Despite the envisaged benefits of BIM adoption for SMEs, in SMEs has remained an underrepresented area within available academic literature. This study proposes and draws upon a framework grounded on innovation diffusion theory (IDT) to provide illuminating insight into current state main barriers Australian SMEs. Based analyses 135 questionnaires completed by through partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) proposed framework, are discussed. The findings show that...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to systematically analyse and synthesise the existing research published on offsite manufacturing/construction. aims highlight associate core elements for adopting concept in different construction contexts. This ultimately facilitates enhancement uptake. Design/methodology/approach was carried out through a systematic literature review (SLR). SLR conducted identify understand themes landscape, evaluate contributions compile knowledge, thereby identifying...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and assess the perceptions constructional professionals on barriers implementation building information modeling (BIM) within Nigerian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach A scoping literature review was conducted fourteen BIM, which were employed design a questionnaire survey. Data collected analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean score, Kruskal–Wallis test, analysis variance multivariate techniques such as factor analysis....

Purpose – This paper aims to present a survey of the perceptions barriers implementing reverse logistics (RL) practices in South Australian (SA) construction organisations. Despite extensive research on forward and RL, there is paucity studies that examine RL particularly within industry. study builds ongoing being undertaken by authors, entitled “Designing for (DfRL) building life cycle: practices, drivers barriers”, which examining best could be used as “road map” developing appropriate...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate and analyse the perceptions South Australian construction practitioners on drivers affecting implementation reverse logistics (RL). In context, RL defined as process moving goods from their typical final destination for capturing value or ensuring proper disposal. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight collect data interview transcripts analysed using NVivo (version 10) package. Cluster analysis...

In the last two decades, value management (VM) has become an established construction practice based on fundamental approaches. Implementation of VM activities can contribute to enhancement initial objectives in terms cost, quality, and time. However, adopt informal approaches Egyptian industry. This study aims develop a implementation model by investigating relationship between overall project success (OPS) building projects. Fifteen experts were interviewed assess obtained from previous...

This paper discusses a case study of Australia's most technologically advanced health facility to address an identified gap in the body knowledge. That is, no comprehensive has hitherto attempted draw upon virtual team working theories enhance collaboration BIM-based construction networks (BbCNs). In response this, present seeks raise awareness organisational discontinuity theory (ODT) as recent for teams, which enables BbCNs embrace collaboration. To this end, major challenges encountered...

The Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) industry is generally slow in adopting emerging technologies, such hesitance invariably restricts performance improvements. A plethora of studies have focused on the barriers, Critical Success Factors (CSFs), lifecycle drivers independently, but none explored impact BIM awareness project lifecycle. This study empirically using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Initially, a conceptual model was developed from an extensive...

Driving fatigue is a serious issue for the transportation sector, decreasing driver's performance and increasing accident risk. This study aims to investigate how mediates relationship between nature of work factors driving performance. The approach included review previous studies select dimensional items data collection instrument. A pilot test identify potential modification questionnaire was conducted, then structural equation modelling (SEM) performed on stratified sample 307 drivers,...

Purpose Based on the systematic literature review, this paper aims to propose a framework of Construction 4.0 (C4.0) scenarios, identifying Industry (I4.0) enabling technologies and their applications in construction industry. The reviews C4.0 trends potential areas for development. Design/methodology/approach In research, review (SLR) methodology has been applied, including bibliographic coupling analysis (BCA), co-citation network keywords, content with visualisation similarities...

When building homes, sustainability principles should be followed throughout the process to achieve maximum advantages. Building information modeling (BIM) activities can aid in achieving sustainable goals. Third-world countries’ industry implements informal approaches dissemination through email newsletters and websites. This research seeks provide a model for application of BIM its relationship with overall success (OSS) projects. were identified from literature, survey form was...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and assess the likelihood occurrence degree impact risk factors on construction projects within Ghanaian industry. Design/methodology/approach A survey randomly selected samples yielded responses from 34 contractors, 46 consultants, 23 clients or owners (private public) Literature review used 25 relevant variables which were grouped into ten composite then incorporated design instrument. Survey response data subjected descriptive statistics...

The maintenance process shares significant operating costs in an organisation. Lean thinking can be incorporated into activities through applying its principles and practices/tools. (LM) is a prerequisite for lean manufacturing systems. This research proposes new structure LM based on systematic literature review of number related articles that were published LM. designed the five to guide support organisations pursue excellence. study establishes scheme tools are structured 2 level 4...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, it aims to highlight the main factors and items affecting productivity construction projects, based on perceptions CEOs in companies Iran. Second, study compares elicited CEOs’ against findings studies views such as project managers, middle managers employees other levels. Design/methodology/approach drew upon literature work develop a conceptual model. Further, total 60 from road were surveyed using five-point Likert scale questionnaire...