Goulding, JS and Alshawi, M 2004, 'A process-driven IT training model for construction: core development issues' , Construction Innovation, 4 (4) , pp. 243-254.

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Abstract

Information technology (IT) has often been cited as being able to create competitive advantage. However, the degree of leverage is often dependent upon several factors, not least the type and level of IT training provided, resources available, management commitment, and prevailing level of corporate culture. This paper introduces the generic processes involved in developing an IT training framework in order to support and deliver the business strategy, and presents findings in the form of a generic IT training model. This model identifies the sequential stages needed to commission and deploy IT training in a construction environment in the form of an implementation roadmap. This model was developped with two leading UK construction organizations. Findings have identified that seven core process phases should be considered before committing resources to training. Recommendations include identifying the core business benefits and matching these to the training outcomes, albeit cognisant of barriers such as lack of empowerment, organizational culture, resource limitations, and so on.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD0028 - 0070 Management. Industrial Management Subjects / Themes > T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Subjects / Themes > Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA075 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA076 Computer software Built and Human Environment Subjects outside of the University Themes
Schools:	Colleges and Schools > College of Science & Technology > School of the Built Environment Colleges and Schools > College of Science & Technology > School of the Built Environment > Centre for Information Technology in Construction
Journal or Publication Title:	Construction Innovation
Publisher:	Emerald
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	1477-0857
Depositing User:	H Kenna
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2007 13:46
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2011 12:26
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/605

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