Ghansah, F A; Owusu-Manu, D G; Edwards, D J; Thwala, W D; Yamoah Agyemang, D and Ababio, B K (2024) A framework for smart building technologies implementation in the Ghanaian construction industry: A PLS-SEM approach. Building Research & Information, 52(1-2), pp. 148-163. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
This study sought to identify the dimensions and the significant critical factors capable of enhancing Smart Building Technologies' (SBTs') implementation for smart building projects in developing countries. A desk literature review is first conducted to identify and categorize the potential factors. It is further analyzed using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) based on 227 valid data from experts in Ghana. The study revealed four underlying dimensions (i.e., 'processes and control'[PC], 'people and skills'[PS], 'methods and techniques'[MT], and 'knowledge sharing'[KS]) consisting 14 significant critical factors capable of enhancing SBTs implementation for smart building projects, with the top three comprising 'appropriate procedures/practices for managing smart building projects (MT3)', 'appropriate tools/techniques to guide smart building projects to their delivery (MT2)', and 'skills and experience required to pick project team members for smart building projects (PS1)'. Further analysis with PLS-SEM revealed a significant positive effect of the four underlying dimensions and their positive interrelationships toward framework development. Besides the unique contribution of this study to the knowledge body, it also provides project managers and a construction design team with a structured knowledge of the skills, expertise, attitudes, decision-making, processes, control mechanisms, and effective delivery of smart building projects in developing countries.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Intelligent buildings; partial least squares-structural equation modelling; smart building; smart building technologies |
| Index terms: | intelligent building, literature review, structural equation modelling, design team, knowledge sharing, developing country, partial least square, decision-making, smart building, smart building technology, framework development, Ghana, critical factor, project manager, dimension, construction industry, implementation, project team |
| Subjects: | development economics, Geography, design practice, statistical analysis, industry analysis, decision analysis, profession, construction type, risk assessment, project delivery, health monitoring assessment and metrics, professional practice, knowledge management, contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, building innovation |
| Topics: | Design Practice, International Construction, Risk Management, Roles and Professions, Procurement, Construction Technology, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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