Determining success factors and barriers for Electronic Document Management Systems in the Indian construction industry.

Abstract

The construction industry is often regarded as fragmented, inefficient, and underperforming. To address these issues, Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) have been implemented. However, the adoption of EDMS in the Indian construction sector, particularly among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), faces significant challenges due to organizational and technological constraints. This research aims to identify the success and barrier factors affecting EDMS implementation in Indian construction SMEs. The study synthesizes various literature reviews to identify 15 success attributes and 7 barrier attributes. A comprehensive questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data, which was then analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) with SPSS software. Following EFA, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed, leading to the development of a hypothesized model using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with AMOS software. The findings provide critical insights into the factors that influence the successful implementation of EDMS in the Indian construction industry, offering a valuable resource for SMEs aiming to improve their document management practices and overall efficiency.