Ramli, Nor Azlinda and Abdullah, Che Sobry and Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun and Bahaudin, Ahmad Yusni (2016) Load-bearing masonry system adoption and performance: A case study of construction company in a developing country. In: 2016 International Conference on Applied Science and Technology (ICAST 2016), 11–13 April 2016, Kedah, Malaysia.

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Abstract

This study addresses the factors that influence the adoption of load-bearing masonry (LBM) system. A case study of the load-bearing masonry (LBM) system adoption is conducted through an interview to explore the situation of the technology adoption in a construction company.The finding indicates the factors influence the adoption of LBM system for the construction company are: organizational resources, usefulness, less maintenance, reduce construction time and cost.From the findings, these factors consistent with previous literature. Furthermore, the performance of the company was measured by looking into the financial and non-financial aspects.The LBM system brings good performance as it increased the profits of the company, a good quality of product and attracts more demand from customers.Thus, these factors should be considered for the other companies that are interested in implementing the LBM system in their projects.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	ISBN: 978-0-7354-1419-8
Subjects:	T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	School of Technology Management & Logistics
Depositing User:	Pof. Ir. Dr. Che Sobry Abdullah
Date Deposited:	16 Nov 2016 01:08
Last Modified:	16 Nov 2016 01:08
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/19682

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