systematically review the existing, construction related maturity model attributes. The identified attributes were analysed using thematic analysis method. The study used twenty prominent construction maturity models to identify their key attributes. These attributes were analysed, and 13 key themes were derived that described model attributes. This study summarised all the literature findings on significant existing model attributes and established the foundation on how to derive attributes relevant to construction maturity models. Further, this study adds to the body of knowledge on construction maturity model attributes and opens up avenues to develop more robust maturity models. This study contributes to the practice by encouraging the use of maturity models and attributes to enhance the existing maturity of construction firms. The results of this study can be directly used by industry practitioners to establish best practices within the construction projects. Further research is encouraged on identifying additional components of models and testing the effectiveness of the findings with empirical data in future studies.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116312775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S.A.D. Sandaru, D.L.C.P. Liyanage, I. Anuradha, J.U. Kumarathunga, C. Kalugala
Sri Lankan household energy consumption was accounted for around 34% of national energy consumption in 2017, and residential applications were accounted for 36% of national energy waste in 2018. Therefore, reducing the energy wastage in the household environment is essential. Researchers from all around the world are working to develop IoT-based solutions to reduce energy wastage, but there are certain challenges in adapting them to the local context as those techniques were developed for foreign domestic usage. As a result, it is crucial to come up with IoT-based solutions which are appropriate for the local environment to assist the reduction. Therefore, this article examines the importance and feasibility of adopting IoT-based electrical and electronic device control systems for household use in Sri Lankan environments. Further, a mobile application was developed to monitor and control the system, which was installed for a residential building after an analysis of the domestic requirements. This system may simply fix into an existing building, making it a cost-effective application for reducing energy wastage in developing countries.
{"title":"An IoT-based electrical and electronic appliance management system for Sri Lankan residential buildings","authors":"S.A.D. Sandaru, D.L.C.P. Liyanage, I. Anuradha, J.U. Kumarathunga, C. Kalugala","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.13","url":null,"abstract":"Sri Lankan household energy consumption was accounted for around 34% of national energy consumption in 2017, and residential applications were accounted for 36% of national energy waste in 2018. Therefore, reducing the energy wastage in the household environment is essential. Researchers from all around the world are working to develop IoT-based solutions to reduce energy wastage, but there are certain challenges in adapting them to the local context as those techniques were developed for foreign domestic usage. As a result, it is crucial to come up with IoT-based solutions which are appropriate for the local environment to assist the reduction. Therefore, this article examines the importance and feasibility of adopting IoT-based electrical and electronic device control systems for household use in Sri Lankan environments. Further, a mobile application was developed to monitor and control the system, which was installed for a residential building after an analysis of the domestic requirements. This system may simply fix into an existing building, making it a cost-effective application for reducing energy wastage in developing countries.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"16 41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117053463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Tennakoon, A. Samaraweera, T. Colangelo, Saurabh Sharma, J. Tiller, J. Zeller, S. Gallage
The construction industry is long perceived as physically demanding, and less consideration has been given to the mental well-being of the construction workers. The increasing number of mental health concerns urges the research to expand their focus from work health, safety and accident prevention to the “physio-social effects” on workers’ well-being. Hence, this research aims to explore the effect of work-related factors on the mental well-being of male and female construction workers. After a thorough literature review to set the background, a qualitative research approach was adopted as the methodology. Sixteen participants across two cases were interviewed, and the sample is an equal representation of male and female construction workers in Australia. Factors affecting mental well-being are recognised under five themes through the content analysis of the case study results, including the machoism characteristics of the industry culture; the high-risk and fast-paced work environment; financial stability and financial literacy; uneven workload and unconventionally long working hours; and the involvement of the employer’s management in reassuring the mental well-being. The key implication is that the same inherent machismo cultural characteristics of the Australian construction industry distinctly affect the mental well-being of male and female construction workers. The unpredictability of casual and contract-based appointments causes low job security and financial stability among male workers leading to financial stress. The current study emphasises that a one-stop approach to address the mental health issues of male and female construction workers is ineffective and proposes further in-depth research under the emerged themes of the research.
{"title":"Comparative study of work-related factors affecting mental well-being of male and female construction workers in Australia","authors":"M. Tennakoon, A. Samaraweera, T. Colangelo, Saurabh Sharma, J. Tiller, J. Zeller, S. Gallage","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.29","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.29","url":null,"abstract":"The construction industry is long perceived as physically demanding, and less consideration has been given to the mental well-being of the construction workers. The increasing number of mental health concerns urges the research to expand their focus from work health, safety and accident prevention to the “physio-social effects” on workers’ well-being. Hence, this research aims to explore the effect of work-related factors on the mental well-being of male and female construction workers. After a thorough literature review to set the background, a qualitative research approach was adopted as the methodology. Sixteen participants across two cases were interviewed, and the sample is an equal representation of male and female construction workers in Australia. Factors affecting mental well-being are recognised under five themes through the content analysis of the case study results, including the machoism characteristics of the industry culture; the high-risk and fast-paced work environment; financial stability and financial literacy; uneven workload and unconventionally long working hours; and the involvement of the employer’s management in reassuring the mental well-being. The key implication is that the same inherent machismo cultural characteristics of the Australian construction industry distinctly affect the mental well-being of male and female construction workers. The unpredictability of casual and contract-based appointments causes low job security and financial stability among male workers leading to financial stress. The current study emphasises that a one-stop approach to address the mental health issues of male and female construction workers is ineffective and proposes further in-depth research under the emerged themes of the research.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123701592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is widely implemented in construction industries around the world, providing many benefits. BIM has brought significant improvements in productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. Lean is an innovative construction management method that is closely linked to the overall lifecycle of a project to ensure its success. Lean and BIM are two different concepts used to enhance the value and quality of overall construction projects. The combination of these two concepts has been used to eliminate waste and encourage a streamlined workflow ensuring the delivery of value to the customers. But still, there is a lagging that can be identified in the applicability of BIM for enhancing the lean construction process in local scenarios. Therefore, the study explored the applicability of BIM technology for the lean construction process in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, a comprehensive literature survey and three case studies were conducted to collect data. Subsequently, the collected data were analysed using content analysis with the use of NVivo software. The study indicates that 12 lean techniques which have been implemented in local construction projects and 9 BIM-related software encourage the establishment of lean principles. The study further revealed, 7 common challenges while integrating of Lean-BIM and 9 solutions to overcome the challenges identified. Finally, a framework was developed based on the research findings to identify the current situation of the applicability of BIM technology for enhancing the lean construction process in Sri Lanka.
{"title":"Applicability of bim technology for enhancing the lean construction process in Sri Lanka","authors":"M.D.Y. Madusha, M. Francis, T.N. Liyanawatta","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.15","url":null,"abstract":"Building Information Modelling (BIM) is widely implemented in construction industries around the world, providing many benefits. BIM has brought significant improvements in productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. Lean is an innovative construction management method that is closely linked to the overall lifecycle of a project to ensure its success. Lean and BIM are two different concepts used to enhance the value and quality of overall construction projects. The combination of these two concepts has been used to eliminate waste and encourage a streamlined workflow ensuring the delivery of value to the customers. But still, there is a lagging that can be identified in the applicability of BIM for enhancing the lean construction process in local scenarios. Therefore, the study explored the applicability of BIM technology for the lean construction process in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, a comprehensive literature survey and three case studies were conducted to collect data. Subsequently, the collected data were analysed using content analysis with the use of NVivo software. The study indicates that 12 lean techniques which have been implemented in local construction projects and 9 BIM-related software encourage the establishment of lean principles. The study further revealed, 7 common challenges while integrating of Lean-BIM and 9 solutions to overcome the challenges identified. Finally, a framework was developed based on the research findings to identify the current situation of the applicability of BIM technology for enhancing the lean construction process in Sri Lanka.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125293050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Jayasinghe, N. Domingo, A.L. Thi Hoai, M. Sutrisna
The construction industry is one of the key contributors to the development of any country. Depending on the orientation of the construction, it divides into two types; vertical and horizontal constructions. However, different project characteristics play a vital role in the industry as it has the power to influence the decision-making on projects. While vertical construction project characteristics are more specific, to identify the project characteristics of vertical construction and their influence on vertical construction projects, mixed method data analysis comprising science mapping and thematic analysis has been followed. The literature was searched in Scopus and made 43 articles to review, followed by a bibliometric search strategy. The keywords used for searching are “project characteristic*”, “project attribute*”, “construction” and “building*”. After an extensive literature review, different types of vertical construction projects were identified, and 21 characteristics affect the decision-making on any vertical construction. The results implied that the project characteristics are the key players in any decision-making process, delivery methods selection, risk management, disputes, cost estimation, reworks and delays. This study contributed to the research community to update their knowledge of vertical construction projects’ characteristics and for the professionals to identify their significance of them before deciding.
