THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT AT A COMPANY OPERATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Abstract

This study investigated the impact that technological changes have on the construction industry. In recent years, the construction industry has been forced to investigate ways to improve the delivery of projects. Construction projects are becoming more and more complex and clients are demanding improved products and services. The construction industry experiences inefficiency problems that are caused by the dispersed nature of the organisations in the industry. This leads to poor communication and insufficient transfer of information when it is needed. This has challenged the construction industry to be more efficient, innovative and to implement and use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools to facilitate the improvements required. However, due to the dynamic changes in technology, many organisations have implemented ICT solutions that do not meet their needs. Project managers are expected to integrate the work of all the companies involved in a project. As a result, there is a constant need for information
throughout the lifecycle of a project. Therefore, communication of project information a project is critical.