The formulation of performance indicators in evaluating the implementation of automation in the construction industry

The focus of the paper is to present the processes in formulating a system of performance indicators to evaluate the implementation of the National Construction Industry Automation Plan in the Republic of China. We approach the formulation as a ‘construction automation transformation system’ which consists of three major components: (1) the inputs, such as funding, manpower and supports, (2) the sub-systems, and (3) the outputs. There are three sub-systems as defined: the processing sub-systems, the receiving sub-system and the socioeconomic sub-system. Corresponding to each sub-system, a set of output performance indicators is developed. Program output performance indicators are proposed to measure the effectiveness of the processing sub-system. The industry effectiveness performance indicators and the national welfare indicators are recommended to measure the effectiveness of the receiving sub-systems and the socio-economic sub-system respectively.