Abstract
The construction industry has been traditionally recognised as a fragmented sector associated with a poor level of implementation and penetration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by Small to Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). Cloud computing is a collective term that can facilitate the ability to collaborate within a central repository that can act as a base for interoperability between various construction disciplines and their software applications. Cloud computing is a new layer of internet architecture that creates an open opportunity to add better functionality to an increasingly global network. The characteristics of cloud computing, such as, shared infrastructure, on-demand applications, elasticity and consumption-based pricing, allows all disciplines in the sector to benefit. This paper will present the findings of a survey carried out by the Construction IT Alliance (CITA) in Ireland, as to the drivers, barriers and preferred procurement options for delivery of cloud computing services within the construction SME market in Ireland
Original language | English |
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DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | CIB W78 2010 - Cairo, Egypt Duration: 16 Nov 2010 → 16 Nov 2010 |
Conference
Conference | CIB W78 2010 |
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Country/Territory | Egypt |
City | Cairo |
Period | 16/11/10 → 16/11/10 |
Other | 27th International Conference |
Keywords
- construction industry
- fragmented sector
- Information Communication Technology
- ICT
- Small to Medium Size Enterprises
- SMEs
- cloud computing
- collaborate
- central repository
- interoperability
- software applications
- internet architecture
- shared infrastructure
- on-demand applications
- elasticity
- consumption-based pricing
- survey
- Construction IT Alliance
- CITA
- drivers
- barriers
- procurement options
- cloud computing services
- construction SME market
- Ireland