Intensifying competitive pressures associated with globalization coupled with increasing project complexity
have brought about a greater demand for construction professionals with appropriate knowledge and skills.
Web-based training (WBT) provides an effective learning environment which is independent of time and
space, hence it allows learners who cannot undergo face-to-face training to receive appropriate training.
However, successful implementation of WBT requires a solid understanding of the factors that affect its acceptance. The purpose of this study is to investigate factors that influence the successful implementation of
a WBT system in the construction industry. Data collected from a sample of 408 construction professionals
were used to test hypothesized relationships that draw upon an extension of the technology acceptance
model (TAM). This is thefirst study designed to systematically survey the acceptance of WBT in the construction industry, which was accomplished by employing an extension of the TAM to investigate the determinants of acceptance of WBT on the part of construction professionals. The results demonstrate that the
proposed model successfully accounts for how construction professionals come to accept WBT. This study
provides insight into acceptance of WBT on the part of professionals in the construction industry
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