Collaborative technologies for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises : implementation survey

Abuelmaatti, A; Ahmed, V

Abstract

SUMMARY: Although emerging technologies offer the AEC sector many opportunities for collaborative
working, unfortunately the companies adopting these technologies usually fail in achieving the full benefits from
their implementations despite previous government's attempts. With Building Information Modelling (BIM)
being imposed by the government on AEC projects by 2016, it is commonly observed that SMEs have fewer
chances to get it right and so they need guidance. This paper aims to review how collaborative technologies
promote collaborative working between large companies and SMEs in the AEC sector and to present the current
approaches adopted by construction organizations implementing collaboration environments. In order to
achieve these aims, the paper identifies the key elements to focus on during the collaborative technologies
implementation to enhance successful collaboration. The results of quantitative study are summarised to show
the current IT implementation and collaborative working approach in SMEs. The paper concludes with some
insights into how SMEs in the AEC sector can improve the implementation of collaborative technologies.

Citation

Abuelmaatti, A., & Ahmed, V. (2014). Collaborative technologies for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises : implementation survey. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 19, 210-224

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Aug 1, 2014
• Deposit Date: Mar 30, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 22, 2018
• Journal: Journal of Information Technology in Construction
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 19
• Pages: 210-224
• Publisher URL: http://www.itcon.org/cgi-bin/works/Show?2014_12
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