Free cloud storage service: An online data-sharing solution for small-to-medium size construction companies in Thailand

Abstract

Information Technology (IT) plays a very important role in many businesses as a tool for ability improvement of data sharing and transferring. Construction is one among those which needs correct and updated information to simultaneously react to the performance such as materials delivery, on-site working progress or financial aspect. This study investigates the current time, cost and quality (TCQ) of construction companies in Thailand and then the feasibility of free cloud storage services as an online data-sharing for small-to-medium size (SMEs) construction companies. The results illustrated that SME construction companies are able to benefit not only from TCQ but also from the opportunities in businesses, market sharing or even enhancement of customer relationships.