Critical Success Factors for Building Information Modelling Implementation

Adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the global construction industry is fast growing. This paper expounds the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for BIM implementation and explore their ranking and underlying relationships. A total of 28 CSFs was identified from the review of previous studies on success factors. Survey questionnaire containing these 28 factors was used to collect data from industry practitioners in Nigeria. Benchmark metrics was developed to rank the success factors. The topmost five success factors for BIM implementation in order of importance are: standard platforms for integration and communication; cost of development; education and training; standardization (product and process); and clear definition and understanding of users’ requirement. Analysis of variance shows that significant differences exist in the pattern of rating for the topmost CSFs based on turnover. Factor analysis was further adopted to group the 28 CSFs into five components, using rotated component matrix method. The five components extracted are: (i) industry stakeholders’ commitment and knowledge of BIM, (ii) capacity building for technology adoption, (iii) organisational support, (iv) collaborative synergy among industry professional and (v) cultural orientation. The rankings of the CSFs provide basis for prioritising the most significant factors that industry stakeholders should focus attention for successful implementation of BIM. In addition, the underlying relationships among the success factors identified in this study, will assist industry stakeholders to determine best strategy to adopt in implementing BIM at industry level

Comparison of Effects of Change from 8 to 12 Hour Shifts on Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Workers

This study examined the effects of converting from an 8 hour shift system to a 12 hour system on aircraft maintenance personnel. The squadron had converted its 24 hour operations from an 8 hour shift schedule to a 12 hour shift schedule in stages, changing one group first and then another. A smaller third group of workers remained on 8 hour shifts. Individual differences in job related outcomes and situational constraints were measured for all three groups. Results showed that changing from 8 to 12 hour shifts affected worker well-being and morale, as indicated by an increase in hospital visits after the switch to 12 hour shifts and the difference in levels of morale between 12 hour shift personnel and those remaining on 8 hour shifts

The career satisfaction, future plans, and personal characteristics of Tennessee public school science and mathematics teachers in 2001

The effect of state mandates on the supply and demand of science and mathematics teachers in Tennessee is dependent upon the composition of the population of science and mathematics teachers. The purpose of this study was to replicate a study conducted in 1985 by Smith which determined the demographic profile of the general population of secondary school science and mathematics teachers in Tennessee; their general level of job satisfaction; their future plans; and their perceptions of the extent to which they possess job-related skills and abilities, the extent to which they value job-related variables, and the extent to which they have achieved in the teaching profession. Like the previous study, this study also was designed to determine if any relationships existed between the variables. The population of this study consisted of licensed secondary science and mathematics teachers employed in Tennessee during 2001. A survey questionnaire was mailed to a sample of 320 science teachers and 325 mathematics teachers in order to obtain the information described above. Findings of this study included: 1) The typical teacher has over a decade of teaching experience and holds a graduate degree, 2) The highest rated ability for both subgroups was Cooperating with a team. The highest rated value and extent of achievement for both groups was An inner sense of knowing you are doing well, 3) The typical science and mathematics teacher can us computers and educational technology to a moderate or large extent, 4) The typical science and mathematics teacher indicated they were very satisfied with their current employment and their personal growth in their career, and would be extremely likely to choose an education career again, 5) Approximately one-half of the science and mathematics teachers indicated that they plan to leave the public school classroom in five years, and 6) Science teachers related job satisfaction with recognition from supervisors, obtaining professional growth, a chance to contribute to decisions, and using technology in the classroom. Mathematics teachers related job satisfaction with knowing that you are doing well, high salary, recognition by students, and having a chance to contribute to decisions. Recommendations for further research included investigating the gender ratio to identify factors that determine a career choice in education versus a career in other mathematical fields, since the number of female mathematics teachers is twice the number of males

A comparative study between information gap method and group investigation method on students’ speaking ability at grade VIII SMP N 3 Siabu

This research hold about the comparative study on students’ speaking ability by using information gap and group investigation at VIII grade SMP N 3 Siabu. The formulation of the problem: Was there any different in students’ speaking ability by using information gap and group investigation at VIII Grade SMP N 3Siabu? This research intended to know the comparative both of test methods on students’ speaking ability at VIII grade SMP N 3 Siabu.The aims of this research are to find out the different on students’ speaking ability by using information gap and group investigation. The research was conducted by quantitative approach. The population of this research was of students at VIII grade in SMP N 3 Siabu, it was 48 students. Then, the sample of research was VIII1and VIII3of the students. Next, this research used test as instrument, test was divided to Information gap and group investigation about speaking ability conversationn.To analysis the data, the writer used formulation of ttes. After calculating the data, there is the different result both of methods on students ‘speaking ability. It can be seen from calculating the data, the score of group investigationclassis higher than information gap class, from the calculation of to 70,41, and tt 69,62 from 1% significance degree, it means that, to is higher than tt (70,41>69,262), So, “there was different between score of students’ speaking ability by using group investigation and information gap at VIII GradeSMP N 3 Siabu”. It means that the hypothesis of this research is accepted

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IT investments and firm performance: an analytic and empirical investigation.

The very first problem: defying IT and Performance. Information systems in the firm system. Information systems and value creation. The research model. Methods. Results. Conclusions and managerial implication. Limitation of the study and further implementation.The very first problem: defying IT and Performance. Information systems in the firm system. Information systems and value creation. The research model. Methods. Results. Conclusions and managerial implication. Limitation of the study and further implementation.LUISS PhD Thesi