Factors Influencing the Adoption of Blockchain in the Construction Industry: A Hybrid Approach Using PLS-SEM and fsQCA

• Published in: Buildings (Basel) Vol. 12; no. 9; p. 1349
• Main Authors: Li, Chunhao, Zhang, Yuqian, Xu, Yongshun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.09.2022
• Subjects: Algorithms; Bibliometrics; Blockchain; Business competition; Comparative analysis; Construction industry; Cryptography; Empirical analysis; fsQCA; Fuzzy sets; innovation adoption; Innovations; Literature reviews; Mathematical models; Multivariate statistical analysis; Organizations; PLS-SEM; Qualitative analysis; Supply chain management; Technology; Technology adoption; technology–organization–environment (TOE); Third party; Workflow

Blockchain is considered a breakthrough technology in the construction industry, with the potential to improve the trust environment and workflow of construction stakeholders. Although recent research offers hints regarding possible contributing elements to blockchain adoption in the construction in...