Jelodar MBShu FEdwards DJAigbavboa CEjohwomu O2024-08-222024-08-222021-06-24Jelodar MB, Shu F. (2021). Innovative use of low-cost digitisation for smart information systems in construction projects. Buildings. 11. 7.https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/71363The low-level application of digital tools and information systems in construction implies that many projects cannot meet modern requirements and standard of work of advanced industries. This study adopts a practical and diagnostic approach to identify key attributes and implementation processes of information systems in construction and logistics. To have triangulation of knowledge, a three-step methodology is adopted. Initially an exploratory analysis of previous literature is per-formed. Secondly a diagnostic analysis of IS applications in construction is achieved by case studies. Finally, expert interviews are performed to examine and consolidate the findings. The study illus-trated practical and innovative applications of low-cost digital tools in IS development and created a framework for documentation of these discrete and mostly unshared practices. It is recommended that the construction sector should embrace more advance technologies to minimise human inter-vention and enhance real-time capabilities. The practicality of how different low-cost and off-the-shelf tools and digital platforms can be combined is discussed and demonstrated. The study provides a clear distinction for practitioners and academics as to what is being practiced in comparison to the dominant theories.(c) 2021 The Author/sCC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/construction managementinformation systemsdigitisationsmart constructionindustry 40building information modellingproject trackinglogisticsJournal article10.3390/buildings110702702075-5309journal-articlehttp://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000676518200001&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=c5bb3b2499afac691c2e3c1a83ef6fefARTN 270