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Advancing digital technology adaptation in Sri Lankan construction firms

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dc.contributor.author Bandara, DMUS
dc.contributor.author Jayasinghe, JASK
dc.contributor.author Coomasaru, P
dc.contributor.editor Sandanayake, YG
dc.contributor.editor Waidyasekara, KGAS
dc.contributor.editor Ranadewa, KATO
dc.contributor.editor Chandanie, H
dc.date.accessioned 2024-09-03T06:17:59Z
dc.date.available 2024-09-03T06:17:59Z
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.identifier.citation Bandara, D.M.U.S., Jayasinghe, J.A.S.K., & Coomasaru, P. (2024). Advancing digital technology adaptation in Sri Lankan construction firms. In Y.G. Sandanayake, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), World Construction Symposium – 2024 : 12th World Construction Symposium (pp. 120-131). Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.10
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/22793
dc.description.abstract The persisting reliance of the construction industry on traditional technologies has perpetuated inefficiencies, particularly in coordination and collaboration. Addressing the slow adoption of contemporary digital innovations, this study aims to both investigate the technical advancements and barriers impeding their integration into the Sri Lankan construction industry and find out how to facilitate their adoption. Drawing from a convenience sample of 72 professionals with diverse experiences and an expert group with over a quarter-century in the field, a mixed-methods analysis entailing NVivo for qualitative data and SPSS for quantitative insights was employed. The study spotlights Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D printing, and augmented and virtual reality as acclaimed technological strides, with unmanned aerial vehicles being less recognised. Identified obstacles include high maintenance costs, skill deficits, and industry-specific challenges, with proposed strategies such as professional training, awareness campaigns, increased investments, and governmental support. Ultimately, the research underscores the importance of digital technology for productivity, accuracy, safety, and innovation in construction, aiming to guide AEC firms in overcoming digital integration barriers and facilitating the adoption of these technologies. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.subject Construction Industry en_US
dc.subject Digital Technology en_US
dc.subject Failure en_US
dc.subject Adopting en_US
dc.subject Advantages en_US
dc.title Advancing digital technology adaptation in Sri Lankan construction firms en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.identifier.year 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.conference World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.place Colombo en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 120-131 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding 12th World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.email ushansankalpa1999@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email sathya.jayasinghe7@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email pramuditha.c@sliit.lk en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.10 en_US


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