{"title":"A Systematic review of vertical construction project characteristics","authors":"I. Jayasinghe, N. Domingo, A.L. Thi Hoai, M. Sutrisna","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.4","url":null,"abstract":"The construction industry is one of the key contributors to the development of any country. Depending on the orientation of the construction, it divides into two types; vertical and horizontal constructions. However, different project characteristics play a vital role in the industry as it has the power to influence the decision-making on projects. While vertical construction project characteristics are more specific, to identify the project characteristics of vertical construction and their influence on vertical construction projects, mixed method data analysis comprising science mapping and thematic analysis has been followed. The literature was searched in Scopus and made 43 articles to review, followed by a bibliometric search strategy. The keywords used for searching are “project characteristic*”, “project attribute*”, “construction” and “building*”. After an extensive literature review, different types of vertical construction projects were identified, and 21 characteristics affect the decision-making on any vertical construction. The results implied that the project characteristics are the key players in any decision-making process, delivery methods selection, risk management, disputes, cost estimation, reworks and delays. This study contributed to the research community to update their knowledge of vertical construction projects’ characteristics and for the professionals to identify their significance of them before deciding.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130412516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maintenance management (MM) is an important function in managing high-rise commercial buildings. In comparison to low-rise and mid-rise structures, commercial high-rise buildings have severe maintenance management deficiencies. According to prior studies, implementing lean in maintenance is a well-known and effective strategy to improve maintenance efficiency. Thus, this study aimed to identify strategies to implement the lean maintenance concept for high-rise commercial buildings in Sri Lanka. Due to the lack of literature on building maintenance in the context of Sri Lanka, a pilot survey was carried out to establish the research problem of the study. Consequently, a comprehensive literature synthesis was conducted revealing building maintenance, lean and lean maintenance. Further, the applicability of lean maintenance in the global context of building maintenance had been reviewed. Consequently, under qualitative research methodology, a case study strategy was adopted. The findings of the study identified the experts ‘perception of lean principles in building maintenance and challenges in implementing lean maintenance in commercial high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka from the selected cases. Lack of knowledge about lean, ineffective tactics, and the absence of standards, regulations, and policies are some of the major challenges to lean adoption in Sri Lanka. Then, experts who have extensive experience in both lean and maintenance were interviewed to identify strategies to address the identified challenges in commercial high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka.
{"title":"Strategies to implement lean maintenance concept for high-rise commercial buildings in Sri Lanka","authors":"K.K. Arasakulasooriya, P. Sridarran, T. Sivanuja","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.79","url":null,"abstract":"Maintenance management (MM) is an important function in managing high-rise commercial buildings. In comparison to low-rise and mid-rise structures, commercial high-rise buildings have severe maintenance management deficiencies. According to prior studies, implementing lean in maintenance is a well-known and effective strategy to improve maintenance efficiency. Thus, this study aimed to identify strategies to implement the lean maintenance concept for high-rise commercial buildings in Sri Lanka. Due to the lack of literature on building maintenance in the context of Sri Lanka, a pilot survey was carried out to establish the research problem of the study. Consequently, a comprehensive literature synthesis was conducted revealing building maintenance, lean and lean maintenance. Further, the applicability of lean maintenance in the global context of building maintenance had been reviewed. Consequently, under qualitative research methodology, a case study strategy was adopted. The findings of the study identified the experts ‘perception of lean principles in building maintenance and challenges in implementing lean maintenance in commercial high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka from the selected cases. Lack of knowledge about lean, ineffective tactics, and the absence of standards, regulations, and policies are some of the major challenges to lean adoption in Sri Lanka. Then, experts who have extensive experience in both lean and maintenance were interviewed to identify strategies to address the identified challenges in commercial high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134019179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Fernando, K. Ranadewa, U. Kulatunga, K. Keraminiyage
Disasters are inevitable and unique; however, their impact on livelihood can be minimised. Improving disaster resilience is used as one of the key approaches to minimise the impact of disasters. Several disaster resilience models were presented during the last 20 years. However, these disaster resilience models have a vast diversity and research has not been conducted to assess the connectivity of the available models and frameworks. Therefore, this study critically reviews the disaster resilience models and frameworks to identify their positive and negative aspects that support the development of community resilience. The research is following a narrative literature review methodology while using selected journal and conference papers from the last 20 years. The models and frameworks were critically reviewed using the characteristics and availability of different concepts concerning disaster resilience context. the study summarises 10 disaster resilience models and frameworks utilised in different contexts. The outcome illustrates that DROP and Regional Resilience of Process and Outcome frameworks are comprehensive based on the availability of concepts. Moreover, the Regional Resilience of Process and Outcome framework signifies the suitability of the particular framework for disaster resilience based on concepts and characteristics. This study enhances the existing level of knowledge on disaster resilience and its understanding based on diversified discussion.
{"title":"Critical assessment of the existing disaster resilience frameworks and their applicability to improve community resilience","authors":"M. Fernando, K. Ranadewa, U. Kulatunga, K. Keraminiyage","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.36","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.36","url":null,"abstract":"Disasters are inevitable and unique; however, their impact on livelihood can be minimised. Improving disaster resilience is used as one of the key approaches to minimise the impact of disasters. Several disaster resilience models were presented during the last 20 years. However, these disaster resilience models have a vast diversity and research has not been conducted to assess the connectivity of the available models and frameworks. Therefore, this study critically reviews the disaster resilience models and frameworks to identify their positive and negative aspects that support the development of community resilience. The research is following a narrative literature review methodology while using selected journal and conference papers from the last 20 years. The models and frameworks were critically reviewed using the characteristics and availability of different concepts concerning disaster resilience context. the study summarises 10 disaster resilience models and frameworks utilised in different contexts. The outcome illustrates that DROP and Regional Resilience of Process and Outcome frameworks are comprehensive based on the availability of concepts. Moreover, the Regional Resilience of Process and Outcome framework signifies the suitability of the particular framework for disaster resilience based on concepts and characteristics. This study enhances the existing level of knowledge on disaster resilience and its understanding based on diversified discussion.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133646322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The circular economy (CE) concept has emerged as an important aspect of sustainable development in the construction industry. Inadequate knowledge and understanding on properly integrating CE practices into the construction life cycle is a significant obstacle. Thus, this research aimed to investigate the most effective CE practices at each stage of a construction project's life cycle. A literature review was conducted to comprehend the theoretical framework of the CE concept and its application in the construction industry. Adhering to a quantitative approach, a google questionnaire was distributed among experts in the field to identify the most effective CE practices for the Sri Lankan construction industry. The study's population included 70 industry experts, and a mandatory 50% response rate was achieved. In the group of construction industry experts, subgroup of experts with knowledge of sustainable construction practices was chosen using the cluster sampling method to achieve reliability of the data. According to the study's findings, the most effective CE practices for the various stages of a construction project's life cycle included minimising waste generation, promoting the use of sustainable materials, implementing prefabrication techniques, and developing a circular supply chain. The findings of the study offer insights into CE practices that can be implemented in the Sri Lankan construction industry to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of a construction project. The study adds to the body of knowledge on CE practices in the construction industry and serves as a foundation for future research on the subject.
