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Information Communication Technology Assignment

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1Faculty of Engineering and Information SciencesMasters in Engineering Management State of ICT implementation and managing strategiesemployed: Case of the UAE construction projectsSami Najeh Mustafa Abu DaiyehID: 5629822 Dr. Tchan Latif"This thesis is presented as part of the requirements for the award of the Degree of theUniversity of Wollongong in Dubai"October 2017
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ABSTRACTConstruction industry involves constant exchange of data and information between clients, consultants, contractors, local authority, government bodies, engineers, workers and material suppliers. However, often inaccurate and untimely communication causes delays in project deadlines and decreases overall productivity. In order to improve work efficiency, and become more competitive and client oriented, construction industry needs to fully adopt up to date cutting edge ICT applications and tools as it decreases data processing time and promotes improved information sharing among involving parties in construction company. ICT helps not only with better information sharing, but also with designing complex structures in the construction sector. Using structural design software, such as 3D modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM), construction company can work effectively with all project participants to streamline the construction process, reduce waste and save the company or client time and money.This research study will attempt to investigate “the state and the level of ICT implementation, existing challenges in its implementation, and the managing strategies employedto overcome the existing challenges in UAE’s construction industry”.This study will help to find out what ICT applications are used by various construction companies in the UAE and the level of expertise of the cutting-edge ICT related to the construction industry available in the UAE in addition to the existing barriers and challenges thathinder effective adoption of ICT in construction projects in the UAE. The main objective of this research exercise is to examine the overall level of ICT implementation in the UAE’s construction industry and propose strategies to adopt ICTs purposefully in the construction sector2
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in the UAE. In addition, the researcher hopes that this research will serve as a motivation for more and extensive research in this field in the UAE. Keywords: ICT, construction industry, technology, windows. 3
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSI would like to forward my most sincere acknowledgement to my thesis advisor and supervisor, Prof. Dr. Tchan Latif, for his immense patience and expert guidance all along. I am also grateful to Prof. Dr. Mohammed Watfa for his valuable insights regarding my work. Finally, I would like to thank my parents for their support and the most conducive work environment, which they created for me at home and outside. 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction.....................................................................................................................................8What is Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?...................................................81.1 History of ICT........................................................................................................................91.3 Area of interest....................................................................................................................161.3.1 Relevant research studies..................................................................................................161.4. Significance of the research study......................................................................................181.4.1 Objective and Aim of the study........................................................................................191.4.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................201.4.3 Problem statement............................................................................................................20Chapter 2.......................................................................................................................................21Literature Review......................................................................................................................212.1 Use of ICT in construction sector........................................................................................212.2 Challenges and barriers in ICT implementation..................................................................232.3 Strategies used in the effective implementation of ICT in the construction industry.........26Chapter 3.......................................................................................................................................32Methodology..............................................................................................................................323.1 Research question................................................................................................................323.2 Hypotheses:..........................................................................................................................333.3 Survey description...............................................................................................................34References.....................................................................................................................................355
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LIST OF FIGURESFigure 1.1: 10 most promising technologies..................................................................................16Figure 2.1 Arjen Adriaanse, Hans Voordijk, and Geert Dewulf (2010).......................................29Figure 2.2: Conceptual Framework...............................................................................................316
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LIST OF TABLESTable 1. 1 The history of ICT (1930-1990), ("Free ICT Resources - new content for IGCSE 2016syllabus coming", 2018)................................................................................................................13Table 1.2: Innovations and descriptions of ICT............................................................................157
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INTRODUCTIONWHATIS INFORMATIONAND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)?The UAE’s construction industry is perhaps the fastest growing and the most robust of allthe industries in the country. Newer and bigger construction projects are underway and significant investments are being made in this sector. “The construction market in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is a key driver of the nation’s economy and is second only to Saudi Arabia within the GCC region.” ("Key sectors in science and technology", 2018)Success of construction industry as the key player in nation’s economy is dependent on conventionally established factors such as meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets. However, the need for communication and technology is the key here. Especially adopting new and up to date IC technologies will propel the construction sector forward in a big way.Information and communication Technology (ICT) can be defined in several ways starting with ICT in general. “An umbrella term that includes anycommunicationdevice or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computerandnetwork hardwareandsoftware, satellite systemsandso on, as well as the various servicesandapplications”("United Arab Emirates - Construction | export.gov", 2018). “In simple terms, Information and communication technologies (ICTs)are the technologies used in the conveying, manipulation and storage of data by electronic means.” ("What is Information and Communication Technology", 2018)8
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