Williams, J.; Ibrahim, K.; Simpeh, F. and Amoah, C. (2026) Evaluating sensing technology adaptation benefits in construction: A cross-cultural view. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 179(2), pp. 124-133. ISSN 1751-4304
Abstract
This study aims to identify a cross-cultural dimension of the benefits of sensing technology application in the construction industry. In a cross-sectional survey, data were collected from construction professionals across three countries. In all, 129 construction professionals participated in the survey, of which 120 were used for the analysis. Mean score ranking and principal component analysis were the analytical methods. This study found construction project performance, safety atmosphere improvement, and cost reduction as the benefits of applying sensing technology in the construction industry. Also, the respondents ranked enhanced quality of construction project delivery time, time-saving, and improved productivity as the two leading benefits of sensing technology in the construction industry. The findings provide construction project managers with the cross-country benefits of sensing technology applications in project management. This is expected to increase the adaptation of sensing technology in the industry for its sustainability. It also adds another perspective on applying sensing technology to construction management. This study provides a cross-cultural insight into the benefits of sensing technology application in the construction industry, the first of its kind. It further introduces new dimensions of the benefits of sensing technology application in construction project management literature.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; cross-culture; health and safety; sensing technology; technology adaptation; un SDG 13: climate action; un SDG 17: partnerships for the goals; un SDG 3: good health and well-being; un SDG 8: decent work and economic growth |
| Index terms: | construction project management, dimension, project management, cost reduction, construction professional, construction industry, health and wellbeing, adaptation, construction project, health and safety, principal component analysis, manager, economic growth, construction project delivery, partnership, survey, productivity |
| Subjects: | production management, partnership management, mental health and wellbeing, statistical analysis, professional development, practitioner, health safety and environment, economic development, data collection methods, project management theory and practice, economics, user focus, project controls, health monitoring assessment and metrics, management, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Time Control, Roles and Professions, Information Management, Cost Management, Design Practice, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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