Xu, S; Zhou, L and Zou, P X W (2024) What influences stakeholders' decision in adopting blockchain-based quality tracking systems in prefabricated construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(6), pp. 2224-2247. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The quality liability of prefabricated components (PCs) is a major issue among key stakeholders. The blockchain-based quality tracking systems are supposed to support a more transparent and trusting quality control process. However, many factors affect the stakeholders' willingness toward the adoption of such quality tracking systems. The purpose of this research is to investigate the key factors that influence the stakeholders' adoption decisions toward the application of the quality tracking system in PCs and develop coping strategies. Design/methodology/approach: An evolutionary game model is established that includes the manufacturer, constructor and developer. Four scenarios of equilibriums and the game's evolutionary stable strategies are analyzed, and the corresponding stability conditions are then obtained. Based on the tripartite game model, two representative projects are used as case studies to simulate how different factors affect the stakeholders' decisions. Findings: First, trade-offs between cost and benefits were the most prominent factor in the adoption decision-making. Second, the advancement of technologies would compensate for their immaturity. Third, subsidy and penalty provision of the developer and high-level trust both incentivize the stakeholders to adopt the quality tracking systems. Originality/value: This research investigates the influence of technology, environment and participant related factors on the adoption decisions of the quality tracking system for PCs and discovered that technology maturity and advancement played an essential role. It is expected that the research findings would be of value to policy makers and project management personnel for better quality control of prefabricated construction.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | evolutionary game; prefabricated construction; quality tracking; technology acceptance; technology maturity |
| Index terms: | coping, quality control, evolutionary game, prefabricated component, blockchain, project management, subsidy, case study, decision-making, methodology, technology acceptance, personnel, manufacturer, liability, penalty, stability, strategy |
| Subjects: | decision analysis, economic theory, behavioral psychology, liability law, regulatory law, research methods, management, structural engineering, project management theory and practice, project delivery, economic analysis, innovation and technology management, data collection methods, design methods, computing systems, practitioner |
| Topics: | Legal Issues, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Quality Management, Human Resources, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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