Investigating the Use of Electronic Documents in the Jordanian Construction Projects

Abstract

Construction processes normally require large exchange of information among project parties on a daily basis. The wide development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in recent decades has helped to provide easy processing of data during the life-cycle of construction projects. However, traditional manual methods of filing are still common in the construction industry. The aim of this study is to investigate the use of different electronic documents in the construction projects. A quantitative survey was conducted with 91 respondents from the construction projects’ engineers and practitioners. Also, the questionnaire survey investigates if there is an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) applied in construction projects. Finally, the types of electronic files and the extent of using electronic-based documents were investigated. The results of this study help to understand the context of the documents in the construction projects that may be useful to seek opportunities for improvement, and provide effective solutions for EDMS application.