Information Technology (IT) Barometer Review in Construction Industry

Abstract

         This review aims to 1) examine the logic and steps undertaken in order to survey the level of IT use in the construction industry using the IT Barometer tool, 2) understand the reasons behind each question/step in order to apply this tool appropriately, 3) monitor any changes due to advancement in technology, process, or procedure in later studies, and 4) review and examine other IT Barometer surveys in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Differences in each study affecting the integrity of the study are also identified. The reviewed results could help researchers to understand and appropriately apply this tool to investigate how well the construction industry uses IT and compare with the neighbor countries.