Mohsen Hajian - Department of Economics, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran
Amir Hajian - Faculty of Industry and Mining, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
Seyed Amir Mohammad Hosseini - Department of Architecture, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran

Information and communication technology has improved performance in various industries. One of the industries affected by technology is the construction industry, which forms a considerable part of Hamadan's economic activities. In order to investigate the economic effects of information and communication technology in the construction industry, a questionnaire was prepared by the researchers and presented to ۳۱ people from the construction industry in Hamedan. The survey found that ۷۴% of participants believe implementing information and communication technology in construction will reduce project costs, and ۸۴% think it will decrease project completion time. Additionally, ۸۱% believe it will enhance worker performance, and ۸۴% expect it to lessen environmental impact. Furthermore, ۷۴% anticipate gaining a competitive advantage with the adoption of technology. Concerning barriers, ۳۹% attribute the lack of technology adoption to inadequate training, ۲۹% to the need for better policies, ۱۳% to high costs, and ۱۹% to a perceived lack of necessity for technology in construction. Based on this, Information and communication technology will improve the performance of companies active in the construction industry.

ICT, Computer, Mobile Phone, Internet, Hamedan