The scope of the current research, promoted by CECE, is to conduct an enquiry into the digitalisation of the construction sector so as to gain a better understanding of the dynamics and evolution, addressing the changes triggered by new digital technologies. In particular, the present study is meant to provide the actors involved in the sector with a comprehensive picture of future trends in the new digital scenario. Throughout the study, digitalisation is intended as a wider and more complex issue than the adoption of digital technologies per se: it means transforming businesses by leveraging the potential of digital technologies to create new revenue and provide higher value. The research thus adopts a complex and comprehensive approach analysing the risks and opportunities that stem from the adoption of digital technologies in the following areas (as exemplified in the image below): business models, relation with public authorities and regulatory bodies and skills and competences. Considering the size and complexity of the construction sector, the research was conducted following a qualitative approach which combined the analysis of existing reports on the matter with interviews held with companies from across the construction sector (targeting OEMs, contractors, rental companies, dealers, IT providers and end-users) and the IT sector, as well as representatives from other sectors that are going through digital transformation (i.e. automotive, agriculture). The identification and the selection of a sample of highly representative companies and case studies constituted one of the major challenges facing the research. To mitigate such risk, a Steering Committee was established bringing together representatives of OEMs, contractors and rental companies. The Steering Committee actively contributed to the project by helping identify suitable companies for the interviews and case studies, by revising questionnaires and by monitoring the overall research.
Digitalising the Construction Sector: Unlocking the potential of data with a value chain approach
Davide Meinero;
2019-01-01
Abstract
The scope of the current research, promoted by CECE, is to conduct an enquiry into the digitalisation of the construction sector so as to gain a better understanding of the dynamics and evolution, addressing the changes triggered by new digital technologies. In particular, the present study is meant to provide the actors involved in the sector with a comprehensive picture of future trends in the new digital scenario. Throughout the study, digitalisation is intended as a wider and more complex issue than the adoption of digital technologies per se: it means transforming businesses by leveraging the potential of digital technologies to create new revenue and provide higher value. The research thus adopts a complex and comprehensive approach analysing the risks and opportunities that stem from the adoption of digital technologies in the following areas (as exemplified in the image below): business models, relation with public authorities and regulatory bodies and skills and competences. Considering the size and complexity of the construction sector, the research was conducted following a qualitative approach which combined the analysis of existing reports on the matter with interviews held with companies from across the construction sector (targeting OEMs, contractors, rental companies, dealers, IT providers and end-users) and the IT sector, as well as representatives from other sectors that are going through digital transformation (i.e. automotive, agriculture). The identification and the selection of a sample of highly representative companies and case studies constituted one of the major challenges facing the research. To mitigate such risk, a Steering Committee was established bringing together representatives of OEMs, contractors and rental companies. The Steering Committee actively contributed to the project by helping identify suitable companies for the interviews and case studies, by revising questionnaires and by monitoring the overall research.
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