| Title |
Impact of smart city system on the construction industry in Sri Lanka |
| ID_Doc |
45300 |
| Authors |
Kulasekara, LB; Perera, BAKS; Perera, HAHP |
| Title |
Impact of smart city system on the construction industry in Sri Lanka |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1108/JEDT-09-2022-0500 |
| Abstract |
PurposeOne prominent force behind sustainable growth is the growth of smart cities. Governments worldwide are beginning to concentrate on the Smart City System (SCS) towards a sustainable future. The construction sector plays a significant role in the development projects for smart cities. Hence, paying attention to research initiatives for smart cities is necessary because of the need for cooperation between the construction industry and SCS in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the SCS on the construction industry in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approachThis study used a mixed approach comprising a series of expert interviews and two rounds of a questionnaire survey. Content and statistical analyses were used to analyse and validate the empirical data collected during the study. FindingsThe five most significant smart city elements affecting the construction industry were identified: technology and information technology infrastructure, environment, people, economy and governance, along with 15 significant enablers and 17 significant barriers of those smart city elements. Further, 18 significant strategies that can be adopted to overcome the barriers and enhance the enablers of those smart city elements were identified. Originality/valueThis study's findings reveal that the synergy between the construction industry and the SCS would be a valuable reference for future studies in similar contexts. The construction industry in Sri Lanka will also benefit from the study findings, as the findings would help to improve the link between construction and smart cities. This study significantly benefits the society by revealing cost-effective ways to accelerate construction processes and develop cities sustainably. |
| Author Keywords |
Smart city; Significant elements; Construction industry; Sustainable development goals (SDGs); Smart city system |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001049640600001 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Multidisciplinary |
| Research Area |
Engineering |
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