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Construction 4.0 Organisational Level Challenges and Solutions

Orsolya Nagy, Ilona Papp, Roland Z. Szabó

2021Sustainability46 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

The construction industry (CI) is ancient and has evolved along with humanity, yet it has become increasingly inefficient due to fragmentation, the use of traditional solutions and the lack of innovative technologies and methodologies which are no longer sustainable. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has started to transform this industry, and Construction 4.0 (C4) can advocate this change to become a more efficient cyber-physical ecosystem. However, technology alone will not solve all challenges. While research on C4 focuses mainly on technology, management also plays a key role. We asked experienced company executives for their opinions on the digital transformation in the CI. Research proves that it is not just a technology but primarily a management and strategic challenge.

Topics & Concepts

Industrial RevolutionHumanityDigital transformationIndustry 4.0BusinessDigital RevolutionFragmentation (computing)Construction industryKey (lock)Knowledge managementProcess managementEnvironmental resource managementEngineering managementEngineeringComputer sciencePolitical scienceConstruction engineeringEconomicsComputer securityTelecommunicationsLawWorld Wide WebEmbedded systemOperating systemDigital Transformation in IndustryBIM and Construction IntegrationCollaboration in agile enterprises