Information system for project managers in chinese construction small and medium sized enterprises

Ever since China entered World Trade Organisation (WTO) in the year 2001, its construction industry has been developing at a rapid pace. There is an urgent need for Chinese construction Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to re-examine their procurement system especially with the view to improve their current Information System. This paper represents the findings from a combination of literature review and questionnaire survey that sought to develop a new information system to support project managers of SME organisations undertaking the traditional procurement system in China. Initially, through a detailed investigation the benefits of Information Technology is articulated and related to the traditional procurement system in China. It is also demonstrated how the Information System performance metrics can assist the development of a new information system. These findings were exploited to map out a framework, which are defining a new Information System applicable to design stage, implementation, and maintenance strategy.