An Analysis of the Use of Information Technology for Project Management in the New Zealand Construction Industry

Suzanne Wilkinson

doi:10.5130/AJCEB.v1i2.2875

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Published: Nov 14, 2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v1i2.2875

Suzanne Wilkinson

The University of Auckland

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Effective information technology use can be a key cause of the success of a construction project. Technology used for project management in the New Zealand construction industry is discussed in this paper. The results reveal on many levels a lack of understanding of current available information technology to assist with overall management and control of the construction projects in New Zealand. This paper discusses the results of a survey to construction companies in the New Zealand which profess to offer project management as one of their main services. Amongst others, the findings suggest an awareness of the technology available, but a reluctance to invest time and money in it. The paper will assess the reasons for this reservation and provide advice for use of alternative methods for project management planning and control for the New Zealand construction industry. Valuable lessons from this research are translated to the international construction industry.

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Wilkinson, S. (2012). An Analysis of the Use of Information Technology for Project Management in the New Zealand Construction Industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(2), 47-56. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v1i2.2875

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2001): AJCEB

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