Understanding the Technology Adoption Challenges in the Construction Industry through Experiential Learning Models

Innovation and technologies play a vital role in meeting the evolving demands of the construction industry. However, the construction industry still needs to increase technology adoption. One of the main barriers that have been discussed is the industry's readiness to adopt new technologies. To prepare the next generation of professionals, construction education needs to lead the trend by understanding current construction industry challenges and teaching how to develop technological development solutions to improve the constructability of projects. This study applies Kolb's experiential learning model to engage construction management students in hands-on experience and reflections related to technology adoption theories with industry professionals. In addition, this study aims to engage students to gain insight into their skills, interests, and values in technology adoption. The results contribute to identifying the areas that need realignments to the construction management curriculum and provide a pedagogical framework for construction technology adoption for academia and practice.