| Title |
Analysis of the Technology Adoption Impact Factors for Automated Construction Equipment |
| Authors |
Lee, Chijoo ; Lee, Ghang ; Sim, Jaekyang |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2013.14.2.056 |
| Keywords |
automated equipment ; impact factor of technology adoption ; importance ; realistic possibility |
| Abstract |
New construction technologies, especially automated equipment, are rarely deployed on a construction site where many accidents and claims occur. This study analyzed and derived impact factors for technology adoption to improve the chance of adopting automated construction equipment to the field. First, impact factors were classified into functional and non-functional factors. Then the functional factors were divided into usability and functionality factors, and the non-functional factors into cost, construction property, and organization factors. Next, the importance and realization possibility of each impact factor were analyzed through a survey with experts. Usability and functionality were analyzed to have the highest importance and realization possibility. Lastly, the differences between construction companies and equipment development companies in the importance and realization possibility of each factor were analyzed. Construction companies recognized previous relationship, operator’s attitude, members’will, and construction quality more important than equipment development companies.. The equipment development companies should consider these differences between the view of construction companies and that of equipment development companies on the impact factors. The result of this study can be used as a basis for evaluating for automated construction equipment in the preliminary development phase. |