Article
Engineering, Industrial
Xingwei Li, Xiang Liu, Yicheng Huang, Jingru Li, Jinrong He, Jiachi Dai
Summary: This study, based on resource-based theory, Porter's hypothesis, and signaling theory, reveals the evolutionary mechanism of green innovation behavior in construction enterprises in China. The prediction results show that there is a 70.17% probability for the future green innovation behavior of construction enterprises to remain in a continuous growth state, and a 40.27% probability to reach a rapid growth state.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chunhao Li, Yuqian Zhang, Yongshun Xu
Summary: This study aimed to identify the determinants of blockchain adoption in the construction industry and verify the influence of the combination of various factors on adoption intention. Through questionnaire distribution and statistical analysis, the research found that multiple factors significantly influence blockchain adoption, which can help construction organizations and project participants make informed decisions.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Mengqi Yuan, Zhongfu Li, Xiaodong Li, Xiaowei Luo, Xianfei Yin, Jin Cai
Summary: This study proposes a multifaceted model for explaining practitioners' adoption behavior of prefabricated construction (PC) technology. The findings indicate that relative advantage, corporate social responsibility, market demand, regulatory support, and trading partner support are important factors influencing the adoption of PC technology.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Britt Oestlund, Monica Malvezzi, Susanne Frennert, Michael Funk, Jose Gonzalez-Vargas, Kilian Baur, Dimitris Alimisis, Freygardur Thorsteinsson, Antonio Alonso-Cepeda, Guillaume Fau, Florian Haufe, Massimo Di Pardo, Juan C. Moreno
Summary: This study explores the gap between technological readiness and adoption of social robots in the welfare and healthcare sectors in Europe. The results show that while robots are technologically ready, they have a low score for demand according to stakeholders. To enhance social uptake, more research on the connection between technology readiness and adoption is suggested, as well as considering the impact of regulations in the welfare and healthcare sectors in Europe.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ali Al Hadwer, Madjid Tavana, Dan Gillis, Davar Rezania
Summary: This study reviews the factors influencing organizational decisions regarding the acceptance of cloud-based technologies, highlighting key factors like top management support, relative advantage, cloud complexity, and competitive pressure.
INTERNET OF THINGS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Tarik Mabad, Omar Ali, Mustafa Ally, Samuel Fosso Wamba, Ka Ching Chan
Summary: This research paper examines the factors influencing the adoption of RFID technology by construction companies in Australia, providing a comprehensive innovation adoption framework. The key factors that impact the adoption of RFID services in construction companies were identified as relative advantage, compatibility, cost, expected benefits, top management support, external support, and organization size.
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Shalaka Hire, Sayali Sandbhor, Kirti Ruikar
Summary: The construction industry relies heavily on human workforce and effective safety management is crucial. Technologies like BIM offer the potential to enhance safety on construction sites. However, the adoption of BIM for safety in the Indian construction industry still needs improvement.
ARCHIVES OF COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dong Liu, Junwei Cao
Summary: Based on the combined model of Technology-Organization-Environment Framework (TOE) and Diffusion of Innovations Theory (DOI), this study investigated the determinants of small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) adoption of collaborative robot innovation in Guangdong Province, China. The findings reveal that technical factors, organizational factors, and environmental factors all have significant impacts on the adoption of collaborative robots.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ali Katebi, Peyman Homami, Mohammad Najmeddin
Summary: This study quantitatively investigated the factors influencing the adoption of PCC from individual and organizational perspectives based on the TAM and TOE framework. The results indicated that improving engineers' understanding of PCC advantages, strengthening competitive atmosphere between organizations, and government support played significant roles in promoting PCC adoption. The findings may assist economic and educational policymakers in developing prefabrication using PCC.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xuetong Wang, Lingyi Liu, Jingkuang Liu, Xiaojun Huang
Summary: This study identifies the factors influencing the adoption of blockchain in the construction industry from technical, organizational, and environmental dimensions. The results show that factors such as relative advantage, compatibility, competitive pressure, technological maturity, organizational readiness, and policy have an impact on the intention to adopt blockchain. Competitive pressure has the greatest influence on the internal variables of the technology acceptance model. The findings provide insights for further research and guidance for governments in formulating blockchain adoption policies and promoting its widespread application in construction.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ammar Al-Ashmori, Shuib Bin Basri, P. D. D. Dominic, Luiz Fernando Capretz, Amgad Muneer, Abdullateef Oluwagbemiga Balogun, Abdul Rehman Gilal, Rao Faizan Ali
Summary: This study examines the evolution and trends in Blockchain adoption research in the software development industry using scientometric analysis and critical review. It identifies gaps in the research and proposes a sustainable adoption framework based on the top factors influencing Blockchain adoption. The study expands the body of knowledge by discussing influential countries, authors, organizations, publication themes, and most cited publications in this field.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Yaqi Zhao, Shengyue Hao, Zhen Chen, Xia Zhou, Lin Zhang, Zhaoyang Guo
Summary: This paper investigates the adoption behavior of IoT technology in the construction industry by applying technology adoption theories. The findings help professionals understand the barriers and drivers of IoT technology adoption, and enhance the adoption awareness, demand, and ability of construction companies.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Leopoldo Trieste, Elie Geisler, Giuseppe Turchetti
Summary: Both complex and simple solutions have low rates of adoption, potentially due to a misalignment between the complexity of the problem and the simplicity of the solution. When a solution is perceived as too simple for a complex problem or too complex for a simple problem, it may be less likely to be adopted.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Jinying Xu, Weisheng Lu
Summary: This paper proposes the concept of human-organization-technology fit to explain the heterogeneity in IT adoption in organizations. The concept includes the characteristics and relationships of the human, organization, and technology dimensions, and can be used for holistic evaluation, diagnosis, and adaptation strategies.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Muzi Li
Summary: Modular construction is an innovative method for efficient and environmentally friendly off-site construction. However, its adoption is not as widespread as expected. This research uses Large-Scale Group Decision Making and the TOE framework to analyze and identify the severity of barriers to modular construction adoption, providing insights for construction organizations.
