- Author
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Vorster, M. C.
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Lucko, G.
- Title
- Construction Technology Needs Assessment Update.
- Coporate
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
- Report
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Research Report 173-11
May 2002
292 p.
- Distribution
- FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Construction Industry, Institute, University of Texas at Austin, 3208 Red River Street, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78705. Telephone: 512-232-3000, Fax: 512-499-8108, Email: [email protected] Website: http://construction-institute.org
- Keywords
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construction
- Abstract
- This research report describes the work done during an assessment of future technology needs in the construction industry. The research team conducted a thorough literature review of previous needs assessment for the construction industry, and of topics related to technology in construction, its development, implementation, and relation to the situation of the construction work force. A survey questionnaire was developed as the primary research tool. Three different versions of the questionnaire, customized to the respective respondents, were sent to CII member organizations, craft superintendents, and CII Project Teams. The questionnaires sought the respondents' backgrounds, the respondents' ranking of the potential and impact of various technological areas and of CII Knowledge Areas, an evaluation of technology adoption and work force issues and of attributes of successful technologies, and the respondents' approach to technological innovation and the general prospect for the future of the construction industry.