Top Highlights
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Adoption Motivators: The study identifies key drivers for adopting smart city technologies in Taiwan’s construction sector, highlighting performance expectancy and effort expectancy as primary influences, along with the significant role of social influence from supervisors and peers.
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Barriers to Implementation: Despite high intentions to adopt, a gap exists between intention and actual usage due to inadequate organizational infrastructure, resources, and training—particularly impacting smaller firms.
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Call for Systemic Change: To enhance technology integration, the report emphasizes the need for active leadership roles, comprehensive training programs, and policy support to create favorable conditions for digital transformation in construction.
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Future Directions: It suggests focused research on adoption patterns within specific construction sub-sectors and collaboration among academia, industry, and government to foster an ecosystem that encourages innovation and addresses barriers effectively.
Understanding What Drives Adoption
As smart cities evolve, the construction industry faces unique challenges. A recent study reveals how construction professionals in Taiwan view smart city technologies. It identifies key factors affecting their willingness to adopt digital tools, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence.
Researchers used a well-established framework to gather insights from 335 industry respondents, including field workers and managers. They found that the belief that technology improves productivity strongly motivates adoption. Moreover, ease of use plays a crucial role. When systems are user-friendly, professionals are more likely to embrace new tools.
Social influence is another important factor. When supervisors or peers endorse new technologies, it often boosts adoption rates. This trend mirrors other tech-driven sectors where leadership has a significant impact on organizational changes.
Barriers Holding Back Implementation
Despite the desire to adopt these technologies, many firms face barriers. A major challenge is the lack of supporting conditions. Smaller companies, in particular, struggle with limited resources and training programs that hinder digital integration.
Larger organizations also exhibit gaps in support systems, often resulting in underutilized tools. While younger employees express enthusiasm for new platforms, experience proves crucial. Workers with extensive field knowledge tend to engage more deeply with digital tools.
To overcome these hurdles, researchers advocate for systemic changes. Leadership must provide necessary resources and incentives, while government agencies should offer financial support and regulatory frameworks. Aligning technology adoption with Sustainable Development Goals can strengthen its appeal across the sector. By fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government, stakeholders can create an environment where innovation flourishes and the benefits of technology are fully realized.
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