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Adaku, E, Osei-Poku, V, Ottou, J A and Yirenkyi-Fianko, A (2024) Contractor payment delays: a systematic review of current trends and future directions. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1205–27.

Almasabha, G, Shehadeh, A, Alshboul, O and Al Hattamleh, O (2024) Structural performance of buried reinforced concrete pipelines under deep embankment soil. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1280-96.

Hilu, K A and Hiyassat, M A (2024) Qualitative assessment of resilience in construction projects. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1297-319.

Jayamaha, B H V H, Perera, B A K S, Gimhani, K D M and Rodrigo, M N N (2024) Adaptability of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for cost management of building construction projects in Sri Lanka. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1255-79.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building construction; cost management; enterprise resource planning; Sri Lanka; interview; Delphi technique
  • ISBN/ISSN: 14714175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-05-2022-0108
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that are equipped with numerous features and functionalities help to improve the profitability of construction corporations around the world through enhancing the efficiency of the functions related to cost management. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the applicability of ERP systems for cost management of building construction projects in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative technique was used in this study, which comprised two-round Delphi-based semistructured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to determine the interviewees. Content analysis was used to evaluate the collected data. Findings: The findings of this study identified the ERP system as a strategic tool for gaining a competitive advantage for an organization while confirming 14 uses of ERP systems and 16 stages of the cost management process. Eighteen issues were finalized at the end of the interview rounds while categorizing the suitable ERP applications at each stage of the cost management process. Originality/value: Even though there are numerous distinct studies conducted on cost management and ERP systems, there has been a lack of studies conducted on the synergy between these two areas that can be adapted for the building projects in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, the findings of this study can bring a new paradigm to the Sri Lankan construction sector by influencing the adaption of correct ERP systems at numerous project stages by providing a competitive edge.

Kedir, F, Hall, D M, Brantvall, S, Lessing, J, Hollberg, A and Soman, R K (2024) Circular information flows in industrialized housing construction: the case of a multi-family housing product platform in Sweden. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1354-79.

Kineber, A F, Othman, I, Oke, A E, Chileshe, N and Zayed, T (2024) Modeling the relationship between value management implementation phases, critical success factors and overall project success. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1380-400.

Nguyen Ngoc, H, Mohammed Abdelkader, E, Al-Sakkaf, A, Alfalah, G and Zayed, T (2024) A hybrid AHP-maut model for assessing competitiveness of construction companies: A case study of construction companies in Vietnam and Canada. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1320-53.

Sammour, F, Alkailani, H, Sweis, G J, Sweis, R J, Maaitah, W and Alashkar, A (2024) Forecasting demand in the residential construction industry using machine learning algorithms in Jordan. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1228-54.

Shang, G, Pheng, L S and Zhong Xia, R L (2024) Adoption of smart contracts in the construction industry: an institutional analysis of drivers and barriers. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1401-21.

Zabidin, N S, Belayutham, S and Che Ibrahim, C K I (2024) The knowledge, attitude and practices (kap) of industry 4.0 between construction practitioners and academicians in Malaysia: A comparative study. Construction Innovation, 24(05), 1185-204.