Individuals' Resistance to Technological Change in the AEC Industry

Kirsten A. Davis, Anthony D. Songer

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Abstract

The issue of hesitation and reluctance of individuals in adopting technological change is studied in relation to the architecture/engineering/ construction (AEC) industry. A research was conducted to investigate the importance of behavioral characteristic measures as indicators of resistance to change within the AEC industry. The social architecture factor model served as a framework for the larger investigation into individual resistance. The results show that by understanding how individual participants resist and adapt to change, their resistance can be accommodated by the organization in the adoption of new technology within the building industry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConstruction Research Cogress, Winds of Change
Subtitle of host publicationIntegration and Innovation in Construction, Proceedings of the Congress
EditorsK.R. Molenaar, P.S. Chinowsky
Pages549-558
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2003
EventConstruction Research Congress, Winds of Change: Integration and Innovation in Construction, Proceedings of the Congress - Honolulu, HI., United States
Duration: 19 Mar 200321 Mar 2003

Publication series

NameContruction Research Congress, Winds of Change: Integration and Innovation in Construction, Proceedings of the Congress

Conference

ConferenceConstruction Research Congress, Winds of Change: Integration and Innovation in Construction, Proceedings of the Congress
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI.
Period19/03/0321/03/03

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