An investigation of implementation issues, process phases and knowledge areas of project management in the performance of construction supply chains

Behera, Panchanan; Mohanty, R.P.; Prakash, Anand

doi:10.1504/ijpom.2018.092088

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“…The construction industry is innately complex; it is project-based, unique in terms of high demand and supply variability [68]. Moreover, squeezed profit margins due to different forms of delays and accidents bring other challenges [69], where construction practitioners suffer from improper communication and issues with accountability [70]. In light of these challenges, providing a strategy to direct and inform the digitalization journey is of utmost importance, however, there are few studies that offer a strategy for digitalization for the construction industry.…”

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“…To this end, systems, tools, and software applications should be assessed to evaluate their capabilities in fulfilling current and future requirements. The outcome of this step can facilitate decision-makers to understand which technologies, tools, and processes need to be improved [69]. Major tools for the assessment include market analysis and digital maturity assessment tools.…”

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Digitalization as a Strategic Means of Achieving Sustainable Efficiencies in Construction Management: A Critical Review

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Construction is a complex activity, characterized by high levels of capital investment, relatively long delivery durations, multitudinous risks and uncertainties, as well as requiring the integration of multiple skills delivering a huge volume of tasks and processes. All of these must be coordinated carefully if time, cost, and quality constraints are to be met. At the same time, construction is renowned for performing poorly regarding sustainability metrics. Construction activity generates high volumes of waste, requires vast amounts of resources and materials, while consuming a significant proportion of total energy generated. Digitalization of the construction workplace and construction activities has the potential of improving construction performance both in terms of business results as well as sustainability outcomes. This is because, to put it simply, reduced energy usage, for example, impacts economic and “green” performance, simultaneously. Firms tinkering with digitalization, however, do not always achieve the hoped-for outcomes. The challenge faced is that a digital transition of construction firms must be carried out at a strategic level—requiring a comprehensive change management protocol. What then does a digital strategy entail? This study puts forward an argument for the combined economic and sustainability dividends to be had from digitizing construction firm activities. It outlines the requirements for achieving digitalization. The elements of a comprehensive digitalization strategy are cataloged, while the various approaches to developing a digitalization strategy are discussed. This study offers practitioners a useful framework by which to consider their own firm-level efforts at digitalization transition.

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