Challenges in Construction Technology Encountered by the Construction Consultancy Company in the Kingdom Bahrain

Abstract

Technology management is becoming more significant nowadays because of the fast-moving growth of technology in the different fields of specialization. This study focused on the challenges encountered by the construction company as consultant to contractors, challenges during the construction stage of the on-going project and analyze the challenges involving the technology used in the process. This study employed the qualitative method of research using an interview and observation in gathering data about the challenges encountered by the construction consultancy company. The subject of the study includes one project and one contractor being observed and involved in the study. Results showed the challenges encountered by the company being consultant to the project includes working drawing issues, contractor’s insufficient fund, contractor’s poor financial management, client’s choice of contractor, delayed payment to contractor, clients’ inadequate fund for the project, and delayed schedule. The challenges during the construction stage of the on-going project include construction quality issues, weather conditions, construction methods, piling works issues, gravel and sand supply, concrete pouring issues, timing during Ramadan, workers’ alibis on praying, diverse nationalities, insufficient manpower supply. In addition, the challenges involving the technology used in the process are construction technologies and computer aided design. It is recommended that the company create policies on technology management with a focus on technology planning, managerial and financial economics, and technological solutions to environmental problems in the Middle East, particularly those pertaining to weather and human comfort.