The Effect of Big Data Analytics Capability and Budgeting & Forecasting Quality on Construction Supply Chain Management Performance and Construction Firm Value

Abstract

Construction firms play key role in economic development of an economy. Supply chains are vital for the success of construction firms. It is important to understand role of technology and finance to improve construction firm value. Therefore, this research analysed the effect of budgeting and Forecasting, big data analytics capability and construction supply chain management performance on construction firm value. The data was collected using questionnaire from the employees of construction firms in Iraq. Questionnaire was developed using Likert scale. Simple random sampling was used for data collection. Response rate of study was 67%. Collected data was analysed using PLS-SEM. Tool used for this purpose is Smart PLS 4. Results of the study revealed that construction supply chain management performance has positive effect on construction firm value. Moreover, budgeting and forecasting, and big data analytics has positive influence on supply chain management performance. Mediating hypotheses are also supported in the findings. This study is added to the body of knowledge by discussing construction supply chain management performance as mediating variable. These findings are helpful for policy makers and academicians.