CMES-COMPUTER MODELING IN ENGINEERING & SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Zhenjie Zheng, Mi Pan, Yi Yang, Wei Pan
Summary: This study proposes a new computational method and index to address the horizontal passing ability issues in modular construction. Experimental results demonstrate that the newly developed algorithm outperforms traditional methods in computation time and path performance, and it has been successfully applied in a real-life project.
COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Wei Pan, Mi Pan
Summary: This paper explores the practical role of lean construction in improving the construction industry by empirically examining its understanding and practice in Hong Kong. The results show a low awareness of lean construction, but its principles are implicitly embedded in relevant practices. Practitioners recognize the benefits of lean construction but are hesitant to adopt it due to multi-level challenges.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wei Pan, Yi Yang, Mi Pan
Summary: This paper investigates the adoption of modular construction in high-rise high-density cities, focusing on drivers, constraints, and strategies. The findings highlight the importance of faster construction, better quality control, policy initiatives, and improved worker well-being as the drivers for modular adoption. On the other hand, over-stringent regulations, limited suppliers and contractors, logistics challenges, and loss of saleable areas are identified as significant constraints. Success strategies include financial incentives, standards and codes, technical solutions, transport regulations, and prioritized adoption in public housing. A proposed systems framework aims to address the complexity of modular adoption in various contexts.
BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiayi Xu, Yue Teng, Wei Pan, Yang Zhang
Summary: This paper develops a BIM-integrated LCA solution to automate the embodied carbon assessment of prefabricated buildings. The solution shows significant time reduction and efficiency improvement compared to traditional LCA methods. It is important for conducting LCA at the design stage and guiding low-carbon designs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Wei Pan, Daniel Parker, Mi Pan
Summary: This study investigated problematic interfaces in modular construction and developed prevention strategies. The research found wide-ranging problematic interfaces in physical, contractual, and organizational aspects, with causes including lack of management and coordination, and poor communications. The study highlighted the leading role of module suppliers in preventing problematic interfaces.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wei Pan, Zhiqian Zhang
Summary: This paper investigates the sustainability performance of concrete and steel modular construction in highrise high-density urban environment through two real-life modular building projects in Hong Kong. The results show that modular construction outperforms conventional practice in waste reduction, with 46%-87% reduction. However, the performance of steel modular system varies from the concrete one, being 40% faster but consuming 20% more electricity.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Nandun Madhusanka Hewa Welege, Wei Pan, Mohan Kumaraswamy
Summary: This study aims to explore the required stakeholder collaboration attributes to address and mitigate the common constraints of delivering low-carbon buildings in high-rise high-density cities. The findings reveal the ability of stakeholders to influence the constraints and the need for collaborative stakeholder networks to address them.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jiayi Xu, Qiqi Zhang, Yue Teng, Wei Pan
Summary: This paper develops an EC monitoring system that integrates IoT and BIM to track and visualize the embodied carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings at multiple spatiotemporal levels. The system's effectiveness and efficiency are demonstrated through its application to a real-life prefabricated building in Hong Kong, allowing for the formulation of prompt and reasonable carbon control measures as well as comprehensive carbon analysis. The feedback provided by the system highlights the significance of construction materials as the primary carbon source, while emphasizing the importance of not underestimating the carbon emissions from transportation and equipment electricity consumption. The system advances research on carbon traceability and visibility, providing a comprehensive carbon distribution map that can aid project managers and government authorities in developing effective carbon strategies.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yihan Wang, Wei Pan
Summary: Quantifying embodied energy and emissions (EEEs) is crucial for understanding the responsibilities of the building sector. This study focuses on the building sector in Mainland China and collects data on cleaner production measures. The results show that cleaner production measures can significantly reduce EEEs, with the potential to contribute to the green development of the building sector.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Tong Wah Lim, Hongyi Pan, Mi Pan, Michael Francis Burrow, Colman Mcgrath
Summary: This study aimed to assess the agreement of removable dental prosthesis cleanliness between digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) and smartphone images, using a semi-automated planimetric method. The results showed excellent agreement between the two methods, indicating that smartphone images can be a reliable alternative for assessing prosthesis cleanliness.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wei Pan, Mi Pan, Yi Yang
Summary: This paper develops and validates a dialectical system framework for understanding and enhancing the supply chain in modular construction. The framework consists of seven key components and takes into account various stakeholders and contexts. The case study confirms the effectiveness of the framework and suggests future research directions.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-ENGINEERING SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Lin Yang, Qiming Li, Wei Pan
Summary: This research argues that manual geometric modeling is hindering the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in small companies. Therefore, it is important to study automated modeling to reduce reliance on human labor. This paper proposes a theoretical framework and prototype system for automated geometric modeling.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Tianyao Ping, Wei Pan, Zhiqian Zhang
Summary: This study aims to systematically examine the performance of steel modular construction in building projects and develops a new performance measurement framework that takes into account the features of steel modular construction. By analyzing a case study in Hong Kong, the study demonstrates various benefits of adopting steel modular construction, including cost savings, waste reduction, and delivery trips reduction. This research extends existing performance measurement methods and provides insights for future steel modular construction projects.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
