Addy, M N; Kwofie, T E E; Agbonani, D M and Essegbey, A E (2024) Using the TOE theoretical framework to study the adoption of BIM-AR in a developing country: the case of Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(6), pp. 1913-1935. ISSN 1726-0531
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. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; augmented reality; developing country; digital construction; Ghana; partial least squares; technology-organization-environment framework |
| Index terms: | construction industry, sampling, built environment, Ghana, digital construction, emerging country, building information modelling, partial least square, augmented reality, questionnaire, program, methodology, construction company, survey, construction firm, structural equation modelling, developing country |
| Subjects: | visualization, data collection methods, organization, industry analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, information systems, statistical analysis, Geography, development economics, software systems, research methods |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Digital Applications, International Construction, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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