College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
6-2026
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Scott Kelting, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
Following technological advancement over past years in California's residential construction industry, productivity levels have fallen short. This has revealed a pressing issue and raises the question of whether advancements in technology correlate with productivity improvements. This study investigates whether the lack of growth is a significant problem, specifically in California's residential construction industry, and what underlying factors are limiting improvements. Using an action-based research approach, the data for this study were collected through surveys that consisted of multiple-choice questions and checklist rankings, given to construction professionals across various roles and project types in California. The objective is to examine how specific factors, such as regulations and segmentation in the industry, impact advancements, and how these challenges limit the extent to which technology is utilized to reach its full potential. Analyzing this quantitative data, the findings of this project suggest that solely using digital tools does not equate to a substantial gain in productivity. Rather, productivity is more strongly correlated to a combination of challenges, in particular, inconsistent implementation across teams, workforce adaptation, coordination issues, and regulatory challenges that continuously reduce the effectiveness of these technologies throughout California’s residential construction industry.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/1041
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