Technology and Change in the Swedish Architectural Industry

• Technological change can have dramatic effects on existing competitors and industries. In this paper we address the adoption of computer aided design (CAD) capabilities in the Swedish architectural industry. The reflections on this case are interpreted in terms of a structurational model of technology and our thoughts in development are associated with that model. It is observed that there have been divisions in the industry – one segment representing a rather traditional approach to architectural services, the other a more business-oriented, adopter segment. Observations are enlightening because there was a split in not only the way in which business tended to be conducted, but also how these businesses evolved – associated primarily on the basis of adoption of technology.

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SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Ekonomi och näringsliv -- Företagsekonomi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Economics and Business -- Business Administration (hsv//eng)

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