Napak Voratitipong
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this research is to development of construction business management model with ICT that will be a guide line to enable construction company to use ICT improving the delivery of their products or services with efficiency and on time. The research methodology consisted of three steps. First, Investigate the current situation and elements involving construction business management with ICT in Thailand by In-depth interviews were conducted with eight experts one by one. Second, a questionnaire survey was conducted with 150 respondents (from 15 companies each company 10 respondents). Data were scored on a 1 to 5 rating scale and analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations. The respondents reported having experienced a moderate level of usage (x =3.25, S.D.=1.03). and a less usage level of problems (x = 2.49, S.D.= 0.99). while the demand usage of ICT for construction business management for planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and control overall there was a high demand (x = 3.67, S.D.=0.99), (x = 3.51, S.D.=1.15), (x = 3.42, S.D.=1.17), (x = 3.83, S.D.=0.83).and (x = 3.79, S.D.=0.94) respectively. Finally, the researchers interviewed with fifteen experts on in the field of construction business and information technology through the focus group discussion from which a content analysis was done as part of defining a framework for a desirable development of construction business management model with ICT.
- Chakporn Ounjitt (2017) {Online} Construction Institute expects the year 2018 for the construction industry to grow 3-5% {Royal on 20 April 2018} from http://www.komchadluek.net/news/economic/308754Google Scholar
- Niratsai Thumawongsa. (2016). {Online}. Construction contract business trends for 2016-2017. {Search on 20 September 2017}. From https://www.krungsri.com/bank/getmedia/ce54df3f-5304-479a-8200-8b91210252ca/%20IO_Construction_Contractor_2016.aspx.Google Scholar
- Phongphiphat Banchanont, Srivipasiri Panyawit and Chayanit Chasri, (2015). {Online Journal}. "2015 golden years of Thai construction business?" Forbesthailand. {Search on 20 September 2017}. From http://www.forbesthailand.com/news-detail.php?did=548Google Scholar
- Wannaporn Theerasilp, (2013). "The study of information technology usage status of entrepreneurs in the construction industry." At the conference on the full conference of Kasetsart University No. 51: Architecture and Engineering Date 5-7 February 2013. Bangkok.Google Scholar
- Santi Chinanuwatwong. (2014). Engineering, construction and management. 5th edition, Bangkok: Kasetsart University Press.Google Scholar
- Chatchai Supakwanich. (2012). {Online}. Computer for construction work. {Retrieved on 7 June 2017}. From https://softwarecontractors2.wordpress.com/Google Scholar
- Amnuay Thong Mee Si. (2014). {Online}. Construction control and management procedures. {Retrieved on 7 June 2017}. From http://www.amnuey-design.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=538815251Google Scholar
- Sarah Bowden, Alex Dorr, Tony Thorpe, Chimay Anumba (2005). Mobile ICT support. for construction process improvement.Google Scholar
- Chatchai Supakwanich. (2012). {Online} ERP Construction Software. {Search on 18 September 2018}. From https://www.mindphp.com/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1/160- erp-software / 4838-construction-software.htmlGoogle Scholar
- James Redwooda, Sasha Thelningb, Abbas Elmualimc, Stephen Pullend (2016). The proliferation of ICT and digital technology systems and their influence. on the dynamic capabilities of construction firms.Google Scholar
- Ministry of Technology and Communication. (2016). {Online}. Digital development plan for economy and society. {Searched on 7 June 2017}. From http://www.mict.go.th/assets/portals/1/files/590613_4Digital_Economy_Plan-Book.pdfGoogle Scholar
- Thirachai Niamluang. (2014). {Online}. Design and calculation of engineering and architectural work. {Retrieved on 7 June 2017}. From http://www.tumcivil.com/engfanatic/media/Tee_NL/Building.pdf.Google Scholar
- Institute of Engineering in Thailand under the Royal Patronage. (2015). {Online}. Integrated building design. {Searched on 7 June 2017}. From http://www.thaiengineering.com/2015/index.php/technology/item/462-integrated-designGoogle Scholar
- David W. Cearley | Mike J. Walker | Brian Burke | Samantha Searle (2017). Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2017 Information and communication technologies. {cited June 7, 2017}. Available from: https://www.gartner.com/doc/3645332/top-strategic-technology-trends.Google Scholar
- Ek Narin Moya. (2017). When artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the construction industry. {Retrieved on 5 January 2018}. From https://www.buildernews.in.th/news-cate/news-updates/21589.Google Scholar
Index Terms
- The Development of Construction Business Management Model with ICT
Recommendations
The e-Procurement Condition of Sustained Development: Case of Madagascar
ICEGOV '15-16: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic GovernanceIn the process of modernization of public procurement, the Government of Madagascar is committed to integrating ICT within the public administration, in particular, the Ministry of finance and Budget (MFB) through the PPRA. Although the main challenges ...
ICT for development and UISC: a step to alleviate poverty in rural areas of Bangladesh
ICEGOV '13: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic GovernanceThis paper presents a case study on the ICT for development initiative in rural area launched recently by the Government of Bangladesh with UNDP support. The study concerns about how Union Information and Service Centers (UISC), established at the ...
Understanding ICT-based business models in developing countries
It is an essential issue to show how small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro enterprises in developing countries can profit from the opportunities presented through the use of information and communication technologies ICTs. This fosters ...
Comments