TY - JOUR
T1 - Editorial
T2 - Process and IT
AU - Koskela, Lauri
AU - Dave, Bhargav
PY - 2008/10/10
Y1 - 2008/10/10
N2 - This paper's aim is to provide a fresh perspective on how to address process improvement and information technology (IT) in an integrated fashion in order to improve the efficiency of the construction process. This paper looks at the problems associated with the “conventional” way of addressing IT within construction, and suggests improvements based on integrating three core organisational resources: people, process and technology. The existing view that IT on its own brings organisational benefits leads to only marginal improvements in organisational efficiency if not resulting in negative impact. However, by correctly integrating people, process and IT initiatives, significant benefits can be achieved. This paper provides value by providing a conceptualisation for addressing people, process and technology within the construction sector.
AB - This paper's aim is to provide a fresh perspective on how to address process improvement and information technology (IT) in an integrated fashion in order to improve the efficiency of the construction process. This paper looks at the problems associated with the “conventional” way of addressing IT within construction, and suggests improvements based on integrating three core organisational resources: people, process and technology. The existing view that IT on its own brings organisational benefits leads to only marginal improvements in organisational efficiency if not resulting in negative impact. However, by correctly integrating people, process and IT initiatives, significant benefits can be achieved. This paper provides value by providing a conceptualisation for addressing people, process and technology within the construction sector.
KW - Business improvement
KW - Information systems
KW - Process efficiency
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84986132916&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1108/14714170810912635
DO - 10.1108/14714170810912635
M3 - Editorial
AN - SCOPUS:84986132916
VL - 8
SP - 244
EP - 249
JO - Construction Innovation
JF - Construction Innovation
SN - 1471-4175
IS - 4
ER -