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Arif, M, Bendi, D, Toma-Sabbagh, T and Sutrisna, M (2012) Construction waste management in India: an exploratory study. Construction Innovation, 12(02), 133-55.

Brewer, G and Gajendran, T (2012) Attitudes, behaviours and the transmission of cultural traits: Impacts on ICT/BIM use in a project team. Construction Innovation, 12(02), 198-215.

Gajendran, T and Brewer, G (2012) Cultural consciousness and the effective implementation of information and communication technology. Construction Innovation, 12(02), 179-97.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Australia; communication; communications technology; cultural analysis; cultural beliefs; information technology; project teams; relationships; trust
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/14714171211215930
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss how culture, influenced by the project setup and contextual issues, impacts on information and communication technology (ICT) engagement, through a multiple perspective approach to cultural assessment. A "cultural lens" is used to understand the level of ICT engagement in project organisations. Design/methodology/approach - Cultural analysis (CA) is employed as the overarching research methodology. The CA investigates the conflicts between the "espoused values" and "actual beliefs" of members to understand culture. A pre-existing CA framework with established "espoused values" for ICT implementation is used in this study. Ethnographic interview in a case study setup is employed to extract actual cultural beliefs. These beliefs are then analysed through the CA framework to explain cultural environment and its impact on ICT implementation. Findings - The ICT-related behaviour of the project team members is contextual to a project environment. This implies that effective ICT adoption requires careful consideration of the cultural traits in the design and implementation phases. It is suggested that neither a simple linear prescription nor overlooking specific contextual aspects is beneficial for effective ICT implementation. Originality/value - This paper contributes in developing an understanding of: how CA framework through deciphering "espoused values" and "actual beliefs" can assist in studying organisational issues; and how the contextual issues shape the culture in a project organisation leading to "integrated" or "fragmented" ICT implementation.

Lam, P T I, Wong, F W H, Chan, A P C, Shea, W C Y and Lau, J W S (2012) A scheme design buildability assessment model for building projects. Construction Innovation, 12(02), 216-38.

Linner, T and Bock, T (2012) Evolution of large-scale industrialisation and service innovation in Japanese prefabrication industry. Construction Innovation, 12(02), 156-78.

Razavi, S N, Montaser, A and Moselhi, O (2012) RFID deployment protocols for indoor construction. Construction Innovation, 12(02), 239-58.

Singh, A (2012) Engineering mixes with politics. Construction Innovation, 12(02), 128-32.