Study of enabling factors affecting the adoption of ICT in the Indian built environment sector

Abstract

Management of construction projects requires effective and well-organized communication and coordination between all stakeholders as a vital aspect of the successful project. The objective of the study is to analyses the main factors of information and communication technologies incorporation and adoption into the Indian built environment sector. The methodology adopted is to use the primary data collection using the questionnaire survey technique through the structured questionnaire survey. The findings of the study identified potential advantages and improvements thanks to such technologies management in the construction industry. The various barriers affecting the use of ICT in the management of construction projects have also been addressed. The conclusion of the study indicates and identifies the steps in which undertaking improves the adoption of information and communication technology in the management of construction projects.

Keywords

• ICT
• Built environment
• Supply chain management
• Construction management
• Project management