Park, E; Kwon, S J and Han, J (2019) Antecedents of the adoption of building information modeling technology in Korea. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(8), pp. 1735-1749. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: Although the notable and significant role of building information modeling (BIM) technologies in construction industries has gained user attention, only few studies have been examined on the user adoption of the technologies. The purpose of this paper is to introduce an acceptance model for BIM technologies and investigate how external factors which were extracted by in-depth interviews promote the adoption of such technologies. Design/methodology/approach: An on-line survey was conducted by two South Korean survey agencies to test the acceptance model for BIM technologies. Then, the structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) methods were used. Findings: The results of the SEM and CFA methods from on-site construction employees (n=818) in Korea collected by the online survey indicate that compatibility and organizational support play a core role in positively and significantly affecting both perceived ease of use and usefulness, and that the connections introduced by the origin technology acceptance model are mainly confirmed. Originality/value: Using the findings of the results, both implications and notable limitations are presented. Moreover, practical developers, as well as academic researchers can employ the results when they attempt to conduct future research.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; compatibility; information and communication technology applications; organizational support; questionnaire survey; technology acceptance model |
| Index terms: | construction industry, technology acceptance model, building information modelling, construction employee, methodology, questionnaire, perceived ease of use, agency, interview, information and communication technology, structural equation modelling, survey, confirmatory factor analysis |
| Subjects: | computing systems, practitioner, data collection methods, industry analysis, information systems, behavioral psychology, statistical analysis, sociology, acoustic properties, research methods |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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