Technological Capability of Indonesia Medium Contractor
Bayu Kusuma (a*); Biemo W. Soemardi (b); Krishna S. Pribadi (b); Sonny Yuliar (c)
a) Post Graduate Student School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia
*bayukusuma[at]students.itb.ac.id
b) Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia
c) Faculty of School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development, Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia
Abstract
The role of construction activities in national development is very important as its contribution to the economic growth in Indonesia. The contractor, as the actor who manages large amounts of construction activities resources has an important role to play. In line with Indonesia increasing construction capitalization, it indicates that the ability of Indonesian contractors needs to develop, especially the technological capability to deal with existing dynamics. This study investigates how contractors place technological capabilities as an important part of their corporate strategy in facing the dynamics of the construction industry so that corporate performance can be achieved. This will involve the development of technological capabilities where contractors conduct technological learning (exploration, acquisition, internalization) so that their technological capabilities increase. The investigation focused on medium contractors and data were collected through the questioner survey. The results of the survey are used to mapping the development of technological capabilities carried out by contractors. This study found that medium contractor did not place the development of technological capabilities as a strategic part of the company. The results of these discussions are expected to provide benefits in helping the regulator and construction companies in Indonesia to improve the performance of construction industry.
Keywords: Contractor, Technological Capabilitiy, Indonesia
Topic: Civil Engineering