{"title":"Highly effective circular economic practices for the life cycle of a construction project","authors":"M. Ishan, I. Gamage, V. Lingasabesan","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.44","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.44","url":null,"abstract":"The circular economy (CE) concept has emerged as an important aspect of sustainable development in the construction industry. Inadequate knowledge and understanding on properly integrating CE practices into the construction life cycle is a significant obstacle. Thus, this research aimed to investigate the most effective CE practices at each stage of a construction project's life cycle. A literature review was conducted to comprehend the theoretical framework of the CE concept and its application in the construction industry. Adhering to a quantitative approach, a google questionnaire was distributed among experts in the field to identify the most effective CE practices for the Sri Lankan construction industry. The study's population included 70 industry experts, and a mandatory 50% response rate was achieved. In the group of construction industry experts, subgroup of experts with knowledge of sustainable construction practices was chosen using the cluster sampling method to achieve reliability of the data. According to the study's findings, the most effective CE practices for the various stages of a construction project's life cycle included minimising waste generation, promoting the use of sustainable materials, implementing prefabrication techniques, and developing a circular supply chain. The findings of the study offer insights into CE practices that can be implemented in the Sri Lankan construction industry to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of a construction project. The study adds to the body of knowledge on CE practices in the construction industry and serves as a foundation for future research on the subject.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131965504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Adekunle, C. Aigbavboa, O. Ejohwomu, B. Ogunbayo
The construction industry activities contribute to and impact the environment; hence the industry continuously strives to adopt sustainable principles into its process and products. Another critical aspect to achieving this in the current technological revolution is the adoption of technology for achieving sustainable construction. Various technologies are available and have been explored to achieve sustainable construction. However, there is a dearth of studies on adopting technology for sustainable construction by construction SMEs and from the perspective of developing countries. This study investigates the adoption of technology for sustainable construction by SMEs in the South African construction industry. A total of eighty responses were collected through well-structured questionnaires administered randomly. It was observed that all barriers are significant, but the most significant barrier is the high cost of adopting technologies. The study recommends the provision of financial incentives and support for SMEs. Also, SMEs must not resist change birthed by the adoption of technology for sustainable construction.
{"title":"Barriers to the adoption of emerging technologies for sustainable construction in SMEs.","authors":"S. Adekunle, C. Aigbavboa, O. Ejohwomu, B. Ogunbayo","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.90","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.90","url":null,"abstract":"The construction industry activities contribute to and impact the environment; hence the industry continuously strives to adopt sustainable principles into its process and products. Another critical aspect to achieving this in the current technological revolution is the adoption of technology for achieving sustainable construction. Various technologies are available and have been explored to achieve sustainable construction. However, there is a dearth of studies on adopting technology for sustainable construction by construction SMEs and from the perspective of developing countries. This study investigates the adoption of technology for sustainable construction by SMEs in the South African construction industry. A total of eighty responses were collected through well-structured questionnaires administered randomly. It was observed that all barriers are significant, but the most significant barrier is the high cost of adopting technologies. The study recommends the provision of financial incentives and support for SMEs. Also, SMEs must not resist change birthed by the adoption of technology for sustainable construction.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139356629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This research aims to explore the feasibility of adopting urban symbiosis for sustainable urban water reduction and management through a bibliometric analysis of key literature. A Scopus-based systematic review was conducted to analyse journal articles related to urban symbiosis, water management, and water reduction, with a focus on their intersection towards achieving sustainability. The outcomes of the systematic review were analysed using bibliometric techniques to examine the evolution of publications, identify leading journals, and determine the authors and countries which have published the most papers on the topic. The research also conceptualised the benefits, barriers, and enablers associated with adopting urban symbiosis for water reduction and management. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the potential implications and practical implications of urban symbiosis in the context of sustainable water management. The study contributes to the knowledge of the potential of urban symbiosis in addressing the challenges of water management in urban areas and gives insights to policymakers, urban planners, and practitioners interested in implementing sustainable water management practices in urban areas.
{"title":"Adopting urban symbiosis for sustainable urban water reduction and management: a bibliometric analysis","authors":"Y.J.M. Yatawatta","doi":"10.31705/wcs.2023.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2023.9","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to explore the feasibility of adopting urban symbiosis for sustainable urban water reduction and management through a bibliometric analysis of key literature. A Scopus-based systematic review was conducted to analyse journal articles related to urban symbiosis, water management, and water reduction, with a focus on their intersection towards achieving sustainability. The outcomes of the systematic review were analysed using bibliometric techniques to examine the evolution of publications, identify leading journals, and determine the authors and countries which have published the most papers on the topic. The research also conceptualised the benefits, barriers, and enablers associated with adopting urban symbiosis for water reduction and management. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the potential implications and practical implications of urban symbiosis in the context of sustainable water management. The study contributes to the knowledge of the potential of urban symbiosis in addressing the challenges of water management in urban areas and gives insights to policymakers, urban planners, and practitioners interested in implementing sustainable water management practices in urban areas.","PeriodicalId":221447,"journal":{"name":"11th World Construction Symposium - 2023","volume":"03 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130536954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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