Exploring e-business technology to support improvement in the infrastructure procurement process in the Ghanaian construction industry

Adzroe, EK; Ingirige, Bingunath

Abstract

There is growing interest globally in the conduct of construction business transactions by utilising electronic means through the Internet and or dedicated network of computers and other ICT elements. This is often referred to as e-Business technology. The infrastructure project procurement process in the Ghanaian construction industry is predominantly a paper-based transaction. This approach has several procedural limitations, notably concerning communication difficulties between project partners (consultants, architects, construction managers, quantity surveyors, engineers, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors including statutory authorities); this in most cases has led to transactional delays, inadequate communication processes, and lack of transparency in the procurement process. These issues therefore need to be addressed in order to maintain an efficient and effective infrastructure procurement system in the Ghanaian construction industry. Advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have had a significant impact on organisation’s business processes, using them as key drivers in sharing project information and other relevant business engagements. This paper is a literature synthesis based on an on-going PhD research which aims to propose a framework for e-Business Technology Transfer to the Ghanaian Construction Industry utilising International Joint Venture projects as a medium.

Citation

Adzroe, E., & Ingirige, B. (2013, April). Exploring e-business technology to support improvement in the infrastructure procurement process in the Ghanaian construction industry. Presented at International Post Graduate Research Conference 8 – 10 April 2013, University of Salford

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: International Post Graduate Research Conference 8 – 10 April 2013
• Conference Location: University of Salford
• Start Date: Apr 8, 2013
• End Date: Apr 10, 2013
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2013
• Deposit Date: Mar 21, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 21, 2014
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference