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Construction sector spending makes a significant contribution to the global economy, with approximately $10 trillion being spent on building and construction activities annually. However, the construction industry has traditionally been perceived as slow to adapt to new technologies compared to other sectors. Recently, the construction industry has experienced a substantial shift towards Digital Transformation. As new technologies have emerged, the construction industry has begun to realize the importance of Digital Transformation in the pre-construction, construction, and facility management phases. A high degree of Digital Transformation has been seen regarding site monitoring, wearables, sensors, and identifying hazards. This paper intends to sketch a global picture of digital technologies implemented in the construction industry throughout the entire project lifecycle. By fully analyzing more than 200 papers, the paper finds that various aspects of the construction industry, including technologies, policies, regulations, and infrastructures, are still in the early stages of Digital Transformation. The findings from this review will help researchers and practitioners in the construction industry understand the global picture of digital technology implementation and where the construction industry stands in the Digital Transformation process. This paper also serves as a starting point for future work on Digital Transformation in the construction industry. The research paper is limited to vertical aspects in building projects and does not include horizontal integration. Finally, this study will give a guideline with successful examples of which technologies are being used in specific phases, so future researchers can get a holistic view of the use of digital technology in the entire building environment.
Construction sector spending makes a significant contribution to the global economy, with approximately $10 trillion being spent on building and construction activities annually. However, the construction industry has traditionally been perceived as slow to adapt to new technologies compared to other sectors. Recently, the construction industry has experienced a substantial shift towards Digital Transformation. As new technologies have emerged, the construction industry has begun to realize the importance of Digital Transformation in the pre-construction, construction, and facility management phases. A high degree of Digital Transformation has been seen regarding site monitoring, wearables, sensors, and identifying hazards. This paper intends to sketch a global picture of digital technologies implemented in the construction industry throughout the entire project lifecycle. By fully analyzing more than 200 papers, the paper finds that various aspects of the construction industry, including technologies, policies, regulations, and infrastructures, are still in the early stages of Digital Transformation. The findings from this review will help researchers and practitioners in the construction industry understand the global picture of digital technology implementation and where the construction industry stands in the Digital Transformation process. This paper also serves as a starting point for future work on Digital Transformation in the construction industry. The research paper is limited to vertical aspects in building projects and does not include horizontal integration. Finally, this study will give a guideline with successful examples of which technologies are being used in specific phases, so future researchers can get a holistic view of the use of digital technology in the entire building environment.
The Covid-19 pandemic has imposed challenges on several industries, including construction firms in Ethiopia. This industry has encountered the issue of enhancing its services to ensure the long-term sustainability of its activities. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of service innovation on the sustainable performance of Ethiopian construction firms. while considering information systems and employee productivity as mediating variables and innovation capability as moderators. Therefore, this study includes several managerial aspects and explores knowledge across various disciplines. 160 valid questionnaires were received and processed, and a linear structural equation model (LISREL) was used for investigation. It is found that employee productivity and information systems have mediating effects on the positive relationship between service innovation and sustainable performance. In conclusion, service innovation driven by information systems can enable construction companies in enhancing their sustainable performance by optimizing processes, minimizing waste, and maximizing resource efficiency. By leveraging information technology and employee productivity, construction companies can lower their environmental footprint and increase their profitability. According to the results of the study, service innovation to improve performance in construction firms needs to enforce the use of information systems and rely on its employees. In addition, the conclusions of this study can also provide a reference for other companies in other industries on innovation and operational decision-making in developing countries.
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