TITLE:
An Investigation into Barriers of Technology Transfer in the Construction Industry in Iran and Malaysia
AUTHORS:
Byung Gyoo Kang, Mehrdad Arefi, Boon Hoe Goh, Myung Kyu Song
KEYWORDS:
Technology, Transfer, Construction, Barrier
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.3 No.7,
July
14,
2015
ABSTRACT: Technology transfer in the international
construction industry is an important source as it helps companies move to better
stages of design and construction capabilities. Three main barriers of technology
transfer in construction have been identified through literature review—language
barrier, cultural barrier and procurement options. The importance of these
barriers has been identified through survey in the construction industry in
Iran and Malaysia. 102 responses were received. Through SPSS analysis, the
impacts of these barriers have been identified. The impact percentages are: language
barrier 12.1%, cultural barrier 52.8% and procurement options 88.3%. Future researches
are required in procurement options particularly in developing countries.