Evidence-Based Comparison of Technology in Project Delivery

10 pages•Published: June 2, 2026

Abstract

Technology has been a significant driver for decision risk analysis on construction projects. New and upcoming technologies, combining human experience and technological data output, introduce complexity when making decisions related to cost, time, quality, and safety. Evidence-based practices have traditionally been used within project delivery methods to manage these risks. Technology further influences project risk management by integrating expert knowledge with data analysis. Moreover, technology creates risks associated with projects using expert knowledge to assess and manage project risks. Evidence-based decision processes provide a problem-solving approach that bridges best practices and human expertise. Research has been conducted suggesting differences between the use of design-bid-build (DBB) and design-build (DB) methods in how technology affects risk management within and between them. A survey of industry practitioners collected and analyzed data using a two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine commonalities and differences related to technology in the DBB and DB approaches. The research supports findings that the DB method fosters greater communication through a more collaborative environment when using technology during the early stages of project delivery.

Keyphrases: evidence based, project delivery, technology

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference, vol 7, pages 823-832.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/46L9
	https://doi.org/10.29007/4jbd

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2026:Evidence_Based_Comparison_Technology,
  author    = {Warren Plugge},
  title     = {Evidence-Based Comparison of Technology in Project Delivery},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference},
  editor    = {Wesley Collins and Anthony Perrenoud and John Posillico},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {7},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/46L9},
  doi       = {10.29007/4jbd},
  pages     = {823-832},
  year      = {2026}}

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